Helpful after your visit
- Drink water and choose warm, easy-to-digest meals.
- Rest and prioritize sleep.
- Notice how your body responds.
- Keep treated areas comfortable and warm when advised.
New patient
Your first visit, clearly explained.
Come as you are. We’ll take time to understand your concerns, explain each step, and build a plan around your needs.
What to expect
Your first visit
Plan to arrive 15 minutes early. Eat a light meal 1–2 hours beforehand, wear loose clothing, and leave room for a quiet period after treatment.
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Check in and register
Arrive about 15 minutes early and bring a photo ID and insurance card, if you plan to use insurance.
- 02
Initial assessment
We review your health history, current concerns, and what you hope to address.
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Comprehensive consultation
Dr. Kang discusses your medical history, lifestyle, and goals and may include traditional tongue and pulse assessment.
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Personalized care plan
Together, you review an individualized plan based on the assessment and your needs.
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First treatment
Your first visit may include acupuncture and, when appropriate, cupping, moxibustion, manual therapy, or herbal support.
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Aftercare and next steps
You receive practical aftercare guidance and a recommended follow-up schedule.
Individualized care
Your treatment plan
Plans may combine acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, manual therapy, and herbal medicine when appropriate. Improvement and visit frequency vary by person.
These time ranges are guidance, not promises. Dr. Kang reviews response and adjusts the plan with you.
- 1
Often 1–4 weeks
Relief phase
Early visits focus on comfort and the concerns that brought you in. Frequency and response vary by person.
- 2
Often 4–12 weeks
Corrective phase
Care may shift toward longer-term patterns, mobility, and functional balance as progress is reviewed.
- 3
Ongoing, when appropriate
Wellness phase
Some patients choose maintenance visits every 2–4 weeks or seasonally. This is optional and individualized.
Post-treatment wellness
Aftercare guide
Usually best to avoid
- High-intensity exercise immediately afterward.
- Alcohol and excess stimulants.
- Heavy or greasy meals.
- Sudden cold exposure when advised against it.
Acupuncture
Relaxation, mild light-headedness, fatigue, or minor bruising may occur. Rest, hydrate, and avoid scratching treatment points.
Cupping
Temporary circular marks and tenderness are a normal local response. Protect sensitive skin and follow the bathing guidance you receive.
Moxibustion
Warmth may remain after the session. Avoid sudden temperature changes if Dr. Kang advises it.
Massage and manual therapy
Mild soreness can occur. Avoid heavy lifting for the rest of the day when advised.
Herbal medicine
Take formulas only as prescribed and report unexpected changes or questions about dosage.
When to contact us: Call for persistent dizziness, discomfort that does not improve with rest, dosage questions, or schedule adjustments. Seek urgent medical care for severe or concerning symptoms.
Ready for your first visit?
Schedule online with the clinic at a time that works for you.