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What Does Chinese Medical Care Look Like?
The strength of Chinese medicine lies in its ability to be tailored to each person's specific needs. This approach requires a higher level of commitment from both the patient and the practitioner compared to conventional medical care. The thorough intake process reflects my dedication to understanding each patient's unique experience, allowing for the most personalized treatment. All new patients start with an extended 90-minute office visit that includes a comprehensive history, a detailed diagnostic assessment, and a complete acupuncture treatment. Initially, patients are required to schedule four consecutive treatments over 4 weeks to establish a solid foundation for their ongoing care. While progress is often apparent within these sessions, chronic conditions may require up to eight sessions to notice significant changes. Acupuncture can provide immediate relief from symptoms, but its most profound benefits are achieved through regular sessions. Generally, acute conditions resolve more quickly than chronic ones. If you start feel better early on, it's beneficial to continue treatment to prolong results and prevent future health issues. Once major symptoms are managed, many patients continue with 1-2 treatments per month to maintain wellness, treat minor symptoms that arise, and manage stress. Others prefer a series of 6 to 8 treatments each spring and autumn to strengthen their immune system during seasonal changes, or whenever symptoms arise to eliminate pain and restore health.
Herbal Treatment
Chinese herbal formulas provide remarkable healing opportunities for both acute and chronic conditions, as well as for maintaining optimal wellness. While you are not obliged to take herbs in addition to acupuncture, I will recommend herbs if I believe they will help you meet your health goals. Although herbs are not covered by insurance, I strive to make them affordable and work within patients' budgets to ensure they receive the care they need. The cost of herbal medicine varies, but tends to fall somewhere between $25 and $30 for a one-week supply.
The Preventive Power of Chinese Medicine
Optimizing health today to avoid illness tomorrow is, physiologically and economically speaking, the best investment you can make. After all, "treating illness after it has arrived is like forging weapons only after the war has started" (Sun Tzu). Because it focuses on enhancing the body's natural state of health, acupuncture supports strength and grace throughout the lifespan.
Cancellation Policy
Please cancel or reschedule your appointment prior to 48 hours before your scheduled time to avoid a late-cancellation fee. Missed appointments (no-shows) and day-of cancellations will be charged a $100 fee with minimal exception, while late cancellations made 48-24 hours prior to the appointment time will incur a $50 late cancellation fee. I will waive a late-cancel fee if an appointment is able to be rescheduled within the same calendar week.
I understand acute illness happens, but I cannot sustain the financial loss of waiving cancellation fees for this reason. If you have respiratory symptoms that don't prevent you from traveling, I am willing to conduct our appointment with masks (mask provided). Your appointment may be shortened slightly to allow ample time for air purification. Alternately, you may switch your in-office treatment to a virtual herbal consultation. Herbal consults for acute illnesses in patients seen within the previous 3 months are $45 instead of the regular $95.