Boca Raton Acupuncture
Acupuncture Questions, Answered: Boca Raton FAQ
Thinking about acupuncture but not sure what to expect? Below are straight answers to the questions patients ask Dr. Jonathan M. Fields, DAOM, most often at CR8 Health Boca on Glades Road. If your question is not here, call (561) 922-8418 and the front desk will help.
First visit
What happens at my first acupuncture visit in Boca Raton?
Your first visit with Dr. Jonathan M. Fields, DAOM, starts with listening. He takes a full health history, reads your pulse and tongue, and examines the areas that bother you. Then he chooses points that fit you rather than a generic chart, and you rest quietly while the needles do their work.
Learn more: Acupuncture in Boca Raton
What should I tell the clinic before my first visit?
Tell us about any medications you take, pregnancy, blood thinners, or a pacemaker before your first visit. Bring recent lab work or notes from your physicians if you have them. Acupuncture and herbs can sit alongside the care you already get, and knowing your full picture keeps your plan safe.
Learn more: Book a visit
Comfort and safety
Does acupuncture hurt?
Most people feel little more than a light tap as the needles go in. Acupuncture needles are very fine, sterile, and single use. After placement, many patients describe the rest of the session as deeply relaxing. If anything feels uncomfortable, tell Dr. Fields and he will adjust the needle or the point right away.
Learn more: How acupuncture sessions work
Is acupuncture safe alongside my medical care?
Acupuncture performed by a licensed practitioner with sterile, single use needles is generally well tolerated. Dr. Fields is a Florida licensed acupuncturist (license AP3879). Care here supports, and never replaces, the care you get from your physicians, and every herb or supplement is checked against the medications you already take.
Learn more: About Dr. Fields
Treatment plans
How many acupuncture sessions will I need?
It depends on what you are treating, how long it has been going on, and how your body responds. Dr. Fields will suggest a plan after your first visit and review progress with you as you go. There is no fixed package, and your plan is adjusted to how you actually feel.
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Pain and dry needling
What is the difference between dry needling and acupuncture?
Dry needling places a fine needle into a trigger point, a tight and tender knot in an overworked muscle, which often produces a brief twitch before the muscle relaxes. Acupuncture uses classical points chosen from a whole person exam. Dr. Fields is certified in dry needling and often blends both in one session.
Learn more: Dry needling in Boca Raton
Can acupuncture help with back, neck, or joint pain?
Pain care is one of the most common reasons people visit. Dr. Fields treats back, neck, shoulder, knee, and headache complaints with acupuncture, dry needling, and orthopedic style assessment of how the joint and surrounding tissue move. Results vary from person to person, and care can work alongside your other treatment.
Learn more: Acupuncture for pain
Fertility and IVF
Can I get fertility acupuncture while doing IVF?
Yes. Fertility sessions are planned around your cycle or your treatment calendar. If you work with a reproductive endocrinologist or IVF clinic, sessions are timed around their protocol and never replace it. Herbal formulas are only suggested when they make sense, and they are checked against your specialist's guidance first.
Learn more: Fertility acupuncture support
Menopause and hormones
Can acupuncture help with menopause symptoms like hot flashes?
Dr. Fields supports hormone balance with a combination of acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and functional medicine. People often come in for hot flashes, night sweats, poor sleep, mood changes, or cycle changes in perimenopause. Your plan is tailored to what is going on in your body and works alongside your physicians.
Learn more: Hormone balance and menopause support
Gut health
Do you help with bloating, IBS type symptoms, and reflux?
Yes. Dr. Fields supports digestive health with acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, food therapy, and functional medicine. Common concerns include bloating, gas, constipation, loose stools, reflux, and food sensitivities. Your first visit runs longer than a follow up so he can understand how your own gut behaves before treating anything.
Learn more: Gut health and digestive support
Autoimmune support
Can acupuncture help if I have an autoimmune condition?
Dr. Fields supports people with autoimmune concerns through acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and functional medicine, with the goal of comfort, energy, and resilience alongside your medical team. People often come in with joint stiffness, fatigue, unpredictable flares, digestive trouble, or poor sleep. Care complements, and never replaces, your rheumatology or medical care.
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Medical qigong
What is medical qigong, and who teaches it here?
Medical qigong is a gentle practice of breath, posture, and slow movement that can be learned at almost any fitness level. Dr. Fields is a 15th generation Master Instructor of Qing Long Qigong, trained with monks at the Shaolin Temple, and has more than 35 years of martial arts training. Many patients practice between visits.
Learn more: Medical qi gong classes and sessions
Functional medicine
Do you offer functional medicine as well as acupuncture?
Yes. On the functional medicine side, Dr. Fields looks at your history, diet, digestion, stress, and the care you already receive. Your plan can combine medical grade supplementation, Chinese herbs, diet changes, gut health support, and acupuncture. Every supplement and herb is checked against the medications you already take.
Learn more: Functional medicine in Boca Raton
Cost and booking
How much does acupuncture cost?
Pricing depends on the type of visit and your treatment plan, so please call for details. The front desk at CR8 Health Boca can explain visit options and help you choose a time. Call (561) 922-8418, Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM, or send a request online.
Learn more: Contact and booking
Do you take insurance?
We keep things simple and don't work directly with insurance, which lets Dr. Fields spend the time your care deserves. We happily accept HSA and FSA cards. For pricing and payment options, just call our friendly front desk at (561) 922-8418. Contact us
Do you accept HSA and FSA?
Yes, we take HSA and FSA. You can use your HSA or FSA card to pay for acupuncture visits at CR8 Health Boca. If you have questions about what your plan allows, call the front desk at (561) 922-8418. Contact us
How do I book an appointment?
Call the front desk at (561) 922-8418, Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM, or send a request through the contact page and the team will get back to you to set a time. Please do not include detailed medical information in the online form. For anything urgent, call 911.
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Location and areas served
Where is the clinic located?
Dr. Fields sees patients at CR8 Health Boca, 8234 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33434. The clinic is open Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM, and closed on weekends. Directions are available through Google Maps on our contact page. Call (561) 922-8418 with any questions about finding us or parking.
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Do you see patients from Parkland, Coral Springs, Delray Beach, and Deerfield Beach?
Yes. Patients visit our Glades Road clinic in Boca Raton from across the area, including Parkland, Coral Springs, Delray Beach, and Deerfield Beach. The clinic is part of CR8 Health, an integrative medicine group with several South Florida locations. Call (561) 922-8418 to find a time that works with your drive.
Learn more: Plan your visit
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*Information on this page is educational and is not a substitute for individual medical advice. Results vary from person to person.*
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Information on this page is educational. It is not a promise of any result, and it does not replace care from your physician. Results vary from person to person.