November 11, 2021
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This veterans day we at Tai Chi Acupuncture and Wellness Center would like to extend our respect and gratitude to those that have served our country. Our goal is to always create healthier and happier people by providing high-quality, personalized, alternative healthcare. The healing of our nation's veterans is a part of this goal. Common conditions that veterans come in for include: anxiety, acute and chronic pain, sleep issues, and post-traumatic stress. Acupuncture is a safe, non-invasive treatment that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body. Treatments have been proven to help prevent and relieve a wide variety of health issues.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a significant public health problem, affecting approximately 7% of the general population and 13–18% of the combat Veteran population (Hollifield, et al., 2021). There will always be a place for Western medicine, but we hope to help our veterans suffering from PTSD by taking a holistic approach to healing. In Chinese medicine, practitioners focus on bringing balance to the mind, body, and spirit.
The VA considers acupuncture an alternative form of treatment for veterans. Acupuncture is one of the complementary and integrative health (CIH) approaches within the VHA Whole Health System of care included in VHA Directive 1137 – Provision of Complementary and Integrative Health, published in May 2017. This allows acupuncture care to be FULLY covered by the Veterans medical benefits package, when clinically necessary, as determined by the patient’s care team (VA, 2021).
In order to get fully covered acupuncture from the VA, you would need to obtain a referral from your VA doctor. Once the request has been submitted, we usually have approval within 48 hours and can begin treatment right away. If you or someone you know is a veteran that could benefit from acupuncture please call! We are here to answer any questions you have and help with the process. We offer free 30 minute consultations where our practitioners sit down and discuss personalized treatment plans.
Works Cited:
Hollifield, M., Hsiao, A. F., Carrick, K., Gory Munoz, A., Calloway, T., Cocozza, K., Smith, B., Smith, T., Jovanovic, T., Norrholm, S., Sokhadze, E., & Reist, C. (2021). Acupuncture for combat post-traumatic stress disorder: trial development and methodological approach for a randomized controlled clinical trial. Trials, 22(1), 594. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-021-05394-3
https://www.va.gov/WHOLEHEALTH/professional-resources/Acupuncture.asp
Please call our office or use the Contact Form below to make an appointment or to inquire about how our wellness centers can help you.
You can now also search for, and book, massages and returning acupuncture visits from a computer or mobile device through our Online Booking System below.
* Patients are seen by appointment only. Please call us during normal business hours to schedule your appointment at any one of our locations. Advanced calling allows you to reserve a time and date that works best for you.
* Online Booking for Massage and Returning Acupuncture Clients: You may now book your second appointment on your PC and mobile devices via our online booking system below. Please double check your location to see that you’ve reserved your spot at the correct center as we now have two; Medford and North Reading.
* First time acupuncture clients will still need to call the office to book their first appointment.
* Please check with the office when you make your appointment, as some Services are dependent on location and availability.
Tai Chi Acupuncture and Wellness Center, LLC is pleased to announce that our online booking system is now operational. Clients can now search for, and book, acupuncture and massage visits from a computer or mobile device.
In order to book an appointment online you will be required to provide your billing information. We will not bill your credit card until the time of visit however.
***Credit card information will be saved, and appointments that are cancelled within 24 hours will be billed $35 (Late Cancellation Fee) to the card provided due to our cancellation policy.
***If using a voucher, gift card or some kind of promotion to book an appointment, a credit card will be asked for in order to secure an appointment, but will not be billed.
Due to a very busy schedule, only certain times will be open for online booking for acupuncture… if there is no time available that works for you, please call the office and we will do our best to accommodate.
If you do not have a credit card, please call the office for assistance with online booking.
Acupuncture appointments must be booked online at least 12 hours in advance. If you are trying to book an appointment within 12 hours, please call the office for availability.
Massage appointments must be booked online at least 24 hours in advance. If you are trying to book an appointment within 24 hours, please call the office for availability.
*** Appointments can not be changed or cancelled within 24 hours.
*** Please make sure you select the correct center location to book your appointment.
In order to book an appointment online you will be required to provide your billing information. We will not bill your credit card until the time of visit however. If you do not have a credit card, please call the office for assistance with online booking.
Acupuncture appointments must be booked online at least 12 hours in advance. If you are trying to book an appointment within 12 hours, please call the office for availability.
***Appointments can not be changed or cancelled within 24 hours.
***Please make sure you select the correct center location to book your appointment.
***Credit card information will be saved, and appointments that are cancelled within 24 hours will be billed $35 (Late Cancellation Fee) to the card provided due to our cancellation policy.*See below
Your appointment time is reserved solely for you, consequently, a 24-hour cancellation policy applies to your appointment. You may leave a message on our voice mail system at any time of day to cancel your appointment, and it will date and time stamp your call. If you are unable to cancel your appointment 24-hours in advance, a cancellation charge for $35 fee will apply. We will make exceptions for emergency situations, but you must call one of our clinics to request a cancellation.
Please do your best to arrive on time for your appointment. If you find that you are running late, please call the clinic to let your practitioner know and we will do our best to accommodate you, depending on schedule availability. Depending on the practitioner schedule, you may be asked to reschedule your appointment. If you would prefer, feel free to call any of our clinics to schedule your appointment.