First Time Patient Essentials: Preparation Cost Time Location
What First Time Patients Need to Know
Learn: about completing paperwork, what to wear, how to prepare, length of visit, cost, and location and parking details.
Paperwork
Please fill out as much paperwork online before your appointment.
You want to provide your practitioner a snapshot of your curent problem as well as your health history. Your practitioner can then ask focused questions that will assist in developing an acupuncture therapy strategy that best suites your goals. So, completing as much of your paperwork online ahead of time is vital to a successful first visit. Check your email for your appointment confirmation that contains a link to fill out paperwork online. (If you don't see the confirmation email, please also check your spam folder.)
What to wear
Please wear loose fitting clothing or bring a change of loose fitting clothing. We also require masking while in the waiting room, hallways and restroom. We have comfy blankets to keep you warm during your acupuncture therapy session. But please feel free to bring your favorite pillow or blanket from home if you wish.
No matter what or where your problem is located, your practitioner needs access to your legs from your feet up to your knees; and access to your arms from your hands up to your elbows. Your practitioner will explain the reasoning for this at your visit.
To aid in getting great acupuncture therapy, please dress with this in mind or bring a change of loose fitting clothes.
Perpare by eating a snack or meal
Eat something within 3 hours of your acupuncture therapy session.
Your body needs "fuel" to accomplish the work it will do to get better. Balance Method Acupuncture will help your body work smarter but it will need "fuel" to accomplish this work. A light snack or regular meal is appropriate.
How Long Will My Visit Last
Your first visit can run as long as 1 hour and 45 minutes. This length of time helps ensure your best possible outcome from you first acupuncture therapy session.
(If Tona has seen you before at DCA then your first appointment will about 1 hour.)
How much does this cost
Your Neighborhood Acupuncture Sliding Scale is $45 - $70. This will sound unusual, but PAY WHAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU. You'll get the same service no matter what you pay. Accepted forms of payement are Apple Pay, Google pay, Visa, MasterCard, AmericanExpress, Discover, Personal Checks and Cash. Please be aware if paying by cash CHANGE MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE.
To learn how to best utilize your Neighborhood Sliding Scale please tap/click PRICING
Location/Parking
Neighborhood Acupuncture
601 E. Arrellaga Street
Suite 202
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Parking is located behind the building. Please use the driveway to the left of the building to access our parking lot. Please arrive at your scheduled appointment time.