Planning Your First Visit
What should you expect at your first visit?
Depending on the length and type of your treatment, we will first sit and discuss your medical history, goals, and current health concerns. I always want to establish how you want treatments to proceed, and how you wish to see your health and wellbeing improve.
Most treatments involve laying down on a massage table. You will always be properly draped with either your own clothing, a gown, or sheets. Typically after needles are placed, there will be some time for you to rest alone in the room with some relaxing music playing. If you ever need assistance, I will be near the treatment room and am always reachable.
If at any time you have questions or concerns or just simply want to change something, always feel free to speak up.
Expect when you leave to feel an improvement in your condition. It may be slight, or you may only feel change later that day, or perhaps only once you've had several treatments. It will depend on your own unique health, and how long you've experienced a particular symptom or illness. TCM is a natural medicine working with your own body, and healing takes time.
How to prepare for your first visit?
Wear comfortable clothing that is loose fitting (no tight jeans or leggings!), which can be rolled up past your knees and elbows. If needed, we will have you change into a gown or lay draped under sheets.
Make sure to eat within two hours of your appointment, a small snack is fine.
If you are a patient of the Dockter-Lutz Clinic and you are using insurance, it's highly encouraged that you call and check to see what exactly your plan covers before your appointment arrival. Please bring your insurance card with you to your appointment. Otherwise, be prepared with your credit card or cash payment.
Before you arrive, consider what types of changes you'd like to see in your health: what are your goals?
Plan to arrive a few minutes early if possible so that you are not too rushed. Depending on which office you are visiting, the front door may be locked and you will need to call Christine once you arrive to be let inside. If you are early, please wait (if possible) inside your car until your appointed time.