Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
a classical approach to healing the body and mind
a classical approach to healing the body and mind
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What can I expect at my appointment?
Chinese medicine is based on treatment of the whole person, and bringing all elements of your
Chinese medicine is based on treatment of the whole person, and bringing all elements of your
body and mind into balance. She will also feel your pulse and look at your tongue to gain a better
understanding of your overall health and constitution.
understanding of your overall health and constitution.
After this discussion, Jessica will begin the treatment. Treatments are usually done lying down
on a massage table. After the acupuncture needles are inserted, you will be left to rest for 20-30
minutes. If you would like, you may have the lights dimmed and listen to relaxing music while
you are resting. You may also choose to have an eye pillow placed over your eyes to help you
relax. Jessica may use aromatic essential oils to enhance the effect of treatment. Most people
find acupuncture very pleasant and look forward to their appointments.
Typically, the first visit lasts for up to two hours; follow-up visits are usually about 75-90
minutes. Jessica always dedicates this amount of time to each person who comes to the office -
the patient should not feel rushed, or skip over any aspects of personal health that are important.
This is a holistic medicine, and it is important that an acupuncturist have a complete
understanding of your condition and how it is affecting you. In addition to acupuncture, Jessica
may use or recommend other Chinese medicine therapies that may improve your health and
enhance your treatment. To learn more about these other therapies, please click here.
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Chinese medicine is based on treatment of the whole person, and bringing all elements of your
Chinese medicine is based on treatment of the whole person, and bringing all elements of your
body and mind into balance. She will also feel your pulse and look at your tongue to gain a better
understanding of your overall health and constitution.
understanding of your overall health and constitution.
After this discussion, Jessica will begin the treatment. Treatments are usually done lying down
on a massage table. After the acupuncture needles are inserted, you will be left to rest for 20-30
minutes. If you would like, you may have the lights dimmed and listen to relaxing music while
you are resting. You may also choose to have an eye pillow placed over your eyes to help you
relax. Jessica may use aromatic essential oils to enhance the effect of treatment. Most people
find acupuncture very pleasant and look forward to their appointments.
Typically, the first visit lasts for up to two hours; follow-up visits are usually about 75-90
minutes. Jessica always dedicates this amount of time to each person who comes to the office -
the patient should not feel rushed, or skip over any aspects of personal health that are important.
This is a holistic medicine, and it is important that an acupuncturist have a complete
understanding of your condition and how it is affecting you. In addition to acupuncture, Jessica
may use or recommend other Chinese medicine therapies that may improve your health and
enhance your treatment. To learn more about these other therapies, please click here.
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Jessica I. Yunker, M.S., L.Ac.
(917) 596-6385
Jessica@YunkerAcupuncture.com
Jessica@YunkerAcupuncture.com
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