What does a typical acupuncture session entail?
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The first acupuncture session lasts one and a half to two hours. It begins withacupuncture_needle an in-depth interview and assessment including the palpation of the radial pulses and viewing of the tongue. Acupuncture is administered after the interview during the first session and may include: heat therapy, tui-na (Chinese massage), and herbal recommendations. Subsequent sessions last one hour and may also include the therapies mentioned above.