How is Abdominal Acupuncture Performed?

Your initial consultation will include a physical examination to find a suitable course of treatment for you. Our practitioners will use several methods to diagnose your problem, they will:


1.	Ask questions about past and present symptoms, injuries and illnesses, family health history, diet, emotional wellbeing, work and lifestyle habits.
2.	Observe skin tone, eyes, hair and other physical conditions.
3.	Examine the tongue.
4.	Take several pulse rates.

Each consultation and treatment is unique to the individual. In order to assure that you are fully benefiting from your prescribed treatment, you will be periodically reassessed. The frequency of reassessments will be made at the discretion of individual practitioners.

Whereas traditional acupuncture can sometimes cause minor pain and soreness, Abdominal Acupuncture provides a more relaxing and comfortable experience. Our practitioners will insert fine, sterile, stainless steel needles into acupoints of your abdomen and navel area. The procedure is painless; however, you may encounter a slight tugging sensation when the needle is inserted into the skin. These needles are normally left in place for 30 minutes or as recommended by our practitioners.

Important note:
8AM Healthcare operates at government licensed premises. All needles used are sterile and are immediately disposed of after use. As a result, there is no possibility that any infection can be transmitted via the use of our needles.