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In-person consultations and acupuncture appointments are available at All Things Autoimmunity, the practice of Dr. Michael Smith.
Clinic: [NEEDS: clinic name]
Address: [NEEDS: full clinic address], Nelson, BC
Availability: [NEEDS: days and hours]
A detailed health-history review
Traditional Chinese Medicine assessment
Pulse and tongue diagnosis
Physical assessment
Acupuncture
Nutrition and lifestyle guidance
Movement, breathing, or therapeutic qigong recommendations
Review of medications, supplements, and existing laboratory information
Orientation to the Epi-AIP and care planning
Not every appointment includes every element. The content of the visit will depend upon your present concerns, health history, current medical care, and the amount of time available.
Traditional Chinese Medicine considers relationships among symptoms, constitutional tendencies, digestion, nourishment, circulation, rest, pain, and adaptation.
Assessment may include discussion of symptom patterns, pulse and tongue diagnosis, and consideration of how different systems appear to be influencing one another.
Acupuncture may be included when it is appropriate to the purpose of the visit. Treatment is individualized and may be used to support concerns such as:
Pain
Physical function
Muscle tension
Digestion
Sleep
Stress regulation
Headaches
Recovery from illness or physical strain
The suitability and frequency of acupuncture will depend upon your condition, current medical care, and response to treatment. Acupuncture is not appropriate for every concern, and it does not replace necessary medical assessment or treatment.
After booking, you will receive an intake form and any relevant instructions.
Where appropriate, please provide:
Instructions for submitting records securely will be included with your booking information. Please do not send detailed private health information through ordinary email.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing. For acupuncture, it is helpful to wear clothing that allows access to:
Gowns or draping are available when required.
Please let the clinic know before treatment if you are pregnant, taking blood-thinning medication, prone to fainting, or have a medical device or condition that may affect treatment.
Parking: [NEEDS: parking information]
Building entrance: [NEEDS: entrance instructions]
Stairs or elevator: [NEEDS: stair or elevator information]
Wheelchair accessibility: [NEEDS: wheelchair accessibility information]
Washroom accessibility: [NEEDS: washroom accessibility information]
Arrival time: please arrive [NEEDS: arrival time in minutes] before your first appointment
Please have a light meal or snack before your appointment. Avoid arriving extremely hungry, dehydrated, or immediately after consuming alcohol.
You may wish to allow some quiet time after treatment rather than scheduling a demanding activity immediately afterward.
Please avoid wearing perfume, cologne, or strongly scented products. [NEEDS: confirm clinic scent policy]
A support person may attend when needed, subject to room size, privacy, and clinic policy. [NEEDS: confirm support-person policy]
Whether children may attend appointments, and whether supervision is required, is set by clinic policy. [NEEDS: confirm whether children may attend and whether supervision is required] The clinic does not provide childcare.
Please contact the clinic before attending if you have:
The appointment may need to be changed to an online consultation or rescheduled.
Whether Chinese herbal prescriptions are available is confirmed as part of your care. [NEEDS: confirm whether Chinese herbal prescriptions are available]
How laboratory testing is handled is confirmed as part of your care. [NEEDS: confirm how laboratory testing is handled]
Prescribed medications should not be stopped or changed without consulting the practitioner responsible for prescribing and monitoring them.
Accepted payment methods: [NEEDS: accepted payment methods]
Receipts are provided for eligible services. Coverage varies among extended-health plans. Patients should confirm their individual benefits directly with their insurer.
For severe, rapidly worsening, or urgent symptoms, contact your physician, an urgent-care service, or emergency services in your area. This clinic does not provide emergency care.
The information on this website is provided for general educational purposes. It is not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis, emergency assessment, or treatment from your physician or another qualified healthcare professional.
