What happens at your first pulse diagnosis
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How the appointment goes: the doctor checks your pulse, asks clarifying questions, and puts together a plan — what to do next, specifically for you
How it usually goes
In your feed it's easy to see a long list: needles, moxa, herbs. On the first visit, something else matters more — figuring out where to start
Pulse diagnosis is exactly about that: first the picture of your body, then the decisions. No promises to "fix everything in one session"
What people come with
People come when they want to understand things before starting a course of treatment: what the pulse shows, how their complaints are connected, and what the sensible next step is
If this is about you
- Afraid they'll just sell you a package of procedures
- I want to understand the cause first, not a bundle of services
- How long does the first appointment actually take?
How it works
You pick a time online → come in for 30 minutes → the doctor performs a pulse diagnosis → you leave with a clear next step. If procedures are needed, they're discussed separately — not pushed on you blindly
How to prepare
Bring a list of your medications if you take any regularly. Try not to be late for the appointment: the window is short, 30 minutes
Frequently asked questions
Does it hurt?
The pulse diagnosis itself is just an examination of the pulse, no injections. Procedures like acupuncture are prescribed separately, if needed
Can I go straight into a course?
That can be discussed after the diagnosis. The examination comes first, so the course has a basis
Who's the practitioner?
Pulse diagnostics are conducted by Dr. Tsevang Gyurme Lama, a Tibetan medicine physician
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