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Acupuncture

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a traditional Asian medical technique for treating pain and many other chronic medical conditions. It is a complementary therapy best used in combination with other medical care.

The acupuncture practitioner inserts very thin, sterile, single-use needles at specific points along the body. Many people find the treatments surprisingly relaxing. According to traditional Asian medical theory, acupuncture balances the flow of energy in the body to enhance health. All in all, it is used to help you live your healthiest life.

Is Acupuncture Safe?

Absolutely! Acupuncture practitioners undergo years of training in Chinese medicine and are licensed by the MA Board of Registration in Medicine. The needles are medical devices regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. We also have an incredible acupuncturist at CHC, Nancy Grossman.

Nancy Grossman

Get To Know Nancy Grossman, Lic. Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)

Nancy Grossman has been practicing acupuncture for more than three decades and has been with CHC since 2018. She helped organize and staff the first acupuncture-detoxification clinic for alcoholics and drug addicts in western Massachusetts, at the Gandara Center in Springfield in the 1980s and has been dedicated to quality, collaborative and compassionate care ever since.

When And Where Are Appointments Available?

Appointments are available from 9:00am to 3:30pm on Tuesdays at our Fitchburg Community Health Center at 326 Nichols Road.

Please allow 1 ½ hours for the first visit and at least one hour for each follow-up visit.

Please wear loose, comfortable clothes that roll up easily to your elbows and knees. 

Is Acupuncture Covered By My Insurance?

Many health insurance companies, including most MassHealth plans (except MassHealth Limited) now cover acupuncture services for treating pain. Some insurers cover acupunture treatments for other chronic medical conditions.

If you have an insurance plan, please call your insurance company or consult your Summary of Benefits to see whether acupuncture is covered, for what conditions, whether a deductible applies, and whether you have a copayment. A physician referral may be needed. 

If your insurance does not include an acupuncture benefit, self-pay fees are $60.00 for the initial visit and $45.00 for each following visit. 

How Do I Make An Appointment?

You may make appointments through the medical department at 978-878-8100.

The first visit lasts up to 1½ hours; follow-up appointments last about an hour.
Treatment is most successful if you come on a weekly basis.

What Payment Options Do You Accept?

CHC accepts a variety of insurances and payment options. Please ask about these options when you schedule your appointment.

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