Dr. Dana Garscia is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, licensed as an acupuncturist by the Oregon Medical Board, with a background in massage therapy, who has been studying the human body for over ten years. Discovering the practice of Kundalini yoga during her first year at the University of Oregon ignited her fascination with the mind-body connection. This inspired her pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Physiology. Before graduating, Dana attended a six-week study abroad program in India, where she observed several alternative healthcare systems, including Ayurvedic and Tibetan medicine. She continued her dive into integrative medicine by completing Lane Community College’s Massage Therapy Program in 2018 and earning her DACM in 2022 from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM).
With a strong foundation in Anatomy and Human Physiology from over a decade of study, Dana has treated various musculoskeletal complaints and has a special interest in jaw, neck and shoulder issues. She also finds success working with digestive disorders, insomnia, women’s health issues and much more. Dana often combines other modalities in her acupuncture sessions, such as bodywork, cupping, gua sha and moxibustion. She completed clinical internships in Portland, OR, at the Legacy Pain Clinic, treating patients suffering from chronic and complex pain disorders and at FORA Health, supporting patients on their path to addiction recovery.
Dana believes in the transformative power of stillness and that within these quiet moments, the mind and body are brought back into alignment, and self-healing can occur. Her focus is to foster a space that invites you to slow down, unwind and tune in. Healing is a collaborative journey, and your active involvement in the healing process ensures not only quicker but longer-lasting results. Dana will work closely with you to understand your treatment goals and co-create a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
You can schedule with Dana online now and use your insurance under these plans:
- Aetna*
- American Specialty Health
- CHP’s self referral program under Kaiser*
- Cigna*
- Kaiser
- MODA
- Majoris
- Pacific Source Health Plan
- Providence Health Plans
- Regence Bluecross Blueshield
- SAIF
- TriWest for the V.A.
- United Healthcare
- All Motor Vehicle Accident Claims or Personal Injury Claims
We can also bill your insurance as an out-of-network provider if your insurance allows.
You can call or go online to your insurance website to verify your benefits, to avoid unexpected charges. We will verify benefits as well if you provide the details when scheduling, but this is not a guarantee of coverage.
Out of pocket rates are $150 for the initial visit and $135 for follow up visits, with any provider.
*Please note: for CHP (Kaiser self referral), some Cigna and some Aetna health plans, a “non covered services fee” of $40-$50 is applied in addition to any copay or coinsurance per visit, per a pre-disclosed agreement with patients. These insurers limit reimbursement for acupuncture, bundling the methods of treatment to pay around $56 per regular follow-up visit, then subtract from that what you pay for your copay or coinsurance. The type of holistic care Wellness At The Center offers does not allow for such limitation, typically running 60-90 minutes with additional modalities or assessments as needed, on every visit.
FSA or HSA may be used for these costs. The stagnant reimbursement rate for acupuncture by these carriers over the last decade in concurrence with a steady rise in both cost of living and cost of doing business has made this fee a necessity. This policy allows our providers to maintain the quality of care patients expect and that we demand of ourselves as medical providers. Many clinics do not charge this fee and we completely understand if this causes you to look elsewhere.