Why use Acupuncture? Acupuncture works! It is the world's oldest, continuing, medical system. Your body's energy circulates in "meridian pathways" and specific connection points affect aspects of your well-being. Together, we may add energy where it is low, or lessen it where it is too full. Acupuncture is safe, and effective for everyone, any age. For many people, the goal of treatment is to relieve a painful or nuisance condition. For some people, the goal is to regain full health without the use of any drugs or surgeries. For some people, the goal of treatment incorporates aspects of emotional, psychological or spiritual health. We help you achieve your goals!
As part of your integrative medicine team, we work with your other health professionals to provide you the highest quality health care. For your comfort and safety, and by law, only sterile, single-use, disposable needles are used in traditional acupuncture therapy.
Many Medical Conditions can be improved, or resolved, with acupuncture. The World Health Organization of the United Nations has identified over 40 medical conditions effectively treated with Acupuncture. The following list includes these and other disorders which scientific research and clinical experience have shown Acupuncture to be effective for:
Musculoskeletal: Arthritis, Tendonitis, Bursitis, Back/Neck pain, Frozen Shoulder, Carpal Tunnel, Tennis Elbow, Golfer's Elbow, Plantar Fascitis, Range of Motion, Neuropathy, TMJ, sports injuries, or to improve sports performance, Sciatica.
Neurology: Headaches, Migraines, Numbness, Muscle spasms, Tremors, Bell's palsy, Paralysis, Post-stroke, Parkinson, MS, Alzheimer's, ADD, ADHD, Autism, OCD.
Reproductive: Infertility, PMS, Menopause, Morning Sickness, Endometriosis, Painful or Irregular Periods, Infertility, Fibrocystic Breast, all aspects of Pregnancy.
Emotional: Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia, Irritability, Mood Disorders.
Ear Nose Throat: Allergies, Asthma, Bronchitis, Sinusitis, Rhinitis, Colds, Coughs, Emphysema, Meniere's, Ear Infections, Ringing in the Ears, Vision Problems.
Digestive Disorders: Constipation, Diarrhea, Crohn's, Colitis, Hemorrhoids, IBS, Acid Reflux, Heartburn, Cravings, Weight problems, Nausea, metabolism problems.
Urology: Bladder Infection, Urinary Incontinence, Prostatitis, Sexual Dysfunction.
Various: Pre & Post Operation, Circulation Disorders, Blood Pressure, Dizziness, Fatigue, Stop Smoking, Addictions, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Vertigo, Inner Balance, Chakra Balance.
What do D.O.M., A.P., L.Ac. mean? Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Acupuncture Physician, & Licensed Acupuncturist, respectively, they have equal "weight." In Florida, the Board of Acupuncture allows licensees to choose which title to use.
How long is a treatment session? Generally, the first session, with treatment runs about an hour ($80). Follow up sessions may be scheduled at 45 minutes ($60), or an hour ($80).
How many sessions are needed? The number of sessions needed varies, depending on the severity of your "complaint" and the general state of your health. The stronger or younger you are, the more quickly your complaints resolve. Treatment builds on each other, as your health improves, visits are scheduled further apart. If we are unable to help you fairly quickly, we may refer you on to someone who may be more helpful. Some people do schedule regular "wellness care" visits. We find that small problems, caught early, are more likely not to turn into major ones.
Does Insurance cover Acupuncture? Always check with your insurance agent. This office provides a "superbill" (receipt) for you to file.
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Confidentiality All communication between us is confidential, including phone messages, and will not be divulged to anyone without your written permission. The only exceptions to this rule are in situations in which I am a mandated reporter: ie: state law, HIPPA, or Patriot Act. My acupuncture license requires me to get periodic continuing education units (ceu's), and my teacher's are under the same rules of confidentiality that I am.
Setting Appointments Office visits are by appointment, scheduled directly through me. You may always call on the day you want to come in to see if there is a walk-in opening. If I am unavailable when you call, please leave your name, number, when you could come in, and whether you prefer a morning or afternoon time. I will return your call, and if we can't speak directly, will leave a message indicating a time set aside for you. Please arrive on time, as you use up your own time when you are late.
Changing Appointments Please call to inform me if you must change or cancel an appointment. If I am unavailable, please leave a message. Except for genuine emergencies, if you cancel with less than 24 hours notice, or do not show up for your scheduled visit, you will be charged for the time I have set aside for you.
Email Feel free to contact me via the email link under Contact Us to schedule appointments. If you need to change or cancel and appointment, please call the office, as I may not have checked the email recently. Please do not send me any forwarded messages or chain emails.
Payment Office visit charges are due and payable at the end of each office visit. At present, I do not accept credit card payment. I do accept cash or checks.
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