What to expect your first visit

Before coming for your first visit, please fill out the paperwork links in our Optimantra system. If you did not receive the links, let our receptionist know and they can send them to your email.

An acupuncture session takes about 1 hour. A new client session takes about 75 minutes. A child Shoni-shin treatment takes 30 to 45 minutes. A new client child session takes about 1 hour. Reiki sessions are either 30 minutes or 1 hour. Cupping/facial cupping sessions take 30 minutes. Massage appointments can be 30 minutes to 1 and 1/2 hours depending on the appointment scheduled. A new chiropractic session takes 45 minutes and includes the evaluation and first adjustment. Follow-up chiropractic sessions take 15 minutes. Cold laser therapy or kinesio taping can be added to a chiropractic session or done alone. A cold laser therapy or kinesio taping session can take 8 to 15 minutes.

Be aware that acupuncture can make some people sleepy. It is best to eat something about 1 hour before coming for a treatment. It is also best to be hydrated and sober.

Please come to your appointment clean, and wear comfortable and loose clothing that will allow access to areas below the elbows and knees. Do not wear strong fragrances or perfumes. Please turn your cell phone off before coming in.

Click these links for questions about Child Shoni-shin treatmentshow acupuncture feels, massage, and chiropractic/laser/k-tape

Payment is due at the time of treatment. We accept cash, checks, Triwest insurance for veterans, and all major credit cards. There is a $40 fee for an invalid check. See our Q & A page and Prices pages for insurance and pricing information.

Check out our testimonials page to see what our clients are saying.

Have more questions?

Email us at: karen.moreland@genacupuncture.com

Or call us at: 719-434-8093