Our Space
After a private consultation on your first visit, you select a comfortable recliner in one of our two soothing open spaces. You may choose to relax near the sunny bay window or in an area with more subdued lighting. You will notice that others may be dozing in their own recliner during their treatment. We take care to keep our entire office tranquil and quiet, so please turn your cell phone off (not on silent) before entering the clinic.Your privacy is important to us
Your consultation is held in private before your first treatment. In our open treatment spaces, privacy is accomplished with the use of calming music, the sounds of surf, and speaking with hushed voices. If there is ever a time when you need to speak privately with your acupuncturist about a sensitive issue, simply let us know.
Your First Treatment
In our private consultation room, you tell us what you want to get from acupuncture. We will review your completed Patient Registration and Health History form, take your pulses, and may observe your tongue as part of our evaluation. If you are a woman seeking Fertility Support, please see the FAQ section for a link for the Fertility Questionnaire. Please be aware that we screen for the Ebola virus, by asking whether they or anyone they have been around has been in West Africa within the last 21 days (3 weeks) and whether they or the other person have signs / symptoms of the flu / Ebola. We comply with Department of Health and the CDC's guidelines for Ebola screening. How should I prepare?
After your evaluation, you enter one of our open spaces and get settled in a comfortable recliner. We insert hair-thin needles into points on your arms and legs, and perhaps your head or ears. Then you relax and doze for up to an hour. If you are having intense pain or other issues, please plan on staying for a full hour (if possible). At some point during treatment, your mind will become more alert and this lets you know that your treatment is complete. If you need us to wake you earlier, just let us know.
After Your First Treatment
Most people say they feel different after their treatment…more relaxed, less pain, and with an overall sense of well-being. Your acupuncturist will give you a written treatment plan with the frequency of treatments recommended to meet your goals. We can schedule your next appointment at that time, or you can use our on-line scheduling available 24/7 on our website. You can also text, email or call us for an appointment.