WHAT DOES A TREATMENT INVOLVE?

During a consultation we go through a thorough health history and discuss your health care concerns. I look at many aspects including diet, lifestyle and environmental factors and discuss other symptoms that you may be experiencing. I will palpate your pulse and ask to look at your tongue. These are traditional methods that gain further insight into what is going on within the body. We then create a treatment plan.

An Acupuncture consultation may also include cupping, moxibustion, guasha and Chinese Medicine dietary advice as needed.

Herbal supplements where prescribed, are at an extra cost. Initial consultations are one hour in duration and subsequent treatments are 45 minutes.

DOES ACUPUNCTURE HURT?

Acupuncture sensation is usually very mild, ranging from a slight sting, warmth, tingling or aching feeling. Needles generally stay in for 15 – 25 minutes. Patients often experience a feeling of relaxation both during and following a treatment.

ARE THE NEEDLES STERILE?

Yes. All acupuncture needles are sterile, single use and disposable.

HOW OFTEN DO I NEED TO COME IN?

This depends on the individual and the condition being treated. At the initial consultation, I will discuss with you the frequency and duration of treatment that would be most beneficial and that also suits your needs. Generally three to four treatments will be recommended to start with, after which, we will review your progress. Chronic conditions may take a little longer to see noticeable change and may require a few weeks of treatment, followed by some maintenance sessions. Others, such as IVF support may be specifically timed around your IVF cycle.
Many clients also choose to have regular or seasonal treatments to support immunity and general well-being.