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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 wish 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.
  • If you have tested positive for COVID-19, the CDC recommends quarantining for 5 days. If you have no symptoms after 5 days or if your symptoms are resolving, you can end your quarantine. However, if you still have a fever you should continue to quarantine until it resolves. Either way, after your quarantine ends the CDC recommends that you wear a mask for an additional 5 days whenever you are around other people.
  • If you have been exposed to COVID-19 and are up to date on your vaccines, the CDC recommends taking a test on day 5 and wearing a mask around other people for 10 days. If you have been exposed and are not up to date on your vaccines, the CDC recommends quarantining for 5 days, testing on day 5, and wearing a mask when you are around other people for 10 days. If you develop symptoms and/or test positive, follow the guidelines above.
  • For more information go to "CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population"
"Excellent experience! Dr. Nancy has helped me tremendously. She made sense of the challenges I've had with my body, and implemented a treatment program that has enabled me to function much better. I learn something every time I go. Would recommend to everyone!" ~Sam Lewis
Dr. Nancy Hyton
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
By Appointment M to F, 9:30 to 6:00
26 Fairfax Avenue, West Asheville, NC 28806
Text or Call (828) 606-6791
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