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What to Expect During Your Treatment Before each treatment, Allison will evaluate your health by asking you questions about how you feel. She may ask to feel your pulse, not just to check its speed, but to judge its condition. She may also examine your tongue, which by its color and texture can reveal much about your health. She may perform some orthopedic tests to evaluate your muscular-skeletal condition or injury. After this exam, you will begin your treatment. Only disposable needles are used. The needles are as thin as human hair and are tapped in through a tiny tube. The needles are left in for 25 to 30 minutes while you relax under a heat lamp as soft music plays. Most patients go into a state of deep relaxation and some even fall asleep due to the endorphins which are released during the treatment. For some musculoskeletal conditions, electrodes may be attached to the needles. The electrical current provides a stronger stimulation to the needles to promote healing. You may also receive moxibustion (a heat treatment) or cupping to improve circulation. Herbal supplements may be recommended to complement your treatment. How Many Treatments Will I Need? Each patient is unique. The number and frequency of treatments will vary from patient to patient. Some symptoms are relieved after the first treatment, while others may take four to ten treatments. Typically, conditions that have persisted for some time will take longer to respond, while acute conditions may resolve within one or two treatments. While a specific problem is being worked on, you may visit your acupuncturist once or twice a week, and gradually reduce the frequency to once or twice a month. To simply maintain good health, you may limit your treatments to once every season - four times a year. Fees Initial treatment -$110 (approximately 1.5 hours) Follow-up treatments - $70 (1 hour) Cash, check, and Visa/Mastercard are accepted. Health Insurance I can provide you with a superbill which you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Check with your insurance company to see if they accept superbills. Herbal treatment is generally not covered.
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