Healing Arts Health Center

The short answer is, YES, but I’m a Big Wimp and hate needles. Ok, in truth not as much as you probably think. What do I mean by that? Well, when the majority of people hear the word ‘needle’ they immediately make an association with a hypodermic needle and getting a ‘shot’ at a doctor visit.

The problem with that is two fold:

1) Hypodermic needles are a heavier gauge (thickness) than acupuncture needles

2) The real pain involved with getting a shot is not from the needle penetrating the skin but from the actual injection of the liquid into the body.

The discomfort you might feel when an acupuncture needle is tapped into position is not nearly as bad as a single hair being pulled out of your arm. In fact, the majority of the times you won’t even feel the needle pe*****te the skin at all.

That’s right, it is not the needle that hurts.

Acupuncture, How Does is Work?

Once the needle is inserted (Does Not Hurt) it is guided in a little further until the muscle contracts…. That in turn engages the nerve attached to the muscle aka peripheral nervous system to induce the production of Serotonin, Oxytocin, Dopamine and Pain Killing Endorphins, which everyone loves.

Although many studies on acupuncture’s usefulness and results have emerged showing efficacy of acupuncture for many more conditions then just pain. Most of our patients come in for pain related conditions but we end up treating much, much more. Give us a call if you have any questions on a certain diagnosis or treatments style.

Does Health Insurance Cover Acupuncture?

We accept all insurance plans that cover acupuncture.

This can be a bit time consuming so give us a call at 858-467-9893 or simply take a picture of the front and back of your insurance card and email it to us along with your date of birth to healingartshealthcenter@gmail.com

Our team up front Marie, Samantha or Emily will give you a call back or contact you by email after verifying your insurance and go over coverage and co pays for acupuncture treatments, follow up treatments, cupping and custom compound herbal formulas.

If you know your insurance covers acupuncture or you see us listed on your plans webpage then go ahead and Click on “Book Now” to see our online schedule in real time for availability to book your appointment.