FAQs
Does acupuncture hurt? What you'll experience at our office is that acupuncture is extremely relaxing. Yes, it might seem crazy if you've never done it before. But one of the ways it works is by putting your body into "parasympathetic"/ calm mode and balancing you.
Do you recommend that I see you instead of my Western MD? We never recommend that our patients stop seeing any of their Western MDs . We work very well with your Western MD and we believe that both approaches are needed for your best health and healing. Dr. Anne loves to work with your MD to help you feel your best.
Needles sound scary. The needles Dr. Anne uses are tiny, the size of a hair. When people hear the word needle, they get nervous because their experience with needles is getting shots/injections - and those DO hurt. Our needles are 1/20th the size of those. We get that it sounds counterintuitive to insert needles for healing and relaxation, but it's true! Come in and see for yourself. Our patients look very forward to their appointments.
How long before I see results? Some of our patients see results after the first treatment, with others it can take 3-5 treatments before things start to improve. Dr. Anne says if you don't see any improvement after 5 treatments, she might not be able to help you. Results are very important to her and your quickest, best path to healing is her priority.
What should I wear for my appointment? We recommend that you wear clothing that can be pushed above your knees and elbows. You will be fully clothed for your visits.
Is there anything I should do or not do before my Acupuncture treatment? It's best to eat before your Acupuncture treatment. Also be sure not to drink caffeine within 2 hours of your treatment time. Studies have shown that caffeine can impair the acupuncture from working as well.
Do you take insurance? We take United Insurance, Dr. Anne is in-network with United. If you'd like us to check your coverage for acupuncture and you have United Insurance, you can enter your information here to check your coverage.
IF you have another insurance company, call them to see if your plan covers acupuncture. If it does, you'll pay out of pocket at the time of your visit but we can give you a receipt that you can send to your insurance company and they'll pay you back.
Why is your acupuncture different than a Chiropractor or Naturopathic Doctor, MD or even my Physical Therapist? Dr. Anne spent six years getting a Doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture; she learned unique and effective methods and Acupuncture techniques that those practitioners don't learn.
Other Practitioners only get hours of acupuncture training, not six years. She learned unique and special ways to eliminate symptoms and balance your system. Dr. Anne looks at and treats the actual cause of your symptoms. She knows how to heal your body on the deepest levels with Acupuncture and Herbal Prescriptions.
How are you different from Modern Acupuncture or Community Acupuncture? At both Modern Acupuncture and community acupuncture all patients are in the same room in chairs next to each other. We feel that this isn't as beneficial for your healing process. We have our patients in individual private rooms so they can relax more deeply. Our bodies can only heal when our nervous system is completely calm. The body needs to be in the calm or "Parasympathetic nervous system mode" in order to heal itself. Acupuncture, when done correctly, will put the body into that Parasympathetic - the rest, digest and heal - nervous system mode. Just another reason our Acupuncture is so relaxing!