FAQs

Does Dr. Gurevich  prescribe medications?

Yes. As a psychiatrist, medications play an important role in helping patients. Many of my patients come to me already taking multiple medications and, through working together, they hopefully feel they can get off them. It is a collaborative process and usually gradual, but there is no need for haste. Some people do not want to have anything to do with herbs and supplements when they first visit me—that’s fine. My goal is to meet every one of my patients where they are, allowing them to grow and heal the way they chose.

How often do I need to see you?

It all depends on your needs, the acuity of your issue and how fast you want to go. Some patients are seen on a weekly basis, some every second week, some on a monthly basis, and others only several times per year. You are in control, not us.

If acupuncture is part of your treatment it is a medicine that builds on itself.  The duration of time that the treatment will hold increases with each additional treatment.  Because of this acupuncturists find that they need to see you weekly for a series of weeks and then they spread out treatments because the treatments hold for longer.

Do you accept insurance as a full payment?

Yes and No.  Dr. Michael Gurevich MD and Jane Ferrari NPP do not accept insurance.  Most insurance companies do not pay for there services; there is no procedure or CPT code available for them. However, you will be able to obtain part of the fee for the procedures for which a CPT code is available. Following each visit they will give you a receipt, which you can submit to your insurance.

Dr. Ilana Gurevich ND, LAc and Justin Levy LAc do bill insurance.  However not all insurance companies will cover acupuncture.  It is best to call you insurance and verify if you have coverage.  If your insurance does not cover acupuncture you should let your HR department know that you would be interested in these coverages and ask them to change your plan.

What is the difference between treatment and healing?

Treatment, the way we understand it most of the time, implies addressing a particular symptom or complaint that brings a patient to the doctor’s office. This means the treating doctor looks for ways to eliminate the symptom. If somebody has depression there are ANTI-depressant medications; for anxiety there are ANTI-anxiety medications; for infections, we would use ANTI-biotic medications, and so on. This ANTI mentality has a militaristic approach that originated in the Latin language.

On the other hand, a more holistic approach looks at a symptom as a sign that something is wrong or something is out of balance. The goal, therefore, is to help the body and mind achieve balance again. For example, somebody with back pain may have stress, trauma or a conflict in their life that needs to be resolved and addressed. Together, we will look for the best way to do so. We will work on teaching you how to relax. Immediate pain can be effectively addressed with bee venom injections or acupuncture. Of course, if somebody is on medications and desires to get ff, we can work on carefully helping them in this pursuit. That is were the holistic approach is very helpful.

What are common misconceptions about a holistic approach?

Some people are just looking to substitute the pills they are taking with a particular supplement or herb. But a holistic approach, in our opinion, means finding a way to heal the issues and imbalances inside you that are causing you to take the pills in the first place. The process of healing involves addressing you as a person and helping you to heal yourself in each of the five levels of healing. Helping you in elevating your level of consciousness. The holistic approach means having you, the client, in charge with us as the coach, helping you achieve the best you can.