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If you’re unsure where to begin, I’m happy to guide you.

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What to Expect

First, I want to say how glad I am that you’ve chosen Chinese Medicine as the next step in your healthcare journey. No matter what brought you here, I’m grateful for the opportunity to support you in any way I can.

During your first visit, we’ll review your past and present health history in detail and create a personalized treatment plan tailored specifically to you. This plan may include acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, nutritional guidance, herbal supplements, functional medicine lab testing, or bodywork such as fire cupping.

Your initial appointment will last about 90 minutes and includes both a thorough intake and your first acupuncture treatment. Please note that intake paperwork must be completed online prior to your first visit; you’ll receive access to this at the time of booking.

What is Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient system of healing that has been practiced for thousands of years, rooted in the understanding that the body, mind, and spirit are interconnected. Central to TCM is the concept of balance — when the flow of energy, or Qi, is disrupted, illness or discomfort can arise.

Acupuncture, one of TCM’s most well-known therapies, uses fine, sterile needles to stimulate specific points on the body, helping restore balance, support the body’s natural healing processes, and promote overall wellness. TCM also includes herbal medicine, nutritional guidance, bodywork, and lifestyle therapies, all designed to address the root cause of disease rather than just symptoms.

Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Herbal Medicine is a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine, using personalized formulas to restore balance, support healing, and address the root cause of illness. Herbs can be taken as teas, powders, capsules, tinctures, or topically, and are used to support digestion, hormones, stress, immunity, pain, and more. Combined with acupuncture and lifestyle guidance, herbal medicine offers a holistic approach to long-term wellness and vitality.

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Before you visit.

Before you visit.

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Please be advised Joi Acupuncture & Wellness operates out of a community clinic space called Cypress Grove. Upon your arrival look for the large Acupuncture sign on the building.

 FAQs

  • The amount of treatments you will need is greatly dependent on how chronic or acute your case is, and what is being treated. Many patients see results within 1-3 treatments for acute ailments, or upwards of 12+ for chronic cases. There are no guarantees you will have 100% relief from what ails you, but my goal is always to send you off in better health than the day you walked in for your first visit. Once you are in a good place, you may come in for treatments only when needed or on a monthly basis.

  • New patient treatments are at least 90 minutes, while follow up treatments can be 45-60 minutes. On average you will spend about 25-30 minutes relaxing on the table once the needles are in.

  • When performed by an experienced practitioner, acupuncture can be entirely painless. However, it is common for there to be a sensation of heaviness, dullness, or achiness where the needle is placed. This is generally considered a positive sign, and that “Qi” has arrived at the point we are stimulating.

  • Absolutely! Acupuncture is great in combination with other alternative therapies. It is recommended that you don’t schedule other bodywork modalities on the same day as your acupuncture appointment like deep tissue massage or strenuous work outs.

Questions before booking?

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