What to expect in your First session?
Your first session will involve a thorough intake of information. This initial session will last 1 hour and 30 minutes and will include a thorough assessment of body systems, physical examination, pulse assessment, and an acupuncture treatment crafted to your unique needs. You may notice that you are asked about symptoms that appear to have nothing to do with your primary reason for coming to acupuncture. Please share to your comfort level understanding that all of this information is gathered to perceive a full picture of you in health and to determine the root cause of any underlying issues.
What to expect in the following sessions
Ideally, a follow up appointment will be scheduled 1 week following your initial visit. Each follow up appointment will be 1 hour long and will involve an initial check in, pulse taking, and acupuncture treatment. Although every individual's situation is different, it is often recommended that patients make a personal commitment to an initial 6-8 regular treatments. Together, we can decide on the best plan for treatment frequency depending upon the your personal situation. Once balance is restored, the body will often know when treatment is necessary.
Costs
sliding scale is offered to reflect the diverse financial realities of the Upper Valley. Please read and select which price works best for you. If you are able to afford the higher end, this will allow me to offer scholarships to those in need. If you need to select from the third tier, rest assured knowing that other community members are able to assist in your care.
Tier One: Financially Abundant $150 per hour ($180 for initial consult)
Consider paying this rate if you are financially abundant; if you own a home (or multiple), have access to savings, investments, and/or family wealth; if you are able to take vacations, shop at first-hand clothing stores, and can easily invest in your health and wellbeing. This price will help me afford to offer scholarships to those in need.
Tier Two: Financially Stable $120 per hour ($150 for initial consult)
Consider paying this rate if you are financially stable; if you are able to pay your bills, eat out at restaurants, take trips, go shopping, and invest in your health and wellbeing. This is the true cost of treament, that best values my time, energy, ability to keep offering my services to this community.
Tier Three: Financially Struggling $75 per hour ($120 for initial consult)
Consider paying this amount if you are just making ends meet, struggle to pay your bills, are unemployed or underemployed, hold a marginalized identity that limits your ability to thrive, and/or are very limited in what you can invest into your health and wellbeing.
Scholarships are available: Still struggling to afford treatment within these tiers? Genuinely interested in supporting your health? Please email me. I have a limited number of scholarship slots that I set aside each week to make sure that this medicine can stay accessible for everybody.