FAQ’s

Do insurance companies cover Acupuncture?

Some insurance companies do pay for Acupuncture. Please call your company to check on coverage. I don’t accept any insurance, and payment is due at the time of treatment, however I will be glad to give you a reciept/”superbill” that you can submit for reimbursement.

How much do the treatments cost?

The Initial evaluation and treatment is $125, further visits are $95. Unfortunately , Medicare does not pay for Acupuncture, but I do offer Medicare discounts: Initial evaulation and treatment are $120 and further visits are $90.

How often do I need to come for treatments?

  Frequency and duration for acupuncture treatments vary with each individual. Generally, acute conditions require a course of 4 sessions, (ideally twice a week for the first 2 weeks) , then once a week for a few weeks for complete resolution. Chronic conditions require more visits depending on the type, length and severity of the condition. 

What is an Acupuncture session like?

 Each acupuncture session begins by interviewing the patient.  During this time, the acupuncturist gathers a complete picture of the patient. There may be questions regarding sleep, energy, diet, appetite and digestion. The acupuncturist may ask to observe the patient’s tongue and feel his pulse as well. Once the acupuncturist finishes the assessment, a treatment plan is developed for the patient. The patient will then lie on a comfortable massage table and needles will be inserted.  Needles are hair-thin and generally painless.  Needles are retained for approximately 20-30 minutes, less time is needed for children. Most people experience deep relaxation and often fall asleep on the treatment table, waking up refreshed and renewed.

Is Acupuncture safe and what are the side effects?

  Following the FDA guidelines, only sterile and disposable acupuncture needles may be used during the treatment. There are no risks of communicable diseases since the needles used for each patient during every session are new and contained within their own sealed packaging. The acupuncturist has completed training for Clean Needle Technique certification. OSHA standards of universal precaution are abided by and practiced at Princeton Monroe Acupuncture at all times. Acupuncture has minimal side effects since it uses one’s own body in the healing process.   The acupuncturist and the tools used during treatment are facilitators in guiding your body back to its healthy and balanced state. An old Chinese proverb states, “Where there is blockage, there is pain. Where there is no blockage, there is no pain.” The acupuncturist helps the patient identify obstacles in his body and assist in removing these obstacles. Though rare, and not problematic, the patient may observe local bruising, mild discomfort around the treated area, brief generalized fatigue, tingling and/or numbness.