Frequently Asked Questions
Does it Work?
Is it Painful?
What can Oriental Medicine treat?
Is Oriental Medicine safe?
How do I prepare for my visit?
How long will my condition take to get better?
How much do treatments cost?
How can I pay for my visit?
Will I have to fill out paperwork on my first visit?
Directions to our office:
Does it Work?
YES. Modern scientific research has proven this to be a viable, efficient, and effective therapy.
Is it Painful?
The acupuncture needles are made of stainless steel and are very slender (as thin as a strand of hair). Acupuncture is generally painless. Most people do not even feel the needles going in, or they may feel a very small prick. Following the insertion of the needles you may feel a sensation of tingling, numbness, ache, radiating warmth, or heaviness-this is the qi moving. Many people find the treatments very relaxing and will sometimes even nap during them. You may feel more energetic in the days following the treatment.
What can Oriental Medicine treat?
Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to be effective in the treatment of:*
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- Addiction- alcohol, drug, smoking
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Bronchitiis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Chronic Fatigue
- Colitis
- Common Cold
- Constipation
- Dental Pain
- Depression
- Diarrhea
- Digestive Trouble
- Dizziness
- Emotional Problems
- Eye Problems
- Facial Paralysis
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- PMS
- Pneumonia
- Reproductive Problems
- Rhinitis - (Allergic Rhinitis)
- Sciatica
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Shoulder Pain
- Sinusitis
- Sleep Disturbances
- Smoking Cessation
- Sore Throat
- Stress
- Tennis Elbow
- Tonsillitis
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Vomiting
- Wrist Pain
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*There are many other conditions that can be treated effectively with Oriental Medicine. If you do not see your condition listed please contact me to see if acupuncture might be right for you.
Is Oriental Medicine safe?
YES. When prescribed by a trained herbalist, Chinese herbs are a completely safe, gentle, and effective remedy for many ailments and have very few side effects. I only prescribe herbs from companies that guarantee quality control and follow current good manufacturing practices (cGMP) regulations, including testing for heavy metals.
To learn more please visit: www.craneherb.com/web/practitioner/customerpharmacy/about/manufacturing.aspx
How do I prepare for my visit?
If you are receiving acupuncture, please wear loose fitting clothes so that I can get to specific acupuncture points. You should also have eaten at least 3 hours before you arrive. Also, refrain from brushing your tongue (the tongue coating helps in achieving the proper diagnosis).
How long will my condition take to get better?
Each person is unique and the number of treatments varies. Some will experience results after their first visit, while others will require a longer series of treatment. This depends on the severity and chronic nature of the complaint. Overall, you should expect to see some results within 3-5 visits and should notice overall improvement with your condition after each treatment.
Chinese herbs in conjunction with acupuncture will help to decrease the time it takes to see results.
How much do treatments cost?
Notice: Price Increase Effective January 15, 2008. Please call (919) 621-3363 for new pricing structure.
Some insurance companies do cover acupuncture services. I do not bill insurance companies. I will gladly give you a receipt for all of your treatments so you can submit them to your insurance company for reimbursement according to their policy.
I am considered a “provider” by various insurance companies, which entitles those members to a 20% discount on service fees.
List of insurance companies with whom I am credentialed:
Blue Cross Blue Shield (NC, MA, DE, MI, SC, TN, VT, CT, KS)
Great West
Guardian
Health Allies
United Healthcare
Well Care
If you don’t see your insurance company listed, please call. You may be on our list.
PATIENT INCENTIVES:
*If you refer a patient, you will get 20% off your next visit.
How can I pay for my visit?
ACUPUNCTURE (and Herbal Consultations): Payment is due at the time of service. Although cash and checks are preferred; payments can be made in the office through PayPal® which accepts all major credit cards.
PRESCRIPTION HERBS: Following your herbal visit you will receive an email that I have ordered your prescription. You can click on the link in the email and give them the prescription number noted in the email. From there you can pay for your herbs online with a credit card, and they will be shipped directly to your home.
Will I have to fill out paperwork for my first visit?
Yes. For your convenience, we have included our intake forms on our Forms page for you to print and fill out at home or at your office. But please be sure to bring it along and hand it to the therapist before your first session. Otherwise, you will need to arrive 15 minutes early to fill one out in our office. Please note that you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the file. You can download the latest version here.
Directions to our office:
My office is located in downtown Cary, NC and is convenient to many of the city's most popular businesses. The building is light-brown stucco and handicap-accessible. I am on the ground floor next to Moonshadow Therapeutic Massage.
To The Point Acupuncture
216 E. Chatham Street
Suite 110
Cary, NC 27511
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