A first visit is a longer conversation than you're used to — usually 60 to 90 minutes — and it ends with a treatment plan tailored to you. Here's what to expect.
Call (207) 767-0005 with your insurance card on hand. We'll spend a few minutes understanding what's going on, verify your benefits if you're using insurance for acupuncture, and book you with the right clinician.
Download the New Patient Health History form and HIPAA Privacy Policy below and complete them before you arrive — it gives us more time together for the visit itself. If you'd rather fill them out at the office, that's fine too; we'll budget the extra minutes.
The longest part of the visit. We'll go through your history, current concerns, medications, supplements, sleep, digestion, stress, and goals. The questions sometimes seem unrelated — they're not. Both Eastern and naturopathic medicine read patterns across systems, so the picture matters.
If acupuncture is part of the plan, we'll do a treatment that day. The needles are about the diameter of a cat's whisker — most patients don't feel the insertion. You'll rest with the needles in for around 25 minutes; many people fall asleep.
Before you leave, we'll talk through the plan: how often to come in, any herbs or supplements, and what to expect over the next few visits. Healing takes time. We'll be honest about the timeline.
Please download both forms, complete them, and bring them with you. Filling them out ahead of time means more of your appointment is spent on you — not on paperwork. They're also available at the office if you prefer.
We accept most insurance plans for acupuncture treatments. Coverage and copays vary; we'll verify benefits before your first visit so there are no surprises. Naturopathic visits are typically self-pay — we provide superbills you can submit yourself for potential reimbursement.