Meet our Acupuncturists:
Melinda specializes in:
• Functional Women’s Health
• Fertility
• Gut Health
• Stress Management
• Chronic Disease
• Emotional Well-Being
Ashley specializes in:
• Women’s Health
• Fertility
• Gut Health
• Stress Management
• Chronic Disease
• Emotional Well-Being
• Chronic & Acute Pain Management
Holly specializes in:
• Chronic & Acute Pain Management
• Sports Injuries
• Cosmetic Acupuncture
• Gut health
• Stress Management,
• Women’ Health
• Emotional Well-Being
“Chinese medicine’s goal is to treat the root cause of the illness while alleviating accompanying symptoms.”
THE history OF CHINESE MEDICINE
Originating in China over 3,000 years ago, acupuncture is the oldest continually practiced medical system in the world. The ancient Chinese recognized the vital energy behind all of life’s processes. It is believed that this energy, called “qi” (pronounced “chee”), circulates throughout the body along meridians or channels; if this energy flow is disrupted, normal physiological function can be affected, resulting in pain or chronic illness.
WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?
Acupuncture involves stimulating points on the body via needles, or pressure, to restore the proper circulation of ‘qi’, helping to bring the body back into a balanced and healthy state. While Western medicine focuses on treating symptoms, Chinese medicine’s goal is to treat the root cause of the illness while alleviating accompanying symptoms.
“Qi consists of all essential life activities which include spiritual, emotional, mental and the physical aspects of life. ”
“I began acupuncture, as I am recovering from ACL/Meniscus repair and it has absolutely aided in pain relief and joint stabilization.”
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM MY FIRST TREATMENT?
Your first appointment is an opportunity for you to tell us about your symptoms and will typically include:
A complete health history intake
Chinese pulse and tongue diagnosis
Acupuncture treatment (needle retention)
Other Traditional Chinese therapies as needed (ie. Moxabustion, cupping, Gua Sha)
Chinese herbal recommendations (as needed)
Dietary/lifestyle recommendations
COMMONLY TREATED CONDITIONS:
A committee of the United Nations World Health Organization and the National Institute of Health have endorsed acupuncture as safe and effective treatment for a wide range of conditions including:
Arthritis
Menopause
Fibromyalgia
Infertility
Low back pain
PMS
Asthma
Hypertension
Allergies
Endometriosis
Depression
Sinusitis
Tendonitis
Headache
Insomnia
Chronic fatigue
Nervous tension
Sciatica
Carpal Tunnel
Bell’s Palsey
“Melinda has been treating my kids and me over the last year, and we love her! She has supported us through Winter colds, fevers, allergies, autoimmune disorders and helping my son with his Tourette Syndrome. Melinda is easy to talk to and very clear about the how and why regarding treatments and follow up. She speaks with confidence and compassion and clearly knows her stuff! I love my time on the table and LOVE that my anxious 8 year old is excited to climb on her table for his treatment and taps. We trust Melinda with our family health care.”
HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?
Every patient will have different needs. At your first appointment, we go through your full health history which we then use to draw up an individual treatment plan.
We’ll advise you whether to come in weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly if necessary.
Pricing & insurance for acupuncture
Elevate Wellness Center takes some insurances. We are IN network with some Blue Shield plans, Hometown Health, UMR, Cigna, Tri-West (VA care) and some others. Click the link below to send us your insurance information and see if there are acupuncture benefits on your plan. We will give you a call when the results come in. Please note, this is a courtesy service, done by a third party that gives us an estimate of the benefits on your plan. If you want the most accurate information please call the number on the back of your insurance card.
Medicare & some medicare supplemental plans follow medicare guidelines for acupuncture coverage which states, “You must get acupuncture from a medical doctor (M.D.), or by another healthcare provider, such as a nurse practitioner (N.P) or physician assistant (P.A.) who has both a medical license and a masters or doctoral level degree in acupuncture or Oriental Medicine from a school accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.”
Elevate Wellness Center employs licensed Acupuncturists with a masters or doctoral level degree in acupuncture or Oriental Medicine from a school accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Our acupuncturists are not medical doctors. Please call the number on the back of your secondary plan to verify if your plan follows medicare guidelines for acupuncture.
See current cash pricing brochure.