At your first acupuncture appointment, we’ll start with a comprehensive consultation to discuss your health history, lifestyle, and goals for treatment then perform a tongue and pulse diagnosis to better understand your body’s energy balance. 

During the treatment, you’ll lie on a comfortable table while very thin, sterile needles are gently inserted into specific points on your body. Most people find this process relaxing, often experiencing a sense of calm or even falling asleep. The needles remain in place for 20–40 minutes, during which your body’s natural healing processes are activated. 

Afterward, we will discuss how you’re feeling, offer recommendations, and outline next steps in your treatment plan. The entire session typically lasts 90 minutes. Follow up treatments range from 45 minutes to an hour. You should leave the session feeling restored and cared for.