What Happens at the MVA Clinic?

 

When you come in you will see one of our greeters and the reception desk just as you come in the door.  Please take a moment to sign in.

If this is your first visit, you will sign a treatment consent form and, if it is okay with you, a consent to photograph. (If not, that's okay too. We'd just like to be able to add more pictures to this website!)

After your 1st visit, just put your name on that day's sign up sheet. This is also where you will pick up the alcohol swabs to clean your ears before treatment.

Make yourself comfortable while you wait.

The treatment sessions are private - and quiet.  We ask that everyone turn their cell phones off.

 

Before your treatment begins, the acupuncturist discusses the procedure and answers any of your questions and/or concerns. 

Then, in less than a minute, the ear needles are put in place. 

Now you just sit back and relax.  Many people find themselves entering into a very calm and meditative state which can last anywhere from 15 to 50 minutes.  Quiet music is played in the background and the lights are kept low which many people find very restful.

Afterward the needles are removed. Some people find they need to sit a few minutes before they get up to leave.

What does it feel like? Here's what some of our Vets have told us.

"Every time I have a treatment, it [the relaxation effect ] gets stronger." (Iraq Vet)

"I like the relaxation but it also treated my back pain!" (Vietnam Vet)

"She puts the needles in and it's Good night, Mabel!" (Vietnam Vet)

Many of our Vets say the effects of the treatment last for hours and even longer as they have successive treatments.