Acu-Patching Rates

Follow-up Visit:  $75 (30 min.) + cost of phototherapy patches
Initial Visit:          $100 (45 min.)  + cost of phototherapy patches
Cost of Phototherapy Patches
All Patches with exception of X39 Patch
Retail:                  $5 per patch 
Wholesale:         $124.95 per 60 patches + tax + shipping ($2.40 per patch)
X39 Patch
Retail:                  $7 per patch 
Wholesale:         $124.95 per 30 patches + tax + shipping ($4.79 per patch)
~ Gift Certificates are available. ~
24-hour Cancellation Policy:  Please note that we request at least 24 hours advanced notice if you need to change or cancel your appointment for any reason. Otherwise, a $50 cancellation fee will apply. Thank you for your understanding!
Initial Visit:  During your initial visit, we will review your health history as well as your present condition, including a thorough intake consisting of questions regarding your body, diet, and lifestyle. Some questions may at first appear to be irrelevant to your current complaint, but keep in mind that TCM is a holistic medicine, and each answer plays an integral role in helping to determine the proper diagnosis and treatment of your condition. Treatment may include acu-patching with phototherapy patches, acupressure, herb/supplement and dietary and lifestyle advice.

Follow-up Visit:  Follow-up visits will include a brief intake and update of your condition followed by the appropriate treatment. Treatment may include acu-patching with phototherapy patches, acupressure, herb/supplement and dietary and lifestyle advice.
For further information on how to prepare for your acupuncture appointment, see the article 8 Things To Remember Before An Acupuncture Appointment on the About Your Visit & FAQ page.

Payment and Insurance

I accept major PPO health plans including Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, and some Blue Shield plans. As of January 1, 2020, due to the Blue Shield / ASH (American Specialties Health) merge, I am only able to accept Blue Shield plans which are not processed through ASH.

To find out if my services are covered under your plan, please feel free to contact me with the following information, and I will be more than happy to check with your insurance provider to determine your specific policy coverage for acupuncture and therapeutic bodywork services.
PATIENT INFORMATION
1) Name   
2) Gender           
3) DOB       
4) SSN               
5) Address
INSURANCE INFORMATION
6) Insured's Name (if different)       
7) Insurance Company Name             
8) Insurance Company Phone #
9) Insurance Company Claims Address
10) ID#                       
11) Group #       
Deductibles and non-insurance payments are due at the time of service. Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express are accepted.

Outstanding invoices over one (1) month overdue will be automatically charged to the credit card on file. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Kristen A. Chew, L.Ac., C.M.T, C.Y.T.  .  San Francisco, California  .  415.692.1191  .  info@kristenchew.com