Frequently asked questions
Does my insurance cover Acupuncture?
It most likely does!! In Oregon, most plans cover Acupuncture! And the plans are usually pretty good with low copays and without the need to first reach a deductible.
To be certain, email me a picture of the front and back of your insurance card to Dean@mcnashclinic.com and I will have my billing team check for you. Alternatively, you can schedule an appointment for three business days out (so I have time to check before your appt.) and upload your insurance card when filling out the brief intake (you don’t even have to finish the intake -- just upload the insurance card and once we confirm your benefits you can finish it)
Insurance accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Providence, United Health, VA, Aetna, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Workers Comp. I Can provide a superbill for cash and out of network patients.
Do I have to lift weights?
I highly recommend it, whether with me or anywhere else that you desire. Happy to give recommendations depending on where you live or what you are wanting from your fitness journey.
That said, acupuncture and massage is a wonderful combination for someone who is in pain, stressed out, already lifting weights, and/or who enjoys receiving healing touch.
I derive great joy from helping people relax, recover, and reduce pain with these modalities.
Why do I include weight training in my offerings?
Muscle tissue is highly adaptable and plays a huge role in our overall health. Muscle tissue is what allows us to ambulate our surroundings and impact the world.
Strong, healthy muscles make us more capable in our everyday lives, while also bolstering our confidence and abilities. Training our muscular system also benefits the skeleton, metabolism, internal chemistry, and even the brain. By relieving stress from ligaments and supporting the entire skeletal system, healthy muscles keep you looking and feeling youthful.
Which modality should I pick and at which location?
You have insurance and want medical care - book an initial appointment for acupuncture
Don’t have insurance and want medical care - book initial appointment for acupuncture
Want a massage that can relieve pain and be relaxing - book a two-hour massage
Want half that amount of massage - book the one-hour massage
Want to build muscle, learn to lift weights, and feel better - book a Gym session at Loprinzis
Want to lift weights but don’t like crowds - book a lifting session at my Clinic Location
Still not sure - book anything and we can take it from there
Would rather ask first - email me at Dean@mcnashclinic.com
Studio location
6118 SE Belmont Street, Suite 507
Portland, Oregon 97215
Enter here. Take elevator to 5th floor.
Free parking across the street.
When you arrive at the address you can park across the street in the lot designated for The Marquis. The entry is under the overhang, where you will find a call box. You call Dean McNash to be let in the building when you will take either the stairs or elevator to floor 5 and head to room 507.
Gym location
Loprinsi’s Gym
2414 SE 41st Ave
Portland, OR 97214
Loprinzi’s is one of the city's oldest independent gyms, first opened in 1948, and has maintained much of its original vintage charm, with a throwback feel. People go there to lift, not for frills. Owner Bob (a lifelong lifter) often spots members and provides guidance for free. The environment is welcoming, down‑to‑earth, and real. It’s affordable and flexible.
Initial Appointment
The initial appointment is 75 minutes. It will involve a thorough assessment and the beginning of treatment which can include, acupuncture, manual therapy or movement therapy. After the treatment, I will recommend what I think is an appropriate course of action for you.