Frequently asked questions
- Do I need medical doctor's referral for TCM treatments?
- who can have TCM treatments?
- How long does a session of TCM treatment last
- What do I expect during first visit?
- How often will I have treatments
- Is there any limitation of daily activities after a TCM treatment?
- Does acupuncture hurt?
- is treatment covered by insurance?
- Do you have parking space?
Do I need medical doctor's referral for TCM treatments??
No. You can call, email or request online to book an appointment. The medical doctor is a specialist in Western medicine and knows little
about traditional Chinese medicine. Our practitioner will honestly advise you if you need TCM treatments.
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who can have TCM treatments? ?
Anybody at any age.
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How long does a session of TCM treatment last
It depends on individual treatment modality and illness itself. In average, it requires 45-60 minutes per acupuncture treatment, 30-60 minutes per herbal or naturopathy consultation, 30-60 minutes per
Tuina session.
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What do I expect during first visit?
During the first visit, you should bring any medical documents to your pratitioner. You will be asked to fill out a questionnaire
with regard to your medical history and basic personal information. Your practitioner will obtain a complete picture of your health state, daily diet, habit, behavior which may contribute to the condition.
During the consultation, it is very important for patients to describer all
of your symptoms and daily physical activities in details, since a doctor of
traditional Chinese medicine including acupuncturist depends heavily on your subjective description. After
thorough Chinese medical examine, your practitioner will explain to you possible diagnosis and
personalized treatment plan. It is followed by a treatment right away. Sometimes the clinic has to order herbs or natural products for a patient.
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How often and how many sessions do I need treatments
For acupuncture or Tuina manual therapy, it usually requires 2 times per week for several weeks. When your symptoms are significantly reduced, your treatment frequency will be adjusted accordingly.
For Chinese herbal medicine, we prepare herbs every 5-10 days and ajdust the herbal formula upon renewal. For naturopathic consultation, we usually meet every 2-4 weeks.
In general, the frequency of treatment depends on the nature of an illness and is decided on the first visit.
In order to make your treatment more effective, you are recommended that you follow your practitioner's advise. Clinically, many patients tends to compromise
their treatment frequency and length, which can really affect outcome of a treatment due to "insufficient dosage" effects. At our clinic, our practitioner acts in the best
interests of our patients rather than financial interest.
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Is there any limitation of daily activities after a TCM treatment?
No, in general. A patient should avoid swimming or showering within 2 hours after a session of acupuncture treatment.
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Does acupuncture hurt?
No. Unlike the thicker, hollow injection needles, acupuncture needles are fine, metallic and solid (0.12-0.30 mm in diameter).
As they are skillfully inserted into selective points on your body, patients feel minimal prick pain like "mosquito bite" and tiny needling sensation.
In our clinic, most of patients always say that it is much better than what they imagined.
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Is treatment covered by insurance?
Most of insurance companies elect to cover acupuncture, naturopathy and massage therapy. Your treatments are possibly covered under your group insurance policy if you have one. You can find related information in the booklet issued to the insured or simply call the insurance company for the information. If you would like us to bill your insurance company directly for your treatments, call your insurance agent for the possibility. Please don't hesitate to contact us for any assistance. If insurance company doesn't allow direct billing, you can send receipts
by post or online to the insurance company for the reimbursement.
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Do you have parking space?
We do have pay parking in the back of the building. Or you can find free parking on street. Please verify clearly
the parking sigh to avoid unnecessary ticket.
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