FAQ

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Acupuncture is the stimulation of specific points on the body, by  insertion of very fine, sterile, stainless steel needles to elicit a  predictable physiological response. Read more

 Our specialties at Four Winds Acupuncture but not limited to:

• Musculoskeletal and Neurological pain
• Gastrointestinal and Urological disorders
• Sports Medicine and Injury
• Arthritis, Spinal problems and Orthopedics
• Shoulder, Neck, and Joint pain
• Carpal Tunnel, Numbness, Neuropathy
• Headaches, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Bell's Palsy

The  World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes over 100 conditions for  which acupuncture is effective based on controlled research. Read more

Yes, when practiced by a licensed acupuncturist. The FDA requires the use of pre-packaged, sterile disposable needles. Needles are only used once and are disposed immediately after each use. 

Licensed and NCCAOM certified acupuncturists undergo 3-4 years of rigorous graduate level training and must pass state and national exams. Whereas some states allow practicing Chiropractors, Physical therapist, and MD’s to complete a 100-300 hour training program and are then considered licensed to practice acupuncture.  Read more

Our practice accepts insurance plans that cover acupuncture and complimentary alternative medicine.

Today many health insurance companies cover the cost of acupuncture treatments. In order to best serve you. We can verify your insurance benefits before you arrive. 

Please click Verify Insurance Now and complete the online form. We will contact you as soon as the benefits are established. Processing should take between 24-48  hours.  

Yes, but only for chronic lower-back pain. 

Important information to read

Things to know:

Chronic low back pain is defined as:

• Lasting 12 weeks or longer
• Not having an identifiable cause (for example, not an identifiable disease like cancer that has spread, or an infectious or inflammatory disease)
• Pain that isn't associated with surgery or pregnancy

Who should perform the acupuncture:

Treatments by a licensed acupuncturist don’t automatically qualify for Medicare coverage. That’s because CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) doesn’t recognize licensed acupuncturists as Medicare providers. Instead, Medicare requires you to be treated by a doctor or healthcare provider with certain key qualifications. According to CMS, these requirements include: You must get acupuncture from a doctor, or by another health care provider (like a nurse practitioner or physician assistant) who has both of these:

• A masters or doctoral level degree in acupuncture or Oriental Medicine from a school accredited by the Accreditation Commission on Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
• A current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice acupuncture in the state where you're getting care