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During the initial visit, we review your medical history, identify the chief complaint,
measure vitals, take tongue and pulse readings- all of which determine your custom
treatment plan. To achieve an accurate tongue diagnosis, please avoid using a tongue scraper the day of the appointment.
We recommend patients wear loose clothing and bring a scarf or sweater to wear post-treatment. Also, please eat a light snack and avoid drinking coffee or other food/drinks that contain caffeine approx 60min before your appointment. Avoid the consumption of alcohol or use of tobacco products 24 hours before and after your appointment time.
Acupuncture & Integrative Wellness
Petrow Acupuncture
4940 Van Nuys Blvd, Suite 304
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(424) 279.4009
info@petrowacupuncture.com
Preparing for Your Visit
NEW patients:
Prior to your visit, please complete all paperwork and medical forms online using
the 'manage my appointment' button in the appointment confirmation email.
EXISTING patients:
Prior to your visit, please review and update your information (as necessary)
using the 'manage my appointment' button in the appointment confirmation email.
Acupuncture & How it Feels
Acupuncture is the use of thin, sterile, single-use needles inserted at specific points on the body to create a sense of relaxation or increased energy depending on the chief complaint, treatment protocol, and medical history. Expected sensations may be a mild heaviness or pressure, feelings of warmth or coolness, dispersing action, grasping sensation, awakening of other regions in the body. Most patients have a pleasant acupuncture experience and believe the benefits outweigh any discomfort.
NOTE: patients may be more sensitive if fighting a cold, recovering from illness, have jet lag, or during certain days of a woman's menstrual cycle.
Treatments, Scheduling & Frequency
- NEW patients: plan for approx 90min appointments.
- EXISTING patients: plan for approx 60min appointments.
The number of treatments depends on whether the condition is acute or chronic, past medical history, body constitution and responsiveness. Treatments are cumulative and a series of treatments is recommended sometimes along with herbal formulas or nutritional supplements. Consistency and patient compliance are important.
- ACUTE conditions: weekly treatments for 4-6 weeks (2 treatments/week for 2-3 weeks)
- CHRONIC conditions: weekly treatments for 10-12 weeks (2 treatments/week for 5-6 weeks)
Conditions Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine Treat
Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine have shown to be effective in managing or reducing:
- Musculoskeletal- acute and chronic pain, inflammation, trauma, sports recovery, arthritis
- Circulatory- hypertension, high cholesterol
- Respiratory- allergies, colds, flu, sinusitis
- Gastrointestinal- nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation
- Dermatological- acne, psoriasis, eczema, skin rashes
- Urogenital- UTI, urinary incontinence or frequency
- Women’s Health and Gynecological- PMS, regulating menstrual cycles, menopause
- Emotional and Neurological- stress, PTSD, neuropathy, post-stroke rehab
Click here to review evidence based acupuncture research or visit Blogs & Resources for additional articles and information.