Your Visit

 WHAT TO EXPECT

• Upon arrival, you’ll be given a short intake + consent form, make your payment, and wait to be directed to the treatment space. 

• Payment can be made via your credit card on file or via Venmo, cash, or check (made out to Wax and Wane Wellness).

• This is an stress-free zone for you, the Align staff, and your acupuncturist! Please make space in your day to not be in a rush at community acupuncture.

• Once downstairs, you’ll pick your spot (one of six total yoga-mat treatment stations) and roll-up pant legs/sleeves + remove socks and any watches/bracelets. Your acupuncturist will feel your wrist pulses on both hands and look at your tongue (these give a read on the state of your body’s energy systems + pathways). Next, the acupuncture points are inserted—anywhere from 3-12 points spanning from the top of your head to the tip of your toes.

• Each point will be precisely located and gently massaged before a small tube guides the needle into the point. It's very common to not feel anything as the needle is inserted, but then to feel “something” in the area shortly afterwards. Warmth and movement around the needle are the most frequent observations as are similar sensations in areas of the body where there are no needles at all. Some points may zing a bit on initial insertion—this dissipates quickly. You'll be walked through the process every step of the way and your feedback is both honored and encouraged.

• Once all of the points are in place and you‘re comfortable, you‘ll rest for about 30 minutes during which time your body will be doing a lot of work taking the direction of the needles—opening areas that are stuck and constricted and strengthening areas that are tired and weak. Your acupuncturist will be in the room the entire time, so if you decide you’re done, or have a concern, you can just raise your hand and they’ll come over.