Does your insurance company only cover acupuncture “in lieu of anesthesia”? If so, let us know so we can send you a letter from the Maryland Acupuncture Society. The purpose of the letter is to give it to your HR dept so that they understand what really is included in the “acupuncture benefit” that they provide. According to MAS, most HR dept’s don’t know about this caveat and they think you are receiving acupuncture for pain. When your company is shopping for insurance plans, they may see acupuncture listed but do not see that it’s only “in lieu of anesthesia”. This may seem like a shot in the dark by giving HR this letter but it does help!
Only 39 days until Spring!!!!
Only 39 days until Spring!!!! Have you scheduled your seasonal tune up yet? Remember to schedule within a week of the equinox (either a week before the 22nd or a week after).
A patient says: “I’m a 54 year old man and a career firefighter for 28 years. I have a very irregular sleep pattern, as well as being very sleep deprived due to my career. I have been getting Mr.Bill’s seasonal acupuncture “tune ups” regularly for 15 years. I can honestly say, it’s the BEST measure I do to prevent illness. I rarely get sick and the few times I have, it’s been very mild. I would highly recommend it to anyone! If you try it, stay consistent with your “tune ups” and you will see a difference in your body’s ability to defend against illness. Thank you Mr. Bill!”- Dave M.
Sports Medicine Acupuncture
A leader in the field of sports medicine acupuncture, Matt Callison, L.Ac., “founder of Sports Medicine Acupuncture and AcuSport Seminar Series” talks about the use of acupuncture and the effectiveness of pre-treatment as well as post injury. Our practitioner William Zvarick, L.Ac. specializes in sports medicine acupuncture as he was certified through Mr. Callison’s program in spring 2012.
https://www.pacificcollege.edu/news/blog/2015/04/02/needle-field-look-acupuncture-world-sports
Other techniques to enhance your treatment
In addition to receiving acupuncture during your visit, we use other techniques to enhance your treatment . The use of acupressure can relieve pain on the spot (especially with migraines). Moxibustion (moxa) is a compressed herb in a charcoal stick form. When lit, the stick holds an ember that emits a very deep warming sensation through the body.
Cupping is sometimes used to help improve blood flow and relieve muscle pain and tension.
We also use Po Sum On oil on the skin to help calm inflammation, muscle pain and tension (it is also great for a stuffy nose). Also, if your practitioner sees fit to your condition, they may recommend an herbal formula. We offer formulas that are very high quality and they won’t hurt your wallet at under $20 per bottle. So as you can see, our practitioners go the extra mile to help you retain optimum health and pain relief.
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