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New Patients

Congratulations! By scheduling your first acupuncture appointment you have demonstrated your commitment to your health and well-being! We are looking forward to working with you and are committed to helping you reach your health goals. As a welcome, please sign up for our newsletter, and we will send you a New Patient Discount for your initial consultation and exam!

Preparing for
Acupuncture Treatment

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Eat A Meal

It is important to eat before having an acupuncture treatment. It is not advisable to come in for a treatment on an empty stomach.

Do Not Brush Your Tongue

Do not brush or scrape your tongue the day of your acupuncture treatment. To do an accurate tongue analysis, which is a unique and critical part of Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis, your tongue must be examined in it's natural unaltered form.

Dress Comfortably

Dress comfortably. Loose pants that roll up comfortably above your knees and tops that roll up above your elbows is preferable. If your clothes do not allow access to necessary acupuncture points, then a robe or a gown will be provided for you to change into.

No Downtime

There is no downtime after an acupuncture treatment. You can continue with your normal daily activities after your session.

Preparing For Your First Acupuncture Treatment

It is important to eat before having an acupuncture treatment. It is not advisable to come in for a treatment on an empty stomach.

Do not brush or scrape your tongue the day of your acupuncture treatment. To do an accurate tongue analysis, which is a unique and critical part of Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis, your tongue must be examined in its natural unaltered form.

Dress comfortably. Loose pants that roll up comfortably above your knees and tops that roll up above your elbows is preferable. If your clothes do not allow access to necessary acupuncture points, then a robe or a gown will be provided for you to change into.

There is no downtime after an acupuncture treatment.

What to Expect During Your First Acupuncture Treatment

We will spend about 60-75 minutes together for your first treatment and about 45-60 minutes for successive treatments. During your first acupuncture treatment, a full medical assessment will be conducted with a focus on your chief health concern(s) as well as any other symptoms you may be experiencing. We will then do a tongue and pulse examination. This is a unique and critical part of Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnostics that gives better insight into any internal disharmonies within your body. It also gives a deeper appreciation and understanding of how to treat your specific concern(s). Other western-style physical assessment exams may also be conducted.

We will provide a Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis and put together a detailed treatment plan for your specific needs. This treatment plan will include the number of treatments you will need to achieve your health goals, the frequency of treatments, lifestyle and diet modifications, recommendations for other treatment modalities and a prescription for Chinese Herbal Medicine to enhance and optimize your long-term healing potential.

On average, 10-20 acupuncture points are chosen and typically located below the elbows and knees. Depending on your specific individual concerns, we may also choose points on your scalp, ears, face, back or abdomen. The needles will stay inserted for at least 30 minutes. During that time, you will rest comfortably on a treatment table with the lights off or dimmed. Many patients fall asleep during this part of the treatment and find it very relaxing. The majority of patients feel their symptoms decrease between 25%-100% with the first treatment, sometimes even as they are resting on the treatment table with the needles inserted. With successive acupuncture treatments and by following the recommended lifestyle and diet plan, and by taking Chinese Herbs, you can possibly remain symptom free for months, up to years, or even for the rest of your life!

Recurring Treatments

The goal and long-term potential of acupuncture is that you can be symptom-free from the condition you are being treated for. Each person is different. It is within the first 6-8 treatments that we can gauge how fast your body responds and heals with acupuncture. Depending on your prevailing health condition(s), the symptoms, duration, and degree of severity, and lifestyle, it can take between 8 to 24 acupuncture treatments, give or take a few, to successfully treat your health concern(s). In general, the longer and more severe the condition, the more treatments will be required to return your body back to homeostasis. Optimal results are best achieved by daily treatments or treatments close together.

We will work together to create a treatment plan that best suites your needs.

Getting Answers to Your Questions

If you have any questions pertaining to acupuncture and your health, please schedule your initial consultation and exam by calling us at (585) 775-9955. During this consultation, you can discuss directly with your acupuncturist, Dr. Jennifer Dabu, DACM, how acupuncture can benefit your specific health concerns.
My boot was off and my pain was gone.

When I first met Jennifer, I didn’t believe that acupuncture could help me. I had a pain in the ball of my foot and I had seen foot specialists for the previous 5 months and my pain only got worse with each treatment that they gave me. I had a boot on my foot because it hurt too much to walk on it and my friends and I were about to begin a backpacking trip through Europe. When I went in to see Jennifer my pain level was around a 7-8 on a 10 point scale. By the time we got to Europe, the pain had gone down significantly and within a week of being off of our cruise, my boot was off and my pain was gone. Jennifer’s work was so amazingly crucial to the enjoyment of my trip. She was friendly, sympathetic to my situation and professional. I can honestly say that I would trust her to work with me any time and I am so incredibly thankful and indebted to her for helping me to be able to enjoy my once in a lifetime experience.

Patricia Hillard
My first night after my first session I slept for eight hours and woke up feeling refreshed.

I came in for weight loss acupuncture.  Jennifer was wonderful.  She explained a lot on how acupuncture will help clear up my digestive track and help me sleep better.  My first night after my first session I slept for eight hours and woke up feeling refreshed.  During the cruise I also noticed my appetite got smaller, so I was eating less food at meals.  I want to say thank you to Jennifer and the staff for being so nice and welcoming to me.

Michael Baird
I feel great and renewed and will continue with acupuncture in the future.

I had nausea and diarrhea from eating too much of the wrong foods. I also have suffered from IBS for more than 20 years. After one acupuncture treatment the nausea and diarrhea went away and 24 hours later I still had no more symptoms. I feel great and renewed and will continue with acupuncture in the future. Many thanks to Jennifer Dabu.

Linda Piljar Briel
I am no longer constrained by the location of the nearest washroom, and I have my acupuncturist to thank for that.

I have suffered the effects of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) for 7 years and have tried numerous remedies for the cramping, bloating, and diarrhea. Nothing worked, until I tried acupuncture. After the second session of my 5 day treatment the cramping, pain and discomfort I had for so long associated with eating was completely gone. Thanks to the individually tailored acupuncture available on the cruise ship, not only could I enjoy my vacation, but I could eat foods I had feared for years, and finally enjoy my life again. I am no longer constrained by the location of the nearest washroom, and I have my acupuncturist to thank for that. Thank you so much!

Carrie Dunn
I saw continual success with helping the entire digestive system.

First time I have ever tried acupuncture.  I tried it for weight loss.  Jennifer was very knowledgeable and was excellent at explaining everything.  I am sold.  I saw good results with my breathing difficulties.  I saw continual success with helping the entire digestive system.  I would highly recommend acupuncture to others.  Jennifer is great.

Linda Johnson
Symptoms that I’ve had for 30 years almost completely disappeared.

Never had acupuncture before but I thought I would try it for weight loss.  Much to my surprise I felt it working immediately!  I came back every day during my cruise and I was amazed at all the other surprises that occurred.  Back pain that I’ve had for many years got better, no menstrual cramps at all which is unusual for me, IBS symptoms that I’ve had for 30 years almost completely disappeared.  It was an amazing experience and I will be following up with someone in my area.

B'Jaye Clark
I immediately felt the reduction in hunger and cravings. 

After receiving my first treatment with Jennifer, I was surprised at the loss of fluids which had accumulated in my system.  I immediately felt the reduction in hunger and cravings.  Being a headache sufferer, I went in for acupuncture and Jennifer used special points to relieve my headache during a treatment.  This was the first time that I have experienced acupuncture, but it certainly won’t be the last.

Tracy Roach
I did not feel as bloated, the gas has disappeared and best of all, after a two week cruise, my clothes still fit quite comfortably.

While sailing on the Celebrity Century, I attended a talk given by Jennifer Dabu.  I listened to her talk about using acupuncture for weight loss.  I was very skeptical that this would work but since I have tried everything else, I thought I would try this too.  Much to my surprise, after several treatments, I did not feel as bloated, the gas has disappeared and best of all, after a two week cruise, my clothes still fit quite comfortably.  So, I would recommend giving acupuncture a try to boost your weight loss efforts.

Fran Pepe
Within 15 minutes I started feeling relief.

So I recently saw Jennifer because of extreme stomach pain and diarrhea. I had gone on a trip to Puerto Rico and had gone swimming in a cave and I think I swallowed some cave water. When I got back to Rochester I was feeling horrible, and I couldn’t sleep or stay away from the toilet. I went and saw Jennifer the next day and within 15 minutes I started feeling relief. It was awesome! I literally fell asleep on the table and slept for the first time, without pain, in 3 days. That night I was finally able to get the rest I needed. I’ve always known that acupuncture can help with pain, but I had no idea I could get instant relief for stomach and intestinal issues.

Marcus Alexander
Jennifer frees more and more with every treatment.

As a former electrical engineer, I suspect Jennifer has brought a great deal of science to her strong artistry with acupuncture.  She is truly gifted.  She can liberate you if you let her into your open mind and willing body.  Let go of the pain, the blockages – gain relief and great energy.  Jennifer frees more and more with every treatment.

Roberta MacDonald

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