Insurance Policies
After practicing as an in-network clinician for many years, I chose to no longer accept insurance in 2019. As a practitioner who endeavors to provide the very best and most effective care for my patients’ nuanced physical, emotional and spiritual needs, I felt continuing as an in-network practitioner with insurance companies became prohibitive of fully and effectively meeting and caring for my patients’ varied and dynamic needs.
Practicing as an out-of-network practitioner allows me to give more time, attention, and energy to each patient, and I see more fruitful results of her work, and more rapid transformations. I have more freedom, authority, and flexibility to treat a variety of complex (and simple!) conditions uncovered by even those insurance plans that include coverage for Acupuncture - from allergies to insomnia, to seizures, to anxiety and depression, Autoimmune disease, respiratory infections, chronic fatigue, gut and microbiome pathologies, weight loss, substance abuse, infertility, gynocological and menopausel disharmonies - and so on.
Many do not have acupuncture coverage as part of their insurance plan - whether for an in-network or an out-of-network practitioner, and approximately half of my practice falls into this category. However, for those patients with coverage, I provide the necessary documentation (Superbill with Diagnosis Codes and Procedure Codes) to submit and receive reimbursement on their own. It is important for each patient to confirm the details of their insurance plan to avoid unexpected expenses.
Payment Policies
In Washington DC the rate for the initial visit is $220, and her rate for each follow-up visit is $130. Please contact me for Maine rates. Payment methods accepted are credit cards (incuding HSA and FSA cards) via PayPal or by check, or cash. As a Provider, scheduled appointments are considered a lease of my time, and are reserved for the patient. These appointment times are difficult, if not impossible, to fill with short notice. Therefor, policies require cancelations be made by email no less then 24 hours prior to the follow-up appointment time and no less then 48 hours prior to the intial intake appointment time. Late cancelation and no show appointments will result in a charge of the regular fee, no exceptions.
To schedule your first appointment, you are welcome to call or email directly, or, use the online booking service (online booking for Washington DC only). This online booking service is offerred as a convenience for new patients scheduling their first appointment. When scheduling online, it is not mandatory that you fill in personal details - and I will directly collect needed details from you prior to your first appointment.