DENVER COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE

Given the infectious nature of the flu and COVID 19, we are preventing patients with acute cold or flu symptoms from entering the clinic. If you are feeling newly sick, we recommend calling to make an appointment for an herb consult. We have two options for herb consults depending on whether you are a new patient and on the symptoms you are experiencing. 

 

   1. Cold and Flu Herbal Consult Form 

This service is specifically designed to support existing DCA patients experiencing the early to mid stages of a viral or bacterial infection. This appointment does not require a telemedicine visit. We will have patients fill out an online questionnaire and snap a picture of their tongue to email to the front desk. The herbs will be available for pickup within 24 hours of the appointment time. The price of herbs is not included in the appointment. It is expected that as symptoms will change, a new herbal prescription may be needed. An additional follow up herb consult appointment should then be scheduled and a new questionnaire or intake will need to completed.

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This service is available:

Tuesday:          2-6pm

Wednesday:    9:30-2pm

Thursday:       9:30-6pm

Friday:            9:30-2pm

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   2. Remote Chinese Medicine and Herbal Consult (Video/Phone)

This service is designed for patients that would like support for general health with Chinese medicine and herbs but cannot come into the clinic.  This is also the recommended appointment for patients that have never visited DCA before and would like support for an acute viral or bacterial infection. 

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Consults are 30 minutes for an initial new patient consult, and 15 minutes for all return patient consults.  We will ask questions about your symptoms, including current lifestyle, diet and relevant health history. We will gather any information that helps us figure out how to best support your constitution, and then combine your constitutional formula with herbs that support your current issue. Don't be surprised if we ask you to text or email us a picture your tongue! The tongue can provide valuable diagnostic information.

 

This service is available by appointment with Kate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

 

How are herb consults helpful?

We are offering herb consults for both the prevention and treatment of mild to moderate viral infections. As early symptoms arise, we encourage patients to  begin herbs to reducing effects of infection and shorten its duration. Please view the following articles on our Blog for more information: "Chinese Herbs and the Treatment of COVID-19": Part 1 , Part 2, and Part 3.

 

When is the best time to schedule a consult?

If you are having viral symptoms, we encourage you to schedule at the earliest possible time. Catching symptoms early is the key to successful prevention of more serious symptoms as the virus progresses.
 

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