Patient Guidelines & Forms
As a valued and respected patient, it is important that you have a pleasant experience here. Therefore, please read the following information as it will help make your visits run smoother and avoid any confusion. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please let me know right away.
Your First Visit
Your first visit to Acupuncture Resources will begin with a health history and examination in order to find the root cause of your condition. Traditional Chinese Medicine theory believes that symptoms will resolve by finding and treating the root problem.
My goal at Acupuncture Resources is to select a treatment regime specific to your unique needs as an individual in order to reduce your symptoms and restore you to a state of well-being and good health.
New Patients:
Download Intake Forms
For new patients, please print and complete the following intake forms. Then, bring them to your appointment. This will save you valuable time. (All forms are pdfs.)
What to Wear
Please wear loose comfortable clothing. Many patients bring along shorts and a T-shirt/camisole to wear during the treatment. Quite often, however, it is not necessary to remove any clothing other than your socks as some treatments are performed below the knees and elbows. Also, make sure you eat a healthy meal with some time to properly digest it before receiving your treatment.
Payment
Payment is due at the time of your visit. If your medical insurance covers acupuncture and I am a provider with that insurance, your co-payment needs to be paid at the time of service. Please review your insurance plan benefits so that you are familiar with its specific requirements regarding deductibles, co-payments, referrals and designated number of visits. Currently, Sarah Contreras is contracted with the following insurance companies:
If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please give as much notice as possible so that your time slot can be offered to someone else. There is a $25 fee for missed appointments ("no shows"), or for canceling less than 8 hours of your scheduled appointment. If you have an unexpected emergency, please let the office know as soon as possible. Acupuncture Resources reserves the right to waive this fee.