FAQ

Access to the office is by appointment only.

Patients are able to book online through JaneApp or by calling and speaking to our team. It’s important that patients complete intake forms prior to their first treatment.

Appointments cancelled with more than 24 hours notice will not incur a charge. Forgotten or non-emergency missed appointments will be billed at the regular rate.

Appointments cancelled last minute due to hazardous conditions will not be billed, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have a concern about driving in bad weather.

Initial appointments are 80 minutes. You can expect a lengthy intake, lasting roughly half the session. We will discuss your concerns and health history in-depth, identify goals, and create a plan that inculdes diet and lifestyle modifications. The remainder of the session will be treatment-focused. Laura may send you home with lifestyle modifications, therapies that extend treatment, and/or an herbal formulation. Please note, the cost of herbs is not covered by the treatment fee. 

Follow-up appointments begin with a brief intake reviewing updates since our last session. They last 50 minutes and more time is directed toward treatment rather than intake.

Please complete all patient forms prior to your first appointment.

Acupuncture is one modality of traditional East Asian medicine. It involves the insertion of very fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body. Points are selected based on your individual presentation to support the body’s natural regulatory processes, improve circulation, calm the nervous system, and reduce pain and inflammation.

Treatment may also include additional modalities, depending on your needs:

Gua sha: a manual technique using a tool to gently stroke the skin. It promotes circulation, releases muscle tension, and helps resolve areas of tissue restriction. Temporary redness or light marking is common and typically fades within a few days.

Moxibustion: the gentle warming of specific acupuncture points using dried mugwort (moxa). The heat penetrates deeply to improve circulation and support metabolic and immune function, particularly in presentations involving coldness, fatigue, or deficiency. It is generally soothing and deeply relaxing.

Cupping: glass or silicone cups placed on the skin to create therapeutic suction. This technique increases local circulation, reduces muscle tension, and supports tissue recovery. Circular marks may appear temporarily and typically fade within several days.

Electroacupuncture: a modern adaptation in which a mild electrical current is applied to acupuncture needles. The stimulation enhances therapeutic effects, particularly for pain conditions, neurological concerns, and muscle recovery. The sensation is gentle and rhythmic.

Acupuncture needles are extremely thin (about the width of a hair), much thinner than the needles used for injections or blood draws. When inserted, you may feel a tiny pinch, a brief tingling, warmth, heaviness, or a dull ache — but it’s usually very mild and lasts just a few seconds.

Many patients find treatments deeply relaxing and even fall asleep during their session.

If you’re nervous about needles, let your practitioner know — treatments can always be adjusted to make you as comfortable as possible.

Please be sure to have eaten something within two hours of your treatment. 

It is best to wear loose fitting clothing, like gym shorts and a tee shirt. This allows for comfort and ease of treatment. Draping is used for modesty and areas of the body are only exposed as necessary for treatment.

You may feel tired, and occasionally sore, after treatment. Whenever possible, we suggest scheduling in a more relaxed day after your treatment. 

Laura holds a clinical Doctorate of Acupuncture from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University. She is board-certified by the NCCAOM in acupuncture and herbal medicine and is licensed to practice in the State of Maine. She also holds a Masters of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine degree.

With over 1,000 clinical hours and 3,000 didactic hours of specialized training, Laura is dedicated to supporting her patients on their path to optimal health and wellbeing through collaborative, patient-centered care. During her studies, Laura honed her skills by assisting Dan Eng, LAc. at White Pine Clinic in Amherst, MA, where she assisted with treatments and herbal formulary creation. She has completed thirteen internships across various healthcare settings, including Boston Medical Center and the New England School of Acupuncture clinic, gaining a comprehensive understanding of different approaches in the field.

We are not currently in network with any insurance companies, but we can provide a superbill for you to submit to your insurance company. We also accept payment from HSA accounts. 

Please check back in May 2026 for updates on accepted insurance.