Appointments, FAQs

Can acupuncture treat multiple complaints? Yes. Treatment involves the restoration of one’s innate self-healing power. Stimulating qi at acupuncture points can restore its capacity for free flow, and thus promote one’s adaptability to change. Therefore, a diverse variety of complaints can resolve, often simultaneously. Symptoms may be either acute or chronic ... obvious and/or more subtle or intangible.

Appointments? Phone or text (828) 989-6206. Appointments last 60 - 90 minutes.

Regular rate:: First visit: $150. (90 min.).Follow-up visits (60-75 min): $120. Additional surcharge for house calls may apply.

Sliding scale? For patients who require, and who intend to follow a course of treatments, a reduced rate is negotiable.

Number of treatments? How frequent? Treatment plans are individualized based on circumstances and response; however, a typical course of treatments begins with weekly treatments for three-to-six weeks. Acute conditions may respond best to 2 treatments/week at first. As complaints resolve, the time between treatments is increased. Heathy patients return periodically for maintenance, prevention, or seasonal ‘tune-up’.

Pay by: Cash, check, or card (tap or swipe). Payment is due in full before or immediately after each appointment.

Cancellation: 24 hr. notice for no charge.

Insurance? There is no insurance billing.

Is it safe? Does it hurt? Acupuncture needles are very thin, sterile, single-use & disposable. Insertions are kept to a minimum. A ‘qi sensation’ is similar to a moving warmth or dull heaviness at the point, that resolves after a breath or two. Most treatments result in a feeling of relaxation, relief, and often immediate improvement.

Additional questions? Browse the website, or contact Paul directly.