Welcome! Call or text me at 417-353-8868 if you have questions about acupuncture or want to schedule your first visit. Existing clients can schedule themselves by clicking on the “Book Now” button above.
Where are you? I see clients in my home at 1465 East University Street in Springfield, Missouri. From the intersection of Sunshine and Fremont, drive north on Fremont and take the first right onto University. My house is in the middle of the block on the left.
Please park in my driveway behind my car or on the street in front of my house. When you arrive, please text me that you’re here. If you arrive early, I may still be with another client, and you may need to wait in your car while I finish up with them. I will text you when I am ready for you to come in.
How long does an appointment take? Each visit is one hour long.
How much does it cost? The first visit is $130. After that, each visit is $85.
How can I pay? You can pay with cash, credit card, check, or Venmo to @Abba-Anderson.
Do you take insurance? Acupuncture isn’t covered much in Missouri, but if you are covered, you can pay up front, and I can give you a receipt to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Where do I park? Park in the driveway, or on the street in front of my house, and text me when you arrive. If you are early, you may need to wait until your appointment time while I finish up with another client.
What should I wear? It’s ideal to wear stretchy clothes that are comfortable to roll up to your elbows and knees, or shorts and tops with short sleeves. You may need to remove your top so that I can put needles and cups on your back.
What to expect during your first visit. You’ll fill out a short intake form, and we’ll talk about your goals for treatment. Then you’ll lie down on a comfortable massage table, and I’ll insert the needles, mostly on your head, ears, arms, legs, and sometimes on your back or abdomen. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you feel more comfortable during your treatment.
What do the needles feel like? People who are new to acupuncture are usually pleasantly surprised to find that it doesn’t hurt, and that it’s super relaxing. You’ll likely not feel the needles at all, and most people feel noticeably more relaxed within minutes after the needles are inserted. New clients often ask me if there’s something on the needles that makes them feel so relaxed. I always tell them, Nope, that’s your body’s natural relaxation response at work!
Acupuncture naps are the best! Once the needles are in, you’ll rest for about 30 minutes with calming music playing. Most people doze off and have a really great nap. You will have a bell to ring if you need me for any reason during your treatment.
How long will it take for me to feel better? Most people experience some improvement in their symptoms during the first visit, and see further improvement in the 48 hours following their treatment.