What to Expect in Your Consultation

At The Gentle Needle Guy, every consultation is a personalized experience designed to uncover the root cause of your concerns and create a treatment plan tailored to your needs. Using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnostics, we assess your body's balance and overall health through three key methods:

Tongue Analysis

Your tongue provides a wealth of information about your internal health. In TCM, its color, shape, coating, and texture reflect the condition of your organs, circulation, and digestion. A pale tongue may indicate energy deficiency, while a red tongue could signal heat or inflammation. By carefully examining these details, we gain insights into underlying imbalances and how best to restore harmony.

Pulse Analysis

Feeling the pulse at different positions on the wrist allows me to assess the strength, rhythm, and quality of your circulation. Unlike a standard medical pulse check, TCM pulse analysis identifies patterns of excess, deficiency, and energetic blockages within your body. Each pulse position corresponds to different organ systems, helping me determine the best approach for your treatment.

Meridian Palpation

By gently pressing along the acupuncture meridians, We identify areas of tension, sensitivity, or stagnation. This hands-on assessment helps locate energetic blockages, muscle tightness, and inflammation. It also confirms the connection between your symptoms and specific pathways in the body, guiding us toward the most effective acupuncture points for relief and long-term healing.

Together, these diagnostic techniques create a clear picture of your health and help me develop a customized acupuncture plan to support pain relief, mobility, and overall well-being. Our goal is not just to treat symptoms but to restore balance, energy, and vitality so you can feel your best.

Interactive 3D Acupunture Model