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Frequently Asked
Questions
How does acupuncture work?
What does acupuncture treat?
Is acupuncture safe?
Does acupuncture hurt?
Is acupuncture covered by insurance?
HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE WORK?
The goal of acupuncture is to
activate the natural, self-healing abilities of the body. There are
14 main meridians (or channels) that run throughout our bodies.
Through these main meridians and lesser channels, Qi (our body’s
vital energy) is able to course throughout our entire body, much
like blood travels the whole body via our vascular systems. About
400 acupuncture points lay on these meridians – each one having a
specific function. When these acupoints are stimulated by
acupuncture needles, they prompt the body to carry out their
designated function, activating our self-healing abilities.
WHAT DOES ACUPUNCTURE
TREAT?
Acupuncture is recognized by
the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the World Health
Organization (WHO) to be effective in the treatment of a wide
variety of medical problems, such as:
| Addiction |
Dizziness |
Migraine |
| Anxiety |
Emotional health |
Nausea |
| Arthritis |
Fatigue |
Neck pain |
| Carpal tunnel |
Fibromyalgia |
Pain |
| Chronic fatigue |
Headache |
PMS |
| Common cold |
Incontinence |
Sciatica |
| Constipation |
IBS |
Shoulder pain |
| Depression |
Low back pain |
Sleep
disturbances |
| Diarrhea |
Menopause |
Stress |
| Digestive
problems |
Menstrual |
Tennis elbow |
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irregularities |
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IS ACUPUNCTURE SAFE?
Yes. Licensed acupuncturist
Jessie Siers has extensive training in acupuncture safety. In addition, all needles used at Luna Acupuncture
are sterile and one-time-use only.
DOES ACUPUNCTURE HURT?
The needles used in acupuncture
are hair-thin and most people feel no unpleasant sensations from
them. At worst, patients liken the insertion to a mosquito bite - no
discomfort is experienced while the needles are retained. Patients leave their acupuncture treatments feeling very
relaxed.
IS ACUPUNCTURE COVERED
BY INSURANCE?
Luna Acupuncture is in network
with the following health insurance plans:
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BlueCross/BlueShield |
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BluePlus |
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HealthPartners |
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PreferredOne |
| • Auto
Insurance (Auto accidents) |
| • Workers'
Compensation (Injuries in the workplace) |
In addition, most Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible
Spending Accounts (FSA) will pay for
acupuncture care.
Contact your insurance provider to
learn about your acupuncture coverage. You will want to ask the
following questions:
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Will my plan pay for acupuncture
for my particular health concern? (e.g., Some plans will only
cover acupuncture as part of a 'chronic pain program'.) |
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Do I need a referral? |
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Has my deductible been met? |
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Do I have a co-pay? |
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How many visits am I allowed per
calendar year?
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