New Patients

Information For New Patients of Cedar Grove Healing Arts

Welcome to Bay City, Oregon’s Premier Center For Acupuncture

Welcome to Cedar Grove Healing Arts. We are excited to meet you! Here is everything you need to make your visit with us a success.   

Sensations Experienced During Acupuncture 

Most people report the overall process of receiving acupuncture as being relaxing, restorative, and restful. There may be a short poking or needle-like sensation during needle insertion on some of the points, but it will go away quickly. Occasionally, a needle may need to be removed or adjusted if this sensation lasts. Once your acupuncturist inserts all of the needles, you may forget that they are there. You may slip into a state of relaxation, drifting in and out of consciousness. Many people report sensations or movements of energy within their bodies. Feelings like water running under the skin, swirling movements, or a warm sensation are all normal. 

After Your Acupuncture Session 

Once we have removed all of the points, you will be encouraged to take a few moments to collect yourself and your thoughts and return to the present moment. Most people have a deep sense of relaxation and stress relief and report feeling a bit “out of it” in a good way. Try to avoid excess stress or exertion after a treatment. A sensation that some of the needles are still there is normal and usually goes away after a while. You can gently massage any spots that remain tender. Observe and track how you feel in the hours and days after your session. Your feedback is vital to our ability to treat you effectively. Please feel free to raise any questions or concerns that you may have. 

Follow-up Acupuncture Treatments 

Follow-up appointments typically last up to 60 minutes. We allow ample time to evaluate your progress from the previous treatment and provide acupuncture and any other modalities or procedures necessary to further your progress. 

Expectations For Acupuncture

What can you expect in terms of results? This is a question that your practitioner best answers after they have done their initial evaluation and treatment. Everyone is different in terms of age, overall health, lifestyle, diet, and severity of illness. This means that a potential outcome from acupuncture therapy cannot be known without considering all of these factors. With this in mind, the following are some general guidelines: ​ 

  • Acute conditions typically respond faster to treatment, and it is generally better to treat them more frequently. A good strategy is to treat them 1-2 times per week for several weeks.
  • Chronic conditions respond more slowly.
  • A month of weekly or bi-weekly acupuncture therapy for every year that a condition has been going on is often a good starting point for chronic conditions. 
  • We recommend following your practitioner’s recommendations regarding herbs, supplements, diet, and lifestyle to speed up and improve your results.
  • Most people see some degree of relief or improvement in their condition within 2-6 visits.
  • The process of acupuncture therapy involves a relationship between you and your practitioner. The better your acupuncturist knows you, the more effective your sessions will be. 

Remember that no one form of medicine or therapy has all the answers and can treat or cure all diseases. Acupuncture is a very effective, safe, and economical form of medicine. However, it is only one modality amongst many and may not be appropriate for all conditions. 

Our commitment is to treat you and your health concerns as openly, honestly, and effectively as possible. If we sense that another modality or practitioner would better serve you, we will let you know. We are driven to be the best practitioners we can be. Thank you for your trust!