FAQ

The office is located at 355 Placentia Ave., Suite 305 in Newport Beach. The building is Mariner's Medical Plaza, less than a block from Hoag Hospital. There is free parking and multiple stairs and elevators to get to the third floor. The directory says Zen Acupuncture, suite 305. This is correct as I am sharing space with Zen Acupuncture, though we are separate entities. 

You can wear whatever works for your day as I have covers if you need to change out of any clothing item. Otherwise, it is best to wear loose fitting and comfortable clothes. 

In general, I advise no caffeine before your treatment so you can more easily relax during the session. It is also good not to come hungry as you need some energy to move energy, and to be able relax and not think about food. On this note though, please also do not come feeling full as this may be uncomfortable since you will being lying down. So arrive somewhere in the middle; have a light snack or come after a couple hours of eating a full meal.  

If you had cupping done during your session, please keep the area covered for the day as your pores are open there and more sensitive to temperature changes and wind. 

The majority of people find acupuncture extremely relaxing and rejuvenating. The needles are the size of 2 hair widths, so are super small. Most you won't feel at all, a few you might feel a slight little pinch for a second which will lessen within a few seconds. A dull ache can happen in an area of the body during the session and is normal as the energy/qi is building there and then will balance out.  As you are resting with the needles, you may notice different sensations or tingles in the body. This is normal and actually quite pleasant to observe. 

Yes! Absolutely. BodyTalk, Reiki, cupping, tuina, guasha, herbal teas can all produce fabulous results. 

I am not in-network with any insurance companies. If you have acupuncture coverage and a PPO, I can provide you with a superbill for you to submit and attempt to get reimbursement. There are a lot of caveats to insurance. Some plans are very strict on their coverage with only specific diagnosis covered (like back pain) and the majority of plans require the sessions to be "medically necessary." Acupuncture can do so much more to benefit you than what insurance will cover, and it is great at prevention which is rarely covered. Unfortunately, most insurance wants you to get to the point where you have moderate to severe symptoms of pain (usually) that are affecting your quality of life in order to be considered "medically necessary." They do not value prevention, addressing symptoms early on, or all the many other ways besides pain that acupuncture can benefit. Some plans are covering acupuncture for fertility support, but that is something you will need to check case-by-case.

Your FSA/HSA card may be used for "medically necessary" acupuncture treatments unless you have a special plan that allows acupuncture for any reason. 

BodyTalk is not covered by insurance.