Do I need to have a specific health concern to receive acupuncture?
Acupuncture can be used as preventative medicine, to optimize athletic performance, to reduce stress, or boost your immune system to prevent future illness. There are no limits to what you can address with acupuncture. Most patients find themselves wanting help with a specific concern, but soon realize there are multiple factors causing imbalances in the body. Simply addressing stress can have significant impacts on your health.
How often should I receive treatments?
Frequency of treatment is dependent on the nature of your health concern. In general, acute conditions respond more favorably to acupuncture and sometimes two to three treatments can address the problem. Chronic problems may require a longer course of treatment since they emerged over a longer period of time and may affect multiple areas of the body.
What does it feel like?
Acupuncture is generally painless, but different sensations can be felt. Common experiences include a feeling of warmth, lightness, slight heaviness, or an achy feeling depending on the point. Patients often become deeply relaxed on the table and fall asleep during the treatment.
Accepted Insurance Providers
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Cigna
United Health
What will insurance cover?
A number of health insurance plans in California cover acupuncture, including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, and United Healthcare (UHC). However, all plans are different. To find out the details of your coverage, submit your information on my contact page and I will get back to you within 24 hours. Verification is free with no strings attached.
If you don’t want to wait for verification before you begin treatment, please give me a call so I can review your options with you.
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