How to Prepare

On the day of your appointment, please do not brush or scrape your tongue. Inspection of the tongue coating gives important information that can be disrupted by brushing. Taking the pulse in both wrists and visually examining the tongue are part of diagnosing according to Chinese Medicine.

Eat a light meal prior to any acupuncture treatment.

How to Dress

Wear comfortable clothes that allow easy access to your arms and legs.

What to Expect

During the initial appointment a full health history is taken. A physical exam including tongue and pulse diagnosis are conducted. Discussion focuses on your symptoms, lifestyle, diet, and emotions. You may be asked questions that seem unrelated to the reason you are seeking treatment. At Root & Branch Medicine, we take into account all aspects of your health and seek to uncover the underlying cause and connection between your symptoms. Gathering this information enables us to effectively diagnose and address specific imbalances that have contributed to your health problems. In addition to this conversation, your first acupuncture treatment will be performed. We will go over your treatment plan and answer any questions you may have. Expect this appointment to take 90 minutes on average.