What happens in a typical acupuncture session?
Typically, on a first visit, I will conduct a complete health history with the patient including a number of detailed questions about the chief complaint as well as any other physical and emotional symptoms and lifestyle habits. I will also observe the patient’s tongue, evaluate the patient’s pulse, and will discuss the problem within the context of Traditional Chinese Medicine. A Western medical diagnosis will not be made. I will discuss the potential treatment and what results to expect. If the patient agrees to proceed with a treatment, one will usually be given during the first visit.
