for those of you who get accupuncture

freyabecca · 10-24-2009, 01:17 AM

I am going on tue to see an acupuncturist..he works in a chiropractor office and is also a chiropractor. Am I suposed to tip for this? Thanks!

mip1500 · 10-24-2009, 03:46 AM

I've seen three diff acups in my city, all in their own office and I've only ever paid the exam/treatment fees. I've never been to a chiro so i'm personally unaware if one is supposed to tip them.

Us cysters seeking acupncture is typically a long and recurring thing so I'd say the tip is that you schedule additional appts. I actually interviewed 8 and prices ranged from $60-$100 with appts 30-70 mins. I'm currently getting twice a week hour long appts at $89 each involving 9-14 needles belly hands legs feet and 6 ear beads. On top of that herbs advised by acupuncturist.... I think it's grapeseed extract. On metformin and prenatals otherwise.

Oh and old acupuncturist was like 3 hrs once a week $75 bucks and more interested in being a shrink.

felinity · 10-24-2009, 02:56 PM

No - I think you treat acupuncturists and chiropractors like any medical experts, and don't tip them. Generally, their fees are enough anyway.

freyabecca · 10-24-2009, 11:50 PM

Thanks for the responses!

MaraJ2005 · 10-27-2009, 01:22 PM

Nope! No tipping.

mip1500 · 10-27-2009, 11:50 PM

Hey, how did your appt go?

freyabecca · 10-29-2009, 10:46 PM

It went well.. I was a little sensitive feeling the needles especially on my left side. I don't know if this is because of my fibromyalgia or what.. I was able to relax and I actually felt wonderful after the session.

mickelle · 11-14-2009, 01:38 AM

Glad to hear it went well! Acupuncture is really relaxing for me, too. Some people have spas... I have needles...

mip1500 · 11-15-2009, 03:19 AM

Oddly enough I found out this last week that my 4 and 5 pm appts had fear and some quick pain upon needle insertion but my 8:15 am appts now have no pain and thus no fear

. I can always relax and sleep too! I fall asleep on my back and then on my front. What i hate though is wrinkled forehead from paper covered padded head cushion.