Taylor Acupuncture

Advice for the 1st Time Patient

What to Wear
Many constitutional treatments can be done primarily with the points on the arms, legs, and back; therefore, it is best to wear loose fitting clothes that can be rolled up to the knees and elbows.

If other points are to be involved, such as on the back or neck, a patient may be asked to partially disrobe (privately, of course) and lay under a clinic blanket or to wear a hospital style gown.  

Eat Something
In some instances, a patient may become slightly faint for a few minutes during their first treatment.  There is no cause for alarm, this is due to a slight drop in blood sugar levels that may occur if the patient is nervous.

If you come in on an empty stomach there is a higher chance of this slightly uncomfortable sensation arising. Eating a snack, preferably something with protein will help considerably. Should you forget to eat something, we usually have a smack or piece of fruit laying around for you.

It is not necessary to eat a large meal just before treatment!  You just do not want to have an empty stomach.

Take a Walk
Treatments tend to be so relaxing that most patients fall asleep on the table! Even if you don't fall asleep, a deep level of relaxation after the treatment can hinder your ability to drive safely for a very short duration.  Again, this sensation of "grogginess" passes, just as it does when you wake up in the morning. Therefore, anyone feeling a little TOO relaxed after a treatment should take a walk around the block before stepping out into the hectic traffic of the city.