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Acupuncture FAQ
- Can Acupuncture Help My Condition?
Acupuncture can help with a wide range of conditions but it does require a commitment of a series of sessions (for most patients - there are also those exceptions who only need 1-3 sessions). Successful treatment also depends on the nature of the illness, chronic or acute, and the patient's lifestyle (sleep habits, water intake, and nutrition, for example). A standard course of treatment is 10-20 sessions in most cases.
Our office works in conjunction with your PCP, specialist, physical therapist, and/or mental health therapist. A course of treatment and its outcome will vary depending on your medical history, the nature of your condition, adherence to lifestyle modifications (i.e. nutrition, exercise, sleep, caffeine and water intake) as well as other therapies you are receiving.
Many people choose to get acupuncture monthly or quarterly for wellness maintenance after their initial reason for treatment has resolved.
- What Kinds of Conditions can Acupuncture Address?
Please see our conditions treated page for more information. We work with patients to help promote physical ease, mental and emotional wellbeing, and a sense of balance and peace.
- How Many Acupuncture Sessions Will I Need?
We recommend an initial visit followed by a series of 9- 20 visits as needed.
Treatments are cumulative. Most pain conditions respond best when treatments are given 1-3 times per week over a course of a month or several months. Once there is improvement, treatments may be spaced out to weekly, or every other week. Acupuncture can also be used to maintain good health and balance. Maintenance and/or preventive sessions are recommended once or twice per month (depending on the patient's age and previous health history). - Is Acupuncture Covered by Insurance?
We are not in network with any insurance companies. Check with your healthcare provider to find out if your plan includes Acupuncture provided by an out-of-network provider, and if, so, for what conditions. If insurance does cover all or a part of your session, our office can provide you with a superbill (itemized receipt) for your visit which you can submit for insurance reimbursement. Payment is due at the time of service for all sessions.
- Can I Use My Flexible Spending Account (FSA)?
Yes. If your employer offers a flex spending account (FSA) you can also take advantage of that option to pay for your treatments on a pre-tax basis.
You can also use a Health Savings Account (HSA) for acupuncture sessions.
- What are the Requirements to Become a Licensed Acupuncturist?
Acupuncture licensing is regulated by the State Board of Medicine in Pennsylvania. Eligibility requirements include successful completion of a bachelor's degree and an accredited three-year masters program that entails nearly 2,000 hours of diagnostic and theoretical study and 660 hours of clinical training.
A license is granted after completion of a series of three National Board exams administered by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). For a list of accredited schools of Chinese Medicine, visit the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) at http://www.acaom.org