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Frequently Asked
Questions
Will I
feel any pain?
- Most pain
sensors are on the surface of the skin, so I'll
rub the skin at the point before I insert the
needle. The rubbing draws energy to the surface to
keep you from feeling any pain. With most
patients, however, I do not need to rub the skin
because my technique is very good.
How long
will the needles stay in me?
From 10
to 20 minutes.
Are the
needles sterile?
Yes. By law I
am required to use packaged, sterilized needles.
Once I pull them out of you, I put them in a
bio-hazardous waste container.
How many
treatments will I need?
That is
dictated by your health condition and your
finances. You might require daily treatments, but
you can afford only weekly treatments. Then we do
the best we can with the understanding that
frequent, cumulative treatments are the best. Your
condition just might take longer to treat that
way. Some patients on the other hand, do very well
with weekly or monthly treatments for their
condition.
Will my
insurance cover acupuncture?
- Many
policies will. I encourage you to check into this
so if possible, you don't have to worry about the
cost. I want you to concentrate on your
health.
If my
insurance covers acupuncture, will I have to pay
you anything?
Yes. Just the
standard co-pay that you pay your primary physician.
Do you
charge to treat auto-accident
injuries?
No. By law your auto insurance covers acupuncture
treatments.
Do you
charge to treat work-related
injuries?
No if you have filed
your Workman's Compensation Report. By law,
Workman's Compensation covers acupuncture
treatments.
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