SESSION QUESTIONS
DO YOU DO CONSULTATIONS?
Yes. If you would like to discuss whether you are a good candidate for Cosmetic Acupuncture or Health Acupuncture I am happy to schedule a 15 minutes appointment to discuss your issues. This consultation is free of charge. This is also an opportunity for both of us to meet and feel comfortable with one another prior to beginning any sessions.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT DURING MY FIRST SESSION?
During the first session I will perform an EMI (Electrical Meridian Imaging) test on you. This is painless and I use a hand-held computerized device. I will use 24 different points located on your hand/wrists and foot/ankle regions. The computerized device will indicate whether your meridians are in balance right and left. It will further indicate whether a meridian is energetically too high or too low. During this session you will have a Before Photo taken of you to compare with the after photo which will be taken during your last session. I will then proceed to go over your health history and discuss your particular cosmetic concerns. Once all of this information is collected the first acupuncture treatment will begin. The focus of this treatment will be to balance the meridians. This first visit will not include any Cosmetic Acupuncture procedure. It's important to ensure the body is energetically balanced before we start working on your particular cosmetic area of need. If this step is skipped we won't achieve the greatest potential cosmetic change.
HOW MANY SESSIONS DOES THE COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE PROTOCOL REQUIRE?
The two procedures you can get are Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture and Neck Cosmetic Acupuncture. I will discus both below.
FACIAL COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE This is the most popular of the two Cosmetic Acupuncture procedures. This procedure requires 11 sessions. The first session is used to balance the energy and meridians and the remaining 10 sessions will specifically treat the face.
NECK COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE The number of sessions required for the Neck Cosmetic Acupuncture is the same as Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture. There are 11 sessions with the first session being used to balance the energy and meridians and the remaining 10 session will specifically treat the neck.
HOW FREQUENT ARE THE SESSIONS?
If you are receiving Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture or Neck Cosmetic Acupuncture you are required to have 2 sessions over a 5 1/2 week period of time. This is broken down into 2 sessions per week. It is imperative that the session be on the same days each week. The second session of the week must fall 2 days after the first session. The following sessions must be the same days as the first week. For example: if you have the first session on Monday the second session of that week must be on Wednesday and this becomes your weekly scheduled days until the procedure is complete. Due to the nature of the procedure there is no negotiating this important aspect. A week cannot be skipped so if you know you have vacation or are going away on business for a week you must make sure your schedule is clear of travel for the 5 1/2 weeks that is needed for Facial and Neck Cosmetic Acupuncture.
Examples of a Schedule for Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture or Neck Cosmetic Acupuncture
- Monday and Wednesday @ 4pm
- Tuesday and Thursday @ 10am
HOW LONG WILL EACH SESSION LAST?
Whether it is Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture or Neck Cosmetic Acupuncture each session will take from 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.
HOW WILL I FEEL AFTER A SESSION?
Everyone who has received Cosmetic Acupuncture has left each session feeling relaxed and at peace. Further your skin will feel clean and vibrant.
WHAT ARE THE SESSION REQUIREMENTS?
It is imperative that you wear comfortable clothing to each session. If you are coming from work and you must dress in business attire I recommend you bring some comfortable clothes to change into. A pair of shorts and T-shirt are great choices. Please be aware that this takes time so I encourage you to arrive a few minutes ahead of your session time with enough time to change and not burn up your valuable treatment time. The comfortable clothes must have the capability of rolling up above the knee or above the elbow as sometimes I may need to insert needles near the knee or elbow this is why I recommend shorts and a T-shirt.
No makeup is to be worn after the first session as we don't want to introduce toxic makeup chemicals into the skin which can create an unwanted infection.
You will be removing your shoes and socks or nylons Every Session. So please wear attire you can easily remove.
Perfume or cologne, although very nice for you, may make clients after you feel uncomfortable or they may be allergic to the smell. Please refrain from products that contain perfume on the days that you are scheduled for a session. This will allow all people scheduled on this day a pleasant relaxed allergic free experience.
Come with an open mind. Before you enter for your session try to relax for a few moments in your car. Simply take 7 large slow breaths in and out. This will help you prepare mentally to relax during your session which in turn allows the electrical magnetic energy to easily go where it is needed during your session for optimal healing impact.
Please arrive On Time. My practice is very busy with clients as you can imagine. I schedule them with very little time in between sessions just enough time to prepare for the next client. If you are late I will be decreasing the time the needles are actually in the body as to not interrupt the amount of time I spend with clients after you. By not getting the normal amount of time with the needles in the body the potential results might be decreased.