Appointment Options and Information

ONLINE BOOKING

Now contracted with :
HMA/Regence
CHPW
Aetna
Lifewise
United
​Premera Blue Cross 
​Veteran's Community Care Program
Humana Medicare Advantage
Kaiser PPO Access Plans
L&I (Low Back Pain Only)

Recommendations: 

• Have a snack or a meal beforehand. 
• Wear comfortable loose fitting clothing.
• Arrive early to make your visit stress free.

​Parking: There are a couple spaces along Nevada Street. The lot just south of the building is also open for parking. We share this with an apartment building. 
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Free consultations

If you've always been curious about acupuncture, but don't want to commit to a treatment without more information, a consultation can give you information and peace of mind.  Please give me a call to set up a time to talk. 

First Office Visit 

Duration 1-1.5 hours. 
For your first office visit, we will discuss in depth the issue you are seeking care for and then use the remainder of the visit to start treatment. We can then discuss what type of treatments would best serve your needs going forward. As we progress, we can change the approach depending on your needs.

• Paperwork.  Filling out the first visit paperwork before you come in  can be a great way to save on time and gives you the time to make sure its accurate. The link to your paperwork is available in the confirmation email for the appointment. If you don't see the link feel free to call and I can resend the paperwork. If you fill out the paperwork in the office please bring a list of any medications you may be taking.  ​
• Health Insurance.  Enter your information when booking online or call ahead with your insurance information so we can verify your benefits and eliminate any surprises ahead of time. We are happy to verify your benefits and help you understand what your plan will cover. We feel that understanding the cost of of treatment eliminates stress for us and for you.  We do our best make this as easy as possible.  

Follow Up Appointments

At Bellingham Orthopedic Acupuncture we understand that medical appointments can add up. In effort to provide affordable care we offer a tiered fee schedule. This is not a sliding scale. We recognize that different people have different needs. Not all conditions require the same amount of care. Also, as treatment continues, follow up care often ends of being less extensive than the initial visits. In the initial stages of care you may need more one on one time with the provider.  To accommodate for these variations our fee schedule reflects those differences in care. If you are concerned about the expense of receiving care we can adjust the treatment plan to try and meet your goals and budget whenever possible. We strive to be highly transparent around the expected cost of your treatment. Feel free to give us a call if you would like to discuss this in more detail.  

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