The Initial Consultation
Your first session begins with a thorough health history covering your primary concerns, menstrual or reproductive history (if relevant), sleep, digestion, stress levels, and any previous medical investigations.
We then perform the distinctive assessments of TCM diagnosis: examination of the tongue (shape, colour, coating, and moisture all reveal internal organ states) and palpation of the pulse at three positions on each wrist (reflecting 12 different organ systems).
Your Personalised Treatment Plan
Based on this assessment, we identify your TCM pattern diagnosis and explain it to you in plain language. We then outline a proposed treatment plan — how many sessions, how frequently, and what modalities we plan to use.
Many patients find this diagnostic process illuminating, as it often explains connections between symptoms they had not previously linked.
Your First Treatment
If time allows, your first treatment begins at the end of the consultation. Needles are gently inserted, you rest for 25–30 minutes with soft lighting and music, then needles are removed. Most patients leave feeling noticeably calmer, lighter, or with immediate symptom relief.
Key Takeaways
- First appointment is 60–75 minutes including consultation and treatment
- We perform tongue and pulse diagnosis — the cornerstones of TCM assessment
- You receive a personalised treatment plan with realistic timelines
- Please arrive 5 minutes early and wear loose, comfortable clothing
- Eat a light meal 1–2 hours beforehand — do not fast before acupuncture
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