Frequently Asked Questions
Many people have questions about Chinese medicine and wonder what they can expect from a visit to my clinic. Below are answers to some commonly asked questions. As always, if you have further questions you would like to discuss, please feel free to contact me at 970-426-2464 or email me at info@rootandbranchmedicine.com.
What can I expect from my first treatment?
An initial appointment of about 1 ½ hours will include a discussion around specific and general health concerns a patient may have. I ask questions in an attempt to get a sense of the overall situation and assess how one symptom may result from or affect many other areas of a person’s health. In addition to this conversation, the insertion of micro-fine needles into various points on the body, a procedure known as acupuncture, may be a technique I use to help a patient reach their desired state of wellness. 90% of my patients fall asleep during treatment. An herbal formula may also be recommended according to a patient’s diagnosis. Additionally, appointments often include some amount of medical massage, and nutrition and exercise recommendations.
An initial appointment of about 1 ½ hours will include a discussion around specific and general health concerns a patient may have. I ask questions in an attempt to get a sense of the overall situation and assess how one symptom may result from or affect many other areas of a person’s health. In addition to this conversation, the insertion of micro-fine needles into various points on the body, a procedure known as acupuncture, may be a technique I use to help a patient reach their desired state of wellness. 90% of my patients fall asleep during treatment. An herbal formula may also be recommended according to a patient’s diagnosis. Additionally, appointments often include some amount of medical massage, and nutrition and exercise recommendations.
How much does a treatment cost?
Below I have listed my fee schedule.
Initial consultation and treatment: $160
Follow-up acupuncture treatment: $90
Package of 5 follow-up appointments: $400
Herbal prescriptions: prices vary
How long until I see results?
Each patient and condition is unique so certainly the quality and speed of results will vary. Some people have immediate success while others take longer. Generally, the shorter a person has experienced a condition, the shorter the treatment regimen, and vice versa. I believe that if we are not seeing positive results in four or five treatments then we need to reevaluate our approach and consider other options.
Each patient and condition is unique so certainly the quality and speed of results will vary. Some people have immediate success while others take longer. Generally, the shorter a person has experienced a condition, the shorter the treatment regimen, and vice versa. I believe that if we are not seeing positive results in four or five treatments then we need to reevaluate our approach and consider other options.
