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Frequently Asked Questions
Does acupuncture hurt?
How long does a typical treatment take?
Does acupuncture or Chinese medicine interfere with treatments my doctor is currently
giving me?
Do I have to be in pain to see an acupuncturist/herbalist?
How many treatments does it take for me to see results?
Does my health insurance cover acupuncture treatments?
What can acupuncture and Chinese medicine do for me that western medicine can't?
Q: Does acupuncture
hurt?
A: Acupuncture needles are very fine stainless steel hairlike
needles. Often the patient doesn’t even realize that the needle has been
inserted. There is no sharp pain as when a hyperdermic needle is inserted.
There are some acupoints on the body that are more sensitive than others,
but generally, there is no pain. What one might feel is the sensation
of achieving “qi” which people have described as
a feeling of dullness or numbness.
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Q: How long does a typical treatment take?
A: Your initial appointment will take up to an hour and a half when
a full medical history is taken and time is spent discussing
your particular
expectations and goals. Subsequent treatments run up to an hour.
Herbal consultations can be completed in 30 minutes.
Q: Does acupuncture or Chinese medicine interfere with treatments
my doctor is currently giving me?
A: In most cases, Chinese medicine can work synergistically with
western medicine to enhance the healing process. We like to work
with your
doctor to deliver optimum care. We take particular care to learn
as much as
possible about your medical history, including medications you
take, in order to prevent possible drug/herb interactions. Many
medical doctors
refer their patients to acupuncturists/herbalists for complementary
medical care.
Q: Do I have to be in pain to see an acupuncturist/herbalist?
A: Not at all. Many people take routine treatments to help maintain
good health or to prevent disease from occurring.
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Q: How many treatments does it take for me to see results?
A: Depending on the particular case, patients have reported
feeling changes immediately.When a condition is more
chronic, continued
relief is often
achieved after a series of treatments.
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Q: Does my health insurance cover acupuncture treatments?
A: Many major insurance companies reimburse for acupuncture
treatment. (Please check with your particular company
for its coverage policy).
Imperial Healing Arts will provide you with a paid
receipt indicating the appropriate service codes
so that you can
submit your claim
directly with your insurance company.
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Q: What can acupuncture and Chinese medicine do
for me that western medicine can't?
A: In a nutshell, we attempt to put your body, mind and spirit in balance
so that disease cannot take hold. We not only treat your symptoms but
also the root causes of your condition in order to prevent recurrence.
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