Wendy Swanson

New to Acupuncture?

Below is a walk through of a typical acupuncture treatment:

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    We begin the treatment by checking-in. If it is your first treatment I’ll spend more time going over your health history and finding out about YOU. After we talk, you may need to change into loose, comfortable clothing such as shorts and a tank top, which will make accessing the acupuncture points easier. Many of the points that are used are from the knees down and the elbows down, so any clothing that can be rolled up is usually fine.

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    Then, depending on the assessment, you may be asked to lie face up or face down, and needles will be inserted according to your unique findings. Some people wonder if the needles will hurt and the answer is “no.” The needles are no bigger than a thick hair on your head. So, nothing at all like the needles most of us are used to at the doctor’s office.

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    I then examine your tongue and pulse and possibly palpate both the abdomen and areas of tenderness along the meridian channels which correlate to your complaints.

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    Many people, at this point, enter a deep state of relaxation. You will be left to rest for about 20 to 25 minutes; occasionally the amount of time will vary. At this time you might fall asleep, enter even deeper into a tranquil state, or have emotions wax and wane. All or none of this is fine; your experience will be uniquely yours.

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    When the rest time is up, the needles will be removed; the treatment, though, will continue to do its work. Acupuncture leaves a footprint reminding and coaxing the body towards wellness. Your journey towards feeling better has begun.

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Please fill out and submit, or print and bring with you the following forms to your first visit:

Patient Intake Form >

How many treatments will I need?

This varies person to person. Often new patients are seen 1 time per week for 4 – 6 weeks. We evaluate each step of the way checking to see what serves YOU best. Many of my patients find the effects of acupuncture so life changing and enhancing that they continue on with me a few times per month, once per month or seasonally for years. My role is to support you in living fully and vibrantly. As long as this is happening we can continue care for as long as you need.

Preparation for Acupuncture Treatment

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    Eat (no fasting)

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    No alcohol the day of the treatment

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    If it is your first treatment please remember to bring your intake form and arrive in, or bring, comfortable clothing that can be rolled up.

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