04/20/2026
Did you know that Medicare now covers acupuncture for chronic low back pain? This is a huge win for Integrative care, as it signals recognition of acupuncture's proven benefits, which are not just limited to chronic low back pain. Other conditions with proven acupuncture benefit include: menopausal (and perimenopausal) symptoms, neck, shoulder, and knee pain, fibromyalgia, headaches, cancer-related fatigue.
Make sure to go to a licensed acupuncturist. Pagosa is lucky to have at least 3! Confluence Healing Arts (Robin Trotter), Ethereal Roots (Liz Lucero), and Christine Bemish.
(Please note that these practitioners may not bill Medicare or provide superbills, but it's OK to ask)
