Our Process
What to Expect
Coming to Meadow Hill Wellness for the first time should feel like a relief — not another appointment to navigate. From your first interaction with our team to the moment you leave your first session, our goal is simple: that you feel heard, cared for, and confident you are in the right place.
Every first visit starts the same way — with you
Regardless of which service brings you through our doors, every new client at Meadow Hill begins with time. Time for your provider to understand not just your symptoms but your full health picture — your history, your lifestyle, your goals, and what has and hasn't worked before. We do not rush intake. We do not make assumptions. We listen first.
Depending on your service, your first appointment will include some combination of a detailed health history, a conversation about your current concerns and treatment goals, a physical or diagnostic assessment appropriate to your modality, and your first treatment. Most first visits run between 60 and 90 minutes — longer for functional medicine and CranioSacral therapy, where the intake itself is a substantial part of the work.
Your Treatment Plan
After your initial assessment, your provider will discuss their findings and outline a recommended treatment plan — including what they identified, what they recommend, and a realistic timeline for your care. At Meadow Hill Wellness, treatment plans are always individualized. There is no standard protocol applied to every person with the same complaint. Your plan is built around you.
You will always understand what you are receiving and why before treatment begins. If anything is unclear, ask — we would rather take the extra time to explain than have you leave with unanswered questions.
A few things to know before your arrive
Arrive a few minutes early. If you have paperwork to complete, arriving five to ten minutes before your appointment gives you time to settle in without feeling rushed before your session begins.
Wear comfortable, loose clothing. For acupuncture, massage, cupping, and CranioSacral therapy, loose clothing makes it easier for your provider to access treatment areas. For Pilates, athletic wear is ideal.
Don't eat a large meal immediately beforehand. A light meal one to two hours before your appointment is fine — arriving on a very full stomach is not comfortable for most bodywork and acupuncture treatments.
Bring a list of your current medications and supplements. This is particularly important for functional medicine and Chinese herbal medicine consultations, but useful for any first visit so your provider has your complete health picture.
Come with questions. We encourage it. Your provider is here to help you understand your body, your treatment plan, and what to expect — no question is too basic or too detailed.
After your first visit
It is common to feel deeply relaxed, slightly tired, or emotionally lighter after your first appointment — particularly following acupuncture, massage therapy or restorative movement. This is your nervous system integrating the treatment. Rest if you can, stay hydrated, and avoid strenuous activity or alcohol for several hours after bodywork sessions.
Some clients feel an immediate shift. Others notice changes more gradually over the following days. Both are completely normal. Your provider will let you know what to expect specifically after your first session.
Energy flows where intention goes.
-Author Unknown
We are here for the long term
Meadow Hill Wellness has been caring for the Annapolis community for over two decades. Many of our clients have been with us for years — some from the very beginning. We are not interested in quick fixes or revolving-door appointments. We are interested in your long-term health, your quality of life, and a relationship with your care that evolves as you do.
Whatever brings you to us — chronic pain, hormonal changes, stress, recovery, or simply a desire to feel better than you currently do — we are glad you are here.