Frequently Asked Questions

Holistic health is caring for the whole person. It is tending to your physical, mental, spiritual, and social needs, being aware of how all these aspects affect your overall health.

01.01.2023 Update: 

We now accept a wide range of major insurance plans, including Aetna, American Specialty Health, Anthem, Blue Shield, Cigna, Clever Care, Health Net, Landmark, Kaiser, SCAN, and United Healthcare, Workers' Comp (Medrisk & CorVel). This means that more patients can now access our high-quality care and services with the convenience of their insurance coverage.

We are committed to providing the best possible care to our patients, and we strive to make the insurance process as simple and straightforward as possible. If you have any questions about your coverage or would like to schedule an appointment, please do not hesitate to contact us (949-237-2103 / info@karisacuclinic.com).

04.22.2022 Update: We are officially In-Network with Landmark Healthplan.

04.12.2022 Update: We are now officially In-Network with Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield California, and Cigna.

04.07.2022 Update:

We now accept Cigna Healthcare of California.

CIGNA covers acupuncture as medically necessary for any of the following indications: 

• nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy
• nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy
• postoperative nausea and vomiting
• postoperative dental pain 
• the treatment of pain associated with ANY of the following chronic conditions: 

1. migraine or tension headache 
2. osteoarthritic knee pain 
3. neck pain 
4. low back pain

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As of February 2022, we do not file with insurance, but we will provide you with all the paperwork you need to pass onto your insurance. 

We are currently working with major insurance companies to become an in-network provider. We expect to accept insurance patients starting in July 2022. 

Insurance can cover acupuncture treatments for pain; however, it generally does not cover cosmetic acupuncture, neuro-acupuncture, or manual therapy such as Cupping massage. 

You may add the following to your treatment for an additional cost on top of co-pay or deductible: 

ADD-ON TO INSURANCE: 

• Acu-Advanced : 1.5 hours, $160 
• Facial Rejuvenation : 1.5 hours, $160  
• Cupping & Gua-Sha : 30 min, $60

Anyone who's health can improve can benefit from our help. We will work with your to figure out the best way to to integrate our holistic care into your current wellness practices.