FAQs
Below you will find our most frequently asked questions.If your question is not addressed below, please contact us.
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We work with out of network insurance companies. That means that if you have met your deductible and have out of network acupuncture benefits, then your PPO insurance company will often cover 65-100% of your treatment. You pay upfront at the time of service and we can provide you a superbill to send to your insurance company directly for your reimbursement. Please call your provider to confirm your specific benefits.
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Acupuncture needles are hair-thin. Most patients feel little to no pain when the needles are inserted. In fact, many patients find the process to be incredibly relaxing and pain-free.
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A New Patient appointment cost is $200. We offer all new clients a significant discount when purchasing the 3 treatment intro package. This includes a New Patient appointment + 2 follow-up visits for a total of $399, which is a savings of up to $100. All follow up acupuncture treatments last 45-60 min and cost $120 - $150 depending on the practitioner you choose. You can always add extra time or treatments (like cupping or gua sha) if you would like for an additional $30 charge.
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A new patient visit lasts 75-90 minutes. It includes an Acugraph report (digital meridian imaging scan), health history overview, herbal and nutritional consultation and an acupuncture treatment. It is very thorough and may go beyond the extended time allotted, therefore please allow flexibility in your time if you have a lot to discuss or a complicated medical record.
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The fastest way to see results is to experience your first 3 treatments within the first 2-3 weeks of your first visit. This is why we offer a 3 treatment intro package. We want to build upon the communication and healing that is already taking place rather than starting over every time. Ongoing patient care depends on the severity of the illness. A general rule of thumb is a month of treatment for every year of discomfort.
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Absolutely! It’s one of the best things you can do for pain. Acupuncture blocks the pain signals to the brain. That’s why they use it for anesthesia during surgeries in some countries. In the United States, acupuncture is most widely known to help alleviate pain such as arthritis, TMJ pain, abdominal pain, gastritis and more.
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Yes, as a combo treatment alongside acupuncture, cupping may be included for $30. Cupping therapy is a phenomenal treatment option for alleviating ailments like neck and back pain, muscle tension and overall detoxification.
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As a combo treatment alongside acupuncture, Gua Sha is a Chinese treatment, similar in effect to cupping. 'Gua' stands for rubbing or friction. 'Sha' stands for congested or stagnant blood at the surface of the body. When friction is applied in repeated, even strokes, the 'sha' surfaces as small red petechiae relieving pain and muscle tension. The red spots and bruising might take 2 to 3 days to heal. Usually a flat tool with rounded ends is used to create this effect. For an additional cost, body gua sha is a wonderful component to acupuncture for instant pain relief, increased range of motion and removing tissue blockages and stagnation.
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Parking is available in the numbered parking spots by our office building.
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Acupuncture provides an instant reset for the nervous system. It is one of the best things you can do for stress and anxiety and improves sleep patterns, balances hormones and improves energy levels, among many other things. Most people notice the deep relaxation more than anything else at the end of the treatment.
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Please create your new patient account and fill out intake forms using this link: https://magnoliawellnessoc.janeapp.com/. Make sure to have a light snack before treatment to ensure there is energy (or Qi). We ask that you take it easy the rest of your day, avoid strenuous activities and make sure to stay hydrated post-treatment, similar to a good massage. Your body does profound work while resting with acupuncture needles, we want to make sure you continue to support the healing.