The first appointment will include an extensive set of questions pertinent to Eastern medicine which may seem unusual if you have never had an acupuncture treatment. In addition, the acupuncturist will sometimes look at the color, shape and coating of your tongue and check the characteristic feel of your pulse in different locations. Depending on your condition, vital signs and some screening tests may be performed. All of these things help lead to an accurate TCM diagnosis which will dictate a treatment plan for your whole-body health and your specific symptoms.