1. A short questionnaire.
Galina will ask you to comfort yourself sitting, and she will go through a short questionnaire, which will include questions regarding the symptoms of your main complaint. There might be some questions that sound not related, but they are important for making the full diagnosis and accurate acupuncture treatment.
2. Tongue & Pulse.
Galina will want to see your tongue and feel your pulse on both wrists. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the body of the tongue and the pulse on both wrists show the energy balance of different organs.
3. Needling.
Very thin needles will be inserted into your skin and will be left for about 30 mins. Time can vary depending on the particular diagnosis.
There are over 365 acupuncture points located all over the body. Particula acupuncture points are chosen depending on the individual diagnosis. It’s not necessary for the needles to be located only where the problem is. For example, if someone has a headache, the acupuncture points combination may include points on the feet and hands.