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Who can reap amazing benefits from Acupuncture treatments?

Conditions Acupuncture Can Help With People are discovering the incredible benefits of acupuncture for a wide variety of conditions, from cancer to shoulder pain! Here are some of the most common issues that acupuncture can effectively address: - Pain relief throughout the body, including headaches, migraines, trauma, back, and sciatica - Boosting mental wellness by tackling depression, anxiety, and insomnia - women’s health with menstrual concerns like PMS, amenorrhea, irregular cycles, and menopause symptoms - Easing respiratory challenges related to asthma and allergies - Alleviating side effects from chemotherapy and radiation - Improving gastrointestinal health - Assisting in smoking cessation as well as overcoming alcohol substance use challenges Embrace the healing power of acupuncture!

How huge are those needles? Sewing or sword fighting?

The standard needles used are as thin as a cat's whisker! For those with heightened sensitivity, we offer even smaller needles that are the width of a hair. We only utilize sterile, single-use disposable solid needles, and they are never reused. Does it hurt? Not at all. Most individuals find the treatment enjoyable, comfortable, and relaxing, with many even falling asleep. The sensation of needle insertion may feel like a quick pinch that quickly fades. Some report mild tingling, heaviness, warmth, or a dull ache at the acupuncture point, indicating the flow of Qi. Typically, sessions last around an hour, allowing patients to rest nap. After treatment, you can anticipate feeling less pain, increased energy, and an overall boost in well-being.

Does Health Insurance Cover Acupuncture?

Many insurance companies cover acupuncture.  We are credentialed by a variety of Health Insurance companies like:

  • BCBS

  • Harvard Pilgrim

  • United Health Care

  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan​

  • Aetna

  • UMR

  • HSA/FSA Cards

 Please call or email us to find out more... 

What Training And Licensing Do Acupuncturists Receive?

Acupuncturists today complete rigorous 3 to 4-year accredited graduate and are licensed in the majority of states. Many professionals in this field proudly obtain certification from the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM the authoritative body that regulates acupuncture practice. Those who successfully pass the national exams earn the esteemed title board-certified acupuncturists or NCCAOM diplomates (Dipl.Ac.). You can easily find a directory of certified practitioners on the NCCAOM website, www.NCCAOM.org.

What is Medical (Dry Needling) Acupuncture?

Some Western physicians offer a treatment known as medical acupuncture, which is a more basic form of acupuncture that requires substantially less training. In contrast to the approximately 2,500 hours of study in accredited master's programs for acupuncture, some programs for physicians only require about 200 hours. Graduates of accredited acupuncture programs have completed thorough training in both Oriental Medicine and Western biomedical approaches. Today's acupuncturists prepared to work alongside physicians and other healthcare providers to incorporate the most beneficial aspects of Oriental Medicine into mainstream medical settings

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