Acupuncture FAQ

Heartland Oriental Medicine, LLC

FAQ

1.      What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatment that helps move the body's energy, Qi (pronounced as ‘Chee’), through the meridians/channels so that the body will be balanced and healed naturally. This wonderful technique has been around China for thousands of years and is still one of the mainstream healing arts in Asia.

2.      How long does a treatment session last? 

Depending on the complication of the health issue, the constitution of the individuals, and if the state is chronic or acute, a treatment session can last from 15 to 45 minutes.

3.      What can I expect after a treatment?

Different individual react differently.  Some gain a lot of energy. Some get worse before getting better. Some get tired and need to rest. However, most get instant improvement from their health conditions.

4.      How many times do I have to come?

Unlike Western medicine, TCM works holistically. So, depending on the complication of the health issue, the constitution of the individuals and if it is chronic or acute. An individual may need to come 3 to 12 times before seeing any results.  Afterwards, the individual may need to come back for ‘maintenance’ treatments and the duration between those follow-up treatments will also be depending on individual cases.

5.      What herbs do you use and how do they work? 

Not every individual will need herbs.  It will depend on the condition.  If the individual needs herbal medication, the formula will be tailored especially for that particular individual.  That said, the cost will be different for different individuals depending on the complication of the formulas. To answer the questions as to how they work.  The herbal formula is used to balance the body and treat the body as a whole and most of them work well along with western medicine.  As long as the instructions are followed.  

6.      What do I need to do to prepare for the treatment and what to do afterward?

Before treatment:

a.       Make sure you are not hungry or overly-full

b.      Wear loose and comfortable clothing.  If you are coming from work, bring a T-shirt and shorts

After treatment:

a.       Drink at least 8 oz of room-temperature water

b.      No shower for at least 2 hours. For those whom I work on their hands and feet, do not overwork them, let them rest.

c.       Do not overwork yourself even if you feel ‘wonderful’ after treatment, give your body a chance to adjust to the treatment and rest at least for the rest of the day

7.      Do you accept insurance and will my insurance cover this?

I do not accept insurance.  I will not know if your insurance company will cover the treatment. Unfortunately, I do not have the manpower to do the research. There are so many insurance companies out there and the individuals will have to find out for themselves.  They can call their insurance companies and find out.  However, I can provide a receipt so that the individuals can file the claims for themselves.

8.      What are the costs?

Initial treatment: $75 (this includes your evaluation and the first treatment)

Follow-up treatment: $60.00 (per session) plus the cost of herbs. Usually the herbs are very reasonably priced and are given only when needed. We simply accept cash or checks.

9.      How often do you come to Pratt?

I practice in Pratt 2 days a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays). Office hours: 9am - 12pm; 1:00pm – 5:00pm (the last appointment will be taken at 4:00pm).

10.    Who are you and what training do you have? 

I am a Cantonese-Chinese and was born in Hong Kong. I received dual degrees from Friends University, Wichita, KS (B.S. in Mathematics [emphasized in Statistics] and B.A. in Theatre and Speech). I worked in different fields after graduating but mostly for myself. I even moved to California and worked for The Walt Disney Company (Walt Disney International Division), Burbank, California, for 6 years. During that time, I gained interest in learning Chinese Medicine. After I got married, I moved back to Wichita and received my Master Degree in Oriental Medicine from the Kansas College of Chinese Medicine. I am the tenth practitioner in Kansas with Oriental Medicine (OM) NCCAOM (national) certification. I have 6-years of training and two years’ acupuncture/herbal medicine internship.  I am also a Board-Certified Doctor of Oriental Medicine. My training includes foundations in biomedicine to assist in integrating treatment with Western medical practice. Currently, I am living in Viola, KS with my husband, a dog and a cat. 

Sponsored and under the supervision of Dr. Dean McGee, D.C.