Treatment

Most people find acupuncture to be relaxing and refreshing.

Here’s what to expect when you’re treated at Allendale Acupuncture Clinic.

All treatment begins with a proper diagnosis, which takes place during your first visit.  We spend a lot of time getting a complete picture of your health and lifestyle.  We’ll ask questions about your medical history, emotional state, and specific symptoms you may have. This is done because unlike Western medicine, we treat the whole person.   By doing this way, we try to identify the underlying causes of the symptoms of your condition, instead of just treating the symptoms.

Immediately after initial evaluation,  we offer an acupuncture treatment. Typically, the first visit can last from an hour to an hour and a half, including treatment. Your subsequent visits will be much faster - usually an hour long.  We’ll make a short review of your progress followed by an acupuncture treatment.

If it’s warranted, we also recommend herbal formula and/or nutritional supplements(some are Western and some are Asian origins).  

Typically acupuncture treatments are given once a week. If the condition is acute and painful, treatments may be given 2-3 times per week until the condition starts to come under control. The exact duration of treatment depends on the condition, your basic level of health, and how well you respond to acupuncture.