Your first treatment

Your first Acupuncture session is longer than the following sessions.  This allows time for us to discuss fully why you have come for Acupuncture and what benefits you hope it will have and for me to take a full history from you.  This history allows me to make a diagnosis based on the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine and to decide on the best acupuncture treatment for you.  During the first session we can also discuss any lifestyle issues that you would like to work on such as diet, exercise or anything else that is concerning you or which I think may be of interest.  We would also discuss a treatment plan including how many sessions might be appropriate.  Some clients describe this first session as a treatment in its own right as it is an opportunity to talk about any physical or emotional issues and begin to look at how they might impacting on your life and what can be done to start to work that you have.  It is also important to say that this session would be tailored by your own needs and adapted to suit your requirements from Acupuncture.