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- 1. Does pain management indicate muscular and skeletal pain?
- No. Pain management is an extensive term in medicine. Not only the pain in motor system like muscles,
ligaments, joints, vertebral discs, etc, it also includes the pain in digestive system, nervous system,
endocrine system and so on. In a word, any pain could belong to this field.
- 2. How many people suffer pain attack in his/her life?
- You won't believe it if I tell you everyone in his or her life may suffer pain attack once or even many
times. Some patients in our clinic have been bothered for over 30 years.
- 3. Does pain management include mental health such as anxiety attack?
- Yes. Like what I said, pain management is an extensive term. When a person got an anxiety attack, his
or her endocrine system and nervous system suddenly fall into the status of highly tightness which
could cause headache, muscular aches, poping eyes, etc. And stress can definitely cause a chronic pain
to body. In a holistic view, this is called "stagnation".
- 4. How much does it cost per treatment?
- The payment ranges from $30.00 to $95.00 depending on individual payments, or if buying a package,
or if your insurances cover acupuncture treatment . The initial visit is $150.00. And we have
discounted fee schedule for retired seniors, soldiers, veterans, firemen, policemen, children, etc.
- 5. Do we accept health insurance?
- We accept health insurance if your plan covers acupuncture, it depends on your health plan. Below
listed are some insurance companies which may work for you. If not, we have discounted plan for
those who carry health insurance but have no acupuncture benefits.
We bill Out-network of acupuncture treatments from insurance companies. It is always best to check
with your health insurance company first in order to see if you have eligibility and coverage for our
services. If you have any difficulties to understand it, just kindly forwards/fax your information to our
office, we will verify if your insurances cover the acupuncture treatment or not. Currently, neither
Medicare or Medicaid cover acupuncture treatments.
- Aetna
Cigna
Empire BlueCross/Empire BlueShield
GHI
Great-West
Health Net
HIP
Humana
PHCS
United Healthcare
Univera Healthcare
Oxford(freedom)
No-fault
Worker's comp
Flex spending
IRS tax deduction
- 6. What if I am afraid of needling?
- It is a common question in clinic. Actually acupuncture is almost painless, far comparable to injecting.
And for those who are truly afraid of needles, we may apply needle free treatment which also work
well too.
- 7. How should I prepare for a treatment?
- Please try to wear or bring comfortable clothing to your treatment. This will allow our practitioners to
be able to access the acupuncture points with ease, and it will help you to feel relaxed. Please try to
avoid eating a heavy meal or skipping a meal before coming to your appointment.
- 8. What if I don't believe in acupuncture?
- You are not required to believe in acupuncture for it to work. Studies have shown acupuncture to be
very effective in treating a number of conditions in humans, as well as animals such as horses, dogs,
and cats. Animals are incapable of actually “believing” in acupuncture, yet it still works very well for
them. Testing for an acupuncture placebo in humans is much more challenging. However, there have
been studies conducted at major universities that have concluded that acupuncture acts as more than
just a placebo.
- 9. How does acupuncture work from a modern, scientific point of view?
- Modern science is still struggling to completely understand how acupuncture works. Scientific studies
have shown certain acupuncture points to have effects on the nervous system, releasing
neurotransmitters in the brain, reducing inflammation, and increasing the circulation of blood and body
fluids. However, there are gaps in the modern theories that explain how acupuncture can do all of
these things. We believe that these gaps will be filled by further research and with the advancement of
technology. In the meantime, we combine traditional theories with modern scientific theories to explain
how acupuncture works.
- 10. How many treatments will I need?
- For some conditions like acute lumbar sprain, ankle sprain, with only 1 visit acupuncture can relieve
over 90% of pain. Whereas, chronic conditions may require a longer and more consistent series of
treatments. The number of required treatments may also depend upon the severity of the complaint.
Overall, many patients see some changes within the first 3-5 treatments and significant improvements
within 6-12 treatments.
- 11. Are the needles reused?
- No, absolutely not. We will never reuse a needle. We only uses FDA-approved, single-use needles that
have been sterilized by the manufacturer prior to packaging. After your treatment, the needles are
disposed of in a “Sharps” medical waste disposal container. Furthermore, all of our acupuncturists are
nationally certified in Clean Needle Technique by the CCAOM (Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and
Oriental Medicine). This is the only national organization that certifies practitioners in Clean Needle
Technique for acupuncture. Clean Needle Technique is the standard way in which acupuncture is
practiced in order to keep patients and practitioners safe.
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