Questions, answered

Most people feel a brief pinch, or a dull, heavy feeling at the needle. Tell us if anything is too much and we adjust or stop.

Yes. Every needle is sterile and single-use, and goes into a sharps container after it is used.

That depends on you. Your acupuncturist suggests a plan at your first visit and you look at it together after a few. We don't promise a number or a result.

If your VA care team requests community acupuncture and the VA sends us an authorization, yes. Whether you qualify is the VA's decision.

Tell us when you book. We check what your claim covers and who has to approve the visit before you come in.

It depends on the plan. We are out of network with most, so you pay at the visit and get a receipt to send your plan. The fees page has the questions to ask.

Often, yes. Ask your plan administrator.

Tell us before the first needle if you are or might be pregnant. Some points and some kinds of care are not used, and your acupuncturist explains why.

No. Tell your prescriber and your acupuncturist about everything you take, and never change a medicine because of a visit with us.

It does not replace your doctor's care. See a doctor first, or call 911, for chest pain, sudden weakness or numbness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or pain after a serious fall or accident.