Your First Visit at Ryu Clinic: What to Expect
Before you arrive
- How to choose your location: Coquitlam Momentum or Vancouver Regen.[web:13][web:21][web:35]
- What to bring: any imaging reports, medication list, insurance details, ICBC claim number (if relevant).
- What to wear: comfortable clothing that allows access to areas being treated.
- Filling out intake forms online vs on site.
Setting your goals
- Thinking about what bothers you most (pain, sleep, stress, digestion, performance).
- Activities you want to get back to (work, exercise, hobbies, family time).
- Any fears or concerns about acupuncture you want to share.
History, assessment and conversation
- Reviewing your intake form and asking follow-up questions.[web:16][web:37]
- Discussing the history of your problem: when it started, what makes it better or worse.
- Basic physical assessment: posture, range of motion, palpation, special tests when appropriate.
- Explaining the working hypothesis in plain language (what seems to be going on and why).
Creating a treatment plan together
- Short-term goals: pain reduction, better sleep, easier movement.
- Medium-term goals: returning to specific activities, reducing flare-up frequency.
- Discussing frequency and number of initial visits tailored to your situation.
- How to measure progress over time (pain scale, function, specific tasks).
Your first acupuncture treatment
- What the treatment room looks and feels like (lighting, music, privacy).
- Explaining needle sensations and safety before starting.
- Typical treatment flow: needling, rest time, possible additional techniques (e.g. heat, cupping if used).
- How long the first treatment usually takes vs follow-up visits.
What you might feel during and after
- Common sensations: warmth, heaviness, mild tingling, relaxation.
- Possible temporary effects: mild soreness, tiredness, improved sleep.
- When to contact the clinic if you have concerns after your session.
Aftercare and self-care tips
- Basic guidelines for the rest of the day: hydration, gentle movement, avoiding overexertion.
- Simple home strategies: heat or cold, light stretching, breathing exercises.
- Tracking changes in pain, sleep, energy and mood over the next few days.
- When to adjust work or training load based on how you feel.
Planning your next steps
- Reviewing how your body responded to the first session.
- Refining the treatment plan based on your initial response.
- Booking follow-up visits before you leave vs booking online later.
- How to contact Ryu Clinic between visits if questions come up.[web:13][web:40]
🇰🇷 Korean Summary / 한국어 요약
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This guide walks you through what to expect at your first visit, from arrival to aftercare.
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