Before Arriving

Please read this section carefully. The following suggestions are provided to help you have a safe and relaxing experience with your acupuncture and/or manual therapy session. If you have any questions, please ask me prior to your first visit.

• Please bring a list of Current Medications that you are taking, including any prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, herbal supplements and vitamins.
• Please bring any Laboratory or Medical Reports relevant to your condition.
• Eat a light meal a few hours prior to your visit. Acupuncture is not performed on individuals who are fasting. Being over-hungry increases the risk of nausea or dizziness. At the same time, please do not overeat, or eat any foods that cause your stomach to be upset (such as, rich, greasy, fried, or extremely spicy foods).
• On the day of your treatment, postpone taking pain killers that could mask your pain.  Pain conditions require that you be able to point to, exactly, the place where you feel pain or discomfort.  This will enable the practitioner to choose the most effective treatment for fast pain relief.
• Avoid alcohol on the day of your treatment. Acupuncture is not performed on intoxicated individuals due to the increased risk of shock. It is also not advisable to become intoxicated shortly after treatment.
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing. Acupuncture points are located all over the body. Many of the acupuncture points that are commonly used are located between the wrists and elbows and the ankles and knees. You will be more comfortable if your clothing can be easily rolled up to just above your elbows and knees.