How Do You Feel About Acupuncture?

I have studies some traditional chinese medicine (though I am not an acupunturist) and I have been a patient (long term) - it is an absolutely amazing expereince and works for any health or mental health problem.

There are L.AC. everywhere (we have two large schools), as well as student clinics around (students are closely watched and the cost is cheaper). There is an acupuncture clinic I like in Roseville - East West Clinic, as well as the American Academy of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine student clinic. Midwest Herbs and Healing on St. Anthony has a great practitioner. Woodwinds hospital has some wonderful people, but it is harder to get an appointment at times.

As far as insurance, Health Partners will cover a limited amount of acupuncture appointments and some workers comp plans will also work. The schools - Northwestern Health scineces University and the American Academy (listed above) have sessions for aproximately $35 and they are just as good as licensed professions since they have a teacher who reviews and approves all treatments. The only drawbackis that the appointment takes longer due to more people in on the apointment. If you need to find a practitioner who works for you, visit the licensing board website and MN acupuncture association - you can find a list of providers.

I love this method of healing - it is so wonderful and relaxing and I can't say enough about how much it has helped with health issues. I even had acupuncture while I was pregnant and could feel my son relaxing. Enjoy.

I had accupuncture done at Woodwinds hospital after the delivery of my twin girls. I had pain in my left shoulder that I guess is common after a c-section. Ian came in and did the accupuncture and after he was done I had NO more pain. It was great. I'm pretty sure you can schedule appointments with him at the natural care center at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury. I live in WSP and it's about 15 minutes from here. I'm not sure about insurance because accupuncture is free while you are admitted to Woodwinds. If you call the Natural Care Center, they are great about answering questions and could probably tell you pretty quickly if insurance would cover the procedure.

Most insurance companies won't cover acupuncture. Even if you go to a chiropractic doctor who also offers acupuncture, insurance usually won't cover it either. BUMMER! It can do amazing things and in a very pain free way!

I haven't tried it yet, but I've been thinking about it. My sister in law's acupuncturist highly recommends Crocus Hill Oriental Medicine on Grand Ave. in St. Paul (but not the east side) ###-###-####). I think different clinics specialize in different conditions so where you go might depend on what you want to treat with the acupuncture. You might need to call around to find someone who specializes in your condition. Maybe the people at Crocus Hill could help you out with that. They were very friendly when I called them.

I drive from Highland to Stillwater (along 36, not down in town) to see Dr. Fei Xiao. Eternal Spring Acupuncture ###-###-####. Great guy, helped me stay pregnant after a bunch of miscarriages. Also provides chinese herbs and other suppliments if you're interested.

I have had very good exeperiences with acupuncture and know at least two other people that have felt the same way. However, I was very careful in choosing places and people that had solid credentials and excellent training. Acupuncture helped me with a number of issues, both physical (insomnia, stomache issues, etc.) and mental (anxiety), because the practitioners treated the entire system of mind and body as one. I am not a huge fan of taking a million pills to "fix" issues, so acupuncture worked really well for me.

The AAAOM School in Roseville (very near Rosedale mall) has a clinic with both certified practioners, including medical doctors on staff, and graduate students that do acupuncture for a reduced rate. They also have herbal/oriental medicine. Otherwise, try Stillpoint acupuncture in Stillwater, Minnesota which may be more expensive, but is very good.

There is a Chinese clinic on Grand Avenue that is pretty good. My plan through Medica does not cover Acupuncture, but it's not that expensive and I have had very good results. My mom, also, tried acupuncture for her chronic pain (she has fibromyalgia) and she found it extremely helpful. When you call, just make sure that you tell them that you are a first-timer, and they will make sure to help you along.
Good luck!

I have had accupuncture several times. I had a car accident a few years ago and it helped me tremendously with neck pain. I also had it again when I gave birth to my daughter in December. The hospital offered it as a free service and someone came to my room to do it. It is very relaxing and a great help with pain!

Woodwinds offers it. That is where I went. Some insurance covers it. I am not sure about yours. Otherwise I think it is about $40 a visit.

I went to The China Institute on Grand at Lexington for accupuncture to relieve the sress I felt TTC after my miscarriage. Both Dr. Ren and Steve Erickson we're wonderful. I have B. Cross/B. Shield, and though my appointments weren't covered, I received a discounted rate.

Wonderful experience and a great recommendation for you. Flowing River Accupuncture in River Falls, WI. His name is Steve Tonsager and he works miracles! The drive should only take you about 30 minutes. Your insurance normally will not cover this, but is well worth what you have to pay out of pocket for the results. Hope this helps!