NEW PATIENTS
To prepare for the first treatment:
- Have a small meal or snack an hour or so before your appointment.
- Avoid caffeine.
- Avoid moisturizers, make-up and topical liniments.
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing that can be easily rolled up to the elbows and knees or adjusted to expose the affected area such as the shoulder or low back if applicable.
- Plan on taking it easy after your treatment and avoid scheduling strenuous mental or physical activity immediately afterward.
Pennsylvania state law allows for 60 days of acupuncture treatment for an undiagnosed medical condition after which a diagnosis from an M.D. or D.O. is required to continue therapy. If available, please bring a copy of any documentation of a diagnosis, recent laboratory testing, or medical reports.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time to fill out initial consultation paperwork. Bring a list of medications and supplements and any pertinent medical information such as dates of surgeries, hospitalizations, etc.You may download the consultation form below if you would prefer to complete the paperwork beforehand.