What You Can Expect
In a typical first office visit which is 1.5 hour length, Dr. Mohammadi will listen to your concerns, take a complete medical history, and assess the pulse and tongue along with the appropriate physical exams. The information will help to diagnose and detect the specific imbalance, weakness or obstruction of qi (vital energy). Then she will come up with a treatment plan. There are different methods of treatments which are used to stimulate vital energy in acupuncture (Acupuncture, Electro Acupuncture, Ion Pumping Cords, Intradermal Needles, Pellets, Infra Red Heat, Moxibustion, Cupping, Tuina, Chinese Herbal Patents, Shonishin, Laser Acupuncture). Since each human being is unique, according to her/his tolerance, and signs and symptoms Dr. Mohammadi will discuss each option with the patient and decide which modality will be more suitable to use.
Next visits are shorter in length (30-60 minutes). It is normal to feel relaxed after each session especially the first ones. Resting after sessions will enhance the results of treatments.
Since health care is a mutual endeavor; patient’s full cooperation will enhance the healing process.