You can use FSA and HSA for acupuncture

Did you know that acupuncture is an eligible FSA/HSA expense? 

Your acupuncture provider can give you a superbill, which is a kind of itemized receipt with all of the billing information your FSA/HSA provider needs in order to reimburse your spending according to the FSA/HSA rules. I usually recommend paying out of pocket and submitting the Superbill for reimbursement because some of the things I do, such as acupressure, cupping, gua sha, and travel fees in the case of home visits, are not considered FSA/HSA eligible, and I want to make sure we’re all being completely open and honest throughout the billing process. If we only do acupuncture in a given session, you could also just pay directly with your FSA/HSA card! Just make sure to retain superbills for your records in case your FSA/HSA provider needs them.

Acupuncture is an FSA/HSA eligible expense!

Okay but what about my insurance coverage?

Insurance companies dictate a lot about treatment that is not often in the best interest of clients. I want you to feel better! So I do what I believe is the most effective thing for each client in each case, which might not be what insurance companies want to cover. Since I run a very small business (just me!) I try to keep things simple - I charge a flat hourly rate and offer Superbills to clients which they can then submit to insurance for possible coverage. If you have an out-of-network benefit for acupuncture, when you submit your superbill it can count towards out-of-network deductibles and expenses. You will still need to pay me up front since I don’t bill insurance directly, but if your insurance company has an out-of-network out-of-pocket maximum or a co-insurance or co-pay for out-of-network benefits, your insurance provider would then send you reimbursement for those expenses. It is your responsibility to submit claims to your insurance for acupuncture services provided by Three Treasures Wellness, LLC.

So what’s that flat hourly fee? Do you offer any discounts or sliding scales?

I charge my clients $130 per hour, prorated according to the time I spend with you and travel time if applicable (home visits available within a 30-minute drive of my office).

I’m passionate about providing care to people who need it. Sometimes I can be a little flexible with my rates when people are in need, and I rely on my clients to be honest - if you can afford my full fee, please pay it so I can offer discounted services to someone who is struggling. I also have a shorter (“Relax”) session option which some folks find helpful for making the finances work and still getting the care they need. Tipping is never expected for acupuncture as it is a medical practice. However, some of my clients have instituted/insisted on their own "pay what you can" model where some clients pay me more so that others can pay less.

30 minutes Relax session $65

30 minutes of ear acupuncture and/or zero balancing. This appointment does not include individualized treatment, gua sha, cupping, or moxibustion. It is intended for general relaxation. For an individualized session, please book an intake/restore if you’re a new patient, and book 60 minutes or more if you’re an existing patient so that I can have adequate time for assessments.

90 minute Intake session (includes treatment) $195 

You must book this session before any of the following services, even if you have done 30 minute Relax sessions with me already. This session takes 90 minutes and includes interviewing, physical exam and diagnostics, and you will receive the treatment interventions we discuss to be most appropriate for your diagnosis and wishes during this first session. We will also discuss the course of your treatment, what you can expect throughout the process, and any lifestyle adjustments which may be indicated.

60 minute Maintain follow-up session $130

Keep up your progress in acupuncture and zero balancing with regular follow-ups. At each 60-minute follow-up, we will discuss how you have been doing since I saw you last, any changes you have noticed, and what your present wishes are. I will do any indicated diagnostics to assess how you are progressing and discuss the possible interventions with you. We will then move forward with our agreed-upon interventions.

75 minute Grow follow-up session $162.50

When things get a little tougher, a little extra TLC can make all the difference. Book this follow-up when it's been more than a month since we saw each other or you're feeling pretty off your game. At each 75-minute follow-up, we will discuss how you have been doing since I saw you last, any changes you have noticed, and what your present wishes are. I will do any indicated diagnostics to assess how you are progressing and discuss the possible interventions with you. We will then move forward with our agreed-upon interventions.

90 minute Thrive follow-up session $195

Your first appointment in Old Town Alexandria will last 90 minutes, and will include interviewing, physical exam and diagnostics, and the interventions we discuss to be most appropriate for your diagnosis and wishes. We will also discuss the course of your treatment, what you can expect throughout the process, and any lifestyle adjustments which may be indicated.

120 minute Restore follow-up or intake session $260

Sometimes you just need more time and nurturing. Book this session as a first-time client or a returning client. If you want to be able to chat more, if you have special support needs, if you know you have a complex medical history, or when it's been a long time since we saw one another or you're feeling pretty off your game. At each 120-minute session we will discuss your present needs, wishes, concerns, and goals. I will do any indicated diagnostics to assess how you are progressing and discuss the possible interventions with you. We will then move forward with our agreed-upon interventions.