F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is your specialty?
- Are you licensed as a medical practitioner?
- Is acupuncture safe?
- What does acupuncture treat?
- What can I expect during my first office visit?
- Are your herbs safe to take? How about with
pharmaceuticals? - Does acupuncture hurt?
- Do you treat children? How do you treat kids?
- Do you accept insurance?
What is your specialty?
My specialty is Internal Medicine and women’s health. I primarily treat menopausal, gynecological, and women’s health issues, digestive and gastrointestinal problems, and general wellness for those seeking to improve upon their current state of health. Specializing in internal medicine gives this form of holistic medicine great flexibility to treat uncommon conditions and difficult-t0-treat chronic diseases or symptoms that are regarded as untreatable, uncurable, or difficult to treat within the confines of modern medicine.
Are you licensed as a medical practitioner?
Yes. I am licensed by the Texas Medical Board… the very same Board that licenses all professional medical practitioners in Texas, and I am additionally licensed in Florida by the Florida State Department of Health. My licenses are current and in good standing. My license information is: Texas License AC01044 & Florida License AP2567.
Is acupuncture safe?
Yes, absolutely! Any acupuncturist in Texas is well-trained for safety, and all applied medical supplies and accessories used during treatment are sterile, safe, disposable (one-time use only), and FDA approved for our methods of use.
What does acupuncture treat?
Acupuncture treats more than you know, and probably more than you would believe. I use acupuncture to treat nearly any case that comes in our clinic if I believe it is a safe and potentially beneficial treatment. The list of conditions treated by acupuncture is extensive. A sample of such conditions includes: allergies, pain, digestive complaints, colds and flus, sleep problems, fertility, gynecology/women’s health issues, respiratory problems, low or inconsistent energy, feeling excessively hot or cold, skin diseases, stress & tension, liver diseases, stomach symptoms, eye & vision problems, inflammatory diseases, and even infections. Much more exhaustive lists may be found on the internet if you are interested to see more complete lists.
What can I expect during my first office visit?
Like most service providers, we start by gaining information about the patient and their condition, health history, family health history, and some general lifestyle information using a patient questionnaire. We then follow up with a face-to-face consultation where we can discuss the issues, discover what the patient hopes to achieve, ask more detailed questions, and provide more detailed answers. Once we have come to a clear evaluation of the situation, we provide a treatment plan option and strategy for achieving results. At that point the patient and their family have the choice to move forward with treatment, or to consider it for another time if they are unsure about proceeding at that time. We always support the patient & family’s ability to make their own decision regarding treatment, and never provide pressure of any kind in the clinic.
Are your herbs safe to take? How about with
pharmaceuticals?
Yes. All our products are cGMP certified. This is an international set of current standards for product manufacturing, processing, storage, shipment, and utilization. This is an important standard that must be maintained. We only use the safest and highest quality reliable products in our pharmacy. Our focus on safety is of top importance, and you can rely on that. More information can be read about cGMP standards here and here. Herb & pharmaceutical interaction is an important part of case evaluation in clinic. As an herbalist, I am extremely careful about combining these two. The two can be combined safely more often than not, however there are certain pharmaceutical medicines that are not safe to combine with herbal treatment. It is of the utmost importance that you fully disclose to your practitioner any pharmaceuticals or drugs you currently take.
Does acupuncture hurt?
No. Acupuncture has a reputation for being painless if practiced correctly and if your practitioner is skilled and experienced.
Do you treat children? How do you treat kids?
Yes. I personally enjoy treating kids tremendously. Treating kids with this form of natural medicine is a challenge to me. Not all kids are candidates for acupuncture, and I will never subject a child to any treatment of which they are afraid. Some kids are easy about herbal medicine, and some are not. Each case is unique, and getting along with a child’s fears and aversions makes my job more demanding, but the reward of successful treatment is great. Neither acupuncture nor herbal medicine is always required for kids. My objective is to get the job done successfully without fear or pain.
Do you accept insurance?
No, not at this time. For more information, please read the Note to Prospective Patients About Insurance.
