Acupuncture
Contact Information
(608) 262-9355)
Cancer Patients
(608) 265-1700, option 1
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Acupuncture, which is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine, consists of the gentle insertion and stimulation of thin, disposable, sterile needles at strategic points near the surface of the skin.Acupuncture is effective for many acute and chronic illnesses. It stimulates the natural healing process of the body to restore health and healing.
As part of the integrative medicine program, it is used for a variety of health issues including:
- Pain management
- Stress release
- Chronic health issues
- Women's health issues
- Nausea reduction
- Immune system and energy enhancement
- Peripheral neuropathy (nerve injury)
- Functional problems
Acupuncture at UW Health
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Colleen Lewis gives an acupuncture demonstration. |
Once the acupuncturist has a working diagnosis, your treatment begins. Acupuncture needles are inserted in various energetic pathways of the body depending on the condition being treated. A series of treatments may be needed for a cumulative effect.
Fees and Appointments
The fee for acupuncture is $90 for the initial appointment and $75 for each follow-up treatment session.
You must get authorization from a physician in order to receive these services.
Patients are welcome to access integrative services such as massage therapy and acupuncture without or prior to an integrative medicine consultation (though a physician authorization may be required).
Inpatient Acupuncture
UW Health's Integrative Medicine program offers inpatient acupuncture and massage therapy/bodywork treatments.
Massage therapy and acupuncture can assist patients in dealing with many issues commonly experienced during a hospital stay, including pain, anxiety, nausea and sleep disturbances.
Acupuncture and Cancer Care
Mihal Davis is one of the acupucturists who provides care for patients at the UW Carbone Cancer Center. Meet Mihal in words and pictures and learn what caring for cancer patients means to her. View Mihal's Audio Slideshow
As part of the integrative medicine program, acupuncture is used for a variety of health issues including:
- Pain management and stress release
- Chronic health issues
- Nausea reduction and immune system and energy enhancement
- Peripheral neuropathy (nerve injury)
- Functional problems
UW Health cancer patients may receive acupuncture services at the Cancer Clinics. Call (608) 265-1700 (select option 1 from the automated menus) to learn more.
Payment
Acupuncture is a direct pay service. We accept cash, check or credit card payments. If you would like to submit charges to your insurance company, we can provide you the appropriate documentation. Check with your insurance plan directly for specific benefit information. Also, some pre-tax plans allow you to use designated money for acupuncture.
