Treatment guidelines

  • Wear clothing that allows your back and lower legs to be accessed.

  • To provide me with a more accurate representation of your pulse condition, avoid coffee on the day of treatment.

  • Avoid sexual activity on treatment days.

  • Do not eat or drink (except water) two hours before the first treatment, one hour before all subsequent treatments.

  • Be done bathing at least one hour before the treatment and be prepared to not bathe, swim, shower, etc., until six hours after the treatment.

  • Arrive 10 minutes early to settle your pulses before the treatment. At the first treatment, arrive 20 minutes early to fill out a health form.

  • Prior to the session, remove contact lenses and stockings (bathroom available). Once in the treatment room, remove shoes, coat, and jewelry.

  • We will begin our session with a single question that has arisen for you since your last session. During the treatment, minimize talking. Place your attention inside your body, on what is happening there. Doing so may be uncomfortable at first, but will produce the best results from the treatment.

  • After the treatment, allow at least 10-15 minutes before returning to your normal activities.

  • If you need to cancel your appointment, contact our office at least 24 hours in advance. Lesser notice requires payment for the session.

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