How Much Do Holistic Treatments Cost without Insurance?
Many health insurance companies are starting to cover some holistic medicine treatments as it has become increasingly popular globally. However, most coverage plans are narrow and restrictive, only covering very selective treatments. Most people pay for holistic care out-of-pocket, with services ranging from $15 to $600.
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How Much Do Holistic Medicine Treatments Cost
In the United States, holistic medical practices are more formally referred to as CAM - ‘complementary and alternative medicine.’ About 38 percent of U.S. adults and 12 percent of children report the use of CAM. Below is a list of the costs for some of the most common CAM treatments in the country.
Cost and Types of Holistic Medicine
| Treatment | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| Acupuncture | $15-$400 per visit |
| Chiropractic or Osteopathic treatment | $30-$300 per visit |
| Massage | $130 |
| Reiki | $60-$90 per visit |
| Hypnosis | $65-$250 |
| Homeopathy | $50-$600 per visit |
What is Holistic Medicine
Also known as “alternative medicine,” holistic medicine is a form of healing that goes back 5,000 years before modern medicine was established. These treatments focus on more than just the patient’s physical body by emphasizing their mind, emotions, and spirit. The philosophy behind holistic medicine holds that each individual is composed of interdependent parts (body, mind, heart, and energy), all of which need to be in perfect balance to achieve optimal health.
This was the most widely used form of medical treatment in many countries until the 1860s when a group of German scientists discovered the Germ Theory. This discovery initiated a transforming phase in medicine as germs were identified as disease-causing agents. It shifted the focus of Western medicine from prevention to intervention and cure. With time, only ‘scientifically’ proven medical practices were backed by most western governments and health practitioners.
Today, some countries such as India and China continue to practice ancient forms of holistic medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda are some of the most well-documented and ancient styles of holistic medicine. In the United States, yoga, meditation, and chiropractic therapy are the most commonly used approaches. A survey conducted by the CDC in 2017 found that the use of alternative medicine approaches has been gaining popularity in the country, especially amongst women.
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Girisha is a second-year graduate student at Columbia University, pursuing a Master's in Public Health. She is excited to combine her passion for Public Health and writing with the hopes of delivering quality health information, one article at a time!