Welcome to Tamie Treatment

Acupuncture & Functional Medicine Care

I provide two different types of care. Many new patients are unsure which one they need — please read this first.

1) Which Appointment Do You Need?

A. Acupuncture Treatment

Choose this if you have:

  • Neck, shoulder, back, hip, or knee pain

  • Sciatica

  • Headache or migraine

  • Acute injury

  • Seasonal allergies

  • Stress or tension

  • Pregnancy-related nausea

  • 1–2 simple health complaints

You do NOT need a Functional Medicine consultation first for these conditions.

At your visit, you will fill out a short form and I will treat you with acupuncture and may also include:

  • cupping

  • gua sha

  • electro-acupuncture

  • infrared therapy

  • low level laser therapy (LLLT)

B. Functional Medicine Consultation (1 hour)

Choose this if you have:

  • Hormone imbalance

  • Infertility / IVF support

  • Perimenopause or menopause symptoms

  • Chronic fatigue

  • Anxiety / depression

  • Insomnia

  • Digestive problems

  • Multiple health concerns

  • Symptoms that have not improved despite treatment

This visit is very different from acupuncture.
We spend the full hour reviewing your history, symptoms, labs, and root causes and creating a personalized treatment plan.

Insurance does NOT cover Functional Medicine consultation.

Fee: $360

Available in-person or telehealth (Zoom, FaceTime, WhatsApp).
Out-of-state and international patients welcome.

 

Follow-up consultation:

I charge by every 10 minutes / $60- because sometimes only required less than 10 minutes to go over for one simple test. If you run a multiple tests, it is very likely required at least 30 minutes. I provide my interpretation report with the possible treatment plan in writing. Some patients ask me to send the report first but I do not send it to the patient ahead of the time because I get hammered by questions.

Important (Infertility & Hormone Imbalanced Patients)!!!

All infertility and hormone-related cases require the consultation FIRST.

Why?

Insurance covers acupuncture visits are typically limited to up to 45 minutes of treatment (15 min as one unit x 3 max). Without understanding your labs, hormones, and history first, acupuncture alone becomes guesswork. I do not want to waste your time!!! The consultation allows me to design a targeted treatment plan and usually shortens the time to results.

Please bring:

  • lab results (any recent labs from your PCP)

  • supplement list

  • medications

  • questions

I will email questionnaires for you to complete beforehand. This is the time for you to ask me as many as questions possible and for me, as a FM practitioner, this is the time for me to find out the best fit treatment plan for you. If you are the patient would like to get only acupuncture treatment, please find other acupuncturist fits your need.

2) Appointment Request — Please Email First

Preferred contact: email

📧 tamietreatment@gmail.com

Phone calls are often missed while I am treating patients.
Texting is acceptable for urgent same-day availability only.

Please include the following:

• Top 3 reasons you want to be seen

• Acupuncture, Functional Medicine Consultation, or Both

• Name

• Date of Birth

• Address + Zip Code

• Phone Number

• Insurance name & policy number (if using insurance)

Same-day openings:
Text: 781-254-2206 (short message only)

3) Insurance Information

In-Network

  • BCBS

  • MGBHP

  • Harvard Pilgrim

Out-of-Network (benefits vary)

  • Aetna

  • United Healthcare

Not accepted

  • Medicare Supplemental

  • MassHealth

  • Tufts

  • Cigna

I use a billing service to verify benefits.
You will receive your coverage details by email once verification is completed.

Typical verification time is ~24 hours

*** If you are calling their customer service to find your coverage, please ask #1. your policy has deductible or not, if it is your policy “APPLIES” deductible or “NOT APPLY”. They will tell you “your plan has xx visits per calendar year. Your co-pay is xx dollars or no-copay for the first 6 visits etc… all depends on the policy you singed up ***

Important:
Many insurance plans only cover acupuncture for:

  • pain conditions

  • pregnancy nausea

  • medical necessity

“Maintenance” acupuncture is often not covered even if the policy lists unlimited visits.

4) Fees

Functional Medicine

Initial Consultation (1 hour) — $360

Follow-up lab review — $60 (10 minutes, telehealth available)

Functional medicine lab testing is an additional cost and is not covered by insurance.

Acupuncture

Initial treatment – $180 or insurance co-pay

Follow-up treatment — $120 or insurance co-pay

Includes additional therapies (as appropriate):
cupping, gua sha, electro-acupuncture, infrared, laser therapy, kinesiology taping etc…

5) Payment Methods

Accepted:

  • Credit / Debit card

  • FSA / HSA

  • Apple Pay

  • Check

  • Cash

(Returned checks: $25 fee)

Telehealth visits can be paid online.

6) FSA & HSA

Many patients use FSA or HSA accounts for consultations and treatments.
Please contact your employer or insurance provider for details about your plan.

7) Gift Certificates

Gift certificates are available in clinic.

A thoughtful option for birthdays, holidays, or for a loved one who is curious about acupuncture or integrative medicine.

I look forward to helping you on your healing journey.
Tamie Bilazzo

 

 

 

 

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