Many insurance providers provide acupuncture benefits. Acupuncture follows the tenets Chinese Medicine, focusing on treating the whole person and the root cause of the pain, not just masking or managing symptoms.

For example, in treatment of chronic tension headaches, your acupuncturist might treat the headache directly and may also treat your stress level and balance the internal organs to address the underlying constitution that is fueling the headaches. Your acupuncturist may make suggestions about diet, exercise, and herbs that work on the root level. Just be aware that your insurance will not cover herbs.

 Tao Performance acupuncturists have the ability to assess western conditions and as well assess and treat the underlying constitutional imbalances. This is the key to finding quality collaborative care that keeps to the traditional model that works but also embraces the needs of the times.