Insurance coverage varies based on your plan. Contact your insurance provider to learn what kind of care is covered. Payment for services is expected at time services are rendered.  However, the office can provide you with an insurance receipt to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Here are a few questions to ask your insurance representative regarding coverage:

• Will my plan cover acupuncture?
• How many visits per calendar year?
• Do I need a referral?
• Do I have a co-pay?
• Do I have a deductible?
• If yes, has it been met?

Rates vary depending on time length and what type of treatment is delivered.   It is best to consult with your acupuncturist about costs.

The number of treatments will vary from person to person. Some people experience immediate relief; others may take months or even years to achieve desired results. Chronic conditions usually take longer to resolve than acute ones. Plan on a minimum of a month to see significant changes.

Treatment frequency depends on a variety of factors: your constitution, the severity and duration of the problem and the quality and quantity of your Qi. An acupuncturist may suggest one or two treatments per week, or monthly visits for health maintenance and seasonal “tune ups”.

Yes. In most instances children actually respond more quickly than adults. If your child has an aversion to needles, your acupuncturist may massage the acupuncture points. This is called acupressure or tuina.  Other techniques such as cold laser therapy can be used also.

Herbs can be a powerful adjunct to acupuncture care. They are used to strengthen, build and support the body or to clear it of excess problems like a cold, fever or acute pain. In some conditions, acupuncture alone may not be enough to achieve desired results.