Here are some answers to frequently asked questions by patients and colleagues:

“Are you licensed?”
Yes. Kristen and Tony are both licensed to perform acupuncture and dispense herbal medicine by the state of Idaho.

“How much education do you have?”
Both Kristen and Tony have 4-year undergraduate degrees and 4-year Master’s degrees.

“Do I need a referral from my doctor to see you?”
No.

“Can I still do my chiropractic treament, physical therapy, etc. if I come to you?”
Yes. Many of our patient are receiving several different treatment modalities. It is very common.

“Do you take insurance?”
We do not bill insurance through our office. You pay us the day you receive treatment. We can give you a “Superbill” to present to your insurance company and they will reimburse you directly. Call your insurance to find out.

We do accept Flex plan cards.

“I’m afraid to try acupuncture. I think it might hurt.”
Acupuncture needles are not much thicker than a human hair. Most people rarely feel very much. Some may feel tingling or a heavy sensation, but almost never “pain”. The fear many new patients have is understandable but is not a good reason to avoid acupuncture treatment.

“Are your needles sterilized?”
Yes. We use only individually-packaged, pre-sterilized needles that are used only on you, then disposed of as medical waste.