Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used forms of medicine in the world. Originating in China more than 2,500 years ago, acupuncture is currently one of the most thoroughly researched, practiced, and respected forms of complementary medicine available.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, your overall health is determined by the quality of the Qi (energy) flow through the natural pathways of your body (channels). Acupuncture uses a variety of techniques, including the painless insertion of very thin sterile needles into specific points on the body, to stimulate and improve the Qi flow. The many general benefits of acupuncture include:
Acupressure is based on one the most ancient principles of healing — that applying pressure or manipulating with hand techniques a specific point on the body will improve health. In an acupressure session online, advice will be given on how to apply pressure and manipulation techniques directly to specific points on the body, depending on your condition and symptoms. Acupressure can also help in the Chinese Medicine diagnosis of your condition and in treatment planning.
Chinese herbal medicine is a powerful method of healing. It is a 2,000 year old tradition that uses naturally occurring substances. Chinese Herbal Formulas treat the Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis underlying your disease condition, revealed by the consultation, and nourish and support the body's natural self-healing processes.
Chinese Herbal Formulas include mostly plant, sometimes mineral - but never animal ingredients when individually prescribed and prepared in the West. The Chinese adopted and incorporated herbs from all over the world in the history of their medicine. 15-20% of the 500 common ingredients considered standard originated from outside China. However, in Traditional Chinese Medicine these herbs are prescribed according to Chinese medicine principles.
Chinese herbs are usually prescribed in formulas to combine and enhance their individual properties and actions. The particular needs of each client can be matched by individual herbal formulas to treat the disease condition and symptoms. It may be that a standard Chinese Herbal Formula prescription will be sufficient, or a slightly modified one. Herbs can be prescribed for a short or long time, depending on the condition being treated. Formulas a traditionally available in a variety of forms, such as loose herbs for tea preparation, liquid bottled extracts, pills or powders.
Here, Chinese herbs are supplied as gel capsules of dried herbs. No taste, no smell, no boiling of teas! The herbal capsules are manufactured by USA/UK companies, and supplied 100% pure, with no contamination in preparation. The herbal companies conform to all legal and good manufacturing practice (GMP) standards, for both the USA and Europe.
Herbal prescriptions are modified to avoid rare interactions with any simultaneously taken western drugs. For this reason, it is important in your consultation to give a full list of all western drugs you are concurrently taking.
Chinese Massage or Tui Na is an ancient form of bodywork that is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. A variety of pressures and strokes along the channels (energy pathways) of the body can both relax muscles and stimulate energy throughout the body. By treating both the physical (musculature) and energetic (Qi) levels of the body at the same time, greater results can be achieved. Tuina includes deep pressure tissue stretch techniques, similar to Myofascial Release, and can release muscle and fascia "trigger points", so releasing acute or chronic muscular spasms.
Traditional Chinese Medicine has specific information on how dietary choices can impact chronic disease, and health in general. Depending on the condition and symptoms you are experiencing, following prescribed dietary advice according to your individual circumstances can help and enhance your recovery. This advice can range from a temporary solution to a more extensive change in dietary lifestyle. Dr Visconte specializes in advising and assisting clients with diabetic rehab.
Dr Visconte is also a Chaplain, Board Certified by the National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC), and has two additional Master's degrees in Christian Spirituality and Pastoral Studies from Jesuit Universities in the UK and the USA.
Dr Visconte has concurrently been a chaplain for the last 6 years - and is currently also a chaplain at a major health system in Wisconsin. In that capacity, she has helped clients work through traumatic emotional and spiritual distress and has helped patients to a deeper understanding of their spiritual path, in the context of their overall health.
Rates for Services
First in person appointment, diagnosis and acupuncture/herbal/massage/dietary consultation/treatment - $100 (inc).
First online appointment, diagnosis, and acupressure/herbal/dietary consultation - $100 (inc).
If consulting online, you will receive a telehealth appointment.
Subsequent appointments - $75
Herbal consultations only - $50. Two Bottle order - typically $50 for a standard formula. Orders by prescription will be a little more.
A usual course is 2 bottles followed by a review, which is about 30 days of treatment. It may take 1-2 weeks for your herbal prescription to arrive if not available in stock. Payment of herbal formulas is required upfront.
Payment of all consultations and treatments is required upfront - unless billing insurance
Credentialling and Insurance Billing
Dr Visconte is currently credentialed with United Healthcare, VA Community Care Network (VACCN), American Specialty Health, Cigna, Aetna, and Anthem, as an acupuncture provider. Contact your insurer to determine what conditions are covered for treatment by acupuncture on your insurance plan.