PAYMENT

Payment can be made by cash, check or credit card at the time of your visit.  Health Savings Account credit cards are accepted.  I do not currently take insurance, however I am happy to provide you with receipts to submit to your insurance company.  Many insurance plans are now providing coverage for acupuncture services.

RATES

Comprehensive Initial visit is $175.00 Allow 2 hours of time                                                                                                                                 

Follow up visits $90.00. Allow 1 hour of time

TREATMENT

Initial treatment will begin with a generous amount of time provided to fully allow me to understand your medical, physical and emotional situation.  It is during this time that I will be using my skills to ascertain how I might best assist you in achieving your unique goals.  The treatment process is a collaboration in which I will be committed to your well being.  As part of your treatment, I will ask you to be the fully invested in your healing process.   

During the acupuncture treatment, I will use sterile, hair-width single use needles.  These needles are inserted into specific acupuncture points and then removed following insertion.  The purpose of this technique is to stimulate and strengthen your Qi, (life force).  I will often use moxibustion, an ancient technique in which small cones of an herb, (artemesia vulgaris) are applied to each acupuncture point prior to insertion of the needles to warm and enhance the flow of Qi, (life force). 

Cancellation policy

A minimum of 24 hour notice is needed to avoid being charged for your acupuncture session.  Considerations may be made for emergencies, medical illness or bad weather.

Recommendations to enhance treatment

  • Arrive a few minutes before your scheduled treatment

  • Eat a meal or snack prior to your treatment

  • Drink plenty of water before and after your treatment

  • Avoid wearing products with strong scents and perfumes prior to your treatment

  • Avoid caffeine/alcohol/recreational drugs before and after your treatment

  • Avoid extreme body temperature changes after your treatment

  • Weekly treatments are recommended for the first 6 sessions

  • Following the 6 sessions, re-evaluation of progress and spacing of future treatments will be determined

  • For allergy elimination treatment, one must be off of steroids or antibiotics for 2 weeks prior to treatment