INITIAL CONSULTATION & TREATMENT
In order to achieve a complete understanding of your health and condition, a number of different diagnostic methods are used at the initial consultation, including taking a full medical history, looking at your tongue and reading your pulses. Treatment is selected according to your symptoms and your diagnosis.
Acupuncture is performed by inserting single-use sterile needles which are safely disposed of after each treatment. Acupuncture needles are as fine as a strand of hair. When the needle is inserted you may feel like a tingling, pulling or dull ache. This feeling is called “de qi” and means that the needles are working on removing the blockages formed along the meridians. It is generally not painful and usually produces strong relaxation.
Herbs are prescribed according to the diagnosis and ordered through audited RCHM approved suppliers which adhere to stringent quality standards. Herbal prescriptions consist either of raw herbs that need to be decocted or concentrated granules that need to be dissolved in hot water and drunk like a tea.
Duration of initial consultation and treatment can be up to 85 mins.
FOLLOW-UPS
The number and frequency of follow-ups depends on the condition treated, as well as the severity and duration of the symptoms.
Acupuncture has a cumulative effect and a minimum of 5 or 6 treatments is usually needed to feel some changes. In some cases, one or two treatments are sufficient.
Acupuncture can be used on a regular basis to maintain good health.
Follow-ups usually last up to 55 mins for acupuncture and up to 30 mins for herbs.