Your First Visit
When you arrive for your first acupuncture appointment I will ask you to complete a comprehensive intake form. The acupuncture intake form asks questions about your current state of health, past illnesses, and family history. These questions are important because the holistic approach of Oriental medicine takes everything into account. Your current symptoms may not seem related to past health issues, but our bodies are complex landscapes and everything that happens to them leaves its mark.
After reviewing your intake form, we will discuss your condition, and I will examine your pulse and tongue, which are two of the basic diagnostic methods of Oriental medicine. The acupuncture points I choose will depend on your condition, but you can expect approximately 20 needles. Once the needles are inserted, I will leave you to lie comfortably for 15-20 minutes with the needles in place. Many people find acupuncture treatment deeply relaxing, and it is not uncommon for patients to fall asleep during this time.
Dr. Kristen C. Rumack DACM, LAc.
Dr. Kristen Rumack is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with a deep-rooted passion for holistic healing and radiant well-being. She earned both her Master’s in Traditional Oriental Medicine and her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science.
With advanced certifications in the Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture System, the F.A.C.E. Facial Acupuncture Program, and Microneedling for aging and hair restoration, Dr. Rumack blends time-honored techniques with modern aesthetic therapies.
Her specialties include facial rejuvenation, women’s health, fertility, pain management, digestive support, and detoxification—treating the whole person from the inside out. Each session with Dr. Rumack is personalized, nurturing, and designed to help you glow, heal, and restore.
2241 James Ave., Suite 2
(530) 318-1545