Oasis Community Acupuncture

Your Initial Visit

• Please arrive 20 minutes before your appointment time so you can read and complete the initial paperwork.
• You want to have eaten something within the last 1-2 hours before your appointment. It is best not to be hungry or overly full during acupuncture.
• Wear clothing that can easily roll up to the elbows and knees. I practice a style of acupuncture where the points needled are below the elbows and knees to the hands and feet, and occasionally the ear/s.
• Out of courtesy to others, please wear no perfume or cologne. Some people are highly sensitive to fragrances.
• If you are a smoker, please refrain from smoking for one hour before your appointment. Smoking can make one more sensitive to the needles.
• When you arrive, please turn off your cell phone and all other electronic devices. Doing so helps you focus on the treatment.
• Payment on a sliding scale (see About My Practice/Fees) is made with cash or check.
• After you finish filling out the forms, I will speak with you privately for a few minutes.
• It is a good idea to use the rest room before your treatment.
• You will be escorted to the treatment area where you will remove your socks, shoes and watch. There is a plastic container next to the recliner for you to place your valuables.
• After you are comfortably reclined, I will feel your pulses at the wrist and neck. This helps me determine the main meridian (see About Acupuncture) to work on and which points to needle.
• After the treatment, take it easy. Avoid any strenuous exercise or stressful situation.
If you feel tired or sleepy, take a nap. This will help make the treatment more effective.