Origin of Healing - Your Path to Optimal Wellness
What to expect on your first visit
- Initial Consultation:
- I will ask about your medical history, current symptoms, lifestyle, diet, sleep, mental and emotional health.
- I will feel your pulse, look at your tongue, and palpate certain areas to help form a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis.
- Treatment Plan:
- Based on the assessment, I will talk with you about a treatment plan and if you feel comfortable we will begin your personalized treatment. This can include acupuncture, electroacupuncture, Tui Na, gua Sha, heat lamp therapy etc.
- First Acupuncture Session
- You'll lie down ( on a padded table) and the practitioner will insert very thin, sterile needles into specific points on your body.
- you might feel a dull ache, tingling, or warmth around the needle site.
- The needles typically stay in for 15–30 minutes.
- Aftercare & Guidance:
- You may feel deeply relaxed, slightly lightheaded, or energized afterward. It's great if you can hydrate, relax and take in the deep healing work that we did. Your body will be integrating the acupuncture treatments for the next 3 to 5 days.
What is Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis?
Tongue and pulse diagnosis are key diagnostic tools used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to assess the body’s overall health and identify imbalances within the body. These techniques allow practitioners to gain valuable insights into your internal health.
What is diagnosis though palpation?
Diagnosis using palpation is a hands-on diagnostic technique commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and other holistic health practices to assess the body’s health and identify areas of imbalance or discomfort. Palpation involves the practitioner gently pressing on specific areas of the body to detect changes in tissue texture, temperature, tenderness, or tension. These physical cues provide valuable information about underlying conditions, helping the practitioner understand the root causes of symptoms.