During your initial appointment your acupuncturist will take the time to go over your detailed health history and set treatment goals. Herbal remedies, dietary and lifestyle recommendations may also be discussed. The intake will include Traditional Chinese Medicine pulse, tongue diagnoses and or traditional abdominal diagnosis, a full acupuncture session with adjunct therapies as needed such as cupping, gua sha, moxa, herbal therapies, oils, energy or bodywork.