Acupuncture Therapy

Experience balance and healing with acupuncture therapy. Relieve pain, stress, and improve vitality.

An Initial Consultation visit with a Doctor of Acupuncture (DAOM or DACM) often includes not just traditional acupuncture but also progressive and regenerative components that reflect integrative, whole-person care. These components may vary by practitioner and clinic focus, but typically include:

1. 

Updated Assessment and Diagnosis

• Review of symptom progress since the last visit.

• Pulse and tongue diagnosis (TCM techniques).

• Functional and biomedical assessments as needed (e.g., range of motion, pain scales, etc.).

2. 

Customized Acupuncture Treatment

• Refined point selection based on changes or progress.

• Use of advanced needling techniques (e.g., scalp acupuncture, motor point therapy, trigger point release).

3. 

Regenerative Techniques

Many DAOM/DACM practitioners incorporate therapies that support tissue repair and cellular regeneration, such as:

• Electroacupuncture: Electrical stimulation through needles to enhance healing, especially for musculoskeletal or neurological conditions.

• Microneedling / Collagen Induction Therapy: For skin and tissue rejuvenation (if licensed and within scope).

• Injection Therapy (e.g., Prolotherapy or Biopuncture): If the practitioner has additional certification, natural substances or homeopathics are injected at acupuncture points.

• PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Referrals or Integration: Used in collaboration with regenerative medicine clinics.

4. 

Manual Therapies

• Cupping therapy to increase circulation and reduce muscle tension.

• Tui Na (Chinese medical massage) for musculoskeletal issues.

• Gua Sha for promoting circulation and reducing inflammation.

5. 

Herbal and Nutritional Support

• Adjustments or initiation of Chinese herbal formulas to support organ systems, immune modulation, or tissue repair.

• Nutritional counseling including anti-inflammatory diet advice or supplements (e.g., collagen, turmeric, omega-3s).

6. 

Lifestyle and Movement Therapy

• Prescriptions for Qi Gong, Tai Chi, or stretching/strengthening routines to support long-term healing.

• Stress reduction techniques like breathing exercises or guided meditation.

7. 

Patient Education and Care Plan Updates

• Review of the patient’s care plan, goals, and estimated course of treatment.

• Home self-care strategies to enhance recovery between sessions.

Your practitioner is particularly integrative and works in collaboration with MDs or regenerative medicine specialists, you might also see referrals for imaging, labs, or advanced therapies like stem cell injections.