Acupuncture Centennial CO

Welcome to Cornerstone Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, LLC.  My name is Deanna Kayyali and I am a licensed acupuncturist practicing Oriental Medicine in Centennial, Colorado.  My experience falls under the umbrella of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which is an ancient Eastern medicine used over 4000 years. Today in the US, acupuncture and herbal medicine are

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Interesting Correlations With Herbs & The Body

Interesting Correlations: (modified from Bag Of Pearls by Subhuti       Dharmananda, Ph.D.) Trees & Shrubs: They attain larger sizes which is good to free up restricted circulation of qi and blood and to protect against external influences.  Example: Ginkgo and Cinnamon Minerals: Minerals are immobile and supporting in nature – extricated form the earth and water.

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Forms

Colorado Mandatory Disclosure Statement Informed Consent to Oriental Medicine New Patient Intake Form

Mayo Clinic – Acupuncture

Am I covered by Insurance?

While the majority of health care plans do not cover acupuncture, a surprising number do and the number is on the rise.  We do not currently bill any insurance companies directly, upon request, we will  provide patients with a super-bill/copy of the receipt which they can submit to their insurance, flexible spending account or other

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Is Acupuncture subject to any government regulations?

To practice acupuncture in Colorado, one must be licensed by the State of Colorado, Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Registrations.  To obtain acupuncture licensure which results in the title of “Licensed Acupuncturist” (L.Ac.), the practitioner must have: completed a Master’s program in Oriental Medicine from an accredited institution, and passed the national board exams

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What are other adjunct therapies do you ues?

Moxibustion Moxibustion is the process of burning dried herbs over specific areas or points of the body.  The herb commonly used is called Mugwort. It has strong  warming qualities and when it is burned over the body it warms the Qi and blood and unblocks channels.  This is very useful for conditions such as menstrual

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Is Acupuncture safe for children?

Yes.  For younger children we rarely use needles, but instead, we apply little seeds or beads  on specific points.  Young children’s Qi runs closer to the skin’s surface so it is easier to re-balance their meridian systems via the seeds or acupressure.  Children in general have healthy constitutions and respond more quickly than adults.  Acupuncture

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What can I expect in an acupuncture session?

During the first visit, we will go through a very detailed health questionnaire with you.  You can down load this “Health History Questionnaire” to fill out before your appointment time.  The questionnaire may take up to 20 minutes to fill out, so please arrive early and allow enough time before your actual first appointment time.

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