A full history is taken, and your tongue may be looked at and your pulse taken, after which a TCM diagnosis is made. If you have any test results or x-rays, you are encouraged to bring them in, as well as a list of any medications, vitamins and supplements you may be on.
Only sterilised, single-use acupuncture needles are used, which are disposed of after each treatment. A treatment may consist of a combination of acupuncture, cupping, tuina or moxa, based on what is best for you at the time of the consult, and you may be prescribed a herbal formula, vitamins and/or minerals.
For a treatment, you may be asked to remove your outer layer of clothing, but to keep your underwear on. If you feel more comfortable you may wear, or change into shorts before a treatment. This is asked to allow access to the acupoints that may normally be difficult to locate when wearing pants. Treatment may also be performed on both the back and front, such as massage or cupping on the back, and acupuncture on your abdomen, and this saves you being tangled up in a gown when we ask you to turn over. During a treatment, you will be covered with a towel for warmth and modesty.
Only sterilised, single-use acupuncture needles are used, which are disposed of after each treatment. A treatment may consist of a combination of acupuncture, cupping, tuina or moxa, based on what is best for you at the time of the consult, and you may be prescribed a herbal formula, vitamins and/or minerals.
For a treatment, you may be asked to remove your outer layer of clothing, but to keep your underwear on. If you feel more comfortable you may wear, or change into shorts before a treatment. This is asked to allow access to the acupoints that may normally be difficult to locate when wearing pants. Treatment may also be performed on both the back and front, such as massage or cupping on the back, and acupuncture on your abdomen, and this saves you being tangled up in a gown when we ask you to turn over. During a treatment, you will be covered with a towel for warmth and modesty.