Contact Us
4229 Bardstown Road, Suite 206
Louisville, Kentucky 40218
(502) 509-9926 (call or text)
healthypointacupuncture@gmail.com
Healthy Point Acupuncture
Our goal is to get you back to the healthy point, and help you stay there.
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT SCHEDULING, LOCATION, AND PRICING CHANGES:
Beginning the week of September 25, 2023, we will be transitioning to a Saturdays-only schedule.
We recognize that this is likely an inconvenience for some, but for others may mean that we're no longer an option at all. Please let us know if you need assistance finding another acupuncturist who can meet your needs, and we'll be happy to get you in touch with another care provider. As of right now, the plan is for us to be available on Saturdays from 9 am to 8 pm. Depending on patient needs, these hours may shift as we get adjusted to the new schedule. As always, please let us know if you have any questions or concerns!
Beginning Saturday, October 21, 2023, we will be operating out of the offices of Five Elephants Acupuncture at 1436 Bardstown Road.
We recognize that this is also likely an inconvenience for some, but for others may also mean that we're no longer an option at all. Please let us know if you need assistance finding another acupuncturist who can meet your needs closer to home, and we'll be happy to help you locate another care provider.
Five Elephants is located on Bardstown Road between Eastern Parkway and Edenside Ave on the west side of the road, in the little white building between St. James Catholic Church and Murphy's Camera. The building is shared, but Five Elephants has its own dedicated entrance along the side of the building behind the teal door. There's a handful of steps up to the door, and a couple of steps up the front walk from Bardstown. Parking is available on the street on both Bardstown Road as well as Edenside Avenue, and there's a small parking lot behind the building that can be accessed by turning from Bardstown onto Edenside, then taking the first left into the alley. Go past St. James, and you'll find the lot behind a utility pole and a handful of trash cans. There's a walkway between the church and the office from the lot. Parking can be exciting if events are happening nearby, so we'll try to be mindful of when those events are and plan accordingly.
Beginning Saturday, October 21, 2023, we will be transitioning from private one-on-one sessions to a community-style setting, and prices be adjusted accordingly.
In order to best use the space we'll be sharing with Five Elephants, we'll be moving from private rooms to a community style approach. All of the treatment tables are separated by curtains, so you still absolutely have your privacy, but depending on how many other people are scheduled at the time, might hear some other goings on at the same time. There's both white noise and music playing in each of the treatment rooms to help reduce the potential for distraction, and you're absolutely welcome to bring ear plugs or ear buds if that makes it easier for you to relax.
We'll also be adjusting to a sliding scale payment structure. The idea here is to try to make acupuncture as affordable as possible for folks in different financial situations. Treatments will be offered for $40 to $85, whatever you feel is appropriate for your budget needs. This will be regardless of treatment modalities provided, for the most part. We will still be offering acupuncture, cupping, guasha, and moxibustion. Please note: Reflexology will still be scheduled in private sessions at the current pricing - $65 for a half hour and $85 for a full hour.
We understand that this is a lot of change in a very short amount of time (it is for us too!) and are so appreciative of your support and understanding while everyone settles in.
Treatments
MASKING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL IN-PERSON TREATMENTS
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the insertion of thin, solid needles into specific points in the body in order to influence the flow of qi, or vital energy, within the body. In Western medicine terms, this is explained as the needles stimulating nerve clusters, resulting in the release of endorphins and other hormones to affect change within the body. Once placed, the needles typically remain in place for about 30 minutes, and then are removed and disposed of.
Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
PENS, also called e-stim, electroacupuncture, or EA, is an additional type of stimulation for acupuncture needles, which are placed and then hooked up to a device that runs a small amount of electrical current into the body. This modality is especially helpful for painful conditions, but has many other indications as well.
Cupping
Cupping is the use of vacuum pressure to influence the flow of qi within the body, and to relax muscle in order to relieve tension and pain. Cups may be stationary, or may be moved around, depending on the condition being treated.
Guasha
Guasha (pronounced "gwah-shah") is a modality that involves the scraping of a blunt tool, like a ceramic spoon, against the skin, which is oiled to decrease discomfort. Like cupping, this method is effective at influencing the flow of qi as well as relaxing muscle. It is an excellent choice for places that are harder for cups to reach, such as the neck or bottom of the feet.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is the burning of an herb called moxa, which is typically made of mugwort fibers, in order to warm acupuncture points or larger areas of the body. This may involve placing bundles of mugwort onto the end of a needle, a technique called warming needle, or either placing the bundle on or near to the skin. This modality is closely observed by the practitioner, and the patient is not left alone with active moxa to prevent burns. This may be done as an in-office treatment, or we may suggest a home moxibustion kit for you to be able to give yourself treatments at home!
Telemedicine Consultation
Much of what we as practitioners do is just provide a safe and open space to discuss the things going on in your life, and offer guidance from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective on things that you can do to relieve some of the stress.
Our donation-based Telemedicine Consultation is a flexible, remote way to get that interaction. Whether it's nutritional guidance based on the staples you have on hand, answering questions about how your body and mind are reacting to what's going on, tips for helping you sleep better using things you already have around the house, guided meditations, breathing exercises, or just listening as you vent your frustrations and concerns, we're here for you, however we can be.
Please make sure we have a good phone number to contact you for a voice session, and a good email address to send the login information for a video chat session. Video chat is hosted through doxy.me, a HIPAA compliant hosting service. We will email you the particulars for logging in for your video session.
Please be sure that you've scheduled your Telemedicine Consultation through our Square or Facebook booking tool prior to purchase (your appointment date and time is a required field in order to be able to complete your donation). Whether it's one dollar or a hundred dollars, please donate what you can without putting yourself in jeopardy.
Private Online Qi Gong Session
Qi Gong is a wonderful practice that incorporates intentional breathing and slow, easy movements to help your body operate at its best, and can be done without in-person physical intervention from a practitioner. Consider it the Traditional Chinese Medicine equivalent of physical therapy. Your donation will provide you with a friendly and unhurried greeting to check in, followed by a half-hour of personalized instruction to keep your lungs strong, your body moving, and your mind calm. Whether it's just breath work, just movement, or working on combining the two aspects into a seamless practice, we'll meet you where you are on the day, and support you however we can from afar. Shoes are optional, honesty is required, and smiles will be welcomed, even if they take some work.
Please make sure we have a good email address to send the login information for a video chat session. Video chat is hosted through doxy.me, a HIPAA compliant hosting service. We will email you the particulars for logging in for your video session. Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move and breathe freely.
Please be sure that you've scheduled your Private Online Qi Gong session through our Square or Facebook booking tool prior to purchase (your appointment date and time is a required field in order to be able to complete your donation). Whether it's one dollar or a hundred dollars, please only donate what you can afford to without putting yourself in financial jeopardy.
Reflexology
Reflexology is a variety of massage that is used, typically on the feet, in order to influence qi flow and affect change elsewhere in the body. This modality is based on a microsystem, where the entire body is represented on a smaller part. In this case, the whole body is represented on the foot, hand, or ear, and so this massage focuses entirely on the feet, hands, or ears.
Rates
Initial Acupuncture Visit: 1.5-2 hours - $85.00
Follow-Up Visits: 1 hour - $65.00
Cupping/Guasha Only: 30 minutes - $50.00
Telemedicine Consultation: Donation-based
Private Online Qi Gong Session: Donation-based
Reflexology: 30 minutes - $65 / 60 minutes - $85
Acupuncture Home Visit: 1.5 - 2 hours - $100.00
Surcharge for outside Jefferson County - $25.00
Due to state licensure regulations, home visits are available for addresses in Kentucky only. Please contact via email to inquire.
Corporate Events: 2 hours and up - price varies
Community style acupuncture mini treatments, cupping clinics (private room required), TCM facials, and reflexology clinics can be provided on-site. Pricing varies based on service required, duration, and number of participants. Please contact via email to inquire.
A quick note about telemedicine and HIPAA:
The Department of Health and Human Services has recommended discretion to its Office for Civil Rights to waive penalties for potential HIPAA violations in an effort to allow providers to use available technology like FaceTime and Skype for telehealth services. Read about it here. This is an effort to encourage providers to be able to provide services to their patients quickly, without having to worry about strict compliance by existing apps if used in good faith. We have transitioned our telehealth services to doxy.me, which is a HIPAA compliant host for video chat sessions. We also use Google Voice for phone calls, which is HIPAA compliant from our understanding. By scheduling these telehealth sessions, you are giving consent to communicate in these ways. If you have any concerns at all, please reach out to us.
Donations
This is a difficult time for all small businesses in the U.S. right now, and we're no different. We're working super hard to keep providing you with the absolute best in Traditional Chinese Medicine care that we can, to as many as we can. We understand that this has put a financial, emotional, and physical strain on everyone, and we do so very much appreciate your continued support, financial or otherwise. All of our donations are earmarked for scholarship arrangements for patients who can't currently afford to continue their treatments. Please keep an eye on our social media pages to find out when the next round of scholarship(s) open. Applications are always open, and will be included in the next application period. To apply for a scholarship-based course of treatment, please email us and tell us a little bit about yourself, your situation, and what you'd like treatment for.