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The Most Frequently Asked Questions (MFAQS)
Q: Is acupuncture safe?
A: Yes, it's safe and it's a lot of safer than before, due to the new regulations requiring single-use disposable needles.
A: Yes, it's safe and it's a lot of safer than before, due to the new regulations requiring single-use disposable needles.
Q: Does acupuncture cause any pain?
A: The honest answer is yes, but the pain is slight, like a small baby tooth bite, not so uncomfortable of a pain.
A: The honest answer is yes, but the pain is slight, like a small baby tooth bite, not so uncomfortable of a pain.
Q: How long is the treatment for each time?
A: The initial treatment is about an hour or an hour and a half, follow up treatments last abut 45 minutes. But for some mental health issues we should add 30 or more minutes.
A: The initial treatment is about an hour or an hour and a half, follow up treatments last abut 45 minutes. But for some mental health issues we should add 30 or more minutes.
Q: Should I stop coming for the treatment because I'm sick?
A: No, you still are better to come and treat your sickness (ie. flu, tiredness, etc.)
A: No, you still are better to come and treat your sickness (ie. flu, tiredness, etc.)
Q: Can I just take acupuncture treatment without herbal treatment?
A: Herbs can often accomplish results when acupuncture cannot. Also, herbs can provide consistent treatment between acupuncture treatments.
A: Herbs can often accomplish results when acupuncture cannot. Also, herbs can provide consistent treatment between acupuncture treatments.
Q: Does insurance cover everything?
A: In general, insurance only covers acupuncture for pain, also many providers will not cover manual therapy, herbs, or other treatment modalities. It's better to call your insurance before you come in. No insurance currently covers treatment of mental problems with acupuncture.
A: In general, insurance only covers acupuncture for pain, also many providers will not cover manual therapy, herbs, or other treatment modalities. It's better to call your insurance before you come in. No insurance currently covers treatment of mental problems with acupuncture.
Q: How many times a week is good for me?
A: That depends on your disorder. Treatments once per week are very common for some chronic, long term conditions. In some cases, especially when you have acute symptoms or want more effective results, more frequent treatments can improve outcomes in general. So, treatments twice per week or daily treatments are possible and in rare cases, treatments twice per day for stroke patients and other similar severe health situations.
A: That depends on your disorder. Treatments once per week are very common for some chronic, long term conditions. In some cases, especially when you have acute symptoms or want more effective results, more frequent treatments can improve outcomes in general. So, treatments twice per week or daily treatments are possible and in rare cases, treatments twice per day for stroke patients and other similar severe health situations.
Q: Can I try out the treatment a few times and quit it if it's not working?
A: No, many complex clinical conditions need more time to develop a detailed diagnosis and ensure that the treatment is suitable for you. Most chronic conditions will not show significant improvement if treatment is limited to only three times or less. It's better to make discussion with your doctor and find out the best treatment plan for you.
A: No, many complex clinical conditions need more time to develop a detailed diagnosis and ensure that the treatment is suitable for you. Most chronic conditions will not show significant improvement if treatment is limited to only three times or less. It's better to make discussion with your doctor and find out the best treatment plan for you.
Q: How much should I pay for the service?
A: Many people may think about offering to barter or host dinner in exchange for services, but that is not right. We are healthcare professionals, traditional doctors who have had their undergraduate college degree plus professional master's degree and even doctorate degrees in health care, so this can make sense for you why barter is inappropriate. The smart answer is to focus on the professional's background and training history. Don't try to cut corners for your healthcare, you get what you pay for.
A: Many people may think about offering to barter or host dinner in exchange for services, but that is not right. We are healthcare professionals, traditional doctors who have had their undergraduate college degree plus professional master's degree and even doctorate degrees in health care, so this can make sense for you why barter is inappropriate. The smart answer is to focus on the professional's background and training history. Don't try to cut corners for your healthcare, you get what you pay for.
Q: Dose acupuncture really work?
A: Yes, but Chinese Medicine is not merely limited to acupuncture. It includes professional massage, acupressure, herbal remedies, energy exercise, even therapeutic counseling care in traditional style with appropriate lifestyle recommendations will all work together.
A: Yes, but Chinese Medicine is not merely limited to acupuncture. It includes professional massage, acupressure, herbal remedies, energy exercise, even therapeutic counseling care in traditional style with appropriate lifestyle recommendations will all work together.