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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What can I expect?
I imagine you would like to know what to expect in terms of how much relief and healing
will happen for you. Acupuncture has been shown to be very effective for a wide range
of problems and I hope that we will have great success together in bringing you into
a better state of health. The healing process happens differently for each individual,
however. There are no guarantees with acupuncture or with any other healing method.
It is my experience that within the first three treatments we will both have a sense
of whether you are getting a good response. Often the first improvements noticed are
in your general state of health.
How often should I come?
Our goal is to build up your core energy and make sure that energy is flowing well and in the right proportion.
Each treatment builds on the previous one. I recommend that new clients schedule weekly treatments for the
first 4-8 weeks. Once your energy is balanced and holding from one week to the next, sessions can then be
extended to every other week and gradually further apart until you are coming only monthly or seasonally
for maintenance.
The first visit
Your first visit is a time for me to understand your reasons for seeking acupuncture treatment and to assess
your current condition. We will begin with an in-depth interview covering your medical history and the events
and experiences that contribute to your reasons for coming, including personal history. The first visit will also
include a physical examination and energy assessment. Plan two hours for this appointment. The fee for this session is $125.
Subsequent visits
Subsequent sessions will begin with a time for you to communicate your concerns and progress. I will
check your meridian pulses to assess your energy flow that day. Each treatment will consist of 4 to 8
points that support our overall treatment goals. The changes that you feel during a treatment can be
subtle or profound. These sessions will take between 45 minutes to 1 ¼ hours, the fee is $75.
I also offer a package of 5 treatments for $335 (that’s 10% off, or $67 per treatment).
Tools and techniques
Acupuncture involves the use of needles inserted just below the surface of the skin. The needles are
very thin, barely more than the width of a human hair. When the needle is inserted a very slight prick
may be felt; when the needle contacts the energy, the sensation may vary from a pull to a buzz or
small ache. These sensations are very brief. The needles are made of surgical stainless steel, are
pre-sterilized and disposed of after each use. I also often use Moxa, an herb (Artemesia Vulgaris)
which is rolled into a small cone, placed on a point and lit, to be removed when you feel the warmth.
In addition I may use acupressure or massage to enhance your acupuncture treatments.
"Homework"
Although each person responds at their own rate, the rate of progress can be affected by how long
you’ve had your condition and also by certain lifestyle choices that might hinder your progress. Part
of our work together will be identifying the steps that can be taken by you to improve your health.
Suggestions for change will be discussed and agreed on with you, and may help us to identify areas
that need further support
Availability
At times during our work together I may ask you to check in with me or you may have a response that you
would like to talk with me about. Please feel free to call me at 720.810.7407 any time you would like.
I will only answer when I am available. If you leave a message, I will return it within a day. You
may also communicate with me by email at
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