Veterans Health & VA Care

Our treatment options support veterans’ physical and emotional wellbeing through trauma-informed, evidence-based acupuncture. We work with the VA Community Care Network (VACCN) to make healing accessible to those who have served our country.

How we help

Acupuncture can play a powerful role in recovery, resilience, and wellness for veterans navigating chronic pain, trauma, or addiction.

At Louisville Family Acupuncture, Alex Macias provides a safe, serene environment where the nervous system can rest and the body can heal. With years of experience in a high volume veteran-centered clinic in Chicago, Alex is attuned to the unique needs of our veteran community.

Treatments are always individualized. So whether you’re managing pain, improving sleep, or simply seeking balance after years of service we will find a treatment protocol that works for you.

STEPS FOR ACCESSING ACUPUNCTURE THROUGH THE VA

Louisville Family Acupuncture (LFA) proudly partners with the VA Community Care Network.

If you are a veteran and would like to receive acupuncture through your VA benefits:

  • Speak with your VA Primary Care Provider: share your desire to get acupuncture treatments at Louisville Family Acupuncture (LFA). If they feel it could be beneficial, they will submit a request for approval to the VA.

  • Scheduling: Once the request is approved and we at LFA receive the authorization from the VA, we will contact you to schedule an appointment.

  • Authorization: After scheduling, the VA will send you an authorization letter with details about the approved provider (LFA), the type of care you can receive, and the duration of the authorization.

  • Community Care Visit: Attend your appointments at Louisville Family Acupuncture. The VA will send relevant medical records to LFA, but you may need to bring copies of any diagnostic imaging (CT or MRI) if requested.

Learn more eligibility and the process here.

HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE HELP?

Easing Pain & Injury Recovery

  • Reduces inflammation and supports natural tissue repair

  • Helps manage chronic musculoskeletal pain, neuropathy, and post-surgical recovery

  • Improves mobility and circulation while decreasing reliance on pain medications


Supporting PTSD, Trauma & Emotional Health

  • Calms the sympathetic (“fight-or-flight”) response and activates the body’s relaxation pathways

  • Improves sleep, reduces hypervigilance, and lowers anxiety

  • Supports emotional regulation and helps release stored tension and stress


Addiction Recovery & Stress Resilience

  • Helps regulate dopamine and serotonin to reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms

  • Supports mental clarity, calm, and focus during recovery

  • Restores balance to the nervous and endocrine systems for long-term stability


Enhancing Sleep & Mental Clarity

  • Balances the body’s circadian rhythm for deeper, more restorative sleep

  • Improves mood, focus, and energy by supporting optimal Qi and blood flow

  • Reduces fatigue and mental fog often linked to chronic stress or pain


Overall Wellness & Disease Prevention

  • Strengthens the immune system and supports healthy digestion

  • Balances hormones and regulates blood pressure

  • Promotes longevity, emotional resilience, and a sense of inner calm

We’re here to support your wellbeing through the VA Community Care Network.

Book your first treatment now.


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