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What to expect for initial acupuncture treatment?

When you come for the initial appointment, please fill out the intake form including your basic information, contact, insurance, health history and major complaint in order to create an individual treatment plan for you.

Treatment may include acupuncture with or without electro-stimulation, cupping, thermo heating lamp or massage therapy, depending on your conditions.

We suggest when seeking acupuncture treatment, the client should wear loose, comfortable clothing,sterile  patient gowns are also available. Some frequently used acupuncture points are located near neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, back, knee, and ankle area.

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Please do not come for session with either an empty/full stomach, exhausted and do not consume any alcoholic beverages prior to appointment.

Acupuncture is  a natural, holistic type of therapy, it may take several sessions to take effect and improve your condition. Some conditions take several sessions before noticeable improvement is seen, likewise with treatment and therapy which  may require  more treatments if your condition is of a chronic nature. It is important to note that we treat each patient on an individual basis.

Before you come ...

1. Drink plenty of  water on the day of your appointment, and eat a snack before your visit.

2. Wear Loose comfortable clothing as frequently used acupuncture points are near the neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, back, knee, and ankle area. We want you to be comfortable during your session.

3. The initial evaluation with treatment may take up to one and a half hour.  Subsequent  treatments normally take one hour depending on your condition, they may be slightly longer.  Please have your medical /medications history ready and accessible .

4. Result vary for each individual.  Some individuals may see results in as little time as after the first  treatment.  For those with chronic conditions  they may see the improvement from 4 to 10 visits. 

The Common Benefit of Acupuncture

After the treatment, most patients usually experience  a better night sleep , reduction in  pain throughout the body, lowered stress and blood pressure level, an overall better  mood and fewer instances of migraine headaches, which develop over time.

Initial Paper Work

Initial paperwork may take about 20 minutes.  All necessary forms can be printed out from the website (online forms) or they can be obtained from our clinic office prior to the first visit.

We Accept Most Insurance Plans

Your insurance plan may cover acupuncture treatment.  You might want to check with your insurer, or we can verify your insurance benefit upon your request.  For the detail, please go to the payment options

Appointments

Payment Options

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Insurance Verification

Make an Appointment By Phone

If you have questions or need to make an appointment, please call 732-770-4268 

Directions

1978 Rt 27, Edison , NJ 08817