Who We Are

At SAS our goal is to provide acupuncture in an inpatient setting, including Skilled Nursing Facilities and Long Term Care Facilities, as a nonpharmacological treatment for pain.   We specialize in the treatment of chronic low back pain.

Why Low Back Pain?

More than 17 million older adults in the USA suffer from lower back pain (LBP), which is considered the most common and debilitating musculoskeletal condition among adults aged 65 years and older and affects from 13 to 50% of elderly. Multiple population-based studies have shown that the prevalence of chronic LBP increases with age 

Clinical research shows the functional benefits of acupuncture in the alleviation of pain and the restoration of function for those suffering with LBP leading the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to decide to reimburse acupuncture services for the treatment of chronic low back pain.  Medicare beneficiaries who meet the qualifications will be able to receive up to 20 acupuncture sessions every year.   

Offering acupuncture for chronic low back pain may have additional benefits. Acupuncture has been shown to ease depression, slow cognitive decline and benefit quality of life through improved movement, reduced stress, better sleep, and less pharmaceuticals to treat all of the above. While the benefits abound, the risks of acupuncture are few and are further minimized by our professionally licensed and experienced staff.  Bring acupuncture to your community and watch it blossom.