Acupuncture

I had an acupuncture appointment this afternoon. I had been looking online at all the different acupuncture clinics in our area last night. Most of the clinics list their fee schedule, which ranges from $70 to $120 for the initial consult and treatment, and $55 to $80 for follow-up appointments. Unfortunately, the majority of insurances don't cover acupuncture, mine included!

Early this afternoon, I decided to look at a few of the websites again, specifically Minnesota Community Acupuncture. Their prices are much cheaper...$25 for the initial visit and $15-$35 for follow-ups. The reason that they are cheaper is that the acupuncture is performed in a community setting...meaning you don't undress (just roll pants up just above knees and sleeves just above elbows) and there are several recliners in one large treatment room. Kinda sounds creepy, but it really wasn't at all! There was soft music playing, a few small water feature/candle thingys and the lights were off with a few small softly lit lamps. The practitioner came in once I was in a chair and went over my forms with me. We talked about treating my unexplained infertility and the burning that I get over the left side of my sacrum.
She put a bunch of needles in and let me relax for about 45 minutes.
After she took out the needles, we talked about how often I should come in, 2 times per week. She also said it's a good thing I'm unexplained, and don't have any structural abnormalities...it makes it easier for the acupuncture to work.

Now for the down side! Of course there's a down side!! Without traffic, the clinic is 44 minutes away from my house! It is only about 25 minutes from one of my offices. Those are both times without traffic...today it took me one hour and fifteen minutes to get home!! It was awful! The clinic does have Saturday appointments, and I can make the appointments online, so hopefully can schedule during work and miss all the awful traffic. We'll see!! I'm definitely excited about it!!