If you are a new patient, you'll need to read and sign the Consent Form authorizing KokoroCare to engage in treatment with you.
Please provide as much information as possible in the online Intake forms. Your history of any disease diagnosis, past or upcoming medical interventions, all medications and supplements should be documented.
Please let your practitioner know if you have any questions, concerns, or active medical conditions prior to treatment.
Travelling can be exhausting, be it a simple commute to your local doctor to a medical pilgrimage to a neighbouring city. Technology enables us to connect with just about anyone, anywhere.
Whether you are a former patient that has moved away, an island visitor I treated once, or simply curious about what TCM could do for your health, please consider a TeleHealth appointment.
The physical interventions TCM provides certainly have their merits as irreplacible medical treatments. Acupuncture quickly regulates Qi & Blood in the meridians and vessels. Tui Na & Cupping is great for muscles and tendons. Alongside Qi Gong, these represent what TCM can best offer your physical body.
If your medical concerns are hormonal, metabolic, autoimmune, and therefor chronic and potentially debilitating, acupuncture alone is not enough. Internal medicine should be treated by internalizing medicine!
Physical Activity, Sleep Quality, Mental Health, and Nutrition are the Paramount Pillars of Wholistic Health. Show me someone older than 20 in good health who doesn't exercise, meditate, sleep and eat well!
What we eat, when we eat it, and how are all part of the modern confusion around food. The harmful chemicals in and around modern foods are making people sick. Even a 'healthy" food could be a problem for the wrong patient. TCM categorizes foods much like the more potent herbs used in its medicines.
TeleHealth is an excellent modality for taking the time to discuss personalized nutrition plans for patients, based on both their medical conditions and their TCM patterns.
My license to practice medicine is issued by the British Columbian Government. At this time, I can only offer this medical service to BC residents. Outside of my jurisdiction, I cannot directly recommend or prescribe any treatments or medicinals to individuals. I do believe, however, that there is a level of common-sense health advice that anyone deserves to know.
In teaching basic TCM principles, anyone can better support those 4 Pillars of health. I can help you understand how and why your energy may be blocked or lacking, your diet isn't working, or your emotions get the best of you. You may want to share our findings with your current heath care practitioners
Please plan to arrive to you treatment 5-15 minutes prior to its scheduled time. Take some deep breaths, hydrate, use the washroom, and prepare your body and mind for change.
These steps are not essential, but they will allow for easier diagnosis and a more relaxing, fulfilling treatment.
If running late, do not rush and fret and stress your cardiovascular system, it makes reading your pulse inaccurate.
Hand washing with warm water and soap for 20 seconds is an excellent way to reduce transmission of many contagious diseases.
Points are cleaned before inserting, but acupuncture is not a sterile process. The cleaner the patient is, the less chance of irritation or infection of needle sites.
Good hygiene makes treatments easier and safer.
Wear comfortable and non-restrictive clothing for your treatment. Sheets, pillows, props and heat may be provided if appropriate to your condition.
Please wear a mask if you are suspicious of being ill, however I will probably still ask to see your tongue.
It's best to have eaten about an hour before your treatment and to be sufficiently hydrated.
Like any medical procedure acupuncture carries certain risks including pain during treatment, bruising, swelling, minor nerve damage, dizziness, and/or fainting.
More commonly, patients experience various sensations like aching and buzzing, tranquility and bliss, electric and energetic movement, distorted physical sensations of the body, etc.
In order to ensure the best possible outcome, it is imperative that the patient clearly communicates with their practitioner.
If you know yourself to be sensitive, you feel the point strongly activate, or you are uncomfortable with what's happening, please let me know.
The more we work together, the easier the process gets for everyone.
You may feel extremely tired after your first few treatments; this will subside and change as progress is made.
Avoid extremes in weather and surroundings for up to 1 hour after treatment.
Plan for rest and relaxation after your treatment. Eat well, avoid prolonged wet or cold exposure, and use the opportunity to implement other healthful practises.
The preferred method of payment is E-transfers, but cash or cheque are also accepted. Patents may opt to have a credit card on file in JaneApp. We do not bill private insurance, except for ICBC and MSP. We will gladly provide email receipts upon receiving payment for submission.
Life happens. Cancellations are permitted on JaneApp up to 24 hours before your scheduled appointment time and can be completed online. After that time I reserve the right to charge for not showing up to your appointment without an email or an explanation.
If you are sick or have been in contact with someone who is contagious, please cancel online or via email, for everyone's health and safety. Appointments are subject to cancellation at my discretion if weather conditions are unsafe or my own health needs to be considered, and rebooked as soon as possible
Your medical history, all files created about you, and all personal information shared is protected under all applicable laws and regulations. I am required to retain all files, documents, and records relating to your treatments, but you may have access to them if requested.
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