Q: Fees for services?
A: Click Here for Fees
Q: Payment options?
A: The clinic accepts health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts. According to the IRS, a nutritional supplement recommended by a medical practitioner can be a medical expense deduction. However, the clinic does not process insurance. A bill of service is provided if you would like to submit for possible reimbursement. The clinic accepts cash, checks (make payable to ‘Health For Life Clinic’), and credit cards.
Q: Insurance accepted?
A: The clinic does not process insurance, but accepts health savings or flexible spending accounts. You need to check with your insurance carrier for your deductible, coverage, and limits. Regardless of insurance coverage, the fees for services provided at Health For Life Clinic, Inc. are your responsibility. A bill of service is provided if you wish to attempt reimbursement via your insurance company. The clinic is able to process debit cards connected to health savings or flexible spending accounts.
Q: Do health savings account or flexible spending accounts cover supplements?
A: Yes. According to the IRS, a nutritional supplement recommended by a medical practitioner can be a medical expense deduction.
FAQs About the First Visit:
Q: What can I expect at the first naturopathic visit?
A: Dr. Lee will review your medical history and ask lifestyle questions to formulate a printed personalized health plan for you to implement. You will have the opportunity to ask all your health questions. If time runs out, you can text or email any additional questions or clarifications for up to a month. Dr. Lee will provide a nutritional or lifestyle step to reach your goals. Follow-up is recommended in a month to check progress and receive tweaks to your plan. If you are interested in natural supplement recommendations, you can purchase at the visit, or if you prefer a link from Fullscript will be emailed to you, to order later and get them shipped directly to you. If you would like to tests done, options will be discussed, and you will either get test kits to collect at home, or a lab order to get your blood drawn at a Quest location. You will pay the lab company directly when you send samples in, or will pay the lab company online before going to Quest. Testing fees can be found here.
Q: What can I expect at the first acupuncture visit?
A: Dr. Lee will review your medical history to determine the best acupuncture points to use during your first session. Please come dressed in loose-fitting clothes, so can have access to your arms and legs for acupuncture. Once needles are inserted, lights will be dimmed for you to relax for the remainder of your visit. Dr. Lee will be present behind a room divider the whole time in case you need anything during your session for comfort. Once the session is done, the needles will be removed. Please keep yourself hydrated after each session to allow the acupuncture to maximize blood flow. Acupuncture frequency varies depending on the severity of your health concerns. Can range from weekly to monthly for maintenance, or as needed.
Q: Do you have experience with my problem or condition?
A: I work with you as a person, not your condition. Your body has the ability to heal itself, and I provide you with the tools to heal.
Q: Appointments needed?
A: The clinic does not accept walk-ins.
Q: Where are you located?
A: 112 N Cornell Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603. Directions.
Q: Dr. Lee has been in practice how long?
A: Since 2010.
Q: Is there a good time during my cycle to have my first appointment for fertility?
A: Acupuncture can be done anywhere in your cycle as your whole cycle is geared for baby-making. Once we get to know your cycle better, we can look at targeting specific areas that may need more support later on.
Other Frequently Asked Questions About Acupuncture
Q: Does acupuncture hurt?
A: Only fine needles are used in acupuncture, and when they are inserted there is a slight sensation. Once inserted, the needles may cause numbness, a calming, or a dull, achy sensation. Above all, most of the time you do not feel the needles. The worst it may feel like is a bug bite or pinch- nothing as painful as shots or injections. Hypodermic needles are stiff, hollow, and thick for forcing liquid into body. On the other hand, acupuncture needles are fine, flexible, and no thicker than a human hair (30 times smaller than hypodermic). For example, first-time clients are usually amazed at how relaxed they can feel after acupuncture.
Q: Are acupuncture needles re-used?
A: NO. Acupuncture needles are one-time use only, and immediately disposed of after use.
Q: Is acupuncture safe?
A: The clinic uses only sterile, nontoxic, disposable needles. In addition, acupuncture can still be done even if you have a blood clotting disorder or bruise easily. It can also be done during pregnancy, there are just certain points that are not used during pregnancy. However, acupuncture is not recommended if you have vasovagal syncope with needles.
Q: How deep are acupuncture needles inserted?
A: On average 1/8″ deep.
Q: Acupuncture needles are made of what material?
A: Stainless steel.
Q: What can I expect after acupuncture?
A: Each individual responds to acupuncture differently- some feel more tired afterwards, some feel more energized afterwards. That is to say, some notice effects immediately, some notice effects over time. In conclusion, this is a great article on some of the possible physical effects of acupuncture from someone who had acupuncture for 3 months. Click here to read the full article.
Miscellaneous FAQs
Q: I would love to see Dr. Lee, but she is too far away. Are there any closer to me?
A: Here are links to find someone closer to you by zip code if you prefer:
Find a local naturopath
Find a local acupuncturist
Please do not hesitate to text 717-669-1050, with any questions that are not answered on this Frequently Asked Questions page.