Empowered Holistic Healthcare
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Empowered Holistic Healthcare

East Troy Acupuncture

What is the difference between acupuncture and dry needling?

Dry needling is a subset of orthopedic acupuncture. While both treat trigger points in the muscle, acupuncture provides additional support to the structural, circulatory, and nervous systems of the body. For a comprehensive discussion on the subject, read this fact...

Does insurance cover acupuncture?

The majority do not, including Medicare. If your health insurance is one of the few that does, we can provide a receipt (superbill) that can be submitted to your insurance company for reimbursement.

Does acupuncture always help?

No, but it usually does. If you do not feel any benefit after 3-5 treatments, then acupuncture may not be the best fit for your particular health challenge. At this point, different types of therapy can be initiated or an appropriate referral can be made.

How often will I need to be treated?

It is often necessary to receive weekly treatments for the first month or two, especially when treating pain. The community clinic is designed to allow for this frequency of treatment without it being cost prohibitive. The benefits of acupuncture are cumulative and as...