Frequently Asked Questions

Do you accept insurance?
Yes. We accept many types of insurance.

Medi-Cal,
Blueshield,
Healthnet,
Aetna,
Optum,
and other Insurances PPO

For checking your insurance acceptance and coverage, please contact us.

Does Acupuncture hurt?
No. The needles are about the width of a single strand of hair, so the little sensation is felt. Most people find the effects to be calming and relaxing.

Do you use a needle multiple times?
No. only sterile disposable needles are used and discarded after each use

What should I expect when coming for a treatment?
After history taking and examination, according to diagnosis, Acupuncturist put the needles in your body, and you will rest and relax for a while (20 to 40 min).

How many sessions do I need?
Usually, most conditions need 6 to 8 sessions to get the best result, although the patient may feel healing changes after the first session.

How often should I take acupuncture treatment?
Two times per week is the best, but according to patients condition it may change

I am a healthy person, do I need Acupuncture?
As Acupuncture enhance the Immune system and overall health condition, it can help the maintenance of the health condition and has a preventive role

Any other treatment do you use beside Acupuncture?
Yes. Based on the patient's need, we may use other modalities Like Cupping, electro-acupuncture, Ear needling, ear seeds to promote the healing process.

What conditions can Acupuncture treat?

Pain

• Neck, Low Back & Sciatica

• Frozen Shoulder

• Arthritis, OA, Joint pain (knee, shoulder, and elbow), muscle spasm and increasing mobility

• Headache & migraine

• TMJ & Dental pain

• Fibromyalgia

• Fasciitis

• pain from accidents, Traumas & Sprains

Neurological

• Trigeminal neuralgia

• Stroke

• Bell's palsy

Skin

• Eczema

• Allergy

• facial rejuvenation

Hormonal

• Female hormonal imbalance

• Hypo or hyperthyroid

Mental/Emotional

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Stress

• Insomnia

• Quit smoking

• Substance dependency/addiction

Respiratory

• Allergic rhinitis

• Acute tonsillitis

• Bronchial asthma

Reproductive Health

• Menstrual disorders - including severe cramping & PMS

• Menopause

• Infertility

• Postpartum recovery

Digestive

• Weight loss

• Acid Reflux

• Gastritis

• constipation

• Poor digestion

• IBS ( Inflammatory bowel syndrome)

• Nausea & Vomiting - from morning sickness, chemotherapy & postoperative

• Ulcerative colitis/Crohn's