I am with you every step of the way from beginning to end. I don’t use an assistant; my treatments and processes are slow, methodical and customized to the needs of each patient.
BEFORE
DURING
AFTER
- I provide free, abundant on-site and street parking.
- New patients receive electronic intake forms ahead of time.
- Feel free to wait in the 1st floor lobby. I will text you to come upstairs at your appointment time.
- We will meet in a private consultation lounge for the intake process.
- Enjoy lemon water and complimentary tea as I listen to your goals and answer your questions.
- We will discuss a proposed treatment plan
- Your treatment room is private and comfortable. Enjoy ocean breezes, filtered sunlight, aromatherapy and soft music. Open windows and HEPA filtration provide fresh, clean airflow.
- Decompress on a heated massage table with extra padding for ultimate relaxation. Clean, sanitized and fresh linens are used at every visit.
- I continually check on your well-being and comfort
- I will gladly adjust my treatment style and the room to match your expectations
- Most patients feel extremely relaxed yet slightly energized after treatment. I invite you to leisurely wrap up at your own pace.
- This is YOUR time. Ask me any and all questions that you have.
- We will continue to monitor your progress and adjust your personalized plan as necessary.
- Payment is made after treatment via cash, app, credit card, HSA or FSA. You have the option to purchase credits in advance to streamline your check-out process.
- I am always accessible by phone, text or email if you have follow-up questions.
BEFORE
- I provide free, abundant on-site and street parking.
- New patients receive electronic intake forms ahead of time.
- Feel free to wait in the 1st floor lobby. I will text you to come upstairs at your appointment time.
- We will meet in a private consultation lounge for the intake process.
- Enjoy lemon water and complimentary tea as I listen to your goals and answer your questions.
- We will discuss a proposed treatment plan
DURING
- Your treatment room is private and comfortable. Enjoy ocean breezes, filtered sunlight, aromatherapy and soft music. Open windows and HEPA filtration provide fresh, clean airflow.
- Decompress on a heated massage table with extra padding for ultimate relaxation. Clean, sanitized and fresh linens are used at every visit.
- I continually check on your well-being and comfort
- I will gladly adjust my treatment style and the room to match your expectations
AFTER
- Most patients feel extremely relaxed yet slightly energized after treatment. I invite you to leisurely wrap up at your own pace.
- This is YOUR time. Ask me any and all questions that you have.
- We will continue to monitor your progress and adjust your personalized plan as necessary.
- Payment is made after treatment via cash, app, credit card, HSA or FSA. You have the option to purchase credits in advance to streamline your check-out process.
- I am always accessible by phone, text or email if you have follow-up questions.
To get the most out of our time together
- New patients submit all paperwork electronically beforehand.
- Please arrive hydrated and fed. Avoid alcohol before your appointment.
- Try to arrive five minutes early to be relaxed, present and grounded.
- Turn off your phone and electronic devices.
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing.
- Clear your schedule for up to an hour after treatment.
- Follow the treatment plan that we’ve created together to the best of your ability.
- Consider recommended lifestyle considerations when appropriate.
Does it hurt?
Most patients feel only a mild sensation or light pressure. Pain is never the goal, so I encourage open feedback and dialogue during the process to ensure your comfort.
Where are the acupuncture points?
The most common points are on the arms, legs, back and shoulders.
How long are visits?
It depends upon the service, but the average length is 60- to 90 minutes.
Is insurance required?
Insurance is neither required nor am I contracted through any insurance companies. Payments are made via cash, app, major credit card or HSA/FSA. I offer discounts if you purchase your treatments in packages or in cash so you can get the most out of your investment.
What type of clothing should I wear?
Loose, comfortable clothing is ideal. Clean linens are always used for your warmth, comfort and modesty if point access requires any level of undress. Clinical professionalism and your comfort level are my top priorities.
What type of appointment should I book?
Acupuncture is always a great starting point. We can decide together if a different course of treatment best meets your unique needs at any point in your journey. Book an appointment or complimentary consultation.
How many treatments will I need?
It depends upon the individual and the health concern. I can provide a better estimate after an initial intake and treatment. Because I practice concierge medicine, your treatment plan can be tailored to provide exactly what you need and want.
Start
Here
Acupuncture points are meticulously selected, based on diagnostic patterns and methodologies rooted in Chinese medical diagnosis. Every patient and each treatment is unique.
Points are considered to be either distal or local to the patient’s health concern. Based on my extensive education and experience, I usually provide a combination of both distal and local treatments. This unique approach provides each patient with the best possible chances for a positive health outcome.
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Distal needling involves stimulating points that are distant to the site of pain or presenting issue.
Local needling involves using points that are at the area of pain or concern. Most often these points are used to relax musculature, reestablish neuro-muscular conductivity, reduce swelling and increase blood flow to injured soft tissue.
The
Journey
I speak to patients in plain language they can understand in a way that makes this modality relatable, interesting and fun. Our Western culture wants fast results but acupuncture is cumulative, methodical and often slower than we are accustomed to experiencing.
Treatments build upon one another. Once we establish a strong foundation, I work to move you to wellness (and increase the time between appointments) by teaching you how to care for yourself better outside of my clinic. My goal is to establish stronger health resiliency over time.
The
Transformation
It takes time for our bodies to develop chronic conditions so it can take time to undo them. Acute conditions generally remedy themselves more quickly. Superior outcomes are the result of a committed patient-practitioner partnership willing to invest in the long-term.I assist you in remedying your most immediate concerns by treating presenting symptoms and addressing the root of the problem. I offer patients superior results because I do not rely on one modality alone. I am with you every step of the journey.
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Most patients incorporate functional medicine, corrective exercise, herbal medicine, and other specialties in addition to acupuncture to achieve the best results.
My mission is to provide superior healthcare by tailoring my work to the needs of the individual patient in a professional, compassionate setting. The goal is to create supportive relationships that last a lifetime.