Schedule + Contact + FAQs

Dr. Kelly is in-network with: Premera, Regence, BCBS, Lifewise, Anthem, & HMA. We are happy to check your benefits before your appointment. Email: resilientacupuncture@gmail.com. We do bill insurance directly.

Out-of Network: All other companies we are out-of-network. We are more than happy to check your benefits or provide a superbill that you can submit for possible reimbursement.

We recommend wearing loose, comfortable clothing. You should be aware that the acupuncturist may need to access points on your torso, arms and legs. Try to arrive 5 or 10 minutes before your appointment to give yourself a chance to relax. Try to avoid the following:

Eating a big meal within one hour of your appointment

Fasting for more than six hours before your appointment

Alcohol, tobacco, food or drinks that color your tongue (such as coffee) immediately prior to treatment or just following a treatment

Vigorous exercise within the hour before treatment

Length, number and frequency of sessions vary. For most conditions, a series of several sessions may be necessary to achieve the maximum benefit. After an initial consultation, the acupuncturist should provide you with a treatment plan that includes the techniques to be used, as well as the frequency and duration of treatment.

A typical series of sessions consists of 6 to 8 visits, once or twice a week, with sessions lasting 30 to 90 minutes each. Acute conditions, such as sprains, generally require less time and frequency, whereas more chronic or severe ailments may require several sessions. Appointments are scheduled further and further apart after the optimal response has been achieved. Some people experience great benefits from weekly or monthly sessions.

The length of acupuncture sessions varies depending on your condition. Typically, your first visit will be longer than your subsequent visits. Typically initial sessions last about an hour and follow up sessions usually last about 45 minutes.

Patients normally feel relaxed and calm. You may feel tired or drowsy for a few hours if the experience is particularly strong. You may also experience a short-term flair-up of symptoms during the initial healing process which is completely normal. After a session, it is a good idea to relax for the rest of the day. A gentle walk or very mild stretching can also be helpful. Avoid big meals, vigorous exercise, alcohol and stressful situations. Full effects take place 24-48 hours after treatment.

Acupuncture and cupping are forms of traditional Chinese medicine that is becoming more widespread as a treatment for both chronic and acute pain. This technique is over 2,500 years old and involves inserting hair-thin needles into specific points on the body to release qi (energy) that has stagnated and caused pain or illness. The treatment unblocks these areas of the body and allows energy to flow better throughout.

Because of the small size of the needle, acupuncture should not induce a painful reaction. While you may experience various sensations, the feeling of pain is not normally one of them. Also, cupping is very pleasant and relaxing for most people. The slight bruising goes away within 2-4 days.

The needle being inserted shouldn’t feel much worse than a mosquito bite. Here are the five most common sensations you will likely feel with acupuncture or cupping as:

Heaviness: The needle can feel like a weight being placed on your body.

Achiness: A throbbing sensation can sometimes occur but usually dissipates quickly.

Electricity: You may feel a small jolt or a zap like an electric shock as the needles are inserted. It lasts for a split second then relaxes.

Tingling: There may be a light tingling sensation at the insertion site or throughout the body like you might experience when your foot or hand falls asleep.

Warmness: A pleasantly warm feeling may flood your body as the needles or cups are used.

Traditional Chinese Medicine, including acupuncture, applied by a trained and licensed practitioner, is extremely safe and effective. Not a bad track record when you consider that the medicine is guesstimated to be more than 2,500 years old. Needles generally cause no bleeding or pain, and the needles used are one time use. Licensed Acupuncturists are trained in exact location, angle as well as depth of insertion of the acupuncture needle to avoid any injuries.