Wellness Blog

New Year = New or Renewed Insurance?

For most of us, the new year means throwing out those remaining Christmas cookies and resolving to finally organize that messy storage closet. For some of us, it also means dealing with new or renewed health insurance.

Are you using insurance to cover your visits? If so, don’t forget that the new year may mean some changes to your benefits and out-of-pocket expenses. To avoid any surprises, it may be a good idea to re-familiarize yourself with your policy’s acupuncture benefits. And remember that policies with a deductible can mean a higher co-pay until the deductible is met. If you have switched insurance providers, or are using insurance for the first time, don’t forget to bring a copy of your card to your next visit.

Dealing with insurance isn’t most people’s idea of a good time, but let’s look on the bright side. Without it, we wouldn’t have had the wonderful opportunity to meet so many of you. So let’s focus on making 2013 a year about achieving ultimate health, wellness and happiness! Read More

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Multiple Sclerosis — Nine Ways Acupuncture Can Help

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a common neurological disease which affects the brain and spinal column by damaging the myelin sheath, the protective coating which surrounds your nerve cells. One of the more difficult and frustrating aspects of living with MS is the unpredictability of the disease, as it affects each individual in different ways in terms of the speed of progression, severity of symptoms, and body systems affected.

While there is currently no cure for MS, acupuncture is an excellent option for treating and mitigating the symptoms of MS and helping improving quality of life for those who suffer from this disease. Acupuncture is particularly well-suited to treating long-term, functional health problems such as MS because each patient is approached as an individual and each treatment is customized based on your specific needs. Our goal is to promote self-healing, postpone further development of the disease, and prevent recurrence of MS symptoms.

Acupuncture is particularly effective in treating:

    1. Pain – Acupuncture has been proven highly effective in reducing pain of all types, including headaches, neck pain, back pain, and general joint pain.
    2. Fatigue – Acupuncture is a natural energy booster. Many people find they have more energy immediately after a session
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