Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to be effective in the treatment of a wide variety of medical problems. Below are some of the health concerns that acupuncture can effectively treat:

Today, licensed acupuncturists (L.Ac.) undertake three to four years of extensive and comprehensive graduate training at nationally certified schools. All acupuncturists must pass a national exam and meet strict guidelines to practice in every state.

Medical acupuncturists are MD’s or DO’s who have undertaken additional training in acupuncture.  Most states require 300 educational credit hours for MD’s or DO’s to practice acupuncture.  To become Board Certified in Medical Acupuncture, a candidate must document appropriate training and pass a national Board exam.

(Dr. Godar has had to date greater than 900 educational credit hours, not counting additional non-credit hours of study over the years.  He is Board Certified in Medical Acupuncture.)

Acupuncture is extremely safe. It is an all-natural, drug-free therapy, yielding no side effects just feelings of relaxation and well-being. There is little danger of infection from acupuncture needles because they are sterile, used once, and then discarded.

• Write down and bring any questions you have. We are here to help you.
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing for easy access to acupuncture points.
• Do not eat large meals just before or after
  your visit.
• Refrain from overexertion, working out, drugs or alcohol for up to six hours after the visit.
• Avoid stressful situations. Make time to relax, and be sure to get plenty of rest.
• Between visits, take notes of any changes that may have occurred, such as the alleviation of pain, pain moving to other areas, or changes in the frequency and type of problems.

Insurance coverage varies from state to state. Contact your insurance provider to learn what kind of care is covered. Here are a few questions to ask:

• Will my plan cover acupuncture?
• How many visits per calendar year?
• Do I need a referral?
• Do I have a co-pay?
• Do I have a deductible?
• If yes, has it been met?

Dr. Godar does not accept Insurance assignment, but treatments may be reimbursable by Health Savings Accounts (HSA) or Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA).

It is also possible that some insurances will partially reimburse acupuncture treatments directly to patients – you will need to check with your health insurance company to see if this is the case.

Dr. Godar offers a 50% discount for active First Responders.