Insurance
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Pricing
Initial Acupuncture Consultation and Treatment
$150
A comprehensive consultation, history taking and physical examination followed by acupuncture and other necessary modalities for new patients.
Subsequent Acupuncture Treatments
$70
Acupuncture for established patients, which includes consultation, physical examination and treatment.
Acupuncture & Fire Cupping
$110
Acupuncture for established patients, which includes consultation, physical examination, acupuncture and fire cupping.
Electroacupuncture
$90
Acupuncture for established patients, which includes consultation, physical examination and acupuncture connected with an electro-stimulation device.
Acupuncture & Guasha
$90
Acupuncture for established patients, which includes consultation, physical examination, acupuncture and Guasha treatment.
Fire Cupping & Tuina Massage
$60
Fire cupping and tuina (medical massage) to target specific conditions. This acupuncture treatment does not involve needles. It is also recommended for general relaxation and well-being.
Pediatric Tuina Massage & Treatment
$60
Pediatric tuina (medical massage) is applicable for children under three years old to target specific conditions. Acupuncture, herbs or other non-invasive modalities may be used for older children.
Acupuncture & One Week of Herbal Prescription
$150
For established patients only, following a comprehensive consultation and physical examination, the clinician will perform acupuncture and prescribe and prepare a customized Chinese herbal formula. The herbs will be available in granule or pill forms. $110 for those wanting only acupuncture and herbal consultation and will purchase herbs elsewhere.
Herbal Consultation & One Week of Prescription
$90
For new or established patients, following a comprehensive consultation and physical examination, the clinician will prescribe and prepare a customized Chinese herbal formula to treat various internal, external, gynecological, pediatric, dermatological and musculoskeletal disorders. The herbs will be available in granule or pill forms. $50 for those wanting only consultation and will purchase herbs elsewhere.
Special Package Deals
Acupuncture & Fire Cupping
3 Treatments/ $260 ($370 value)
5 Treatments/ $400 ($590 value)
*These charges are for patients paying out-of-pocket at the time of service. Out of pocket costs may be different if insurance or other third party payers are involved.
A (Very) Brief History of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Throughout history, man has sought to interpret the human body and its functions, as well as understand disease and how it affects the physical system. For over 5000 years, practitioners of Chinese Medicine have interpreted the signs and symptoms of disease and discovered the means to treat afflictions of the mind, body, and spirit. Through the application of herbs, massage, exercise, diet augmentation, and, most importantly, acupuncture, these ancient doctors have been managing modern disease such as diabetes, stroke, and mental ailments as well as creating an accelerated means of trauma rehabilitation.
How do I know if Acupuncture Will Help Me?
Many people ask, "What can Acupuncture Help with?" A better question to ask is what can’t Acupuncture help with? Traditional Chinese Medicine has been demonstrated to improve:
Cardiovascular System:
- Arrhythmia
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Hypertension
- Hypotension
Digestive System:
- Abdominal Pain
- Biliary Colic
- Cholecystitis
- Colitis
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Dysentery, Acute Bacillary
- Gastritis
- Indigestion
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Peptic Ulcers
- Ulcerative Colitis
Endocrine System:
- Diabetes
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
Immune System:
- Immunodeficiency
- Lyme Disease
- Malaria
- Hepatitis
Integumentary System:
- Acne
- Alopecia Areata
- Eczema
- Impetigo
- Oral Leukoplakia
- Psoriasis
- Rosacea
- Shingles
- Warts
Musculoskeletal System:
- Arthritis/Joint Problems
- Back Pain, Upper and Lower
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cervical-Brachial Syndrome
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Fibromyalgia
- Fasciitis
- Gout
- Knee Pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Periarthritis
- Radicular and Pseudoradicular Pain Syndrome
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sciatica
- Spine Pain
- Sprains
- Strains
- Tennis Elbow
- Torticollis
- Tietze Syndrome
Nervous System:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Bell's Palsy
- Cerebral Vascular Disease
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Dizziness
- Facial Palsy
- Ménière’s Disease
- Memory Care
- Migraine Headaches
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Neuralgia
- Parkinson's Disease
- Peripheral Neuropathies
- Post-Concussive Syndrome
- Post-Stroke Rehab
- TMJ Joint Dysfunction
- Tinnitus
- Tourette Syndrome
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
Reproductive System:
- Dysmenorrhea
- Female Infertility
- Infertility in Women and Men
- Malposition of Fetus
- Menopause
- Morning Sickness (Hyperemesis Gravidarum)
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Respiratory System:
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Emphysema
- Influenza
- Pneumonia
- Sinusitis
Urinary System:
- Chronic Renal Failure
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Renal Colic
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)
- Urolithiasis
Psychological and Neurological:
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Psychological Disorders
- Schizophrenia
- Stress
Description of Services Offered
Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves the insertion of hair-thin needles into strategic points (acupoints) on the body. The acupoints correspond to pathways, or channels, through which vital energy, or qi, flows. Acupuncture aims to restore the balance and flow of qi and blood, alleviate blockages, and trigger the body's natural healing response throughout the body, thereby promoting health and well-being.
Research studies have demonstrated that acupuncture can stimulate humoral factors and neurological pathways with a needle or with pressure, which activates tiny, myelinated nerve fibers that send impulses into the spinal cord, mid-brain, pituitary gland and hypothalamus, causing a measurable amount of endorphins to be released into the blood.
Furthermore, acupuncture releases neurotransmitters such as serotonin, norepinephrine and gamma-aminobutyric acid, which are known to interrupt incoming stress signals in the central nervous system. Acupuncture will also induce opiate-like peptides (beta-endorphin, dynorphin and metenkephalin) in the cerebrospinal fluid and provide pain relief. Locally, intramuscular movements of the needle cause insertional activity or depolarization of innervated single or grouped muscle fibers. These micro-twitches produce micro-stretch effects on the muscle fibers nearby, thus reducing the local pressure on pain-sensitive structures such as intramuscular nerves and blood vessels. Studies also suggest that acupuncture treatment can decrease inflammation and relieve pain.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine is a critical component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that has been practiced for thousands of years. It involves using natural substances, primarily derived from plants, minerals, and animal products, to treat various internal, external, gynecological, pediatric, dermatological and musculoskeletal disorders. Herbal medicine can also prevent illness, promote health, and restore balance within the body. The herbalist will prescribe a customized formula tailored to the patient’s needs. The herbs will be available in granule or pill forms. For those wanting raw herbs, the herbalist will provide a prescription following consultation that can be used in any herbal/Chinese pharmacy.
Cupping
Cupping is an ancient medical practice that involves applying glass cups to the skin after evacuating the air using a small flame or a suction pump. The cups move stagnant blood and toxins from the muscle tissues and interstitial spaces back into the body’s circulation, where they may be processed and excreted. From a biomedical perspective, it is an excellent modality for facilitating myofascial release.
*Caution: Fire Cupping will likely leave a pink-purple circular discoloration on the skin. It should disappear within one week.
Electroacupuncture
The addition of electrical current stimulation during acupuncture induces endorphin release that generates a more potent effect on the concentration of neuropeptides in the hippocampus and occipital cortex than manual acupuncture, which can be noted as an enhancement in signal magnitude in MRI imaging. An autonomic response also occurs, as evidenced by a significant reduction in average heart rate during treatment.
Guasha
In Guasha therapy, a smooth-edged tool, often made of jade, buffalo horn, or ceramic, is used to apply pressure and scrape the skin in a specific manner. The scraping motion creates petechiae, or tiny red dots, on the skin's surface, releasing muscle tension, improving blood flow, and promoting the body's natural healing processes. It may also encourage detoxification by stimulating the lymphatic system.
*Caution: Guasha will likely leave a pink-purple bruise on the skin. It should disappear within one week.
Tuina Massage
Tuina massage is a TCM bodywork therapy. During a Tuina session, the practitioner may use their hands, fingers, palms, elbows, or specialized tools, combined with various manual techniques, including pressing, rubbing, kneading, and stretching to stimulate acupuncture points, channels, soft tissues, and muscles. Tuina massage can be performed while the patient is fully clothed.
Pediatric Tuina Massage
Pediatric Tuina Massage is intended for Children under the age of three. It employs gentle and specific techniques tailored to children's needs and developmental stages. Pediatric Tuina can address various childhood health issues, including digestive problems, respiratory conditions, urinary symptoms, sleep disturbances, colic and emotional disturbances. The practitioner may also teach parents or caregivers simple techniques to use at home to promote their child's health and well-being. Overall, pediatric tuina is a natural approach to supporting children's health and development, promoting relaxation, enhancing immune function and fostering a strong parent-child bond.
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