What to Expect

The first appointment is about two hours. We spend the first hour on a thorough health history and counseling — what has been going on, what you have already tried, how you eat and sleep, and what is stressing the system. The second hour is your first treatment.

Care is more than needles

I counsel patients on food, stress, habits, and the rest of the week — not needles alone. You spend one hour a week with me. If the root cause is in how you eat, sleep, or carry stress, that hour will not fix a 168-hour week. Acupuncture opens the door. The plan we make is how you walk through it.

Chinese herbs

When herbs are appropriate, I formulate them for you and your presentation. They are not a forever prescription. As things settle, we reduce the dose until you no longer need them.

If you are coming for fertility

A consult is how you start. If you have labs, bloodwork, or a cycle history, bring them. I use what you already have to shape the diagnosis and plan.

Education is optional onboarding, not a gate. The Fertility Reset Roadmap is a free email course. The 90 Day Fertility Reset is self-paced. Neither is required before we meet.

Payment

Payment is due at the time of service. I do not bill insurance. You receive a receipt with the information you need if your plan reimburses acupuncture. Check with your insurer about coverage.

How often we start

My usual starting plan is about four weekly visits, then we space treatments based on how you are responding. That is a typical cadence, not a guarantee. Your plan depends on what we find and what you are working toward.

About the needles

The needles are single-use, sterile, and hair-thin. Most people feel a brief pinch. They are not the needles used for blood draws. If you are needle-phobic, I offer a laser, needle-free option.

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