We are pleased to be able to offer two different acupuncture treatment options to make acupuncture accessible for almost anyone. Here is some information to help you decide which option may be best for you.

It is possible that you may wish to combine these two options in a way that works best for you. Please review our Private Clinic FAQ and Community Clinic FAQ for more information!

Private Clinic

We have operated our private acupuncture clinic in Crofton, MD for over 10 years! This is the best option for you if:

You wish to use health insurance to cover the cost of your acupuncture treatments

The group-style community clinic does not meet insurance definitions for acupunture treatment and therefore, treatments administered there are not eligible for insurance reimbursement. In our private clinic, we meet all the criteria for insurance reimbursement and are able to accept insurance for treatments administered there.

If your HSA/FSA plan requires insurance-coded receipts to reimburse you for acupuncture treatment, only treatments administered in the private clinic can accommodate this. You may wish to check with your plan to determine whether they will reimburse for charges related to community acupuncture.

If you have a high-deductible insurance plan with coverage for acupuncture, only treatments administered in the private clinic can be billed to insurance and applied to your deductible.

You have several chronic health issues and/or a complex medical history

Although our community clinic practitioners can treat any condition, if you are suffering from multiple chronic health issues, you are likely to be a better candidate for the private clinic, where you will be thoroughly evaluated by a practitioner and considered for the wide range of therapies our office can provide, including moxibustion, cupping/gua sha, E-Stim Acupuncture, and topical CBD therapy. You may also be recommended herbs and/or supplements that can help with your condition(s). This one-on-one time with your practitioner can be invaluable in more complex cases because it affords us the ability to get to know you well and understand the underlying reasons for what is causing your health issues. Your practitioner may counsel you on diet and other lifestyle changes that can be critical in your body’s ability to heal.

You are currently pregnant

Acupuncture is a safe and effective medicine for pregnant patients, and can help with many symptoms related to pregnancy. Because of complexities that can arise during a pregnancy, we are restricting pregnant patients to be seen in the private clinic only at this time. There, we can fully evaluate your condition and determine the best course of treatment to address your concerns.

You prefer a private space where you can speak at some length with your provider regarding your health concerns

Our private clinic offers complete privacy as well as one-on-one time with your practitioner in order to go as deeply into your health goals and struggles as you wish and are comfortable. This can be invaluable if you are suffering emotionally or with mental health struggles such as depression, anxiety, and the like. We have over a decade of experience helping patients who are suffering and benefit from the close relationship and bond that is created through personal, private care. Our providers are highly trained to work with difficult emotions and teach strategies for managing them.

Community Clinic

Our community clinic offers a low-cost, no barrier to entry opportunity to receive treatment. See below to determine if you are a good candidate for this option:

Our community clinic may be the best option for you if:

You are on a budget

One of the main reasons we opened our community clinic was to service the uninsured and under-insured. If you simply cannot afford private care, this is an excellent way to receive some relief from your health issues and/or practice good self-care for overall wellness. Perhaps you have Medicare, Medicaid, or another insurance without coverage for acupuncture at a private clinic. Or perhaps your have a high-deductible insurance plan that puts the cost of private treatment out of reach. No matter the reason, you deserve a chance to feel better same as everyone. We hope our community acupuncture clinic can be a step towards meeting your health goals.

If you are restricted by budget but have multiple chronic health issues, please consider booking a private new patient evaluation in our private clinic. This can help your practitioner on the community side to better help your condition.

Please note that we cannot see pregnant patients in our community clinic at this time.

You like the social/group aspect of treatment

All of our practitioners have experience working in community clinics, and any of them will tell you that there is magic in group healing. Whether it’s offering words of encouragement to the person next to you, identifying with one another’s struggles, enjoying some cameraderie and a laugh after a long day at work, great things happen spontaneously when folks come together with the common goal of healing and self-care.

You have a hectic, unpredictable schedule and prefer flexible options

Acupuncture is an excellent way to maintain good health – mentally, physically, and spiritually. Our community clinic offers the flexibility of walk-in appointments, which can be great if you’re looking to fit in a treatment here and there in an otherwise busy or unpredictable schedule. You can try it without any barrier to entry, really – just show up and we’ll do the rest!

You are generally healthy and feeling well, or would like relief for a single health issue, primarily

Acupuncture is a great tool for maintaining overall wellness through self-care. If you have a relatively straightforward health issue you are dealing with, the community clinic can be a great way to get relief. Destress, get relief from holding tension in your neck/shoulders all day – whatever the reason, let us tend to you.

You just want to show up, sit in a comfy chair, look at a pretty view, and relax/unwind with treatment

Does anyone NOT fit this description? Sheesh, we sure do!