Common Questions

We are working in-network with most insurance, if you are uninsured or underinsured (no acupuncture coverage) you qualify for our Financial Assistance Policy.

Chronic pain Acute pain Stress/Anxiety Musculoskeletal disorders Arthritis Fibromyalgia Women’s health Fertility Diabetes Headache & migraines Post-stroke syndromes Insomnia & depression Hypertension Digestive disorders Cancer… Read More »What Can Acupuncture Treat?

Treatment time is generally 45 minutes, though it can be shorter if you need, just let us know at the beginning. After treatment, most people… Read More »How Long Is An Appointment?

It’s quiet and comfy. Our clinic is a large open space with clusters of comfy reclining chairs. Music and soft lighting are used as a backdrop… Read More »What Does The Treatment Room Look Like?

Not really. Most of our patients find the experience very relaxing and are able to fall asleep soon after the insertion of the needles. We use… Read More »Wait, There Are Needles?!! Does it Hurt?

The easiest way to explain it is that acupuncture points stimulate your nervous system to tell your brain to heal certain areas. MRIs have shown that… Read More »How Does It Work?

Nope. It’s not magic, though it seems like it is to a lot of our patients! Acupuncture is a time-tested medicine that has been around for… Read More »Isn’t Acupuncture Some Superstitious Magic Medicine?

No. Never. All of our needles are sterile, single-use, disposable needles. Once needles are removed they are disposed of in the biohazard containers you see… Read More »Do you re-use needles?

More often than not Community Acupuncture involves groups of people napping. As a result, we are a pretty “snore friendly” environment. We have ear plugs… Read More »Should I bring anything?

It’s best not to have either an empty or an overly full stomach before a treatment, but If you show up hungry we have snacks… Read More »May I eat or drink before my treatment?