What Happens When I Go for Treatment?

Your first appointment begins with a detailed consultation, which takes the form of a relaxed conversation about you and your health. You only need to share the information you feel comfortable discussing. The consultation will usually focus on why you are seeking treatment, your current health and wellbeing, and your health throughout your life.

Your acupuncturist may also ask about areas such as your sleep, digestion, diet, energy levels, emotional wellbeing, work, relationships and hobbies. These details help to build a broader picture of you as an individual and inform your personalised treatment plan.

As part of the traditional acupuncture assessment, your pulses will be felt on both wrists and your tongue will be observed. These are gentle, non-invasive diagnostic techniques used alongside your consultation to help inform the acupuncture diagnosis and treatment approach.

At each subsequent appointment, time is taken to discuss your progress and how you have responded since your previous treatment. Your feedback is an important part of the process, and your treatment is adjusted accordingly to reflect your changing needs.

The frequency of your appointments will depend on your individual circumstances and how you respond to treatment. This will be discussed with you throughout your course of care, ensuring that your treatment plan remains appropriate and personalised to you..