Your First Visit

From booking to treatment, here’s what to expect at Aloe Health.

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Choose and Book Your Appointment

You can book an appointment online or contact us directly. Choose a time that works for you, and let us know if you have any specific concerns or questions.

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If you’re uncertain which service to select, you can arrange a complimentary 15-minute virtual booking consultation. We'll help identify the appointment type that fits what you'd like to discuss. The call is not a clinical assessment.

Already know which service you want? You can book directly online.

Changes to your appointment: please give at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel or reschedule. With less notice, a fee of up to the full treatment cost may apply.

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Before You Arrive

Please complete your Patient Health Summary Form before your visit. If it isn’t completed in advance, plan to arrive 15 minutes early. Wear comfortable clothing and share any relevant health information.

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Please complete the Patient Health Summary Form before your visit. If you haven’t completed it in advance, plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early. Returning patients can generally arrive about 5 minutes before their appointment.

Allow time for parking or the short walk from Waterfront Station (approximately three minutes). Let us know in advance if you are pregnant, experiencing active bleeding, seeking Acupuncture for labour induction, or have an infectious condition or other health information relevant to your treatment.

Patient Health Summary Form →
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Initial Consultation and Consent

Your practitioner will take time to understand your health history, current concerns and treatment goals. You’ll have an opportunity to ask questions and review the proposed treatment before providing consent.

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We’ll review your health history and concerns, then explain the proposed care—what it involves, possible benefits, material risks and reasonable alternatives. You’ll have time for questions before treatment begins. Care proceeds only after informed consent is obtained.

For younger patients, the ability to provide informed consent is assessed individually. If a patient cannot provide valid consent, consent is obtained from an appropriately authorized parent, guardian or substitute decision-maker before treatment.

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Initial Treatment

Your first treatment is tailored to your individual needs. It may include acupuncture, cupping or other appropriate techniques, with your comfort and preferences guiding the experience.

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Most appointments are approximately 45 minutes. Following your consultation, treatment may include Acupuncture, cupping or another appropriate service. Duration and treatment choices vary by appointment.

During Acupuncture, some patients rest quietly, meditate or drift off to sleep. Some describe feeling calm afterward; experiences vary from person to person.

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After Your Appointment

We’ll discuss how your visit went, answer your questions and explain any appropriate next steps. Follow-up care and practical recommendations depend on your individual circumstances.

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Fees & Insurance

Payment is completed after your visit. If your private health plan is eligible for direct billing, we can help process the claim. Any portion not covered is your responsibility; check your plan’s limits before your visit.

Insurance & Direct Billing →

Follow-Up Visits

Returning visits usually begin with a shorter check-in about how you felt after the last treatment, what has changed, and any current concerns. This generally leaves more appointment time for treatment. Returning patients can usually arrive five minutes early.

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Ready to Book?

Choose your treatment or arrange a complimentary virtual booking call.