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What should I expect during a treatment?
During the initial visit, information is gathered about current
health, medical and family histories, diet, and lifestyle. This
information is considered with a brief physical
examination and a customized diagnosis, followed by a treatment plan.
Each subsequent visit will entail an update on progress made,
and treatments are redesigned to reflect the patient’s current
state. Frequency and duration of treatment varies between each
individual. Acute disharmonies often respond quickly to
treatment; whereas chronic imbalances that have developed over
years, will often take longer to treat. |
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Why would people see an
acupuncturist? While acupuncture is most commonly associated with the
treatment of chronic pain, itis effective in treating a wide
variety of conditions. The WHO and the NIH, (World Health
Organization and National Institute of Health respectively) have
declared acupuncture an effective treatment for the following
conditions: |
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