While acupuncture is best known for controlling pain, it is recognized by the World Health Organization for successfully treating more than 40 common disorders, such as: toothaches, earaches, sinusitis, rhinitis, laryngitis, common colds and flus, bronchitis, asthma, allergies, emphysema, nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, ulcers, colitis, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arteriosclerosis, angina pectoris, cystitis, incontinence, prostatitis, prostatic hypertrophy, menstrual irregularity, endometriosis, PMS, infertility, menopausal syndrome, tennis elbow, frozen shoulder, TMJ, sciatica, low back pain, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, depression, anxiety, insomnia, headaches, migraines, trigeminal neuralgia, intercostal neuralgia, post-stroke paralysis, dizziness, and tinnitus
Ginna specializes in treating pain, gastrointestinal dysfunction, women's health concerns, and athletes.
Does acupuncture hurt?
The needles used in acupuncture are extremely thin, usually no thicker than a hair, and are barely felt during insertion. Needles are usually retained anywhere from 20 to 40 minutes. During the treatment, most people get very relaxed, Some report feelings of warmth, tingling, distention, or heaviness. Pain is not an acceptable sensation with acupuncture and Ginna will do everything she can to make you comfortable.
Will my insurance pay for acupuncture treatments?
Only your insurance company can answer that question. It has been our experience at Remedy that most policies in NC do not cover our services. I suggest that you call the toll-free number on the back of your card and let your insurance company know that you are interested in receiving acupuncture treatments and inquire as to whether or not your treatments will be covered. Health insurance companies are competitive and it is important that they hear from their consumers what kind of coverage is desired. Some corporate policies cover acupuncture (SAS, for example), and some patients have "flex" plans or "health insurance savings accounts" that provide money they can use towards acupuncture. Remedy is happy to provide you with the appropriate billing forms and receipts so that you may seek reimbursement. Remedy currently offers most insurance patients a 20% discount on all services. BCBS NC currently only covers acupuncture performed by MDs. Ginna is not an MD.
Does Remedy accept Medicare and/or Medicaid?
Medicare and Medicaid do not cover acupuncture.
How much do treatments cost?
Your initial exam is $90.00 and acupuncture treatments are $70.00
Massage therapy is billed by time in increments of 15 minutes.
A 30 minute massage is $40.00, 45 minutes is $60.00, one hour is $80.00, and 90 minutes is $120.00.
A 45 minute Shirodara treatment is $85.00.
Nutritional Blood Analysis is $275.00 and includes extensive blood labs.
Where is Remedy located?
Remedy is located at 4822-202 Six Forks Road in North Raleigh. We are about 1/2 mile from North of North Hills Mall on the right hand side of the road across from Trinity Baptist Church.
When is Remedy open?
Remedy is open Monday through Friday. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays Ginna stays until 8:00 pm to accommodate patients who can only come after work; Thursday and Friday Ginna leaves at 5:00 pm, but the massage therapists stay until 7 pm.
What do all of the initials after each practitioners' names mean?
The state of North Carolina issues licenses for health care professionals. Ginna has acquired her License in Massage and Bodywork Therapy (LMBT), and her License in Acupuncture (L.Ac.). She is also licensed to practice health care in the state of New Mexico where she is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine (DOM), as well as, a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT).
Ginna graduated from the International Institute of Chinese Medicine in 2004 and earned her Master's of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM).
In 2005, she became a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine, certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).