what to expect at first acupuncture treatment

Treatments begin with an intake that throughly goes through your health history and current symptoms. Your practitioner will then feel your pulses and look at your tongue. A treatment plan will be designed and appropriate acupuncture points will be chosen. Common acupoints are generally located below the elbows or knees or on the back. You will relax on a massage table while needles are inserted and retained. Your practitioner will walk you through the entire treatment. The total appointment time is about one hour.

how to prepare for acupuncture treatment

Wear loose comfortable clothing
Drink water
Eat something the day of treatment
Do not brush your tongue
Bring a list of all medications that you are on

what to expect at microneedling treatment

Treatments begin with an intake that talks about your facial care routine. Your practitioner will then gently cleanse your skin to remove impurities. Numbing cream will be applied to target areas for a pain-free experience. While numbing cream is activating, relaxing and rejuvenating body acupuncture points will be inserted. After numbing cream is activated and removed, customized organic, vegan and physician formulated serum will be applied to the face. Micropen will be gently applied to target areas with appropriate depth and pressure. Treatment will conclude with a Calm mist containing arnica and aloe to soothe skin. The total appointment time is about 30 minutes.

how to prepare for microneedling treatment

Remove all makeup
Cleanse face prior to appointment
Eat something the day of treatment
Bring a list of all medications that you are on