FAQ

Tuesday 9 – 5
Wednesday 9 – 5
Thursday 9 – 5
Friday       9 – 5
Saturday 9 – 2

Allow 40 – 50 minutes for each session, except for the first visit which is longer because it includes an overall health analysis. During this visit, we review your health goals, current health, and health history.

The initial visit lasts between 60 – 90 minutes and includes an acupuncture treatment.

Acupuncture session – $125

Initial visit (consultation with first acupuncture session) – $155

If you have insurance coverage (BCBS Out of Network, your copay may be $0 – $20 or more depending on the policy) 

Prepaid discounted package: Buy 8 acupuncture sessions for $960 (this works out to be $120 per session)

Payment is due at the time of service.

We accept cash, check, credit card, FSA (Flexible Spending Account Card), and HSA (Health Savings Account Card). We also accept out of network PPO Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance. 
We provide ‘superbills’ (detailed receipts with insurance codes) which allows patients to get insurance reimbursement for out of network companies that we do not bill which at the time of writing is Blue Cross Blue Shield. See the FAQ on insurance coverage for more details or contact the office to discuss further.

Yes we accept PPO / Out of Network Blue Cross Blue Shield. 

At this time for other PPO / Out of Network coverage, we take payment from the patient at the time of service and provide the patient with a receipt which includes required codes for insurance reimbursement purposes.

This will work if your insurance  is out of network (PPO) and if your policy has acupuncture coverage. Every policy is different so you should check with your insurance company for details on reimbursement amounts. /p>We are not listed on any in-network (HMO) insurance plans. Therefore, if your insurance policy is in-network (HMO) and has acupuncture coverage, there is no reimbursement for visits to our office.

I am happy to discuss this further with you, as I realize insurance plans are not always easy to understand.

Please complete the health history form and return or bring it with you to the initial appointment. I look forward to working with you!

Health History Form

You need comfortable clothing. The goal is to relax while you are here. So, wear clothes that make you feel relaxed.

Most of the areas I access are from the knees down and the elbows down, and sometimes the lower back. We provide blankets/sheets for draping if your choice is to use them.

From 2005 – 2008, I attended NESA (New England School of Acupuncture) and graduated with a Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine – MAOM. My license is from the Board of Registration for Medicine in MA – Lic.Ac.

I am very grateful that I met my current mentor, Grand Master Nan Lu, in 2015. As a result, my understanding of the depth and reach of Chinese Medicine continues to expand. I use the concept of ‘oneness’ (everything is connected) and I look at the potential for health and wellness rather than focusing on illness and disease because I believe that the body can heal itself. The goal of my work is to help the body ‘kick start’ it’s own healing ability.

Qigong is my daily training protocol. It enhances my own health, helps me understand my craft better, and helps me understand my clients’ needs.

Yes, acupuncture is one modality of Traditional Chinese Medicine. When appropriate, I also use other modalities such as Herbs, Medical Qigong, Moxa, Cupping, Guasha, Heat lamp, Qigong exercises.