Frequently Asked Questions

Acupuncture is the practice of using single-use, sterile, hair-thin needles that get inserted into select points on the body.

Acupuncture works by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system aka our rest and digest state.  This then releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain to stimulate healing. It helps balance out the sympathetic nervous system which is our fight or flight state that so many people are constantly in.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a system of medicine that has been around for 2,000+ years.  It utilizes modalities such as acupuncture, herbal therapy, cupping, food therapy, gua sha, tui na, and electro-acupuncture.

• Musculoskeletal injuries

• Digestion

• Sleep health

• Muscle tightness

• Fatigue

• Mental health

• Pain

• Fertility

• Menopause (hot flashes, night sweats, etc)

• Hormonal balance

• Long-COVID

• Migraines/headaches

• Arthritis/joint pain

• Carpal tunnel

• Immune system

• And much more!

It depends!  Everyone responds differently.  Some desribe a mosquito bite sensation when the needles go in, others say they don't feel anything.  It depends on the part of the body that is being needled and the constitution of each individual person.  Typically when the needles are in,  you may feel a dull, heavy, achy sensation which is referred to as "de qi" and is one of the sensations that we are aiming to get as that can indicate "the arrival of qi"! There should not be pain after the needles are in.

Dr. Kailee Acupuncture is located within Performance Running Gym in St. Louis Park, MN.  You do *not* need to be a member of Performance Running Gym to receive services from Dr. Kailee.

The great thing about acupuncture is that each treatment plan is customized to each individual person meaning that the frequency of appointments will vary from person to person.  For more acute conditions, 2x/week for up to 3 weeks may be recommended, proceeded by 1x/week, and then likely getting on a maintenance schedule of 1 time every 2-4 weeks.  Your practitioner will discuss an individualized treatment plan with you during your appointment.

Not necessarily!  If you are interested in just trying out the medicine or for general health and wellness purposes, that's great!  More than likely, there will be something acupuncture can address for you such as improving your sleep, allergies, digestion, mental health and wellbeing, and more.  If you don't have anything specific you're looking for, treatments can be a great way to prevent potential future ailments and are just a very beneficial way to keep the nervous system in balance.

Appointments canceled within 24 hours of the start of the appointment time will be subject to a cancellation fee equal to 50% of their appointment cost.  No-shows will be subject to a fee equal to 100% of the appointment cost.  Exceptions may be made in the case of family emergencies and weather-related emergencies.

We do not bill insurance at this time.  However, we do accept HSA, FSA, and HRA plans for acupuncture.  We are also happy to provide you with a receipt (superbill) for you to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement if your insurance company covers acupuncture services.

All services provided that will be submitted for out-of-network health insurance reimbursement with a superbill must be charged at the full and regular appointment fee. Superbills are not available for reduced rate, package rate, or discounted services if being submitted to health insurance.