FAQs

does acupuncture hurt?

No. It feels different for everyone, but often times it’s a mix of subtle sensations and/or not feeling anything at all. I always tell people, “let’s just start with one point and we will go from there.” If anything feels uncomfortable in any way, we will discuss other techniques or therapies to make sure you are as comfortable as possible.

what if I have a fear of needles?

I have a fear of needles, too! My palms still get sweaty when I know I will be getting a shot or, heaven forbid, an IV. I was terrified before my first acupuncture treatment, but I quickly realized that acupuncture pins & standard needles do not even belong in the same category. Acupuncture pins are hair-thin and are very bendy. Often times you will not even feel them going in. The most common response I hear from needle-phobia-identifying people upon receiving their first acupuncture pin is, “Oh, that was it?”

do you take insurance?

As of now the only insurance plans I am in network with are Veterans Affairs insurance, certain tribal insurances, and Careoregon! These are the insurance companies I see acupuncturists contracted with the least and, therefore, felt a duty to make the patients with these plans a priority. Depending on what other insurance you may have, I do occasionally bill other plans as an out-of-network provider. I am currently billing certain Providence & United Healthcare plans, and am more than happy to check your out-of-network acupuncture benefits for you if you’d like to explore this option!! If I don’t accept your insurance, I am always happy to provide a superbill at the time of visit for you to submit to your insurance.

I do also accept Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) claims and Worker’s Comp (WC) claims.

**please note: due to reimbursement issues, we are no longer accepting other OHP plans outside of Careoregon

what does acupuncture treat?

acupuncture can treat a wide variety of conditions including (but not limited to) these ones listed by the World Health Organization (WHO):

Musculoskeletal:

  • neck pain, back pain, knee pain, elbow pain, hip pain, etc…

  • sciatica

  • arthritis

  • muscle cramping or weakness

  • TMD (formerly referred to as TMJ)

women’s+ health:

  • premenstrual syndrome

  • menopausal symptoms

  • fertility support

digestive:

  • abdominal pain

  • constipation

  • diarrhea

  • indigestion

emotional:

  • anxiety

  • depression

  • sleep issues

respiratory:

  • asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)

  • sleep apnea

  • common cold, sinusitis

  • smoking cessation

neurological:

  • headaches

  • migraines

  • stroke recovery

Other:

  • general stress

  • chronic fatigue

  • addiction control

    • **for those seeking out treatment for substance use disorders (SUD), dearbody requires that, unless you are already in long-term recovery, that you are connected to and actively engaged with a substance use disorder program

do you get acupuncture?

not enough :)