NO COST ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENTS FOR VETERANS
Did you know that Veterans may now receive acupuncture through the Veterans’ Choice Program?
Veterans Administration Approved Provider
Acupuncture Continuum, Inc. is now a Community Care provider for Veterans. There are so many benefits from acupuncture, and the VA recognizes those benefits for its Veterans.
How It Works
Firstly, the Veteran must receive approval from the VA’s primary care physician. We specialize in treating Veterans in our north San Diego County office. Our office does private acupuncture treatments in beautiful, relaxing rooms. Acupuncture can be helpful for:
- Low back pain
- Neck pain
- Headaches, migraines
- Knee pain
- Hand/Foot pain
- PTSD
- Anxiety/Depression/Irritability
Battlefield Acupuncture
- It can effectively control pain while reducing opioid use.
- It offers an option for patients with a substance use disorder.
- It may help with pain where conventional approaches have fallen short.
- It can restore patients’ hope for pain management and better quality of life.
- It is easy to deliver.
- It is low-risk.
For a full list of what acupuncture treats, see the World Health Organization List under “Conditions We Treat”, under “About Us”.
Testimonials
“I’m an Army Vet with chronic pain, anxiety and depression. I was looking for relief without pain meds. After a few treatments at Acupuncture Continuum, the majority of my pain has subsided. I appreciate the treatments from Karen Sulger and the fact that the VA authorized treatment close to my home.”
Steve, age 60
“I had an injury when I was in my 20s in the Army which caused chronic PTSD, neck and shoulder pain, low back pain, insomnia and nightmares. I have found acupuncture to extremely helpful and relaxing. I have been seeing Karen off and on for the last few years with great success!”
Greg, age 72
Discount for Veteran Acupuncture
If you prefer to use your private insurance, Acupuncture Continuum accepts many different insurance plans. If your plan does not cover, we do offer a special military discount for Veterans and their family members.
What’s the Next Step?
After you have emailed or contacted your VA PCP, they will send a referral over to our office, and we will reach out to you to schedule your first appointment. Generally, Veterans are authorized 12 treatments to be used within 90 days. And, as always, if you have any questions regarding acupuncture for veterans near Encinitas, please call us at (760) 635-0581.
