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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can your treatments help me?
Our treatments are highly effective for a wide variety of conditions, whether you are a weekend warrior who just suffered an injury over the weekend or you have a chronic condition and have tried all other specialties we can help!
Our individualized approach allows us to create a treatment plan that can help bring your body back to balance and address the root issue. The best way to find out our Acupuncture Physician's recommendation is to setup a new patient consultation, she will review your specific case and let you know whether you are a good candidate and what it would take to get you back to feeling your best.
Does Acupuncture hurt? I'm scared of needles
Acupuncture is the insertion of needles into specific points so there can be discomfort at the moment of insertion, but that discomfort should go away afterwards. During your treatment you can expect to relax for the duration of it, with most of our patients falling asleep. We like to call our treatments "healing naps".
Is acupuncture safe? Are the needles disposable?
Yes! Acupuncture when performed by a specialist like our practitioner is very safe. At our practice we take every precaution and follow clean needle technique. Your safety and comfort are our main concern. All needles are sterile and single use only and made out of high quality surgical stainless steel.
Can acupuncture be used alongside other treatments?
Yes, acupuncture can be used alongside other western or complementary treatments. We work with other specialties such as western medical physicians and physical therapists who refer their patients to us.
Is acupuncture covered by insurance
Insurance coverage for acupuncture is very limited and plan dependent, we recommend you contact your insurance to verify your benefits. We are an out-of-network provider and we provide our patients with detailed statements with all the codes (Superbills) you can submit to your insurance company for direct reimbursement. Please contact your insurance directly to find out about your specific plan requirements and exclusions.
What is acupuncture and how does it work?
Acupuncture is a form of Oriental Medicine that has been practiced for over 3,000 years and is one of the fastest growing natural healing methods in the United States. It has been proven highly effective in addressing a variety of medical conditions. The process itself involves the insertion of solid, sterile stainless steel, hair-fine flexible needles into the body to help stimulate its natural abilities to heal.
Acupuncture also assists the body in releasing endorphins (hormones your body releases to combat pain or stress), and balance different hormone levels. Many patients find treatments very relaxing, energy increasing and restful, for most patients it feels like a healing nap!
Acupuncture has been recognized as an effective treatment for over 40 different disorders by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO), some of which include: arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, stress, sleep disturbances, allergies, emotional disorders, and much more.
Acupuncture is safe, natural, drug-free, and effective when performed by a specialist like our Board Certified Acupuncture Physician Andrea Izquierdo, L.Ac.
How should I prepare for the consultation?
Please fill out all the necessary paperwork that was sent to you via email so that our doctor can review prior to your appointment. We will not be able to start your consultation before all paperwork is signed.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing that you can easily pull up to your elbows and knees. We will provide you with a gown to have you change into during treatments if necessary.
Please make sure you have something to eat in the last few hours. It is important that the body has enough energy to activates its own healing mechanisms and avoid side effects such as dizziness and in rare instances fainting after treatment. Although you should not have treatment on an empty stomach, you should not have a heavy meal right before your treatment either.
Lastly, relax! you are in great hands.
How many treatments do I need?
This depends on the type of condition, and how long it has been going on. Typically, acute conditions (something that just happened) take shorter time, while chronic conditions take longer. There is no one size fits all, we tailor our treatments to you as an individual to provide the best results, our doctor will review your case during the consultation and provide her best recommendation to get you back to feeling your best.
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