Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to complete your paperwork. You can also download the forms and fill them out beforehand.

Appointment times are confirmed as 20 minute intervals, though you will have 40 minutes to an hour to rest. Please arrive at the beginning of your scheduled appointment time, so that we have enough time to talk and get you settled in before needling.

On your first visit, you will meet with your acupuncturist privately to review your health concerns and the primary reason for seeking treatment. Our diagnostic methods sometimes, where appropriate, include an evaluation of your tongue and pulse and establishing a treatment plan.

Please turn off your cell phone and place your belongings in the basket beside the chair. Remove your shoes and socks and roll up your pants and sleeves above the knee and elbow.

In addition to the ear and scalp, most of the acupuncture points we use are located between the elbows and wrists and knees and ankles.

Feel free to bring ear plugs, an eye mask, and your sheets, blankets and pillows to cover the chair. A twin-flat sheet fits perfectly over our chairs. If it’s more convenient to use our linens, you can rent each item for $2 in addition to the treatment fee. You may stay up to an hour and once you feel like your treatment is over, make eye contact with the practitioner so she can remove the needles. Most people rest for 30 minutes to an hour.

Your acupuncturist will recommend a series of treatments based on her experience with your condition and how well you respond at each visit. Be sure to schedule your follow-up appointment before you leave so that you can receive the greatest benefits from acupuncture and stick with your treatment plan.

New to Acupuncture?

If you're new to acupuncture and curious about how we treat, then check out this online book titled, "Why Did You Put That Needle There". (Click here to read it.) (A Spanish version is also available--simply click here.)