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What can I expect during a treatment?
For an initial visit, patients should plan to bring the completed forms and wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing. A gown will also be provided to change into. Please eat a light meal prior to treatment to ensure optimal treatment outcome. Upon arrival, patient forms are reviewed with the practitioner. Medical history and lifestyle are discussed in the context of Chinese Medicine. Part of the intake process is to look at a patient’s tongue, feel the pulse and palpate areas of the body looking for discomfort. An acupuncture treatment follows once the patient and practitioner are satisfied with the intake discussion.

Treatments occur in private treatment rooms, complete with soft lighting and soothing music. The fine needles are inserted just below the skin; most patients only feel slight pressure or occasionally a slight pinch when the needles are inserted, but a feeling of relaxation quickly takes over. Once the needles are in place, patients can expect to remain on the table for about 20 minutes. Patients typically feel relaxed on the heated tables and many drift off to sleep for a time. The initial visit can last between 1 ½ to 2 hours and follow up visits usually last about an hour. Please plan accordingly.

Drinking plenty of water after a treatment will help to encourage healing. Healing times vary by symptoms and by the individual; however, many patients feel immediate relief from symptoms after treatment and continue to feel an improvement in symptoms for 24-48 hours afterwards.

How will I feel after a treatment?
A patient usually experiences deep relaxation during a treatment, which often remains after the session is over. Some patients feel very sleepy after a treatment; this is a normal reaction. The positive effects of acupuncture, such as pain reduction, are often noticed as soon as the treatment is over. It is important for the patient not to over-strain areas which feel improved, as the body is still healing even after the needles are removed. Some patients may not notice an improvement in their symptoms until 24-48 hours after a treatment.

How much does a treatment cost?
An initial evaluation and treatment, which lasts approximately 1 ½ to 2 hours depending on the complexity of the condition being treated, costs $190. Follow-up visits last approximately 1 hour and cost $135.

How can I pay for my treatment?
Payment can be made by cash, check and major credit card. Funds from Healthcare Spending Accounts (HSA) and Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) may be used to cover acupuncture treatment. Please check with your account administrator to ensure eligibility of coverage. Spending account users can pay with a benefits card or submit a receipt for reimbursement.

The patient is ultimately responsible for all treatment fees. We are happy to furnish upon request an itemized receipt for a patient to submit a claim if their individual insurance plan covers acupuncture care, however at this time Great Spring Acupuncture is not a provider for any insurance company.

Lateness and Cancellation Policy
In order to ensure optimal care, please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. This will allow you time to relax before your appointment. Those arriving late will be seen time permitting, but the treatment time may be cut short in order to accommodate the next scheduled patient.

Life can take unexpected turns. Should your schedule change and you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, kindly give 24 hours’ notice. This allows for your treatment time to be given to someone else. Failure to do so will result in a cancellation fee of $50.

An initial evaluation and treatment lasts approximately 90 minutes and follow up visits last approximately 1 hour. In order to ensure optimal care, please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. This will allow you time to relax before your appointment.

Please eat a small meal prior to your appointment to ensure an optimal treatment.

No one under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be treated.