FAQs

I am proudly fully vaccinated with two shots that will protect myself and others from Covid-19. I received my booster shot as well. Should any more boosters be recommended, I will be getting them as soon as they become available to healthcare workers.

I will remain masked at all times when I have contact with you. We are requiring masks in all common areas of the suite I share with two other practitioners. We also have medical grade air purifiers in all the treatment rooms.

I am an in-network provider with EHP. While I do not accept or bill any other insurance companies, many insurers include coverage for acupuncture. Coverage for care is dependent upon the terms and conditions of your health insurance plan. I will happily provide documentation for out-of-network coverage.

In order to serve you best and keep the schedule accessible, the cancellation policy respectfully asks for 48+ hours notice prior to cancellation or rescheduling. The policy requires at least 24 hrs notice to avoid being assessed the $45 fee for the appointment scheduled. This is my way of meeting you halfway; sometimes things happen and I understand that. When you book an appointment, that time is reserved just for you. It is necessary to cancel your appointment with at least 24 hours notice to give another patient and myself time to fill the treatment slot. Cancellations due to emergencies, inclement weather, acute illness, or COVID-related symptoms are not subject to the cancellation fee.

I recommend 1 weekly treatment for 6-8 weeks. We will reevaluate from there. Depending on progress, we will continue treatment at lesser frequency. My job is to help you get to a point where you need me less and less over time. Your body will start to deliver the results once we get on track with a successful treatment plan.

Acupuncture hurts sometimes. When it hurts, the pain lasts for about 3 seconds and the sensation goes away. People come to me for treatment because it works. Does it hurt? Sometimes. Is it worth it? I declare it is. Chronic symptoms like back pain, headaches, menstrual cramps, anxiety, depression are far more uncomfortable than the acute pain sometimes felt with a needle insertion. Remember that these seconds of discomfort are only a possibility, they are broken up and coordinated with the patients own exhale, which minimizes pain. Some people do not feel pain, they feel a sensation beyond the initial insertion (the qi sensation, or maybe a dull ache). I recommend one is open to the possibility that though there may be discomfort, the discomfort is not always a negative thing. The discomfort is for a greater purpose.