A typical NRQi Studio visit involves a consultation with Nickila Robertsson to discuss your main health concerns and presenting symptoms.  She will then ask questions to tailor her diagnosis,  as well as analysing your tongue and taking your pulse, which are key Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnostic techniques.  A treatment plan will be created and shared with you.  Once you have agreed to the proposed treatment, you will be asked to lie down on the treatment couch and experience the supportive benefits of acupuncture along with any other auxiliary treatments that Nickila determines are necessary to support your health needs.  The actual treatment will last around 20-30 minutes and then a brief discussion will follow; offering lifestyle advice that will directly relate to your body's health and wellbeing.   

The free online discovery consultation will last around 15 minutes.  You will then need to book a separate in-person new patient appointment.   You will be emailed a new patient intake form that needs to be completed before your in-person appointment. 

NRQi Studio treatments are meant to restore and harmonise the body's natural balance.  In order to do this, your practitioner will need to ask you a variety of detailed questions related to your medical history.  Additionally, your practitioner will take your pulse and ask to look at your tongue.  In Chinese Medicine, the tongue and pulse provide your practitioner with additional key diagnostics that are used to create a treatment that is specific to your health needs.  This appointment will take 1 hour and 20 minutes in total. 

The actual treatment itself will last around 20-30 minutes followed by a brief discussion where supportive lifestyle advice is offered.

As this is a holistic, diagnostic treatment, Nickila will choose the most appropriate treatments for you, whether this includes cupping, Tui Na, moxibustion, gua sha or acupuncture.  For example, some treatments can actually do more harm than good if the body's constitution isn't able to support them.  Nickila will create a wonderful treatment that specifically meets your health needs. 

Absolutely!  Please, disclose this fear during your consultation and an appropriate treatment plan will be created. 

Nickila will let you know which areas of the body need to be treated.  If you feel uncomfortable undressing, please make Nickila aware of this at any point during the consultation.  She will make every attempt to cover your body in a modest manner with a blanket so you do not feel uncomfortable during the treatment. 

It is advised to wear comfortable clothing so you can easily get on and off the treatment couch.  Additionally, avoid wearing accessories (bracelets, necklaces, belts etc...), as these will need to be removed prior to your treatment. 

Please ensure that you have eaten something nourishing prior to your treatment.  The body uses its Qi (energetic value) to heal and if the body is lacking in energy, then this reduces the effectiveness of your treatment.  Additionally, please arrive well-hydrated and feel free to use the toilet prior to your treatment. 

You are advised to completely relax and quiet your mind during your treatment  in order for you body's Qi (energetic value) to rebalance your body.  Please, place your phone on silent and do not feel compelled to converse during your actual treatment.  This time is for your body to restore, rest and heal. 

NRQi Studio treatments are not meant to be painful or uncomfortable.  Sometimes with acupuncture there may be a slight soreness, tingling or numbing sensation, but this is called "De-qi" and it is the body's normal response to needle insertion.   In fact, the "De-qi" response indicates that the body is positively responding to the needle insertion and is guiding the Qi and Blood to nourish and heal your body. 

Everyone responds differently to acupuncture and Chinese Medicine therapies.  However, it is highly recommended that you rest and don't over-exert yourself after the treatment, as your body is still processing the treatment and healing.  Nickila will provide specific advice regarding your individual treatment. 

It is always advised to book at least three treatments (New Patient In-Person First Appointment plus two follow-ups).  This enables Nickila to understand and learn how your body is responding to the treatments and to monitor your progress. 

There is no guarantee that NRQi Studio treatments will improve your condition; however, Nickila will make every effort to rebalance your body in order to support it in the process of healing and improved wellbeing.  It is also advised that patients listen to and follow any lifestyle advice, as this will provide additional support during the healing process.