Golden Hour Acupuncture | Chicago
Welcome, New Patients!
Your initial consultation is free.
Come meet us in person to learn more!
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At your free initial 15-min phone consultation, you’ll meet with your practitioner to discuss your medical history, medications you are currently taking, and most importantly, your goals. We want to be certain that Golden Hour’s program is a good fit for your needs and that there is a high probability of success for you before we move forward to the next step.
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After your free consultation with your practitioner, and we agree that this program is a good fit for you, the next step forward is the Intake Appointment. At this visit, your practitioner will perform a thorough assessment of your particular issue, medical history, and other factors to identify the root cause of your problem to devise the right treatment approach for you, based upon the goals you have discussed.
After this assessment, you will receive your first acupuncture treatment, and you will be given a treatment plan with simple, easy-to-follow instructions. Your treatment plan includes dietary and lifestyle adjustments as well as herbal supplements to address the root of your issue.
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You’ll return for weekly visits to ensure close support as you begin to feel your body establishing a new pattern. We want to make sure your treatment plan is providing you with:
Balanced hormones
Improved digestion
Decreased inflammation
More “good days” — energy, mood, stamina
You’ll also receive acupuncture at each visit to ensure that your nervous system is rebalancing to return to its original pattern of health.
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Once we see improvements that are maintaining over time, we will start spacing visits out further apart. This usually occurs after 8 to 12 visits, with some individual variability. We will go from weekly visits to visits every 10 to 14 days, then once a month, then on an as-needed basis for “tuneups.” We are here for you, in case you have other healthcare issues you want to address. Of course, many of our patients wish to continue with regular maintenance, and we are always happy to work with you on that level, if that is your wish.
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We are honored and proud that most of our new patients are referred to us by other patients or members of the community who have experienced the profound effects of our work. We love to help people feel better in their bodies and their lives — it’s what we wake up excited to do, every day. We would love to help your family, friends and colleagues on their own path to better health — more joy, more energy, more focus, less pain.
Many of our new patients are referred to us by other patients or people in the community who have witnessed their friends and loved ones receive life-changing benefits from our work. So, we very much look forward to helping your friends, family, and loved ones on their journey to a more joyful, energetic, purposeful life.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Dynamic balance: Chinese medicine creates balance on the inside of your body, which in turn radiates outward into your life.
Many patients experience a sense of deep relaxation, immediate pain relief, and a quality of centered well-being immediately after a treatment. In the following days, the body continues to heal. You may notice increased energy, better digestion, improved mood, mental clarity and more range of motion. When a condition is chronic, it takes the body longer to come back into balance, but over time, it does indeed find its way back to health.
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Make sure and eat something beforehand. It’s best not to receive acupuncture on a totally empty stomach. Wear comfortable clothes. Come as you are. You are an amazing person. You’ve made a choice to invest in your health. That is something to be proud of!
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After completing paperwork, we will have a thorough conversation about your health, your goals for treatment, and any concerns you have. We’ll develop a treatment plan together. After that, you’ll receive a full treatment. This may include acupuncture, herbal consultation and accessory techniques.
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First treatments usually take about 75 minutes. Follow-up treatments are between 45 and 60 minutes long.
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A typical course of treatment is usually about 10 treatments, but varies depending on how long you’ve had the condition, and how much we collaborate on the healing process. Results vary by individual and specific condition.
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Acupuncture needles are as thin as a hair, and most patients report feeling a dull, heavy sensation once the needles are inserted. Julie is known for her gentle technique, and many patients remark, “I didn’t feel a thing!”
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Yes! We are In-Network with Blue Cross Blue Shield. We can also provide you with a detailed receipt called a SuperBill to submit to your insurance company. Payment is due in full at the time of service. We accept cash, checks, and credit cards.
Golden Hour Acupuncture, LLC is in Network with:
Blue Cross Blue Shield
All other carriers: We are happy to provide you with a Superbill that you can submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement.
If you would like us to check your benefits, please send your name, date of birth and Patient ID
Cancellation Policy
When cancelling an appointment, please note that we require 24 hours notice. Cancelling with less than 24 hours notice will incur a late cancellation fee that is 50% the cost of the appointment.
We understand that unforseen circumstances and emergencies arise and will give special consideration when they do.
If you know you’ll be arriving late, contact us as soon as possible. When able, we will accomodate a late arrival. However, more than 15 minutes late is considered a late cancellation.