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First Visit
An initial consultation generally takes 60-90 minutes. The first 30 - 45
minutes of the session involves an in-depth interview, during which time
the practitioner discusses with patients regarding their main complaints,
and gathers basic information such as medical history, health concerns,
dietary habits and lifestyle.
During the interview, various physical examinations may be performed
depending on the patient’s existing condition. Besides traditional pulse
and tongue diagnosis, analysis of the patient body structure and the
palpation of various parts of body are the two unique means of diagnosis
utilized at Sasang Acupuncture Clinic. These procedures help the
practitioner understand the patient’s constitution as well as the present
condition of their internal organs and other bodily function.
After interview and examination, 30- 45 minutes treatment may be
administered according to the findings and diagnosis. Most patients
report that the treatments are comfortable and deeply relaxing. Many
patients who come for pain relief surprise how quickly their pain diminish
even with just one needle.
Follow-up visits
Follow-up visits generally take 30-60 minutes. Treatment sessions
typically begin with a basic charting of changes in the patient’s condition
observed since the previous session. The practitioner may also review
the effects of herbal prescription, dietary, and lifestyle changes. This brief
discussion is then followed with acupuncture treatment.
Herbal Consultations and Prescriptions
For patients who do not wish to have acupuncture treatment, herbal
prescriptions are available without acupuncture. A consultation session
for herbal therapy is performed in the same manner as a regular
consultation session with in-depth interview and various physical
examinations only without acupuncture. Patient’s schedule for herbal
consultation will be typically once a week or twice a month depending on
the condition.
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