Pam Zaley, Lic.Ac. Dipl. O.M.
- Pulse and tongue diagnosis inform point selection.
- About twenty needles retained for 1520 minutes.
- Relaxing sessions with comfortable rest during treatment.
- Adjunctive gua sha, cupping, and tui na.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
New England Integrated Health
25 Carleton St, E23 3rd Floor , Cambridge, MA, 02142-1323
One-hour intake acupuncture appointment at MIT Health Kendall Square, 3rd Floor, 25 Carleton Street. Includes an initial evaluation and acupuncture treatment. Cupping and gua sha may be also be included depending on treatment plan. Only accessible by MIT community members.
335 Broadway, Cambridge, MA, 02139-1803
When you arrive for your first acupuncture appointment you and your provider will discuss your condition, and your pulse and tongue will be examined, which are two of the basic diagnostic methods of Oriental medicine. The acupuncture points chosen will depend on your condition, but you can expect approximately 20 needles. Once the needles are inserted, you are left to lie comfortably for 15-20 minute increments with the needles in place. Many people find acupuncture treatment deeply relaxing, and it is not uncommon for patients to fall asleep during this time. At the end of the treatment, adjunctive therapies may be used, such as gua sha, cupping, or tui na.