where to go for acupunture

[Anonymous]

Anyone have a place to reccomend, preferrably in Arlington or Alexandria?

Also, does insurance typically cover acupunture?

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

The only company I know of that covers accupuncture is Blue Cross Blue Shield Standard (Federal Government). Sorry, I don't know of any accupuncturists in va.

[Anonymous]

I really like Katie Kapusnik at Vital in Del Ray. http://www.vitalbodymindtherapies.com/katie.html

[Anonymous]

coverage depends on your insurance plan. i have UHC and it covers accupuncture. best to call and find out.

[Anonymous]

I've been really happy with Arthur Fan in McLean/Tysons. He's very kind and supportive, super knowledgeable re infertility (NIH research etc.), and I was pregnant with DC#1 after the first month. No clue if it was causation or just coincidence, but I'm hoping for a similar BFP this time around as we're TTC DC#2!

Not sure about insurance -- I think it differs from plan to plan. I would call the number on the back of your card. If they cover it, you may have to choose from a list of their preferred providers, so definitely check beforehand.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

I second Katie

[Anonymous]

Njemile Carol Jones (www.fertileliving.com) is in Alexandria and is fertility focused. She is the only local practitioner who has studied under Randine Lewis. I have not personally gone to her, but a friend has and HIGHLY recommends her.

[Anonymous]

I've been going to the Center for Integrative Medicine. It's @ Foggy Bottom (not VA) but they're really great.

I have UHC and they only cover accupuncture for pain management so I'm paying OOP but have appealed-we'll see what happens.

For those of you doing accupuncture, how long did you do it for and how many days/week were recommended? I've been going for a month 2 days/week (one front and one back). At the end of the 4 weeks (this Friday) we will discuss how to move forward and how often I should go.

[Anonymous]

I've been with Kerri Westhauser in Falls Church. Her office is just past 7 corners. She takes my insurance, but I am Fed Blue Cross which I know is good for acupuncture. I am doing an FET with Columbia Fertility and so far so good! Will post with good news I hope.

[Anonymous]

Kathe Ana is in Arlington and flexible hours http://www.heavenlybodiesclinic.com/

Lisa Eaves is in DC - love her but her hours are limited and it's a bit of a drive
http://www.heal-from-within.com/

[Anonymous]

at my peak I was doing acupuncture 2x/week for a couple months - prepping for an upcoming cycle...

I think I was just going 1x/week in general though

[Anonymous]

I see someone at Crossings in Silver Spring (www.crossingshealing.com); the practitioners there are excellent and trained by the Tai Sophia Institute. There is a provider directory at the school's website (http://www.tai.edu/Practitioners.aspx). Sorry to not be more helpful for NOVA specifically!

Acupuncture was covered at 80% of the allowed amount by my BCBS PPO plan when I was on it (which worked out to about 1/2 of the actual cost). It's also an allowed expense reimbursable by an FSA plan, if you have one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Njemile Carol Jones (www.fertileliving.com) is in Alexandria and is fertility focused. She is the only local practitioner who has studied under Randine Lewis. I have not personally gone to her, but a friend has and HIGHLY recommends her.

I have seen her. She can be moody at times and if she doesn't particularly like you, you'll know it.