Golden Hour Acupuncture | Chicago
Welcome, New Patients!
What to Expect
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Although not required, you are welcome to schedule a free 15-min phone consultation before scheduling an initial appointment. We can discuss any questions you have about acupuncture, your health concerns and / or our clinic. There are many acupuncture practices to choose from and we want you to be certain that Golden Hour is a good fit!
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If you’re new to our clinic, or have not been in for over one year, please schedule an Initial Appointment. You can do this online or let us help you by texting, calling or emailing us.
During your Initial Visit, we’ll talk more thoroughly about your particular issue(s), your health goals, medical history, and other factors in order to develop an individualized treatment plan.
This appointment includes an acupuncture treatment.
You’ll leave with a treatment plan that outlines when and how often you should return as well as relevant dietary and lifestyle adjustments for you individually.
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You’ll return for weekly acupuncture sessions to ensure close support as you begin to feel your body establishing a new pattern.
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Once we see improvements that are maintaining over time, we will start spacing visits further apart. This usually occurs after 6 to 8 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 or self-care, and we are always happy to work with you on that level, if that is your wish.
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 Member 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 unforeseen 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 accommodate a late arrival. However, more than 15 minutes late is considered a late cancellation.
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.
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Yes! We offer gift certificates for all of our services and products. You can purchase them online, in person, or by emailing us at goldenhouracu@gmail.com.