How to Prepare for Your First Acupuncture Treatment

To maximize the full benefits of acupuncture, we usually advise our new patients on the following tips before attending acupuncture at Symmetry BodyMind Wellness.

Please complete pre-appointment questionnaire & consent forms

Providing us with your history and information about your current state of health will help our practitioners prepare and allow us to get to the bottom of things quicker. That means more time on the table getting treatments. Please complete your consent form as well. We cannot begin the treatment until that has been completed.

Allocate time & limit strenuous activities

Before your acupuncture appointment, make sure that you are not engaged in strenuous or stressful activities. Have enough rest before your appointment. Moreover, you also need to get relaxed after your acupuncture appointment.

Eat about two hours prior to appointment

It is recommended to eat two hours before your appointment. It is essential that you an appropriate amount and not a big meal. Moreover, it is not ideal to go with an empty stomach. It may upset your stomach and make you uncomfortable. So, just eat light. Avoid eating heavy and greasy food.

Drink plenty of water

To make the most of your acupuncture treatment, make sure to drink plenty of water before the appointment. Moreover, it is also essential to drink plenty of water after the treatment to help the body to flush out the toxins.

Wear loose clothing or something comfortable

For easier placement of the needles, it is advisable to wear loose but yet comfortable clothing. So, don’t forget to wear something loose and comfy.

Don’t brush your tongue before your appointment

The tongue is a helpful diagnostic tool in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Please avoid brushing immediately before your appointment, so we can get an accurate reading of your tongue.

Avoid caffeine and alcohol

Another thing that you need to avoid is drinking caffeinated products and alcohol. Make sure not to drink a coffee or alcohol twelve hours prior to your appointment. This is because coffee is a stimulant and can lead to restlessness.

Moreover, drinking coffee and alcohol can lessen the desirable effects of acupuncture treatment. If you are coffee, just avoid it for a while, and just remember this is for the benefit of your body.

Do You Still Have Some Questions about Your First Acupuncture Appointment?

If you have recently booked an initial acupuncture appointment and have some questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.