Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Acupuncture & Healing Arts
Does acupuncture hurt?
No, acupuncture should not hurt. A momentary prick may be felt around the needle as it is inserted, sometimes creating sensations such as warmth, tingling, or a dull pressure. Most people get very relaxed during a session, sometimes even falling asleep.
Is acupuncture safe?
As long as it is performed by a competent practitioner, acupuncture is extremely safe. Acupuncturists are required to use sterile, disposable needles that are discarded after one use.
Does insurance cover acupuncture treatments?
Valley Acupuncture and Healing Arts will gladly give you a receipt to submit for insurance reimbursement. There are a few plans that cover acupuncture. Be sure to call your insurance provider to verify benefits, and ask if there are any restrictions (for example, only certain practitioners, or a certain number of visits).
What forms of payment are accepted?
Cash and check are the accepted forms of payment. I will soon be able to take Visa and MasterCard as well.
What if I can’t make my scheduled appointment?
Please give 24-hour notice when canceling or rescheduling an appointment. If you fail to cancel and don’t show up, I consider this a missed appointment. For late-canceled or missed appointments, I reserve the right to charge a fee of $50.
I will not charge this fee if I am able to fill that time slot, or in the case of emergency or illness. If I can reschedule you in at a later date in the same week, you will not be charged this fee.
I have set this policy to acknowledge the importance of honoring the time set aside for your appointment, respectful of the commitment we make to each other.
How many treatments will I need?
This is unique to the individual. For most chronic conditions, 5-7 treatments on a weekly basis tends to offer the best outcome. Some people notice an immediate improvement in their health while for others acupuncture has a cumulative effect over successive visits.
My goal is to get you functioning well on your own, coming in for tune-ups as need be, for example on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Should I eat beforehand?
It’s a good idea to have eaten something at least several hours before an acupuncture treatment. Activating the body’s energy through acupuncture needles can sometimes make people a little “spacey”; food helps you stay grounded.
What should I wear?
Pants that can be comfortably pulled up over the knees, and a button-down or loose shirt, are helpful.
How will I know if it’s working?
You will know if the acupuncture treatments are helping if you feel a lessening or elimination of your main complaint(s), an increased sense of well-being, a difference in how you approach life. It is even usual to discover that issues or symptoms that you hadn’t even mentioned to your practitioner have decreased or gone away altogether.
Why choose Valley Acupuncture and Healing Arts:
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I have been practicing since 1999, I love what I do, and I am devoted to top quality patient care.
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I’m the only practitioner in Greenfield utilizing the different modalities of acupuncture, Zero Balancing, and yoga. Combining two or more creates more opportunities for deep healing.
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I will educate you about what I see in disharmony or imbalance, and how healing can be assisted according to a holistic perspective.
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When you get acupuncture treatments, at no extra charge I will offer, when appropriate, moxibustion, gua sha, Zero Balancing, recommendations of food to add or subtract from your diet, yoga poses, and handouts of exercises to stretch and strengthen specific problem areas.
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You can speak to me, the owner of Valley Acupuncture and Healing Arts, directly about your needs.
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Your treatment is personally tailored to your needs. At Valley Acupuncture and Healing Arts, your treatment specifically reflects your unique individual dynamics.” add at the end, "I take my time with you; first visits are often an hour and a quarter, with 60-minute follow-ups."
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Evening appointments are available.
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