Your First Visit
When you arrive for your first acupuncture appointment I will ask you to complete a comprehensive intake form. The acupuncture intake form asks questions about your current state of health, past illnesses, and family history. These questions are important because the holistic approach of Oriental medicine takes everything into account. Your current symptoms may not seem related to past health issues, but our bodies are complex landscapes and everything that happens to them leaves its mark.
After reviewing your intake form, we will discuss your condition, and I will examine your pulse and tongue, which are two of the basic diagnostic methods of Oriental medicine. The acupuncture points I choose will depend on your condition, but you can expect approximately 20 needles. Once the needles are inserted, you will lie comfortably for 25-30 minutes with the needles in place. Many people find acupuncture treatment deeply relaxing, and it is not uncommon for patients to fall asleep during this time.

firstbreathstudio
acupuncture
727.412.0286
Lisa Akers, L.Ac. DACM
Primary Location: text or contact for weekly appointments
1900 W Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Secondary location: text or contact for monthly availability
126 3rd Ave North, Safety Harbor, FL 34695

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