What is acupuncture and how can it help me?
Our Bodies are like electric boxes with intelligent energy flowing through them that enable us to live, move and be who we are. This Neuro Electricity emanates from our nervous system and fires our hearts to beat and our bodies to function and is fundamental for our health and well being. Many people know someone whose heart is not beating regularly and has a cardiac pacemaker installed to provide the needed electricity to fire the Heart. This shows that we are truly electric beings.
This intelligent energy which the Chinese called Qi I call Electriciqi. It flows through 12 main pathways from our heads to our toes with each pathway being connected to a organ. Thus there is the Liver Pathway, The Heart Pathway, The Stomach Pathway and so on. Over time due to various internal and external reasons this energy becomes partially blocked along their pathways much like plaque blocks our blood vessels. When this happens disease can result in the corresponding organs. When The Kidney Pathway is blocked people experience Back Pain, Knee Problems, Hearing problems and OBGYN challenges. When the Stomach and Spleen Pathway is blocked people experience Depression, Constipation, Immune System Concerns and Low Energy. Each Pathway manifests different symptoms when it becomes blocked.
As a Acupuncturist my job is to find out where the blockage is then take a stainless steel electrical conductor (a hair-thin needle) and clear it. When I do this health and normal body function results in a incremental natural way.
This is a good place to start with your understanding of how acupuncture works. I encourage patients to ask questions and I'll answer them along the way.
What should I wear to a Acupuncture appointment ?
Please wear or bring loose fitting comfortable clothing.
Do you have a cancelation policy ?
Yes, In order to heal in the most expeditious way you will need to be committed and consistent with your treatments. Please keep this in mind when choosing a time for acupuncture that is sustainable for your schedule. If you do need to cancel a appointment please contact me a minimal of 24 hours in advance.
Patients who cancel appointments after 24 hours in advance may be charged for their appointment.
Does Acupuncture hurt ?
Acupuncture needles are hair thin and are surprisingly painless upon insertion. The underling feeling of a dull ache, burning or electric sensation if felt dissipates almost immediately. This feeling is the stainless steel single use sterile needle coming into contact with the nuero-electrical energy at the acupuncture point. Once they are in place, surprisingly many patients fall asleep or feel very relaxed.
How many visits will it take to see results and or heal ?
When patients are committed and consistent with their treatments they can feel better with each successive treatment. Usually patients feel different after their first treatment with their symptoms improving with each successive treatment. Over the years I've healed patients in 1 treatment but this is rare. Most conditions need at least 10 treatments to show significant improvement. Patients are then encouraged to continue with less frequent maintenance treatments to sustain their results and well being. Acupuncture is a fix for many health care problems but it is usually not a quick fix. The body wants to heal and to a large degree will heal given consistent acupuncture treatments. My job is to cooperate with your bodies normal desire to heal itself and endeavor to remove any obstacle blocking your healing. Your job is to show up and trust the process. When patients do this they see results and their bodies heal.
How long are treatments ?
First appointments are 50 to 60 minutes. Follow up treatments are 35 to 45 minutes in duration. Treatments are very relaxing and many patients fall asleep during treatment.
Do you have online booking for acupuncture appointments ?
Yes, we do have online booking for patients. Just click on the "Book now" button.
What are your Prices?
First visit with health history and diagnostic interview and acupuncture treatment $189.00
Follow up acupuncture treatment, pay as you go, $99.00 per treatment
Pack of 20 acupuncture treatments plus free consultations $1380.00 (Great Value $69.00
per treatment), SAVE $600.00 over pay as you go. Pack never expires and can be shared with family members.
Pack of 10 acupuncture treatments plus free consultations $790.00 (Very Good Value $79.00 per treatment, SAVE $200.00 over pay as you go) Pack never expires and can be shared with family members
Pack of 5 acupuncture treatments plus free consultations $445.00 (Good Value at $89.00 per treatment, SAVE $50.00 over pay as go) Pack never expires and can be shared with family members.
One hour consultation fee, (includes health history and diagnostic interview) $89.00
Package of 10 Cosmetic Beauty Care Acupuncture Treatments $1200.00. ($120.00 per treatment)
Package of 5 Cosmetic Beauty Care Acupuncture Treatments $650.00. ($130.00 per treatment)
Gift Certificates: Conventional Acupuncture. Prices start at $180.00.
Gift Certificates: Cosmetic Beauty Care Acupuncture Treatments. Package of 5: $650.00
Package of 10: $1200.00
Equine Acupuncture: $170.00 per hour
Canine Acupuncture: $150.00 per hour
We take all credit cards and debit cards as well as Health Savings and FSA debit or credit cards, cash, checks, Venmo and Zelle.
Does Harrisburg Acupuncture take my medical insurance ?
Due to the low cost of Acupuncture treatments medical insurance is not required at Harrisburg Acupuncture. We do take Health Savings Account (HSA and FSA)credit and debit cards.
If you have acupuncture coverage with your medical insurance you need to make sure to ask the following:
1) Do you need to meet a deductible before you coverage starts ? 2) how many visits are covered annually? 3) what your copay is ? 4) and if your coverage covers your particular health care problem ?
If you have acupuncture coverage with your health insurance you will be provided with a superbill with all the diagnostic codes you will need for self filing and reimbursement.