Many of our current patients admit today that they were once skeptical, wary or even scared of using integrated health therapies. To ease your mind and to dismiss many common misconceptions about Village Health, we have put together a list of answers to frequently asked questions hoping it would help you visit us soon.

3 Common Questions

1. What payment arrangements can I make for service?

A. We accept cash, local checks, debit/credit cards.

B. Also several of our practitioners are on various insurance panels. You can contact your insurancecompany and they should be able to tell you what your benefits are. You need to ask: if any of ourpractitioners are PREFERRED PROVIDERS and/or IF YOU HAVE BENEFITS FOR OUT OF NETWORK PROVIDERS. Or you can call us and provide us with your information and we can verify your benefits.

C. We have a membership program which provides between 10-20% discount for any service at VillageHealth. It requires a 3-6-9-12 month commitment towards your wellness care.

2. What does “Wholistic and Integrative” mean?

It can be very confusing trying to understand what these terms mean. At Village Health we use the termwholistic to mean as practitioners, we respond to an individuals need for care, by considering MIND-BODY-SPIRIT-EMOTION connections. We assess the totality of influences contributing to ones wellness needs. We dothis from an Integrative approach which means there may be different modalities that complement and support your care. At Village Health, we are a fully Integrative clinic and have a wide spectrum of modalities, fromtraditional medical practices to what is sometimes referred to as alternative.

3. How do I know which practitioner would be the best one for me?

We provide a free 1 hour consultation called a Health/Wellness check where together we review the totalityof your life, Mind/Body/Spirit/and Emotion. On our website villagehealthservices.com, there is a button for “NewPatient information when you open that page you will see “Health Questionnaire”. This is a comprehensive toolwe use to assist us in prioritizing treatment options. You complete this questionnaire and bring it to yourWellness check appointment. At the conclusion of the appointment, together we review your treatment goalsand we triage to the appropriate practitioner.

3 Common Myths

1. Acupuncture isn’t proven to be effective.

Proven by whom? Acupuncture has thousands of years of history of effective usage. It was developed by very astute and observant individuals who had to rely on effective treatments that were very limited by their material technologies. The masters of these techniques regularly lived to ripe old age, as opposed to many of their peasant and royal contemporaries. The system is highly sophisticated, and proven by countless people’s experience. For those who want a ‘scientific’ proof, keep in mind that much of acupuncture’s system ties into the concepts of quantum physics as well as organic electromagnetism, both fields being in their very infancy in terms of applied technologies in modern times. I am confident that when science can catch up, there will be irrefutable scientific proof of acupuncture’s effectiveness.

2. Chiropractors treat back pain and little else.

Nothing could be further from the truth. While chiropractic or osteopathic manipulations can be especially helpful in relieving pain for facet joint injuries, osteoarthritis, and sacroiliac joint dysfunction, scores of patients with chronic headaches, sinus problems, high blood pressure, ear infections, leg pain, arthritis, and many other illnesses have reported significant relief after chiropractic care. Chiropractic physicians do more than manipulate the many joints of the body, and are capable of providing a many other services that include supervised exercise programs and instruction for at home programs, heat/cold therapy, herbal therapy, lifestyle and nutrition counseling, massage, physical rehabilitation, physiotherapy, stress management, traction, and ultrasound.

3. Medical doctors never refer their patients to chiropractors, naturopaths, or acupuncturists.

All 4 disciplines are part of the Integrative Medical team. At Village Health we refer within these disciplines for different medical problems based on what would suit the patient best for their individual concern.

What are your privacy policies?

We understand that information about you and your health is very personal, and we are committed to protecting the privacy of this information. For a pdf version of our privacy policies please click Hippa.

Will my medical insurance cover holistic treatments?

Village Health will be happy to call your insurance company to find out if they cover the treatments you are interested in. Call us at:541-684-3988 if you would like us to verify your insurance benefits before you come. For a copy of our Financial Policy click FinancialPolicy.

Why should I see an acupuncturist when I can go to a doctor for my (back pain… headaches… irritable bowel syndrome… menstrual pain… stress… etc.) instead?

Acupuncture will not replace Western medicine for certain things like severe trauma, but it does have a place in the treatment of many ailments associated with modern lifestyles and the general decline of our bodies due to aging. Chinese medicine offers a holistic alternative to surgery and pills as well as a different way of thinking about health. Chinese medicine views the body as a whole and considers the effect of the mind and spirit on it, while Western medicine tends to separate and focus on specific parts of the body. Chinese medicine is a gentle and minimally invasive therapy.

Do acupuncture needles hurt?

Acupuncture is a relatively pain free procedure meant to give you relief from pain, not to inflict more. Most of the time patients say they don’t even feel the needle go in. Most patients find acupuncture extremely relaxing and eagerly look forward to their treatments.

Does Village Health use sterile, disposable needles?

Yes, always. We use pre-sterilized, single use needles made of stainless steel to ensure your comfort and safety.

What types of illness or injuries can naturopathy, chiropractic care or acupuncture help?

Each of these disciplines can treats a wide range of conditions including, but not limited to pain, infertility, menstrual pain, stress, sports injuries, migraines, asthma, post operative pain, allergies, TMJ, chronic illness, women’s health, constipation, depression, sciatica, nausea, anxiety, addiction and many other chronic conditions. To find out which service can treat your particular issues best, come in for a free health assessment.

What Is Massage Therapy?

Massage is one of the oldest, simplest forms of therapy and is a system of stroking, pressing and kneading different areas of the body to relieve pain, relax, stimulate, and tone the body. Massage does much more than create a pleasant sensation on the skin, it also works on the soft tissues(the muscles, tendons, and ligaments) to improve muscle tone. Although it largely affects those muscles just under the skin, its benefits may also reach the deeper layers of muscle and possibly even the organs themselves. Massage also stimulates blood circulation and assists the lymphatic system (which runs parallel to the circulatory system), improving the elimination of waste throughout the body.

Traditional healthcare systems throughout the world recognize that therapeutic massage can play an important role in treating illness or chronic ailments, and contribute to a higher sense of general well-being.

And with ever-expanding research on the beneficial effects of massage, more professionals are advising patients to include therapeutic massage in their health care treatment plans. Physicians, chiropractors and physiotherapists are recommending more patients receive massages for certain health conditions, while many employers and health insurance plans support the use of registered massage therapists.

What are the effects of massage?

Although a single massage will be enjoyable, the effects of massage are cumulative and a course of massage treatments will bring the most benefits. Regular massage can have the effect of strengthening and toning the entire body mechanism, and so help to prevent unnecessary strains and injuries that might otherwise occur due to excess tension and any resulting structural weaknesses. Massage can stimulate or calm the nervous system-depending upon what is required by the individual-and thus helps reduce fatigue, leaving the client with a feeling of replenished energy. At its best, massage has the potential to restore the individual physically, mentally and spiritually.