CARE PATH 02 · VIENNA, VIRGINIA
Acupuncture &
Herbal Medicine.
Care and visit details.
Learn what to ask about acupuncture, cupping, and herbal medicine, and how these options may fit alongside your existing care.
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Acupuncture · Complementary careYOUR CARE
What to expect at your first acupuncture visit.
Discuss your goals, current care, and any medicines or supplements with your clinician before beginning treatment. Complementary care is not a substitute for needed medical care.
Topics to discuss with the clinic
- Initial acupuncture/cupping visits with Anna Kim, LAc or Shinyi Lee, LAc
- Questions about pain and musculoskeletal concerns
- Herbal medicine and potential medication interactions
- Whether complementary approaches are suitable for you
Whether a service is appropriate depends on your individual assessment. This website does not diagnose conditions or promise treatment outcomes.
QUESTIONS ARE A GOOD START
Before complementary care.
For answers specific to you, speak with the clinic.
How do I know if acupuncture is appropriate?
Discuss your goals, medical history, current medicines, and any concerns with the practitioner. Suitability and possible benefits vary; a website cannot make that decision for you.
What about herbs and medications?
Herbal products can interact with medicines. Discuss all supplements with your treating clinician before starting a product.
NCCIH: Using dietary supplements wiselyWhat will the visit cost?
Read the clinic’s published fees and confirm your exact visit type and cost with staff before booking.
View fees & insurance
HERBAL MEDICINE
Herbal medicine and your current medicines.
Ask about potential interactions before starting a herbal product.
NEW PATIENTS
Request a first visit.
See available dates and request an appointment for acupuncture & herbal medicine. A request is not confirmed until you speak with the clinic.
See availability & request an appointmentCall to confirm your requested appointment and get help with forms or questions.
Call 703-372-2646Prefer to get started online? Complete the clinic’s new-patient registration and create a patient-portal username and password. The clinic registration page asks for personal and medical details; review its privacy notice before continuing. Submitting registration does not confirm a scheduler request.
Start new-patient registrationRETURNING PATIENTS
Request through the patient portal.
Log in to request an appointment date and time. Use the portal for returning visits, not the new-patient appointment scheduler.
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