What to bring

Details of any medication

Before your consultation

The day of your appointment eat regular meals and make sure you eat at least a few hours before your appointment try to remember to not brush your tongue and do not consume caffeine before your appointment.

What to wear

Wear loose fitted, comfortable clothing. Most of the points needled are on the torso and limbs, below the elbows and knees. Exceptions are for pain, where local points will be used in the affected area, such as the shoulder.

Case History

Your Registered Acupuncturist will record a detailed history of your presenting complaint as well as past medical history.

Examination

Acupuncturist examination involves visual and tactile assessment of the relevant body area. Your Acupuncturist may also examine your tongue and pulse.

Diagnosis and treatment

At the end of the examination you will be told what the problem is and the treatment principle to be used. Given that treatment is appropriate your Acupuncturist will advise on the best body position to adopt for the treatment, it may be lying down or sitting. The insertion of the Acupuncture needles will then begin. The needles are left in for a total of 20mins during which time you will be left to relax and enjoy the treatment.