On Wednesday I went for my first visit and treatment of acupuncture. Here are some pics and the review I left on Yelp.
My Yelp review:
This was my first visit to an acupuncture clinic so I am basing my review of a "first timer's" experience.
I was recommended to this place by a friend and was able to book my appointment online at their website, beachcommunityacupuncture.com
For being in OB the parking is pretty easy. If you can't find something street side they do have a lot in the back which is nice.
The center is upstairs and is easy to find with good signage. Inside the decor is nice, clean and very relaxing looking.
The acupuncturist (??) was super friendly when we met and got all of the paperwork done and out of the way with no stress. Her vision about serving the community and the sliding scare are great! A great person who is helping.
Walking back to the open treatment area I had a choice of places to sit. I choose one next to a window and was able to enjoy the natural light. The chairs recline but not how you would think. There is no lever, you just lean back. That seemed to throw everyone I saw who tried to recline the first time.
As the area is open you get to view the other patients. I had no problem with this, it was not intrusive at all. She also did a great job of keeping things quiet and private as possible. Though I would turn the music down just one click or two in the volume.
As it was my first time we talked about why I was there, what I wanted and how my treatment would progress. All my questions were answered.
Needles. Yikes. Was I really going to do this? It all worked out OK. She has great needle technique and every time I made a face or winced she talked me through it. (like most, I am a wuss about needles. especially watching them be placed in me)
Treatment is over when you feel it is over. I sat for about a hour with my needles in place. I felt relaxed, better and in a little less pain. I will definitely continue a course of treatment there.
I could not have asked for a better experience. 5 stars.
Pictures, definitely not the most flattering
the chairs look great; however, i'm not completely sure how i feel about having needles in my thighs and knee caps!
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