Susan Wallace Acupuncture

Regular acupuncture treatments can create more healthy days, enhance the immune system, reduce pain, increase energy and relax the mind. When this is achieved a person is more able to enjoy life and care for himself.

Your First Office Visit

On your first visit you will fill out a brief set of forms and then I will take an extensive health history which will include present complaints, general health questions, medications and herbal and vitamin therapies. I will do a physical work-up which includes examining your tongue and taking the pulse on both wrists to determine your current state of health or disease.

Beginning with the first treatment we activate the Qi (our body's life enhancing function) with the acupuncture needles. You will lie on a massage table and I will palpate various acupuncture points on your body to determine where I will put the acupuncture needles. Next I will wipe each point with rubbing alcohol then gently insert the acupuncture needles into the points. Finally I will place a cover over you and place a heat lamp over your feet so that you can relax for the remainder of your treatment. With the needles in place your body will use this time to rest and grow strong. I will leave the room while you nap or enjoy soft music. After your treatment is done I will return and remove the needles and you can put your shoes on. For your first treatment you will be in the office about 2 hours. Treatments after that will take about an hour.

Regular acupuncture treatments can create more healthy days, enhance the immune system, reduce pain, increase energy and relax the mind. When this is achieved a person is more able to enjoy life and care for themselves.

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