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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an ancient
form of medicine which is gaining more and more popularity in this country.
During a treatment very thin, solid, hairlike needles are inserted at
specific points on the body. The stimulation of these acupuncture points
affects both the central and peripheral nervous systems. It triggers the
release of the body's internal chemicals such as endorphins and enkephalins,
which have pain-relieving properties.
What does Acupuncture
feel like?
Prior to their first
treatment, many people do not believe that acupuncture can be painless. Over
the centuries, refined needle insertion techniques have been developed which
enable the skilled acupuncture practitioner to place a needle with little or
no sensation. People often report that they feel some warmth, pressure, or
dull aching and that the feeling is unfamiliar but relaxing. Acupuncture
needles are very fine, about the size of a thick hair. They are solid, and
nothing is injected through them. So they have very little in common with
the "monster needles" most people remember from their childhood. All needles
are sterilized and disposable.
How many treatment will
I need?
This depends upon the
duration, severity, and nature of the complaint. Generally from ten to
twenty treatments are adequate for the majority of chronic disorders. Some
acute conditions may only require a single treatment and some degenerative
conditions may require as many as 20 treatments. However, the patient has
the right to expect that their major complaint will be addressed and treated
in a direct and timely manner.
Will my insurance cover
my treatments?
The Acupuncture & Wellness
Center, P.S. accepts almost all major insurances. We are preferred providers
for Premera Blue Cross, KPS, Regence Blue Shield, Uniform Medical, First
Choice, Group Health and many more. We would be more than happy to call your
insurance to check on your eligibility for acupuncture coverage. Payment
plans are available. Please call if you have any questions.
Where are you located?
Acupuncture & Wellness Center, P.S.
18870 8th Avenue NE • Suite 108 • Poulsbo, WA 98370
360-394-4357
Click here for a map & directions
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