YOUR INITIAL VISIT
Welcome to Chinese Medicine Peterborough! Now that you’ve booked your appointment here’s some helpful information to make your first visit to the clinic easy and comfortable.
The online booking system will automatically send you a link to the patient health history form in the appointment confirmation email. Please take the time to fill out the information and consent forms before your appointment. If you are unable to complete the forms at home, please come 10-15 minutes early to your appointment to fill them out at the clinic.
PREPARING FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT
Before your appointment it’s a good idea to have a small snack. Avoid coming to your appointment feeling overly full or starving for best results. Also, it’s a good idea to avoid caffeine, recreational drugs and alcohol before your appointment and strenuous exercise for approximately 4 hours after your treatment.
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Wear comfortable loose clothing that is easy to roll up over elbows and knees.
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Please bring a list of any current medication or supplements taken. This is particularly important for patients wanting an herbal formula.
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Avoid wearing any strong scents, perfumes, lotions etc. Many patients are sensitive to strong smells, particularly pregnant women and those with allergies.
WHEN YOU
ARRIVE
Please make yourself comfortable in the waiting room. Your practitioner will come and get you when it’s time.
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Please remove any wet footwear. ​
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We ask that you kindly put your cell phone on silence and speak quietly to avoid disturbing other patients receiving treatment.
WHAT TO EXPECT FOR YOUR FIRST TREAMTENT
What to expect for your first treatment? Your health history form will be thoroughly reviewed with you and further questions will be asked to better understand the underlying reasons for your health concerns. You will be asked to stick out your tongue, and your pulse will be felt on both wrists. In addition, your practitioner will palpate any painful area, may test your range of motion, take your blood pressure and palpate your abdomen.
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Treatment options will be recommended based on information gathered, including the length and frequency of treatment needed. You will have lots of opportunity to ask questions.
Your first appointment will take 75-90 minutes, and includes a treatment. Follow up treatments that include acupuncture are 45 minutes in length.
Still have more questions? Our “frequently asked questions” (FAQ) section may help.
LOCATION
The clinic is located at 438 Rogers St in East City. It is a house.
Please enter through the front door. The door will be unlocked 10 minutes before the start of your appointment. If you arrive earlier, please wait in your vehicle. Parking on the east side of the street (same side of the street as the house) is free. There is no parking on the other side of the street.
Please note: There are 3 stairs to enter the front door. Please let us know in advance if you will need assistance. There is no wheelchair accessible entrance at this time.