Your Visit

Your first office visit will consist of a thorough medical history of past and present health concerns. The art of medicine requires a complete understanding of all factors that may be contributing to your condition, so open dialogue with your doctor is encouraged. Pertinent physical exams and a Chinese medicine assessment will be performed. Diagnostic laboratory tests may be ordered to provide a complete understanding of any dysfunction that is occurring. If you have had recent lab work performed, please bring a copy of the results with you. Acupuncture is typically performed at each visit. First office visits last between 60 and 75 minutes with acupuncture.

Please fill out the New Patient Intake form that will be emailed to you and mail it to us or drop it off at the clinic before your visit.

Payment
Payment is due at the time of service. Our office accepts cash, checks, Visa, and MasterCard. We do not bill insurance companies directly, but upon your request, we can provide you with a copy of your complete invoice so that you may submit it for reimbursement.

Cancellation
Marin Natural Medicine Clinic has a 24-hour cancellation policy. If you are unable to make it to your appointment, please give us plenty of notice so we may offer the appointment time to someone else. Without proper notice, a charge of $55 for return office visits and $85 for first office visits will apply.

Phone Consultations
Phone consultations are available for patients who live out of the area. After scheduling your initial appointment, we will send you a New Patient Intake form to fill out and return before your first telephone “visit.” If you have copies of recent laboratory work, please mail or fax the results with your Intake form. We may order additional lab tests that can be performed in your area. We also may prescribe natural medication that can be shipped to you.

Thank you for considering Marin Natural Medicine Clinic for your healthcare needs. If you have any questions, please contact us directly. We look forward to meeting you and providing you with the highest quality care.