Dry needling screening and terms

Dry needling is very safe when a trained physical therapist does it, but it is not right for everyone. Before you book online, please confirm that none of the following apply to you.

• You take a blood thinner, such as warfarin, Eliquis, Xarelto or Plavix, or you have a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia
• You are pregnant
• You have lymphedema, or had lymph nodes removed, on the side or area to be treated
• You have an active infection, an open wound or a skin condition in the area to be treated
• You are being treated for cancer, or have a known or suspected tumor in the area to be treated
• You had surgery in the area in the last three months, or have a joint replacement or other implant right where we would treat
• You have a weakened immune system or a condition that slows healing, such as poorly controlled diabetes
• You have a seizure disorder that is not well controlled
• You are allergic to metals such as nickel
• You have a strong fear of needles

If any of these apply, please don't purchase online. Call us at (231) 944-6541 and we'll talk it through. Some of them rule out dry needling. Others just change how we approach it.

Every patient is screened by a licensed physical therapist at the first visit, before any needle is used. If we determine dry needling isn't appropriate for you, we refund your purchase in full, not just the unused sessions.

Dry needling is a cash-pay service. It is not covered by Medicare or commercial insurance. HSA and FSA cards are generally accepted. Sessions must be scheduled within 90 days of purchase. Our risk-free promise also applies: if you report no meaningful improvement by your third session, we refund every session you haven't used.

Online payments are processed by StretchMe, our affiliated wellness business, so your card statement will read WWW.STRETCHMETC.COM.

Superior Physical Therapy · 3899 West Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684 · 401 Munson Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686 · (231) 944-6541. This page is general information, not medical advice.