BEFORE TREATMENT
Have a little food in your stomach.
It is not recommended to have an acupuncture treatment if you
are very hungry or extremely tired. Refrain from using drugs or
alcohol for at least several hours before a treatment.
Wear loose clothing
During an acupuncture treatment, loose clothing allows greater
comfort and easier access to acupuncture points.
Treatment Precaution
If you have a bleeding disorder or are on blood thinning
medications, you should inform your acupuncturist before
undergoing treatment.
If you are pregnant or have a pacemaker, tell the acupuncturist so
that appropriate herbs and acu-points will be chosen.
FIRST AND FOLLOW UP VISITS
The first visit includes the Four Examinations:
Looking:
Observation of the
Spirit, Body, Demeanour, Head and Face, Eyes, Skin, Tongue and
color.
Listening: Listening to the
sound and pitch of the voice, cough, breathing, and the
information the individual shares.
Asking:
Inquiring the history
of the problem and how your daily life is being affected.
Palpating:
Palpating the
pulses on the radial artery near the wrist.
The first session takes about 90 minutes.
The follow up visit takes about 45 to 60 minutes.
*You may feel more tired than usual after you've experienced the
first treatment or haven't had a treatment in a long time.
