Common Questions about Acupuncture and our Center
Submitted by Chad Dupuis on Thu, 2006-07-06 13:27.
Below you will find answers to the most common questions asked about acupuncture and our chattanooga center. You should feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
- How can acupuncture help me?
Acupuncture is used worldwide both as a primary and complementary form of medical treatment. The list of conditions that acupuncture may help is essentially limitless. The
healing effects of acupuncture come in large part from the way that the body and mind are viewed and treated in Chinese medicine. While there are basic treatment protocols for many conditions, every treatment is tailored to your specific set of signs and symptoms. Treating you as an individual with a unique set of signs and symptoms, rather than a person with a specific condition, is the advantage that eastern medicine offers.
- How many treatments will I need?
This depends greatly on what type of condition you have. Most people will begin to see results from acupuncture in approximately 4-10 treatments. Treatments are generally administered once per week until your issues improve and then followup appointments may range from a few times per year to monthly to bi-weekly.
Most people find acupuncture treatments extremely relaxing and effective and may decide to come in for treatments after their initial conditions improve. Acupuncture is an important aspect of an overall health improvement and disease prevention program.
- Does acupuncture hurt? What are the needles like?
Acupuncture needles are sterile, single use and very thin. People are surprised to see how thin acupuncture needles are and any hesitation about the treatment disappears after the first needle is inserted. With our techniques and painless needling methods nothing more than a mild pinch is felt upon insertion of the needles. After the needles are inserted most patients feel relaxed and comfortable and often fall asleep until their treatment is finished.
- What other methods do you use?
Each "acupuncture" treatment employs medical qi gong (or energywork), tuina massage along the back and neck, and other techniques such as cupping which reduces muscle tension and pain and moxibustion which will make you feel more energized. We also provide basic dietary and lifestyle recommendations to allow you to play an active role in the healing process.
- How much are treatments at your center?
Acupuncture Treatments are $60/session or 4 sessions for $220 when paying in advance. There are no extra fees for the initial consultation and treatment.
- Do you accept insurance?
The majority of insurance companies do not cover acupuncture and those that do only cover certain conditions or reimburse low amounts. In an effort to keep our treatment fees low and provide you with the best service, we do not directly bill insurance companies. We will, however, provide you with a receipt with the required medical coding so that you may submit it to your insurer for a reimbursement - which some offer. If your insurance does not cover acupuncture, you may be able to use a health savings account which will allow you to save money tax free and use it for medical expenses outside of your coverage such as acupuncture, eye care, etc. You should contact your insurance company and/or banking institution with questions about these plans.
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