Frequently Asked Questions
Chinese medicine is a comprehensive system of healthcare that has been practiced for thousands of years. It is based on the principles of balancing the body’s vital energy, known as qi, and achieving harmony between the opposing forces of yin and yang. Chinese medicine incorporates various modalities including acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary therapy, and massage (such as Tui Na). Practitioners diagnose patients by observing their symptoms, pulse, tongue, and overall constitution, aiming to identify and address underlying imbalances rather than just treating isolated symptoms. The goal of Chinese medicine is to promote the body’s natural healing abilities and restore equilibrium to improve overall health and well-being.
You can expect to be asked questions pertaining to health history and current health information. After this a practitioner will go over your tongue and pulse. Depending on what the practitioner decides is the best treatment plan you may have a variety of different services such as tuina, cupping, gua sha, moxa therapy or e-stim. Herbal prescriptions will also be discussed.
When your treatment begins you will be asked to lay on the table either face up or down. From here very small thin needles will be placed in areas that pertain to healing your body. The needles will be retained for an average of 25 minutes. During this time the practitioner will step out and let you take a well deserved nap, or just relax to the smooth tunes.
The provider will come in and check in on your treatment halfway, possibly moving or changing the needles. You will have a buzzer in case you need to reach the practitioner prior to them coming in. If anything feels uncomfortable or you would like something different please always let us know. We will go slow and always communicate what is happening prior to treatment. As always we want to foster a learning environment so please be encouraged to ask any questions.
After the treatment many people report a relaxed calm feeling. Depending on what is being treated you may feel relief right away. Some patients report better sleep and more energy following a treatment as well. We always recommend lots of water and rest if you can.
There is a possibility to feel more sensations in the body after a treatment, if it feels like pain, wait 24 hours and it should resolve. Sometimes acupuncture can make the body aware of something going on. This is referred to as “waking the dragon”. Once the body is aware, this is often times where healing can begin on a deeper level.
It may be easiest to wear something that comes above the knees and is relatively loose fitting. However we have blankets and sheets available if this is not an option. This also depends on what area may be treated that day.
We always recommend rest after your treatment but we understand you may not be able too. Acupuncture has no down time but we do ask that you drink lots of water, nourish your body, and try to rest the best you can.
This can vary as there is a personalized treatment plan that will be specific to each patient and their needs. On average we recommend reassessing after 6 treatments. However, some feel as though they notice a difference right away, others, especially those with chronic pain, may find it just takes a few more sessions.
Patients can often submit a superbill for reimbursement of treatment costs, either through out-of-network insurance benefits or using funds from an HSA or FSA account.
Cost and Payment Options
The cost of treatment depends on the number of sessions needed and your preferred payment method—whether paying per session, upfront, or through a package.
Insurance Reimbursement
Many insurance plans offer reimbursement for acupuncture treatments. We recommend checking with your provider to confirm your coverage. Need assistance? We’re happy to provide documentation to support your claims.
Payment Options
Patients can choose to:
- Pay upfront per session
- Pay through a package
- Pay via LOP (Letter of Protection)
Pay-at-Time-of-Service Fees
- Initial Treatment: $175
- Follow-Up Treatment: $115
Additional services or extended treatment times may have different costs.
Pay It Forward Program
We’re committed to making acupuncture accessible through our Pay It Forward Program. Here’s how it works:
- Supporting the Program: 5% of all services and 25% of store purchases help sustain this initiative.
- Paying It Forward: After your session, you can “pay it forward” to help someone in need or purchase a gift card to contribute.
Ask us how you can participate or support this program!
Still Have Questions?
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Understandably, you may want to give the gift of acupuncture, we get it! Just click this link. Also buying a card could also be to pay it forward, helping someone receive acupuncture who otherwise may not be able to.
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Yes it absolutely is! However there is always more research to be done, whether it’s acupuncture, chiropractic care or anything else in the medical world. Here at Ashra will always try to be on top of the newest research coming out while respecting the deep roots of the medicine.
Check out this video on the clinical effectiveness of acupuncture here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dhh9BgrH4Q
Check out this website with loads of acupuncture research here
The upmost compliment is when we are able to work with people that our patients know. In order to say thank you we are offering 50% off our patients next treatment if you refer someone. All they have to do is say your name!
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