Frequently Asked Questions

Kacy specializes in the treatment of sports injuries, pain, and musculoskeletal disorders.  However, acupuncture can treat a wide range of conditions and illnesses.

THE UPPER EXTREMITIES:

• Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)

• Medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow)

• Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Arthritis of the wrist, hand, and finger joints

SHOULDER:

• Supraspinatous and infraspinatous tendonitis

• AC joint separation, AC joint arthritis

• Bicepital tendonitis

• Levator scapulae syndrome

• Shoulder impingement syndrome

• Shoulder bursitis

• Frozen shoulder

NECK AND HEAD

• Whiplash

• TMJ

• Headaches/Migraines

HIPS:

• Hip bursitis

• Osteoarthritis of the hip joint

• SI joint dysfunction

• Sciatica

• Piriformis syndrome

KNEE:

• Ligament sprain (MCL, ACL,  LCL)

• Patellar tendonitis

• Patello-femoral joint pain (runner’s knee)

• Chondromalacia

• Meniscus injury

• Ilio-tibial band syndrome

LEGS AND FEET:

• Shin splints, both anterior and medial

• Muscular compartmental syndrome (chronic)

• Achilles tendonitis

• Plantar fasciitis

• Ankle sprain

• Osteoarthritis (“big toe”)

• Morton’s neuroma

NON-ORTHOPEDIC CONDTIONS:

• Allergies

• Fatigue

• Auto-immune diseases

• PMS, PMDD

• Irregular menses

• Infertility

• Menopause

• Stress and anxiety

• Depression

• Insomnia

• Fibromyalgia

• Hypertension

• Digestive disorders

• Asthma

• Seasonal colds

• And MUCH more

“If there is pain, there is no free flow; if there is free flow, there is no pain” – Unknown

The ancient Chinese proverb referenced above simply explains how acupuncture works. Acupuncture promotes and reestablishes free flow within the body. In Chinese medicinal theory, there are twelve main meridians that run throughout the body. Sometimes, these meridians get blocked, which in turn gives us a sensation of pain, or can even cause other diseases to form. Acupuncture needles help to unblock these areas, as well as treat the underlying condition that originally blocked the meridians. Therefore, this not only helps your symptoms disappear, but also keeps them from returning in the future.

YES! Each needle is pre-packaged, sterile, and only used once. When practiced safely, acupuncture does not have any serious side-effects. Acupuncture is suitable for almost everyone, including children and elderly.

We are billing for insurance. Please check with your plan to see if you have coverage for acupuncture treatments and your diagnosis is covered, as well. Most insurance companies have a limit on how many treatments per year are covered or what ailments they cover. If you do have coverage, your co-pay will be due at the time of service. Please bring your insurance card to your appointment. If you have any questions about insurance coverage, please contact the office.

Yes! Acupuncture is very safe and effective for children. Common ailments we treat in pediatrics include: colds/flu, allergies, ear infections/pain, asthma, digestive issues, skin rashes, and much more! These treatments usually last around 30-45 minutes.

Yes- dry needling is simply needling into a muscle to cause the muscle to relax. Many
acupuncture points are over trigger points and have been needled this way for thousands of
years. Kacy has taken extra courses in trigger point or “dry” needling.

This number can vary greatly. We usually recommend 1-3 treatments per week starting off depending on how chronic your condition is. The more acute issues are “faster” to treat. We recommend getting treatments regularly to maintain results after a symptom-free baseline is established.