1. Every needle I use is – sterile, single use, surgical stainless steel and put in the biohazard box at the end of your treatment after the acupuncture needles are pulled out.

2. The acupuncture needles are curved at the tip. You can’t see this with the naked eye, but I’ve seen acupuncture needles under a microscope and the point is laser sharp, but curved, which reduces the sensation of feeling needle insertion. 

3. THE BIG SECRET? The word “Acupuncture” is a misnomer – The curve of the needle tip lends itself to what actually happens with acupuncture needle insertion – the skin is actually separated, yep, upon insertion the skin is separated on a microscopic scale vs. punctured. The latter is uncomfortable (puncturing) – You’ll know this if you’ve ever had a blood draw at a doctor’s office.

Alright, Gentle Tiger-ites, keep abreast of your situation, keep breathing and relax – it’s all good.

- Miguel

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1. If you’d like, there is free tea served fresh on the spot. We have some green teas, some rooibos to choose from, a variety of ginger teas and some bengal spice . I’m not sure of the exact flavor of the bengal spice, but I do know that it’s my second favorite behind the rooibos.

2. The lighting is warm and comfortable, no harsh overhead lights and enough light to read by if you choose.

3. Thought provoking reading on the coffee table in the waiting area. I realize that you come to Gentle Tiger to relax, but that doesn’t mean you have to read mindless drivel while you’re waiting for your acupuncture session…

4. Which brings me to the next convenience and great detail at Gentle Tiger Acupuncture – The wait for an acupuncture treatment  is short. Upon successive visits, I will have reviewed our last session and written a list of questions for the next acupuncture session BEFORE you arrive. I concretized this practice based on the feedback of a wonderful client in a survey sent out last year.

5. I LOVE feedback – even negative. I’m good, but I’m not perfect! LOL! Please feel free to tell me what you need different, altered, changed, shifted, rearranged, etc. and we’ll do our best to accomodate your need.

6. There is a consistently clean restroom down the hall – I don’t take that for granted. I often find that it’s helpful to use it before your acupuncture session.

7.  We do accept check, cash, Visa, Mastercard and Discover.

8. We are very flexible when it comes to scheduling your acupuncture appointment. If you call same day to change to a different time that day – It’s usually not a problem. Janet my office manager, will be willing to accomodate your time change if it’s available.  

9. Underground parking is free – You don’t even need to validate it. There’s also extra parking on the near side to the Quarry Arts Building in the Whole Foods parking lot.

10. You may not be 100% fixed after your first acupuncture treatment, but you’ll definitely notice a positive change – it can even be dramatically improved – I can’t guarantee that it will happen, but I cannot guarantee that it won’t –  I’ve seen dramatic positive change happen in my clinic.

11. Your name and file is kept confidential and your information – even your email address for the e-newsletter – is shared with NO ONE.

12. After your first acupuncture session, we will have a game plan (a.k.a. a Report of Findings) that outlines the course of treatment – how many acupuncture sessions, how often, the cost of each, the dates/times of each, your Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis, What the goal of treatment is going to be, and there will be a reassessment after a certain amount of acupuncture sessions to determine and celebrate your progress!

13. I do offer some reimbursement through Unity Health and Dean Care. I am currently working to expand my insurance offerings.

14. Before you even arrive for your first acupuncture session, I will send you information about what to expect at your first acupuncture session, so there is no confusion and I definitely invite any further questions acupuncture and/or oriental medicine, if anything doesn’t make sense or your just curious.

15. At our first session, I’ll give you a nutshell description of how acupuncture works, so you’ll know what I’m doing when I put the needles in. The more you know, the better your acupuncture session and the confidence you’ll have that there are guidelines specific to you and your journey in health and wellness. 

These are just a few of the bennies that are offered in the Gentle Tiger Acupuncture Experience. I hope that this list sheds some light on what you should expect when you go in for ANY medical treatments, appointments or visits, whether it’s acupuncture or something else. Although, I think you may be hard pressed to find this much offered anywhere else. I pride myself on patient care, bedside manner and accuracy of treatment.

If this provokes any thoughts that turn into questions, please feel free to call me 608-204-0100 (office) or on the contact page of this website http://www.gentletigeracupuncture.com/contact/

p.s. Here’s a cute video, I thought you might like – COPY and PASTE it into your browser.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZsMtwLF9Z4

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      Here’s the 411 (information) on their arrivals into the new space:  Merv has been in the space since the beginning of the month, July 1, 2010 . Stephanie is schedule to begin on July 15 and Martyn will be in as of August 1st. Stay Tuned for more details. Today, I’m going out to buy some new paint for one of the treatment rooms. I’ve been meaning to do this for a while. I’ll take before and after pics to post. woo hoo! Stay Tuned for more info and news…

p.s. I’ve decided to dedicate more time to updating this blog with recipes, Gentle Tiger information, news, etc. and other items of interest and intrigue, so that you can enjoy this website more fully. Tune in soon, true believers. Coming soon Blueberry Corn  Salad. I have to ask Mindy for the recipe because she almost never writes down recipes. The sign of a true chef! She could be a professional, but she’s a better artist.

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1. A Christmas Story – “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid!”

2. The Grinch – Animated or Live (if you have little ones, stick with the animated, the live version with Jim Carrey is a LITTLE scary. Some critics panned the live version, but I don’t agree. I think it’s pretty good.

3. A Muppet Christmas Carol – Oh, it’s just classic Jim Henson with Kermie, Piggy, Fozzy, Rizzo, Gonzo, et. al. Michael Caine makes a great Scrooge – both before and after his inner transformation from cold hearted, iron hearted butthead to generous loving human being.

 I’m sure you have your own favorites, please share them with me. I understand that we can’t all stay home in inclement weather, so if you MUST go out, let’s get some things in check here. I’ve included a top 10 list of important items to have on hand or have ready in case of travel in inclement weather.

1. Properly filled tires – maximizes gas mileage, increases better handling of your vehicle

2. Gas tank filled up the night before – this minimizes getting in and out of the car the next day. Also, if you do go off the road, it’s important to have enough gas to keep the heater going in case it takes a while for help to come. I looked up the temp at which gas freezes, 3-4 different sources I found said that it’s basically -97 degrees F. That’s even cold for WI. I have this superstition, based on my own rationale that despite this figure, a gas tank that is full will NOT contain frozen gas by morning than one that is on or near E. Feel free to set me straight on this idea.  

2.5 Speaking of freezing, they sell windshield cleaning fluids with lower freezing temps than the average windshield cleaning fluid. I have found that the stuff that requires more effort by Mother Nature to freeze is purple and usually costs a little more, but if you’ve ever had frozen windshield cleaning fluid (present company included), you’ll know it’s worth it. And make sure you check levels before leaving the house.

3. An auto first aid kit is a GRAND thing to have in the car just for GP (general purpose), but doubly important in case of inclement weather. A space blanket (some come in the car first aid kit), a flash light with fresh batteries (may also be in the car first aid kit). There are several different models, sizes, styles to choose from online. They contain things like: Motion sickness tablets, accident report forms, light sticks, an emergency whistle, etc. 

3.5 Make sure you’re up to date on your oil change(s). Thinner, cleaner oil assists to ease starting up your vehicle in colder weather and moves more quickly through your engine to aid in quicker warm-up. Also, in general regular oil changes decrease wear and tear on engine parts, maximizing engine life.

4. Jumper cables – In case you have to start a campfire while waiting for help to arrive, LOL! just kidding – the reason I think is obvious. If your car battery dies/stalls and you need to start it up, you’ll have the ability to do so with jumper cables.  

5. Candles – if you can’t keep the heat on in your car and you get stuck, 1 candle is enough to heat the interior of your car to a tolerable level. It won’t be roasting, but you won’t freeze. Carry a few. My suggestion is to  put 5-7 tea candles in a kit/container. Tea Candles last about 20-30 minutes each.

6. Road flares – for placing on the road in case of limited visibility and you’re still in the road or near it and can’t move.

7. A cell phone charger cord that is cigarette lighter adaptable. Not all cars come with a cigarette lighter anymore, so pay attention to that before you buy this type of charger cord. Remember too, that if your battery dies/stalls you may out of luck in this regard, but if you were charging your cell phone before the accident, you’re in luck!

8. When it IS cold out – a.k.a. inclement weather in winter, pack some non-perishable foods – trail mix (the chocolate has sugar and the nuts have great protein and fat), bottled water, whether yours or store bought, canned food is an option too.

9. I know that On Star, Tom Tom and Garmin have wonderful GPS systems, but you may not always have reception…despite these companies reassurances, so a good old fashioned paper map of your county and the surrounding areas or a map of wherever you are is a good idea.

9.5. Oh and don’t wait to get through ooooooone more winter to get brand new tires that you should’ve bought when it was still warm, but were wondering if it would fit in your Xmas budget.

10. And throw in a good book of your favorite holiday recipes that you’ll be cooking once you’ve contacted the police, insurance company, family/friends, towtruck and are sitting waiting for rescue in your nice warm vehicle. Okay, any book will do. You say You’d prefer to play on your cellphone to kill time? I suggest you save the battery for any calls you may need to make, in case the tow truck can’t find you, your family needs information, etc. who knows?  -  besides when do any of us with kids, jobs and bills to pay have time for a good book besides at bedtime or on the toilet – LOL!

Alright, I’m sure many of you have many of your own practical ideas for what to keep in the car and how to maintain your car for inclement weather. Please share. thank you – Miguel

p.s. Crank handle powered flashlights exist and are a good idea if you don’t want to deal with batteries. They only need to be hand cranked in order to charge. It will make reading at night in your warm stuck car more practical, too.

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