New Patients
Welcome To Point Acupuncture
We look forward to supporting your health & wellness. Whether you’re here for general health, fertility support, or pain relief, we’re committed to providing personalized care to help you feel your best. Chinese medicine takes a holistic approach to health that addresses symptoms by alleviating the root causes that create them. The body is seen as an interconnected system where dysfunction in one layer affects the whole. At Point Acupuncture, our treatments focus on identifying these imbalances to restore balance and optimal health.
If you have questions about how acupuncture or Chinese herbal medicine can help you, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We’re happy to discuss your concerns and guide you toward the best treatment options to support your resilient health and well-being.
What to Expect at Your First Session
Your first visit is the foundation of our journey together, however, we learn the most important diagnostic information during return visits, where we discuss the changes you have experienced from treatment. Understanding how your body responds to treatment is key information that guides our plan forward. It’s recommended to schedule at least three to four consecutive sessions to maintain tangible improvement. Clients often notice relief from a specific symptom straight away, though more visits may be needed to resolve the underlying cause.
WE GET TO KNOW YOUR TREATMENT GOALS
During your first session, we complete a thorough intake of your health history and treatment goals before delving into treatment. Tongue observation and pulse examination are also used as diagnostic tools to gain insight into your case. Depending on the complexity of your health concern(s), a large portion of your first visit may be dedicated to medical discussion. We take the time to listen carefully and ask thoughtful questions. Our goal is to provide clear guidance on how acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help, so you leave feeling informed and confident in your care.
A PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN
After consultation, we transition into physical treatment using a variety of Chinese medicine therapies. In Chinese medicine treatments, acupuncture and herbal medicine may be combined or used exclusively on their own. Acupuncture is generally accompanied by other forms of bodywork, such as tui na medical massage, cupping, or moxibustion. In sports acupuncture treatments, acupuncture & dry needling may also be paired with medical massage, cupping, and manual traction techniques.
A CLEAR PATH FORWARD
You will leave your first appointment with a clear treatment plan and a realistic assessment of how we can help you. The plan includes the number of treatments you will need, a customized herbal formula (as necessary), and nutritional & lifestyle advice. We recommend scheduling three to four subsequent visits, especially with more chronic or complex health conditions, as it can take a handful of visits to understand an illness pattern. Clients will often notice relief from a specific symptom straight away, though more visits may be needed to work on the underlying root of the issue.
