A: Weekly Acupuncture treatments are typical for many patients. Two treatments a week for acute pain, chronic pain or other serious conditions is common. During your first appointment we’ll discuss a plan that is best for your specific needs.
As an effective preventive medicine, acupuncture is recommended once or twice a week for stress management, relaxation, and overall health maintenance.
A: Avoid anything that might cause stress so you are calm during your Acupuncture session. We recommend avoiding caffeine and smoking before your appointment. It’s best to wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes so you can relax and it will be easy to place needles as needed.
A: We are located in Costa Mesa, Orange County, California. We are in the surbuban city of great Los Angeles area. Our adjacent cities are: Newport Beach, Irvine, Santa Ana, Tustin, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, West minster, Garden Grove, Orange.
A: The placebo effect is present in all branches of medicine. Numerous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of acupuncture and herbal medicine in managing pain, stress, infertility, and a range of health issues. Compelling evidence supporting acupuncture also originates from studies conducted on animals, where the placebo effect is not applicable due to their unawareness of acupuncture treatment. Remarkably, some of the most compelling testimonials I've received regarding acupuncture's effectiveness have come from my veterinarian patients, who have witnessed its miraculous effects on animals.
A: If acupuncture isn't your preference, we offer herbal medicine prescriptions for various health conditions. In some cases, herbal medicine proves more effective than acupuncture.
A: We accept most insurance. For insurance patient, please email or text me a copy of your insurance card and your date of birth for insurance verification. However, verification of benefits is not gurantee of payment. Patient is still responsible for cash rate if the insurance fails to pay. In addition, for ASH patient, insurance only covers 15 minutes of treatment. Any additional treatment is patient's responsibility per patients' requirement.
