PAYMENTS?

We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and cash for Services Currently, We DO NOT Accept ANY Insurance Acupuncture Plans, including Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans

REFERRALS: Referrals are not required to seek Acupuncture treatment at our office. Although, We will accept your Primary Care Physician (PCP) referrals for Acupuncture Treatment; who wish to incorporate the benefits of Acupuncture into your healthcare.

We also Honor Our Veterans for their Service. The Veteran’s Administration will make referrals through the VA Community Care Network (VACCN) to our office. Please contact your Primary VA physician for details.

DOES IT HURT?

Acupuncture needles are made of very thin sterile stainless steel.  They are typically about the width of a strand of hair.  You may feel little or no discomfort as the needles are inserted as the process is typically painless. You may feel different sensations including slight soreness, numbness, warmth, or pressure. These energetic sensations differ from pain. People often comment that the feeling is unfamiliar but pleasant and comforting.

Is it safe?

While acupuncture has been used for thousands of years in Asia, it is quickly becoming the treatment of choice for one-fourth of the worlds population! The needles are FDA approved, individually packaged, pre-sterilized and disposed after a single use.

What should I expect for my first treatment?

After the first treatment has been administered, depending on the aliment being treated, many experiences may occur. Everyone responds differently to Acupuncture, which makes it an ideal treatment for all.  Immediate, total or partial relief from pain or other symptoms may be experienced. Some patients experience a sudden burst of energy while others may feel relaxed. Many people experience a calming satisfaction. Small, localized bruises from minor bleeding under the skin are infrequent, but do occur. These are no cause for alarm, and despite the cosmetic inconvenience, they actually provide a kind of bonus treatment. The reabsorption of the blood continues the stimulation of the acupuncture point even without the needle in place.

How long do the treatments take?

In most situations treatments take about one hour but can last longer in certain scenarios depending on the condition treated.  

HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?

Since every person is unique in their own condition, the number of treatments will vary. The nature, severity and history of each patient’s ailment, as well as the individual, are all factors that are involved in how many treatments will be necessary.  We do not discuss the number of treatments needed until after the patient has undergone an Evaluation/Consultation in order to fully understand your individual needs and develop an individual treatment plan.  

WILL ACUPUNCTURE CONFLICT WITH MY OTHER MEDICATIONS?

Acupuncture will not conflict with any of your medications. Acupuncture is used to compliment and supplement your physician’s treatments NOT TO REPLACE THEM.

Herbal medicine will be modified to prevent medication conflicts if incorporated into your treatment plan. You should discuss this issue with your Physician and Acupuncturist.  We are very open to communicate with your Medical Doctor(s) regarding your care, once you've completed a Medical Release Form.