Question 1

How long does an pain management session last?

Accepted Answer

A typical pain management session in our pain clinic can last an hour, depending on the type of treatment you are receiving.

Question 2

Do you accept insurance for pain treatment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do accept insurance. Please have your insurance verified prior to booking your pain management appointment.

Is your acupuncture covered by insurance?

Question 3

What should I bring to my first pain management session?

Accepted Answer

For your fist visit to the pain management clinic in Kalamazoo. Bring your imaging and medical reports.

If you have X-Rays, MRIs or any other type of imaging, please bring them and any medical reports to your first session. The more information we can get, the more precise your treatment will be, and the more realistic we can be about your prognosis.

Question 4

What should I wear to a pain treatment session?

Accepted Answer

Most acupuncture points are below your knees or elbows, therefore we will need easy access to these areas as well as the area of focus for pain relief.

We recommend you wear loose and comfortable clothing like short sleeve shirts, loose tops and bottoms, so we can pull your clothing over these areas.

For extra privacy, or if your clothing doesn't provide easy access we also have drapes, so don’t worry, you won’t be left naked on the table!

Question 5

How many sessions of acupuncture do I need for pain relief?

Accepted Answer

The number of sessions you need in our pain clinic will depend on your general health, how long you have had the condition, and if it is chronic or acute pain.

We treat pain twice a week for three weeks and then we reassess. One round is 12 sessions, and some people need more than one round. It is rare but some people just need one treatment! So, it really depends on what is causing the pain.

Question 6

I don’t like needles. How can I do acupuncture?

Accepted Answer

If you are new to acupuncture, the term “needles” may put you off. But fear not!

While technically they are needles, they are so incredibly thin that you will barely notice them. Most patients do not feel them at all, and so far, no one has ever run away!

I use them on my 3-year-old twins without complaint. If they can handle it, so can you!