• Wear loose, comfortable clothing

• Eat a light meal 1–2 hours before your appointment

• Avoid caffeine or alcohol beforehand, if possible

  caffeine blocks adenosine, a naturally occurring molecule in the body that plays a role in reducing inflammation, modulating pain, enhancing blood flow, and the interaction of mood-enhancing neurotransmitters. Essentially, this would be working against the work we do together. If you absolutely need caffeine prior to your treatment -please consume with food.

• Allow time to rest and hydrate after your session, avoid strenuous physical or mental activity to allow the treatment to continue its work.

• If you are coming for a facial acupuncture treatment, please note it is not advised to wear makeup for the remainder of the day following your session. Please plan accordingly.

Helpful tips before you arrive

1. Welcome & Intake
Your session begins with a thorough health intake where we explore your health history, current concerns, systemic review, lifestyle, and intentions. This is a chance to slow down, share your story, and start building a personalized treatment plan.

2. Pulse & Tongue Assessment
These traditional diagnostic tools help guide your treatment by offering vital insight into your internal balance and overall health.

3. Personalized Acupuncture Treatment
Based on your intake and assessment, you’ll receive a gentle acupuncture face-up treatment tailored to your needs. Sterile hair-thin needles are and inserted with care to support balance, healing, and relaxation.

4. Supportive Therapies (if needed)
Your session may also include other modalities such as cupping, moxibustion, gua sha, bodywork, or herbal guidance—always customized to what your being needs most that day.

5. Aftercare & Next Steps
We’ll talk through what to expect after your session, offer any lifestyle or herbal suggestions, and discuss your care plan moving forward.