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Your First Acupuncture Visit:
Your initial acupuncture visit takes one to two hours and includes a
detailed health history and a Chinese physical exam, followed by an
acupuncture treatment. I will ask you a wide range of questions about
your symptoms, your eating and exercise patterns, your sleep habits, and
your emotional states. While a full discussion about your health history
is helpful in guiding your treatment plan, you are encouraged to share
only that which you feel comfortable.
Treatment Frequency and the Benefits of Ongoing Care:
As an acupuncturist, I focus on the relationship between the mind, body,
and spirit and take a holistic approach to health. I am interested in
learning about the root causes of your concerns, not simply relieving
your symptoms. My goal is to treat your basic internal constitution,
rooting out the problem rather than just temporarily relieving a set of
symptoms.
Your health needs will determine the frequency of treatment with
acupuncture. Most patients begin acupuncture treatment to receive quick
relief from physical pain and discomfort or major emotional struggles.
If your symptoms are noticeable, frequent, and/or have been long-term,
you may benefit from consistent treatments over a period of time.
Depending on your unique concerns, you may be encouraged to make
frequent visits over a period of weeks or months to promote sustained
recovery. Each visit builds on previous visits, paving the way toward
eliminating your problems and complaints. Your age, lifestyle and the
quality and quantity of your Qi energy determine treatment care. Qi
energy is explained under the section about acupuncture.
Once your immediate needs and underlying problems have been addressed,
you are encouraged to move to a maintenance schedule of treatment. This
type of care preserves the initial progress you have made. Visits may be
monthly or seasonally. Preventative care strengthens your body’s
resistance, keeping you healthy, balanced and potentially free from
illness. Similar to preventative dental or gynecological appointments,
regular acupuncture visits often ensure that small problems are treated
before they become major concerns.
Your Role in the Healing Process and Your Partnership with Your
Practitioner:
As a treatment modality, acupuncture is not something that is done to
you as a passive recipient. Rather, you become an active participant in
the healing process. To gain maximum benefit from your treatment, it is
important that you take care of your health by eating nutritious foods
and by getting adequate rest and exercise. The more you actively engage
in your healing process, the more effective your treatment will be.
Focusing on your health and committing to a healthy lifestyle are the
best steps you can take for your well-being.
Having the opportunity to openly and honestly discuss your health
concerns with a health care provider – and having someone really
listen—may be new to you. Consider this an opportunity to form a
partnership -- to become a healthier person and create a deeper
connection with yourself and others. My ultimate goal is to help you
engage in your own healing process to achieve harmony and balance.
Your questions and thoughts around this topic are a welcome part of
your treatment sessions.
To learn more or to schedule an appointment
please call Deborah at:
240-603-7272
or visit Wellness From
Within
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