The
first private session is geared toward discovering and addressing the
underlying causes of your issues. In a traditional Chinese medical
diagnosis, your symptoms are often inter-related, so treatments may
target several problems at once.
I
will talk to you about your aches and pains, past medical history,
medications, digestion, sleep, lifestyle habits, and look over any
labwork or imaging.
Along
with acupuncture you may receive electro-acupuncture, heat therapy,
cold laser, cupping, moxibustion, or Asian massage techniques like
stretching, guasha, shiatsu, or tuina.
I will also give you instructions on how to help alleviate your
problems at home. This may include herbal prescriptions, dietary
recommendations, vitamin and supplement suggestions, guidance in
relaxation techniques, acupressure training, postural adjustments, and
exercise advice specifically tailored to your complaints. These services
are not included in a group acupuncture visit.
I
want you to be an involved partner in your healing. People who do find
they heal faster and often need fewer treatments in the long run.
Please
note that the initial intake for the group acupuncture is limited, and
no lifestyle advice will be given in that setting.
Susan Mosley, DACM, RRT-NPS, CPT, LAc.
