Your First Treatment

• Plan to take it easy the day of your treatment.  It is best if you can schedule a few hours to rest following your treatment.  Try to avoid engaging in vigorous mental or physical activity for the rest of the day.
• It is important to have something in your stomach.  If possible eat at least one hour before treatment.  Because I look at your tongue, avoid eating anything that will color your tongue.         
• Please do not leave the clinic area if you are feeling "spaced out" following a treatment. This could create a hazard if you were to leave and attempt to drive a vehicle in this condition. If is best if you sit in the waiting room or take a walk before getting in your car.
• Occasionally symptoms may become aggravated following an acupuncture treatment. This is often a sign that previously dormant conditions are being awakened so that healing can occur. This "healing crisis" should pass quickly, if you have concerns please contact the clinic.
• It is important that you follow the acupuncturist’s instructions for herbal use and dietary recommendations as closely as possible.  Although herbals are generally gentler in action than western prescription medicines they are still potent medicines and should not be taken carelessly.