The 1st treatment is an hour and half long. It includes a health interview and assessment, a physical examination, and the first acupuncture treatment. In this first session, information is gathered to create a treatment plan that is used for subsequent sessions. It is in the treatment plan that a connection is made between the signs and symptoms and the client history and concerns. This integration and relationship ensures that the whole being is supported and the client’s health concerns are addressed.

It is advisable to plan for 6-8 sessions to allow the process and results of acupuncture to unfold. Usually in 3 or 4 sessions, clients will experience an improvement in their conditions. As a client progresses through treatment, the time between sessions is increased. Because acupuncture is such a powerful preventive modality, some clients choose to receive seasonal acupuncture treatments as the means to maintaining health.