• Write down and bring any questions you have.  We are here to help you.
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing (or bring shorts with you) for easy access to acupuncture points.
• Do not eat large meals just before or after your visit.  But do eat a little an hour or so before the appointment.
• Refrain from overexertion, working out, drugs or alcohol for up to six hours after the visit.
• Avoid stressful situations.  Make time to relax, and be sure to get plenty of rest.
• Between visits, take notes of any changes that may have occurred, such as the alleviation of pain, pain moving to other areas, or changes in the frequency and type of problems.

Insurance coverage varies from state to state and plan to plan. Contact your insurance provider to learn what kind of care is covered. Here are a few questions to ask:

• Will my plan cover acupuncture? For what conditions?
• 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?
• If my acupuncturist doesn’t accept this insurance can I get reimbursed if I submit a receipt?  If yes, what type of receipt do you need?  (I will provide receipts in this case).

Please visit the ‘Services’ tab on this web page for details about fees and services.

The number of treatments will vary from person to person.  Some people experience immediate relief; others may take months or even years to achieve 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 some 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.