Patient Info

Please print these forms for your first visit.

Merulli Acupuncture has two locations to serve you:

 Online Scheduling is available for both clinic locations.

Your First Visit

Illness, dysfunction and pain are interrelated with many aspects of the body, mind and lifestyle.  As an East Asian Medicine practitioner, I feel it’s important to address all facets of the person to get to the root cause and achieve the best treatment outcome.  During your first appointment we will sit down together and conduct a comprehensive health history evaluation and formulate a treatment plan for your health conditions.  This will include an exam of your tongue and pulse and diagnostic information you provide.  I will then administer your treatment and allow you to rest comfortably on the table…feel free to fall asleep.  Your initial exam and treatment lasts 75-90 minutes and follow up treatments are 45-60 minutes.

For Best Results

While undergoing acupuncture treatment, you will benefit most by refraining from excessive use of caffeine, cigarettes, alcohol and other drugs so that you can optimize your body’s ability to regain balance.  Please schedule your activities so that you come to your appointment neither too full or too hungry, and avoid strenuous exercise right before and afterwards.  Please have a light meal or snack and drink some water.

You will remain clothed during treatment so please wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing.  Most acupuncture points used are located on the lower arms and legs, hands and feet, so clothing is usually rolled up to access the points.  If an article of clothing needs to be removed, sheets and blankets are provided to keep you warm and preserve your modesty.  For the comfort of others, please avoid the use of fragrances during your treatments.

After your treatment, take good care of yourself and allow your body and mind to assimilate the treatment.  If possible, wait at least an hour to eat a full meal.

Your Progress

It is helpful if you keep track of any changes or reactions you are experiencing with your treatments.  Examples are a change in energy level, feeling cooler or warmer, decrease in pain level or change in location of pain, and changes in mental/emotional states.

Please feel free to ask questions about your treatments anytime.

Privacy Policy

Your health and personal information is confidential.  This clinic does not share, sell or distribute patient information.  Your medical and personal information will not be released to anyone without your prior written consent, except as required by law.  This includes other medical personnel, your relatives and friends.  If your health insurance company is billed for your treatments, the medical information and chart notes relevant to your treatment may be released to your insurance carrier.

Financial Policy

Payment is due at the time of service, unless otherwise arranged.  Cash, credit cards, and checks are accepted forms of payment.  I’m contracted with the following insurance companies:

Aetna
Cigna Greatwest Healthcare
First Choice Health Network
Group Health
KPS
Lifewise
Multiplan
Optum Health
Premera Blue Cross
Regence
United Healthcare
Uniform Medical Plan
PIP – Personal Injury Protection Insurance for Motor vehicle accidents.

Please verify your coverage for acupuncture and massage therapy with your insurance plan.

24 Hour Cancellation & No-Show Policy:

Your appointment time has been reserved especially for you.  Your health and wellness are important and compliance to your individually tailored treatment plan is ideal for optimum success.  If you need to reschedule, kindly give at least 24 hours notice.  Please be advised that No-Shows and cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will be charged a $75 fee.

Parking at the Seattle Clinic:

The Seattle clinic is conveniently located in downtown in the Medical Dental Building.

Transit info

Westlake Station (NB) – Bay A
Light rail from this station:
metro.kingcounty.gov
soundtransit.org

South Lake Union Trolley-stops right across from the Medical Dental Building. http://www.seattlestreetcar.org/

Bus stops nearby:
41
71
72
73
74
76
77
101
102
106
150
301
316

There are several parking lots available nearby and the best deal is at Pacific Place.

Street and metered parking is available nearby.

Parking at the Anacortes Clinic:

Street parking and parking lot available

Gift Certificates

Instant Gift Certificates are available online and may be printed or emailed to your recipient.

Online payments

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