Initial acupuncture evaluation and treatment – $175*

Follow acupuncture treatment – $130*

*Herbal medications and supplements are separate

We accept credit cards, checks and cash, Venmo and PayPal.

Payment is due at the time of service.

We accept all Health Savings and Flexible Spending plans for Acupuncture treatments.

Many insurance companies to cover acupuncture and will cover “out of network” acupuncture.

We are happy to provide you with a "super bill," at your request, for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement in the case that they cover acupuncture. If you are planning on receiving insurance reimbursement, we recommend you contact them prior to your appointment. Your benefits and reimbursement are solely between you and your insurance company with the insurance company directly reimbursing you the amount that they determine, and that depends on your specific insurance plan.

Except for providing you a super bill at your request, all insurance billing and reimbursement is solely between you and your insurance company and does not involve Dafna Laurie, LAc nor Encompass Wellness.

We are not "in network" with any health insurance companies and do not file insurance for you.

Acupuncture works to relieve many health conditions and to optimize health. Chinese Medicine’s main role is to reestablish the body’s own ability to heal.

The number of treatments required to resolve health care issues depends on many factors including how long you have had the condition and its severity. Typically, patients feel positive changes in their health after three to four weekly treatments. Please note, the initial treatment plan usually includes weekly treatments for 4-6 weeks, with 1-2 sessions per week. Once you are feeling better treatments are spaced out to biweekly or further, depending on your situation.

The best results come from focused, weekly treatment accompanied by appropriate prescribed herbal medicine, supplementation and recommended adjustments in your nutrition and lifestyle . In general, the longer your have you have had your particular issue, and the more severe, the longer a course of treatment.

Once your condition is resolved, most patients move to monthly, or even seasonal treatment for wellness maintenance and optimization.Item description

The first treatment typically lasts between 60 and 90 minutes and follow-up treatments last 45 to 60 minutes.

At the first treatment the first half of out time together involves a discussion, the second half includes the acupuncture treatment. First, we will discuss the reason for your visit, review your current and past physical, mental and emotional health, including any relevant labs, and look at your diet, your supplements and your medications. Once we complete in depth discussion, I will gather more information doing a traditional Chinese medicine tongue and pulse diagnosis which involves me looking at your tongue and then feeling the radial pulse in both wrists.

Once inserted, the acupuncture needles stay in place for 15-30 minutes.. As part of your treatment, you may also receive gua sha, cupping, moxa or heat lamp therapy. After the treatment is completed we discuss your treatment plan including recommended treatment frequency and duration, and lifestyle, nutritiona, herbal medicine and supplements.

If possible, please dress in loose, comfortable clothing that can expose your arms to the elbows, your legs to the knees, and your abdomen.

Please refrain from excessive caffeine that day and no alcohol consumption before an acupuncture treatment.

Eat normally, and be sure to have at least a small meal 1-2 hours before treatment.

If you typically brush your tongue coat, please refrain from this practice on the day of your treatment.

Please also refrain from wearing perfumes or heavy makeup.

If you are given herbs or supplements, please take them as prescribed. For maximum results you will need to take them 2-3 times a day.

Drink plenty of water after treatment – acupuncture, cupping, and gua sha can release toxins from your system that need to be flushed from your system.

Avoid alcohol consumption for 12-24 hours after treatment.

Avoid strenuous exercise for 12 hours after treatment.

Yes. With acupucnture, only single-use, sterile, pre-packaged needles are used for treatment, and immediately disposed of after each use. We are certified in Clean Needle Technique. Acupuncture treatment can be used to support conventional medical treatment or can be used alone on a wide variety of medical conditions and is safe during times we consider ourselves more sensitive like when pregnancy and during cancer treatment.

The herbs we recommend are thoroughly tested for contaminants including pesticides, heavy metals, fungicides, and microbes. They are produced at a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) approved facility. We can provide more information on specific herbal manufacturing companies at your request.