Your first visit will include a consultation and examination. Xrays and lab testing may be determined to be medically necessary. It is best to wear loose fitting clothing, particularly with knee and shoulder complaints to get to the region for proper treatment. If you have leg pain, you may want to bring a pair of shorts just in case. There can be a period of exacerbation of symptoms for the first 24 hours as with any form of body treatment and the therapeutic benefits of treatment can then take up to three days to kick in. The number and frequency of treatments depends on several factors including the duration of your present disorder, your age, constitution and individual health goal. However usually 10-15 treatments are recommended to achieve the full effects of Acupuncture. Each session typically lasts 30 minutes. There is an infrared lamp available to help increase the energy to the needles.