What services are offered?

One or more of the following modalities might be performed per visit:

Acupuncture — Thin sterile needles are inserted at strategic sites to balance and move Qi.
Herbal Supplements — Plants and animal extracts combined to enhance body's energy.
Cupping — Technique using glass cups to draw and release pathogens towards the body's surface.
Gua Sha — A unique technique in which a porcelain spoon or well polished wood is used to scrape along soft tissues. Its function is to breakdown unhealthy cells, make space for new ones to regenerate.
Moxibustion — An external application made from an herb called Ai Ye (Folium Artemisiae Argyi) to warm meridian pathways.
Tui Na — Light to deep massage to re-align muscle tissues and relieve tension.

Sometimes, patients find it convenient to communicate through other than telephone. It is entirely up to you to let us know if you wish to use email. There is no extra charge for this support. Also, referral to other medical practitioners are given to patients. We try our best to find someone in your area.

Housecalls are availabe at the practitioner's discretion. Extra charge for traveling will be told to you prior an appointment is made.

What to expect on your visits:

Your case is extensively reviewed. We will then discuss a treatment plan that works well for you. On your first visit, allocate 2 hours for interview, examination and treatment. Depending on your situation, one or more of the above mentioned services might be used. Follow up visits usually range from 1 hour to an hour and a half. Your active participation will facilitate the treatment results.

How many treatments will I need?

After your initial interview and visit, you will be advised about the amount of follow up treatments. In China, due to its social healthcare system, it is very common for patients to receive acupuncture daily. In the United States, lifestyle and the medical care system is greatly different. We will find a solution that best fits your current condition, time, and financial ability. Generally speaking, on acute conditions, there might be as little as three visits. On more chronic conditions, one or a serious of courses¹ of treatment will be prescribed.

Just like keeping up with anything at top shape, regular bodywork is advised. On healthy individuals or to prevent relapse, quarterly treatments (about four times a year or less) are suggested.

Cost of treatments:

Most initial visits are $100 — 175 US. Follows ups range from $50 — 80 US. You will be notified in advance on the price.

If herbal medicine is prescribed, additional cost may be incurred. This can range anywhere from $2 — $80 US.

Acceptable forms of payments are: cash, personal checks and Paypal.

Will my insurance cover these services:

Insurance coverage vary from plan to plan. Even with plans from the same employer can differ. Refer to the list of questions below when you call your insurance company to find our coverage.

We provide discounted fees to members of:

Aetna Natural Alternatives
ACN Group Program of New York State Empire Plan, United Health Allies / HealthAllies, Medical Resource (e.g. AIG, Protective Life, & Western Benefits), and Great-West Healthcare

We are an Oxford Alternative Provider / Acupuncturist Specialist. Call your insurance company to find out about coverage.

Some insurances provide coverage even if the practitioner is not listed. You can phone them and inquire of the following to see if you will be covered:

If a separate deductible needs to be met by you on acupuncture? And if so, how much is it?
How many visits are covered in one year?
Are there specific conditions not covered under my plan?
Do I need a referral from a medical doctor?
Does my acupuncturist have to be an MD or a chiropractor?

We would be happy to help fill out claim forms and you might be able to be reimbursed by your insurance plan. Each year, more and more insurance plans covers acupuncture treatments. Keep asking or ask your employer better CAM² insurance coverage.

Some employers offer pre-tax (gross) income deductions for medical coverage, also known as flexible spending. Inquire with your human resource department to see if you can participate in such plans.

1. A course can be weekly or biweekly visits for about a month. Sometimes, it can be twice a week for a few weeks.
2. CAM stands for Complimentary Alternative Medicine.