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Community vs. Private Care

Two ways to receive care at AcuMed Clinic — each designed for a different need, budget, and situation. Here is how to choose.

AcuMed Clinic offers two distinct care settings — community acupuncture and private clinical appointments. Both are effective. Both are delivered with the same clinical standard. The difference is in format, depth, and who each option is best suited for.

Many patients use both — starting with community sessions to establish a care rhythm, then graduating to private appointments for more complex conditions. Others maintain private appointments for their primary treatment and use community sessions for ongoing maintenance. There is no wrong answer. The right choice depends on your condition, your schedule, and your goals.

Option 1

Community Acupuncture

Session Length20 minutes
SettingShared room, recliner chairs
Points TreatedDistal & auricular (hands, feet, ears)
CostMore affordable — financial aid available
InsuranceNot insurance-billed
FrequencyIdeal for weekly or twice-weekly treatment
IntakeBrief intake with clinical team

Best For

General wellness and maintenance
Stress, anxiety, and insomnia
Immune support
Patients new to acupuncture who want to try it affordably
Frequent treatment between private sessions
Financial aid situations
Those without insurance coverage

Option 2

Private Clinical Care

Session Length45–60 minutes
SettingPrivate treatment room, one-on-one with Dr. Kitt
Points TreatedFull-body protocol tailored to your condition
CostIndividual rates — most covered by insurance
InsuranceBCBS, UHC, VA Community Care, Medicare (in progress)
FrequencyTypically 1–2 times per week
IntakeComprehensive health history, pulse & tongue diagnosis

Best For

Chronic pain conditions (back, neck, joints, neuropathy)
Complex or multi-system conditions
Post-surgical recovery
Conditions requiring full-body needle placement
Medicare-covered chronic low back pain (cLBP)
VA Community Care patients
Patients with BCBS or UHC coverage

You can use both — and many patients do

Start with Community

Try acupuncture affordably in community sessions. Build confidence in the treatment and establish a care rhythm before committing to private appointments.

Combine for Best Results

Use private appointments for your primary treatment plan and community sessions for maintenance between visits — effectively doubling your treatment frequency.

Transition as Needed

As your condition evolves, your care format can evolve with it. Dr. Kitt helps guide you toward the right setting at each stage of your treatment journey.

Not sure which is right for you?

Call us at (941) 250-6911 or send a message — we’ll help you figure out the best starting point based on your condition, insurance, and goals.