Expert: Heather Vandeburg L.Ac M.S.O.M. dipl.Ac - 6/15/2008

Question
Dear Heather Vandeburg, I wanted to enquire about my mother's neuropathy
and the possibility of acupuncture to treat a condition like this. Her condition
was set on by a severe vitamin deficiency, which has since been treated. But
the neuropathy is lasting. They have tried many drugs which indeed take most
nerve pain away. But these make her incredibly nauseous and dizzy to the
point where she has to either choose one or the other. In Shanghai I have
recently undergone acupuncture myself with impressive results. The one key
point with my mother is that because of ongoing stomach problems, she will
likely not be able to take the accompanying Chinese herbs. So I was hoping
you could tell me 1. Is it possible for acupuncture alone to help with the
nerve pain? 2. How much should a session of acupuncture cost in the states?
3. Could you recommend a doctor in the Cleveland area. I would appreciate
you responding by email. Thank so much, Jason

Answer
Hi Jason,
Acupuncture alone can be very effective.  I would look at NCCAOM.org to find a good acupuncturist in Cleveland.  The amount of treatment costs vary.  I charge 85.00 for the first treatment and consult.  65.00 for the follow-ups in my higher rent office and 52.00 in my lower rent office.

Hope this helps, good luck to your mother.

Heather Vandeburg LAc MSOM diplAc