Chinese Medicine of Idaho is an acupuncture and Chinese medicine clinic in Boise, Idaho. Its stated mission is to provide compassionate and effective care to help patients achieve health, balance and harmony in mind and body. The clinic is led by Sean Dugan, L.Ac., a Licensed Acupuncturist who is board certified by the NCCAOM and holds a Master's degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. His practice emphasizes orthopedic acupu...
Orthopedic acupuncture
A local acupuncture style used for musculoskeletal pain and tension, including motor point needling.
More on their siteAcupuncture for pain and injury
The clinic's stated emphasis, covering conditions the site lists such as low back, neck, shoulder, knee and hip pain.
More on their siteDistal and traditional acupuncture techniques
The site lists TCM, Master Tung, Xing Nao Kai Qiao, scalp, auricular and Battlefield techniques.
More on their siteTuina massage techniques
Some Tuina techniques are incorporated into acupuncture treatments as needed.
More on their siteAcupuncture for athletes
The site says orthopedic acupuncture is also appropriate for athletes who want to work on muscle tone and balance.
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Sean Dugan LAc, MAOM, Chinese Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture
Sean is a Licensed Acupuncturist and NCCAOM board certified Chinese Medicine practitioner with a Master's degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. His acupuncture emphasizes orthopedic acupuncture for pain and injury, and he began Qigong training at age 12.
6540 W Emerald St, Suite 100
Boise, ID 83704
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Acupuncture new patient visits are $200, and follow up visits are $120.
The clinic is in-network with Blue Cross of Idaho, Regence Blue Shield of Idaho, and associated Blue Card plans, and can bill acupuncture visits to them if your plan has acupuncture benefits. It does not bill United Healthcare, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, Pacific Source, Select Health or any other plan. The site asks patients to verify acupuncture benefits before booking and to fill out the online forms early so benefits can be verified.
The site says many HSA and FSA plans can be used for acupuncture visits, but patients should check with their own plan. The clinic can provide receipts, and cannot sign a letter of medical necessity.
No. The site says the clinic cannot bill Medicare, because Licensed Acupuncturist is not yet a designated Medicare provider type.
Sean is a community care acupuncture provider for the Boise VA. The site says veterans can ask their doctor for a referral to acupuncture and select him as the provider.
The practice focuses primarily on orthopedic acupuncture. Sean also lists TCM, Master Tung, Xing Nao Kai Qiao, scalp, auricular and Battlefield techniques, and incorporates some Tuina, gua sha and cupping as needed.
By appointment only, through the online booking link. The scheduling system, patient portal and reminders appear under the name Folkwise Herbal Medicine.
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Certifications
Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.)
Board certified in Chinese Medicine with the NCCAOM
Master's Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM), Oregon College of Oriental Medicine