FAQs

Patchi Malfitano Acupuncture is not in-network with any insurance providers.

However, you can be provided with superbills to submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. It's important to note that reimbursement is subject to your specific insurance plan and coverage. We recommend understanding your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) and contacting your insurance provider directly to determine what services are covered and the reimbursement process. This way, you can make informed decisions and have a clear understanding of potential out-of-pocket expenses.

Patchi Malfitano Acupuncture does accept both HSA and FSA cards.

Dr. Patchi Malfitano Acupuncture has a 24-hour cancellation policy: appointments canceled or rescheduled with less than 24-hours in advance are considered "no-show," and will be charged in full.

Please do your best to arrive on time for your appointment. If you find that you are running late, please call the clinic to let Dr. Patchi know and she will do her best to accommodate you, depending on schedule availability. If you arrive 15 minutes or later for your appointment, that will be considered a “no-show” appointment and will be charged in full.

During your first appointment, there will be a deep dive in your health history and detailed discussion of you your main health concerns. (Please remember to complete your online patient information and health history forms prior to your appointment to allow your practitioner to review them ahead of time.) This detailed discussion and evaluation will allow Dr. Patchi to make an initial diagnosis of your health concern(s) and overall well-being as well as discuss with you a treatment plan. After your acupuncture treatment, you and your practitioner will discuss the best ways to work towards achieving and maintaining your health and wellness goals.

This is a great question! The answer depends on a number of factors including the patient’s current health status, the severity and duration of the condition. It is difficult to give a specific number of treatments required, but in general, many patients may experience positive results after a series of 6-12 weekly treatments. Some patients may see results within the first few treatments, while others may require a longer series of treatments. Success of a treatment is based on the condition being treated, the experience of any practitioner, as well as the patient’s commitment to improve their own health.

Absolutely! It’s highly encouraged! Acupuncturists treat patients while they are trying to conceive and then throughout their pregnancy as well as postpartum. Acupuncture can help with pregnancy-related symptoms as your body adjusts to each stage in pregnancy, including nausea, digestive issues, constipation, back pain, emotional fluctuations, edema and fatigue. Acupuncturists can help turn a breech baby when possible and assist with labor preparation when close to a due date. Acupuncture is also beneficial for postpartum support, including recovery after delivery, lactation support, postpartum depression/anxiety and fatigue.

Acupuncture has been around for at least 2,500 years and in the east it is often times used a primary medical modality before the uses of medications and/or surgery. The World Health Organization (WHO) published a list of scientifically studied symptoms and conditions that acupuncture can treat. Common conditions include in the study:

• Acute/Chronic Pain: Neck, Back, Muscular

• Women’s Health: PMS, painful periods, infertility, lactation issues

• Neurological: Headaches, migraines, stroke, bell’s palsy, insomnia

• Emotional: Depression, substance cessation, smoking cessation

• And many more!