FIRST PATIENT GUIDE

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• Please bring a photo ID.
• Have a light meal before your appointment, but avoid overeating.
• Wear loose and comfortable clothing to allow easy access to treatment areas.
• Please wear a mask If you have cold symptoms or during cold and flu season. 

  *If you have a high fever or severe flu symptoms, please reschedule your appointment.​​​​

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DIAGNOSTIC PROCESS 

After registration, the practitioner will review your detailed health records and lifestyle habits. If necessary, a physical exam will be performed, including pulse diagnosis, tongue diagnosis, and abdominal examination. Please provide detailed information about any medications, surgeries, or other medical issues you may have.

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TREATMENT COURSE

The practitioner will decide on acupuncture and additional treatment methods (such as cupping, moxibustion, or herbal medicine) based on your symptoms. Sterile disposable needles are used, varying in depth, length, and gauge based on the insertion site. Depending on the treatment area, you may lie face down, face up, or on your side. The needles are typically retained for 15-30 minutes, and adjustments can be made if you experience discomfort. During this time, the practitioner will check on you multiple times.

 

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POST-TREATMENT CARE

After treatment, please avoid excessive work and refrain from consuming alcohol or drugs. Herbal medicine prescribed is tailored to you, so do not share it with others, as the causes of symptoms may differ. To achieve maximum therapeutic effects, it’s important to understand and follow the practitioner’s instructions regarding herbal use, exercise, and diet.

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ABOUT THE TREATMENT PROCEDURE

Depending on your health condition, symptoms may improve immediately, or ongoing treatment may be required to achieve desired results. Patience, a positive mindset, and gratitude can help you steadily progress towards recovery.

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TREATMENT HOURS

The initial appointment usually lasts 75 minutes, while follow-up visits take about 60 minutes. Please arrive on time. New patients need to complete a registration form. You can fill out the emailed form and send it back before your appointment, or you can arrive 10-15 minutes early to fill it out. Additionally, you must read and sign 6-7 legal and privacy forms before treatment.

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TREATMENT FEES

At Healing Soul Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic, we prioritizes the health and comfort of our patients’ bodies and minds. All treatments are provided with an integrative approach to achieve the best possible outcomes. In addition to acupuncture, one or two complementary therapies (such as electro-acupuncture, ear-acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, TENS and manual therapy..) are provided at no additional cost within the treatment session. For more details, please call or email us, and we will be happy to assist you.

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*Acupuncture aims to treat the root cause of illness. Many complex and interconnected symptoms may heal together once the root cause is treated. Even if external symptoms show minimal improvement, significant healing is already happening inside the body. Our clinic provides a safe and effective holistic healthcare system to boost your health. Dr. Kim and the staff at Healing Soul Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic are committed to helping each patient overcome physical and emotional pain, return to daily life quickly, and live a happy life, doing our best to support you every step of the way.  ​​​​

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