New to Acupuncture

If you have never received Acupuncture before or "it's been a while" here are some great tips to get the most our of your Acupuncture Treatment

Prep Before

Avoid the consumption of alcohol
Avoid heavy consumption of caffeine
Avoid marijuana use
Avoid taking pain medications or muscle relaxants prior to your appointment
Shower before your appointment if you have undergone a heavy workout prior
Eat a light snack prior to your appointment, make sure your blood sugar is level
Wipe off make-up
Wash off heavy cologne's or perfumes. Our clinic is scent-free.
Call your employer health provider to see if acupuncture services are covered by your benefit plan and then bring your health insurance card to your appointment

Arriving

If it's your first time, please fill out your paperwork online prior to your appointment or arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment time to fill it out your paperwork in person
Once you arrive let the receptionist know you are here for your appointment
Give the receptionist your employer health insurance card prior to going in for your appointment
Arrive earlier enough to have a drink of water and use the washroom prior to your appointment

During your Acupuncture Treatment

If something is uncomfortable, please let your acupuncturist know immediately
Different people need different adjustments of needles based on their bodies. If you feel a burning or sharp sensation let your Acupuncturist know

After

Drink plenty of water. This helps flush toxins that have been released
Soak in a warm bath with epsom salts
Re-Book! - Our Acupuncturists book up well in advance, to avoid missing the best time slots Re-Book now, you can always re-schedule at a later date
Make notes of any changes that may have taken place. Alleviation of pain, pain moving to other areas of the body, or changes in the frequency of the condition
Avoid heavy physical activity or working out within 24 hours of your appointment