Information
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New Patient Consultation and Paperwork fee: $20
Private Acupuncture Session: $100
Semi-Private Acupuncture Session: $50
Qigong Healing Session: $120
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If you haven’t already done so, please complete your New Patient Paperwork.
On your first visit you will receive a private consultation, where your Acupuncturist will review your health history form and discuss your health concerns and objectives with you. A Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) assessment will be done which includes taking your pulse, looking at your tongue and asking a few questions to help us decide on the right course of treatment. The number of treatments necessary will depend upon your condition and your general health. Next you will be shown into the treatment room to receive your acupuncture treatment.
Please eat about one hour before your treatment, and refrain from any strenuous exercise for about one hour after your treatment. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and please turn off your cell phone before entering the clinic. Please allow approximately one hour for your first visit.
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The safety of our patients and our practitioners is of the upmost importance. We appreciate your cooperation in adhering to the following safety protocols:
1) If you are experiencing the following symptoms of COVID please contact your primary care provider - we cannot see you in the clinic.
Fever
Respiratory issues - shortness of breath, cough, difficulty breathing
Chills
Unusual or new muscle pain
Unusual or new headache
Sore throat
New loss of smell or taste
2) If you have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID we cannot see you for 14 days after that contact took place unless you have tested negative for the virus.
3) Face masks are optional.
4) All of our linens are single use.
5) We are practicing social distancing and are staggering our appointments. Please do not bring other people to your appointment unless needed for translation or physical assistance. Please do not come in groups larger than three.
6) We are practicing contact-less payment. If your credit card is not already stored in your profile, you can scan it in upon checkout.
7) Please practice good cough and sneeze hygiene using tissues that are supplied in the clinic
8) All of our treatment surfaces are disinfected after each use.
9) We have in place daily disinfectant protocols and weekly deep cleaning for our clinic and office space.
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If you find it necessary to cancel or change an appointment, please allow at least 24 hours prior notice. There is a 50% fee for appointments cancelled or rescheduled without 24 hour prior notice. Thank you for your understanding.
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We do not process insurance submittals. Payment is due at the time of service. However, if your insurance covers acupuncture we will be happy to email you a “superbill” which is a receipt with insurance billing codes that you can then submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Just ask us at checkout.
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We accept payment through your HSA or FSA health savings account card.
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We have a very large parking lot directly in front of our clinic. And it’s free!
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Please refrain from wearing perfume, colognes, or fragrant essential oils when you come in for your treatment as many people are allergic.
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Our center is a healing sanctuary, so we ask that everyone silence their cell phones and mobile devices upon arrival.
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People often wonder if they should tip their Practitioner. Tipping is not expected or required. However, if you feel inspired to show your gratitude we are grateful to receive.
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We love animals but only certified service or therapy animals are allowed in the clinic treatment space.
Treatment FAQ’s
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Acupuncture needles are sterile, stainless steel, and hair thin. They are nothing like needles used for injections! Most people feel no or very minimal discomfort as the needles are gently inserted. Many patients fall asleep or doze while receiving acupuncture.
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Acupuncture causes no side effects. It is safe to do with any condition, diagnosis, and prescription medication.
However, if you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant, please let your Practitioner know as there are certain points that are contraindicated.
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Yes. We purchase our acupuncture needles pre-sterilized. They are used only once and then disposed of in a biohazard container.
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A private acupuncture treatment is done on a massage table in a private room. Other modalities such as heat therapy, cupping, tui na and electro-stimulation are also available. This is best if you are coming in for back pain, neck pain, or pain in any area that requires disrobing.
A semi-private acupuncture treatment is done in a comfortable reclining chair in an open room separated with bamboo screens. Blankets and eye pillows are included. We can effectively and comfortably treat a very wide variety of symptoms here.
Call us if you have questions about which space would be right for you.
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If you are receiving semi-private acupuncture, you will be relaxing in a reclining comfy chair in a room with other patients, separated by bamboo screens. Wear loose comfortable clothing, with pants or a skirt that can be pulled up beyond the knee and sleeves that can be moved beyond the elbow.
If you are receiving acupuncture in a private room, you will be on a massage table with sheets and privacy. To access the areas of your body that will be treated, you may disrobe to your level of comfort.
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For private treatments plan on 1.25 hours for your first visit. For returning private patients, treatments are 1 hour. For semi-private treatments plan on 1 hour for your first visit and 45 minutes for your return visit. If you have time constraints on the day of your treatment, please let us know upon arrival and we will customize your treatment time.
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Individual conditions vary and your treatment plan will be discussed with your practitioner during your initial consultation. Treatment plans are evaluated dependent on overall health, acute or chronic conditions, and the onset of your conditions. Most patients can feel an improvement after their first treatment; however, acupuncture is accumulative and the treatments build on each other. Our goal is to get you feeling better as soon as possible, so we will recommend the best plan that fits your individual needs and concerns.
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We recommend that you give yourself some restful time after your session to let the healing treatment settle in. You have moved a lot of Qi!
Refrain from any strenuous exercise for one hour after a session.
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A Qigong Healing Session feels different for everyone, and each treatments are all unique. You may feel a sense of movement, a tingling, floating or a deep relaxation.
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Our Qigong Healing Sessions are an energy or Qi transmission from the Practitioner to you at the deepest meridian level.
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What makes Lifeforce Medical Qigong® and Qigong Meridian Therapy unique from other energy healing systems is the lineage behind the Practitioner and the information or consciousness they are connected to.
With our Wu Ming Qigong system, guided by Grandmaster Nan Lu, you benefit from a very strong, clear and pure lineage transmission.
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We suggest you take your herbs before your meals with room temperature water.
If you are prescribed to take them twice a day, take them at your morning and evening meal.
If your prescription is for three times a day, take them at your morning, daytime, and evening meals.
It’s best not to take your. herbs right before bed, as you want your digestive system to rest during the nighttime.
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If you are pregnant or nursing we will not prescribe herbal therapy. If you become pregnant while taking herbs, discontinue use.
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Generally speaking - yes. Please let your practitioner know what prescription medication you are taking, so they can review.
We recommend you wait 20 minutes after taking your prescription medication before you take your herbal formula.
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An uncommon side effect of herbal therapy is an upset stomach, or digestive discomfort. If this happens, discontinue use and inform your Practitioner.
Qigong Practice FAQ’s
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Qigong is a vehicle to help you connect to Universal life source. This practice is thousands of years old and was discovered by many gifted masters.
Qigong is a series of gentle postures and movements that cultivate your Qi, build your energy foundation and harmonizes your body, mind and spirit.
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Mental and emotional health
Physical health
Immune system and function
Stress reduction
Circulation
Tonifies vital organs and connective tissue
Recovery from illness
Youthful vitality
Body-mind-spirit connection
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Yes! We offer numerous classes on a regular basis and we encourage you to experience all of our Wu Ming Qigong offerings, which are in alignment with each other.
Graduates of Dragon’s Way Qigong® 6 week course, can become a member of the “Dragon Club” which meets for community practice weekly via Zoom.
The Tao of Healing School is the mothership of Qigong Nashville and offers ongoing advanced training and a weekly “Qi Thursday” practice which is free and open to all.
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We strongly recommend that you do not mix energy systems. If you are seriously practicing another form of energy work or practice, you may confuse your energy body which could be detrimental to your wellbeing.
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Wear loose, comfortable clothes so you can move your body freely. . Wear comfortable supportive shoes.
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Classes are in person and held at Seven Directions Acupuncture, 3736 Annex Ave, Suite 105, Nashville, TN 37143.
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Yes! We offer numerous classes on a regular basis and we encourage you to experience all of our Wu Ming Qigong offerings, which are in alignment with each other.
Graduates of Dragon’s Way Qigong® 6 week course, can become a member of the “Dragon Club” which meets for community practice weekly via Zoom.
The Tao of Healing School is the mothership of Qigong Nashville and offers ongoing advanced training and a weekly “Qi Thursday” practice which is free and open to all.
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