The diagnosis will include looking at your tongue and checking the pulses on both wrists. These questions, and your answers, allow your practitioner to arrive at a traditional Chinese medical diagnosis on which your treatment will be based. In the first 15 minutes, your practitioner will follow up on the information on your intake form and ask questions about your general health and specific problems you may be having. Below we describe what you can expect to experience during and after your appointment with your practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine and we outline some suggestions to maximize the effectiveness of your treatment. Although acupuncture and herbs may be used with other forms of treatment, if you are taking any medications, you should let your practitioner know.

What to Expect at Your First Acupuncture Visit Acupuncture is a rapidly growing form of alternative treatment for many different types of ailments and has proven to be a great means of success in many cases, however there are some important things to know prior to your first visit to an acupuncturist.