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Initial
Orientation:
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Clients should
arrive at the scheduled appointment time.
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When you set up your first appointment, you will be given a password
and instructions to fill out the applicable intake form(s).
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Please have all forms filled in and read prior to the first
visit. This way you will have more time for your consultation
and treatment.
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Forms can be found here.
Before/During your
treatment:
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It is ideal that
you not receive treatment on a totally empty or full stomach.
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Please wear or
bring loose comfortable clothes. Males can wear shorts or boxers.
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All
complementary medicine has a cumulative effect. It may take several
treatments for you to notice any change. Be patient with the
process- chances are your symptoms didn’t occur overnight, so they
won’t resolve overnight, either!
Acupuncture
Treatment:
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The initial
treatment takes 1-1.25 hours. Follow up treatments take 45 minutes to
an hour.
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A treatment
consists of first talking with me about your symptoms and health
concerns. I will take your pulse as part of the diagnosis and look
at your tongue. Lastly, hair thin sterile and disposable pins will
be inserted in different locations based on your diagnosis.
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Upon insertion,
you may feel a slight pinch, tingling or an electrical sensation.
Once the pins are in place, most clients feel very relaxed or even
fall asleep.
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I will develop a
treatment plan with you. Usually clients receive treatment 1-2 times
per week.
Chinese Herbal
Treatment:
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Each Chinese
herbal consultation takes approximately 30 minutes. Following the
consultation, I will study your case, create a custom prescription
and order it for you to pick up.
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Each treatment
consists of first talking with me about your symptoms. I will take
your pulse and look at your tongue as part of the diagnosis process.
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Usually clients
require bi-weekly evaluation of their herbal treatment.
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Instructions
will be given to you on how to take your prescription and what the
dosage should be.
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Some herbal
formulas have distinctive tastes and odors. Do not mix with sugar,
tea or other substances unless we discuss it first- this could
change the energetic properties of the herbs.
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Herbs have few
if any side effects. Please notify me of any changes in your
medication or health status, or if you become pregnant. If you
experience anything out of the ordinary, please call the clinic.
Health Insurance:
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BC healthcare does not presently cover acupuncture or Chinese herbal
medicine but since April 2008 they will cover acupuncture. Click
here for more info.
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Most extended health plans, such as Blue Cross, do cover
acupuncture.
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directly bill the insurance company, so if you are entitled to
coverage, you may seek reimbursement after the service. Use the
registration number provided on your receipt.
Payment:
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We do not accept
credit cards or debit interactions. Cash or cheque is fine. Proper
receipt will be provided for payments.
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