Traditional Chinese Medicine uses many different methods to help the body return to balance.

 

Some of the modalities include:

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• Acupuncture - made of hair-thin stainless steel, single-use needles are inserted into the skin in order to activate different acupuncture points and channels on the body. Treatments generally take 45-60 minutes.

• Sports Acupuncture or "Muscle Pop" - This sports-type of acupuncture uses an acupuncture needle to fasciculate or  "reset" any muscles that may have been pulled or are in spasm. You may feel the muscle twitch or jump when needled and the muscle should feel slightly sore afterwards, as if you have just done a workout at the gym. While it may be slightly sore, you should feel an immediate increase in range of motion and flexibility.

• Chinese Herbal Medicine - the strength of Chinese medicine in treating internal disease or traumatic injury truly lies in its herbal traditions. TCM uses formulas that have been passed down for millennia which are then adjusted to fit the individual needs of the patient. Chinese herbs may be used externally or taken internally, and come in many forms such as raw herbs which you cook at home, granules which you mix with water, and pills or capsules which you may carry around with you on the go. If this is something you are interested in, ask about an herbal consult today! 

• Moxibustion - Moxa is an aged form of Mugwort, or Artemesia vulgaris. It is burned and held above the skin or on a needle to warm different points on the body.

• E-Stim - Electrical stimulation of acupuncture points has been used for years for the treatment of things such as muscle sprain/strain, sciatic pain, muscle cramping, neuropathy, or other forms of pain.

• Mental Health Counseling - Mental health counseling offers a supportive and confidential positive space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Through collaborative conversations, you'll gain insights, develop coping strategies, and work towards personal growth and emotional well-being. Our goal is to empower you to navigate life's challenges and build a more fulfilling life.

• EMDR - EMDR is a highly effective, evidence-based therapy designed to help individuals process and heal from the emotional distress of challenging life experiences. By utilizing guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation, EMDR helps your brain reprocess traumatic memories, reducing their intensity and allowing you to experience relief and resolution.

 

Length: Most treatments last between 45-60 minutes. For the first visit, however, we may spend up to 75 minutes since we provide a thorough explanation of Chinese Medicine for those who are unfamiliar with it, do a thorough intake to find any underlying patterns of disharmony in your body, determine your constitutional nature, and develop an individual treatment plan. 

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Payment: Cash, checks Venmo, and credit cards are accepted. Bartering is welcome. Sliding scale may be available for a limited number of clients.

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Self-Pay (At Time of Service) Prices: 

• Acupuncture:

  • First office visits (initial exam and treatment): $150

  • Subsequent visits: $125

  • Package of 10 visits for $1000

• Mental Health Counseling: $150

• EMDR: $150

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Cancellation Policy: Because we generally only schedule one patient at a time, any missed appointment, or showing up 15 minutes past your appointment time will result in a charge of a full office visit that will be due before the next visit. In the same spirit, if, for any reason, we make a mistake and miss our appointment, we will credit you the same amount towards your next visit. Habitually late patients will not be re-scheduled. 

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Insurance: Garden State Acupuncture and Wellness is an In-Network provider with Horizon BCBS of NJ, and an Out-of-Network provider credentialed with most other major insurance companies. Many insurance companies in NJ cover acupuncture and counseling services. Don't forget - Health Savings Accounts or Flex-Spending Accounts may be used for visits!