Treatments



Treatment length

  • One to one and a half hours depending on severity of condition being treated.

Treatment description

  • Your treatment will be tailored around what is best for you and so may differ slightly from the following list, but this presents a general guideline of what first time patients can expect.

    1. Verbal discussion of primary healthcare concern as well as related issues.

    2. Physical exam of tongue and pulse, and including palpation for musculoskeletal problems

    3. Acupuncture for 20-40 minutes. Extremely light stimulation applied for more sensitive and first time patients, and using mild to moderate technique for acupuncture veterans and those that prefer stronger stimulation.

    4. Medical massage/acupressure for 10-30 minutes

    5. Discussion of herbs to eat, dietary advice, or exercises to practice outside of the clinic

  • Times, procedures, and order of procedures may vary depending on individual patient preferences, nature of problem, and number of previous visits.

How many treatments will I need?

  • Unfortunately there is no clear cut answer to this question as every patient is different. Generally for acute problems fewer treatments are necessary but for chronic or severe problems more treatments are necessary.

  • A treatment plan will be discussed to estimate frequency and number of treatments necessary.

Pricing

  • Adults $80
  • Students $60
  • Under 18 years old $50
  • Under 10 years old $30
  • Student and youth pricing cannot be combined with other offers, and only applies to payments received the same day as the treatment.

Recession pricing:

  • $40 in the case of financial hardship

Quick-fix/tune-up

This is only available for return patients with relatively minor conditions (aka, something that only needs a tune-up) and may include acupressure and/or acupuncture.

  • $30 for 10-15 minute tune-up

Insurance Coverage

Reimbursement for out-of-network benefits only. For in-network pricing see below.

Verify your coverage by:

  • Contact me at (925) 785-7113, or send an email to ben@rootsofeasternmedicine.com and provide your name as it appears on your insurance policy, your member id, and your birthday.

  • Otherwise you can call your insurance company and ask:

  1. Does my policy cover acupuncture?

  2. Does my policy cover out of network providers?

  3. Do I have a deductible, and if so, how much has been satisified for the year?

  4. Do I need a referral from an M.D.?

  5. How many visits am I elligible for per year, and what are the limits per visit?

In-network only

  • $60 out of pocket for insurance plans which cover acupuncture but only include in-network benefits.
  • In-network pricing cannot be combined with any other offer and can only be used in lieu of insurance claims.