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What can I expect during a treatment?

For the initial visit, patients will review the completed intake forms with the practitioner.   Medical history and lifestyle are then discussed in the context of Chinese Medicine.   Part of the intake process is to look at a patient’s tongue, feel the pulses and palpate areas of the body evaluating discomfort.  The patient will receive a personalized treatment plan along with lifestyle recommendations to enhance healing.

Treatments occur in private treatment rooms, complete with soft lighting, soothing music and heated tables. 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 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.

Please eat a light meal prior to treatment to ensure optimal treatment outcome.

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.  Other improvements can take a little longer to manifest and the patient may not notice the shift in symptoms until 24-28 hours after treatment. 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.

It is advised to refrain from vigorous activity and exercise after treatment and to allow 24 hours between other healing modalities so that the body can integrate the benefits of the acupuncture 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.
Additional Services can be added to an acupuncture treatment:
Energy Work: $25
Guided Meditation: $25
Aromatherapy: $5

How can I pay for my treatment?

Payment can be made by cash, check and major credit card, there is a small fee for credit card use. 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.  Time spent  on a request by an insurance company for treatment notes will be billed to the patient at at rate of $25/hour.

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 48 hours’ notice.  Your treatment time is reserved for only you and this allows for your appointment time to be given to someone else. Failure to do so will result in a cancellation fee of $65 unless the appointment is rescheduled within the same week.

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.