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What is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a comprehensive medical system that has diagnosed, treated, and prevented illness for over twenty-three centuries.  Chinese medicine treats most internal medical syndromes, including gynecological, digestive, neuromuscular, autoimmune, and chronic health problems.  Acu-Choice uses a combination of acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, and massage therapy to help you heal faster, with lasting relief.

What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture involves inserting thin, sterile needles into specific points along the skin to balance the energy, or chi, which flows throughout the body.  When energy is blocked, it can lead to injury or illness.  By freeing up the flow of energy, the body is better able to heal.

Do you treat children with needles?
Yes, we are a family and child-friendly practice that uses pain-free needle and non-needle techniques.

What is functional medicine?
Functional Medicine combines the best of Western Nutritional Science and Chinese Medical beliefs in the curative power of food to help you heal by feeding your body what it needs to regain optimum function.

What conditions do Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture help?
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture help the following conditions:

Allergies/Asthma
Arthritis/Joint Problems
Back/Neck & Shoulder Pain
Sciatica
Bladder/Kidney Problems
Breast Lumps
Childhood Illnesses
Chronic Fatigue
Cancer Patient Nutritional Support
Constipation/Diarrhea		 Colds/Flu/Cough/Bronchitis
Crohn’s Disease
Digestive Problems/Ulcers
Drug Addiction/Smoking
Fibromyalgia
Gynecological Disorders/Fertility
Headache/Migraine
High Blood Pressure
Immune System Deficiency
Insomnia/Sleep-Related Disorders		 Menopause and Hot Flashes
Painful periods/PMS
Paralysis/Numbness
Post-Stroke Therapy
Sexual Dysfunction
Skin Problems
Sports-Related Injuries
Stress/Tension
Tendonitis
Weight Loss/Eating Disorders

 

How many treatments will I need?
The number of treatments varies greatly from person to person.  For example, someone may come in with a cold and receive lasting relief after only one treatment while others with more chronic conditions require a series of treatments.  At Acu-Choice, we work with you to get you back to full health as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.

Do you accept insurance?
Currently, Acu-Choice is a participating provider under Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield. If you have another insurance company, we are happy to work with you.

Where is the Acu-Choice office located?
3470 South Sherman Street #1
Englewood, CO 80113
Phone (303) 794-9505
Fax (303) 675-5582
Email info@acuchoice.net

What are your hours of operation?
Mondays
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesdays
1:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Thursdays
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture Appointments
First appointments are 90 minutes in length.  This time includes a 1-hour evaluation and treatment plan and 30 minutes of acupuncture.  Regular appointments thereafter are 45 minutes (15 minutes with Dr. Chew and 30 minutes of acupuncture).