FAQS
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HOW LONG IS EACH APPOINTMENT?
Chinese medicine takes into account all systems of the body, so the interview during your first appointment will be extensive to get to the root of your main concern. For this reason, the first session will last approximately one and a half hours. Since the bulk of the interview is done in the first session, every follow-up session is an hour long.
DO THE NEEDLES HURT?
This is the most common question any acupuncturist receives! The needles are the size of a strand of hair. They are inserted using a tube that spreads the sensation over the skin and the insertion is QUICK and PAINLESS. Occasionally, you might feel a stronger sensation at some point versus others. In Chinese Medicine, this is what we call "de qi".
HOW MUCH DOES AN APPOINTMENT COST?
Initial Treatments are $120 and each follow-up appointment is $100. We accept all major credit cards, cash, checks, and HSA cards.
WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
Your appointment time is reserved just for you. A late cancellation or missed visit leaves a hole in the schedule that could have been filled by another patient. As such, we require 24 hours notice for any cancellations or changes to your appointment. Patients who provide less than 24 hours notice, or miss their appointment, will be charged a cancellation fee to the card on file.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?
Acupuncture has a cumulative effect, therefore it normally takes multiple treatments to see a substantial change, although, it is not uncommon to see a change after one visit. It is different for every person. Someone with an acute condition will respond differently than someone with a chronic condition.
DO YOU TAKE INSURANCE?
At this time, I am not accepting insurance.
I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS, WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Please email me at acuashmaine@gmail.com or call/text me at (207) 590-0927. I am happy to answer any and all questions!