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Meandtheboys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 2720
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 9:05 am: | 
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Have been having some "back issues" and have heard from a friend she's had great results with acupuncture--and it's something I myself have thought of trying. I'm starting yoga, but not until March. Would like to try an iterim "fix" to get me through.
Has anyone ever done it around here? Is there an acupuncturist (not sure if this is the correct term) in the area that folks can recommend? What might something like this cost? |
Tom Reingold
Supporter
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 12002
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 9:10 am: |
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My wife sees this guy. He is very educated in Chinese medicine.
Henry McCann, CA
(973) 660-0110
Madison, NJ 07940
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Meandtheboys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 2722
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 9:15 am: |
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Thanks Tom.
I'm sure I know the answer to this question, and, obviously I'll be checking with my provider, but does insurance ever cover this? |
Tom Reingold
Supporter
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 12004
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 9:18 am: |
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I don't know, but I think the answer is "it depends." Even if it doesn't cover acupuncture, it could be worth paying out of pocket. You won't have to go often, so it's not that expensive.
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SoOrLady
Citizen
Username: Soorlady
Post Number: 2917
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 9:22 am: |
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Meand - your insurance may cover the costs if the treatment is for a pain-related issue. Chris Butler at the Maplewood Holistic Center, 137 Parker Ave, 973-763-0032, was recently recommended to me. Visits are around $70, but many accupuncturists recommend herbal concoctions too, so that cost is extra. |
Meandtheboys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 2728
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 10:36 am: |
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Thanks, SOL.
Just checked with my insurance company and they do cover acupuncture, unfortunately neither your guy nor Tom's wife's guy are included.
These are the names I got:
Dr. Yang, West Orange
Dr. Xu, Livingston
Dr. Zheng, Montclair
Anyone? |
Meandtheboys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 2734
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 2:16 pm: |
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Nobody? |
Innisowen
Citizen
Username: Innisowen
Post Number: 1405
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 2:28 pm: |
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I had an acupuncturist treat me for (of all things) my sinus problems, and the treatments worked for abit about 6 months. Very effective, in fact.
Just the same, I was a bit nervous for each session. You could even say ( I can't resist this) that I was on pins and needles. |
Eats Shoots & Leaves
Citizen
Username: Mfpark
Post Number: 2926
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 2:46 pm: |
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Just don't drink anything for about an hour after or you leak through the holes (just kidding).
Innis--I have also had great success at having an acupuncturist "move" sinus blockages for me. It is very powerful stuff, this acupuncture. |
exwoodgirl
Citizen
Username: Exwoodgirl
Post Number: 68
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 2:53 pm: |
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A friend of mine used Dr. Xu and spoke very highly of her.
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doulamomma
Citizen
Username: Doulamomma
Post Number: 843
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 3:05 pm: |
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Hi Meand,
Not sure if it's the same Yang, but if yes, I have heard good things & send folks to her for birth related stuff (breech, etc.):
Dr. Xiu Xia Yang
973-202-8560
973-422-1312
West Orange and Montclair
I, myself, have gone to Kristen Perman at Terra Sky center in Summit (she lives in Maplewood) - she's great. http://www.terraskycenter.com/services/acupuncture.htm
There are some stretches that can really help with backpain too (depending on where you are holding tension or whatever). Feel free to PL me for more info on that.
There is also
Eastern School of Acupuncture Japanese Meridian Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine
973-746-8717
Montclair, NJ
Provides a low-cost clinic by appointment for the public. |
Meandtheboys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 2736
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 5:49 pm: |
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Thanks exwood and doula. The phone number for Dr. Yang is the same, so I have to assume it's the same person. Always good to have a recommendation so I'm not going in blind to something completely new. Also an added benefit that they're both women.
ESL, will keep that in mind about the water.  |
phyllis
Citizen
Username: Phyllis
Post Number: 471
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 8:27 pm: |
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Another big thumbs up for Kristen Perman at Terra Sky. Local mother, really easy to talk to. Made me feel really comfortable. |
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