Your mind, body, and spirit are strong and resilient. They WANT to be in optimal balance.

Your body wants to be in optimal health. We are stewards to help you create the conditions to getting there. While we wish we could solve all your problems tomorrow, that wouldn’t be a fair promise. Our bodies are complex, and in many cases, it can take weeks or months of treatment and lifestyle changes to feel better.

But while it might take some time, we are optimistic that with the right treatments and a firm commitment to the process, you will heal and find optimal health. We are here to set you on the road to better health as soon as possible.

Getting Started:

Booking your first appointment

Congratulations, you’ve taken the first important step on the road to healing. The first step is a big one, and we’re so happy to be here to help you. Here’s what you’ll need to do before your first appointment:

• Fill out our intake forms

• Answer questions about your medical history

• Provide your insurance information

Describe to us the issue(s) you’ve been experiencing, your medical history, and your current goals. Don’t worry too much about getting it exactly right, but do be specific. It helps us get a picture of what we’re starting with. Remember: this information is 100% confidential, there is zero judgment, and the more specific you can be, the quicker we’ll be able to help!

If you haven’t yet, you can request to book here.

Day 1:

Consultation and initial assessment

Your first meeting with your Ritual provider is generally about an hour long. It can be over the phone or video, but we prefer in person if you are local to the Bay Area. We’ll go over your history, and talk about your health goals, formulating a treatment plan together.

Week 1:

Lab tests and inflammation assessment

For Premium Integrative Health Plans only. You will need to get blood, urine, or other tests done. If you already have labs, you can send them over to us, but if anything is missing we’ll need to order it for you. Your practitioner will help you with this process. The results of your lab tests will give us a more comprehensive view of your health, and combined with the personal medical and family history you’ve provided us, we’ll be able to locate the origins of the issues you’re experiencing.

Week 2:

Determine your individual treatment plan

For Premium Integrative Health Plans: At this point, we’ve gotten your lab results, and have assessed them to understand your condition. This is where we sit down with you to share our findings from the lab tests, and figure out the best treatments for your particular needs and lifestyle.

For All Treatment Plans: We sit down with you and talk about the best course of action. Your treatment plan may include any of the following: acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage treatments, lifestyle or nutritional adjustments, and more. At this stage, we may connect you with additional providers (either internally at Ritual, or externally, depending on your specific needs).

Weeks 2-6:

Putting the plan into action

For all Treatment Plans: This is the part where things really start to come together. In this phase, you’ll be getting regular healing treatments (can include acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage, and other modalities), and making the lifestyle and nutrition changes that will help you reach your goals.

At times, it can feel tough – changes are always difficult. But we’ll be there with you to cheer you on and help you stay on track. Often, tiny changes can help you feel a little better, and feeling just a little bit better creates a virtuous cycle that helps propel healing. It’s all about making those little changes that will multiply into major shifts over time.

6 weeks – 3 months:

Reassessment

After a period of time in treatment (usually about 6 weeks to 3 months), we’ll assess the progress we’ve made together. From here, we’ll decide whether any adjustments need to be made. For Premium plans, we’ll also decide if more lab tests are necessary.

6 months And Beyond:

Maintenance

Finally, once we’re on track to your goals, we’ll help you keep up with your lifestyle and treatment needs, occasionally re-assessing again if needed.