GEORGETA MORNAILA- 241386 ASSESSMENT TASK 3

Clinical appointment for Acupuncture

The practitioner I scheduled the appointment with had her own practice. Reception/ booking/ telephone management I called into the practice a week before to schedule the appointment. The receptionist was friendly and welcoming.

The receptionist took my basic information, and made sure I was aware of the session price, how long the session will take, and what documentation I will be required to bring when I come in for my treatment. I was contacted by email the day prior to the session, to confirm my ability to attend the appointment. I arrived ten minutes in advance and was handed a patient history form to fill out before meeting the practitioner. The reception area was very clean, comfortable, exuded a sense of peace and relaxation. I felt at ease.

Soft music was playing in the background and there was a beautiful koi fish aquarium.

Patient/Practitioner rapport and professionalism

After I finished filling out the chart, I was welcomed by the acupuncturist into a private room. The practitioner had a very friendly and pleasant manner.

She asked very pertinent questions (nutritional habits, stress levels, sleep habits) and any other questions relevant to deciding the best treatment for me.

She took my pulse, checked my tongue, and my blood pressure.

She described to me briefly the deficiency currently present in my body and its' apparent causes. She did this without causing me any alarm or duress.

The practitioner then informed me on what approach she will use for the treatment to bring the body back to balance and what life style changes would be advisable to support and speed up the healing process. The practitioner promptly responded to any explanations I needed about the causes behind the deficency and lifestyle changes I will have to make. The practitioner informed me on the benefits of using crystal mats on the treatment bed. She told me that the session will run for approximately 45 minutes.

I found the practitioner to be friendly, calm and instilled a sense of safety and reassurance. During the session the practitioner came into the treatment room once and checked on the energy flow. I was very relaxed, almost fell asleep.

At the end of the treatment she invited me to her office, asked me how I feel and what I experienced during the treatment. She also informed me that during the next few dyas I might experience certain physical changes, changes in energy level, emotional and mental states and gave a brief description of what these changes may be. She prescribed herbal medicine to support the change and rebalancing of the body. She invited me to make an appointment for the next week.

Treatment quality and outcomes

After receiving the treatment I experienced an evident shift in my energy levels. That day I felt very light and expanded, and very receptive.

 My energy increased within the next few days and the small changes in nutrition she advised me to make proved to be effective; my symptoms subsided and my emotional and mental state became more balanced. I found the treatment was to be very effective and would definitely revisit this style of healing. Follow up treatment was recommended after a seven day period.