COVID-19 Policies

As of 05/27/22 I have received two doses and two boosters of the Pfizer mRNA coronavirus vaccine. Since the Buncombe County mandate expired on 2/16/22, and the vast majority of my patients are both vaccinated and boosted, I no longer require masks to be worn during appointments. If you would like to wear a mask to your appointment, I will wear one as well.

Please do not come in if you have COVID-19, have recently been exposed to someone who has it, or if you have recently tested positive, even if you are asymptomatic.
I only book one patient at a time and reserve space between patients to clean and run the extraction fan to clear the air.
If you need refills of an herbal formula, no need to come in. I can set you up with my distributor's simple online patient fulfillment program so you can order them directly. You are also welcome to pick them up curbside or I can order them for you and have them mailed directly to your residence.
As is required by my licensure, I have been certified in Clean Needle Technique since 2007, a course that covers hygiene and safety standards in the prevention of communicable disease transmission.
Please understand that COVID-19 is not a Chinese medicine diagnosis and that my licensure does not permit me to diagnose or treat this disease.
Please understand that COVID-19 is highly transmissible and your treatment may create circumstances under which it may be contracted.
I do not charge for missed appointments or late cancellations due to COVID-19. If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please follow the CDC guidelines below regarding quarantine.
Whether you are vaccinated or not, if you have symptoms of COVID-19 you should isolate immediately. If you test negative, you can end your isolation. If you test positive, isolate for 5 days. In addition, it is recommended that you wear a mask when around others, do not travel, avoid public transportation, isolate from others in your home, use a separate bathroom if possible, improve indoor ventilation if possible, notify your close contacts, and do not share personal items like cups, utensils, and towels. If you develop emergency warning signs like difficulty breathing, see medical attention.
If you have been exposed to COVID-19, the CDC recommends wearing a mask around other people for 10 days and taking a test on day 5. If you develop symptoms before day 5, take a test. If you test positive at any time, follow the guidelines above, even if you are asymptomatic. Because you can develop COVID-19 up to 10 days after exposure, even if you test negative on day 5 it is recommend that you continue to wear a mask when around others for 10 full days.
For more information go to "About COVID-19" on the CDC website.