Dr. Teresa Wlasiuk
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    • Home
    • About Dr. Wlasiuk
    • Services
    • New Patient FAQ
    • SHOP
    • Acupuncture
    • Press | Research Articles
    • Chinese Herbal Medicine
    • Cupping Gua Sha Moxa
    • Sports Acupuncture
    • ADA Compliance|Disclaimer
    • Blog
    • Quality Standards
Dr. Teresa Wlasiuk
  • Home
  • About Dr. Wlasiuk
  • Services
  • New Patient FAQ
  • SHOP
  • Acupuncture
  • Press | Research Articles
  • Chinese Herbal Medicine
  • Cupping Gua Sha Moxa
  • Sports Acupuncture
  • ADA Compliance|Disclaimer
  • Blog
  • Quality Standards

YOUR FIRST VISIT

HOW TO DRESS

Wear comfortable clothes, preferably ones that stretch and allow easy access to your upper arms and legs. If you are coming from work, don't worry we will provide you with a gown and appropriate draping. Please bring a scarf (it may be a lighter scarf if the weather is warm) if you feel you are getting sick, are sick or getting gua sha or cupping.  

HOW LONG WILL THE FIRST SESSION TAKE?

The first session might take a full hour to an hour and a half depending on your medical history. Your follow up sessions should be around a half hour to an hour. Your initial intake form will give your practitioner information to start treating you, but you should report any changes or additional concerns you have at follow up appointments.

DOES IT HURT?

Acupuncture should not cause much pain, but the needle may hurt as it breaks the skin, usually this pain goes away quickly. Once the needle is inserted it will be gently manipulated until Qi is felt. How acupuncture feels will vary depending on where the needle is placed on the body. If you are sick or on your menses it may be more sensitive. If you are sensitive, your practitioner can change the thickness of the needle, or may have you do breathing exercises while the needles are inserted to reduce sensation. Overall most patients do not consider acupuncture to be painful and they find the benefits outweigh any discomfort.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS DO YOU NEED?

This will depend on what you are wanting to work on. It is important to know that one acupuncture treatment will not adequately address your issues. Try to commit to 10 treatments before you make an opinion about its efficacy, although you should see results before that.

WILL YOUR INSURANCE COVER ACUPUNCTURE?

Dr. Wlasiuk only bills for Blue Shield of California PPO plans which acupuncture benefits do not go through American Speciality Health. Dr. Wlasiuk will not bill for any other insurances, but she will give you a super bill to submit to your insurance company. If you send a photograph of the front of your insurance card along with your date of birth to the email below, we will check your benefits for you. 

DoctorWlasiuk@gmail.com 8939 S Sepulveda Blvd #430 90045

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