Treatment FAQ

What Does Acupuncture Treat and How Can Acupuncturists Heal?

 

Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to be effective in the treatment of a wide variety of medical problems. Below are some of the health concerns that acupuncture can effectively treat:

 

    Addiction  

Anxiety

 Arthritis

        Asthma        

Bells Palsy

Bronchitis

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Chemo Side Effects

Chronic fatigue

Colitis

Common cold

Constipation

Dental pain

                         Depression                           

Diarrhea       

                Digestive trouble                    

        Dizziness                

                     Dysentery                          

Earaches

                     Emotional problems                    

               Eye problems                     

               Facial palsy                       

    Fatigue          

                              Fertility                                   

         Fibromyalgia             

                           Headache                              

Incontinence

                           Indigestion                            

                    IBS                           

                      Low Back Pain                     

Menopause   

          Menstrual irregularities          

        Migraine                   

             Morning sickness                

Nausea        

                     Neck Pain                           

Osteoarthritis Pain  

                                 PMS                                      

Pneumonia   

   Reproductive problems       

              Rhinitis                       

                                  Sciatica                                               

                 Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)                          

                    Shoulder pain                       

Sinusitis      

            Sleep disturbances               

Smoking cessation   

     Sore throat        

Stress

                     Tennis elbow                        

                       TMJ                            

                              Tonsillitis                               

   Tooth pain      

                    Trigeminal neuralgia              

                             UTI                            

                                  Vomiting                                  

Wrist Pain

  ~How Are Acupuncturists Educated?

 

Today, acupuncturists complete three to four years of extensive and comprehensive graduate training at nationally certified schools. All acupuncturists must pass a national board exam given by the NCCAOM to practice in every state.

 

~How Safe Is Acupuncture?

 

Acupuncture is extremely safe. It is an all-natural, drug-free therapy, resulting in feelings of relaxation and well-being. Acupuncture needles are sterile, used once, and then discarded.

 

~Does Acupuncture Hurt?

 

Acupuncture needles are very, very small. Most people feel nothing when they are inserted. Some people may feel a pinch with some spots that quickly goes away. If there is pain on insertion that does not go away, I will fix it by adjusting or removing the needle. The point of acupuncture is not to have you be in pain.

 

How Should I Prepare For My Acupuncture Treatment?

 

Write down and bring any questions you have. I am here to help you.

 

Wear loose, comfortable clothing for easy access to acupuncture points. Depending on what is being treated, most points used are from the knee down and elbow down.

 

Do not eat a large meal just before or after your visit.

 

Refrain from overexertion, working out, and alcohol for up to six hours after the visit.

 

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 a change in pain, pain moving to other areas, or changes in the frequency and type of problems.

 

Will My Insurance Cover My Treatments?

 

Insurance coverage depends on your policy. Contact your insurance provider to find out if acupuncture treatments are covered. Here are a few questions to ask.

 

Will my plan cover acupuncture?

How many visits per calendar year?

Do I need a referral?

Do I have a deductible?

If yes, has it been met?