Frequently Asked Questions about AAT

              How soon will I see results?

Many cases respond quickly to the treatment and achieve long-term results within the first few treatments. However, each case is different and some patients require additional treatment.

What are the most common symptoms addressed in the clinics? 

Red, scaly or itchy rashes, blisters with oozing and crusting, dry leathery skin areas, hives, itchy skin, bloating, cramping, reflux, heartburn, gas, diarrhea, nausea, runny nose, congestion, post nasal drip, itchy watery eyes, coughs, wheezing, shortness of breath, hyperactivity, mood swings, headaches, fatigue, tiredness, chemical sensitivities, reactions to the sun, any negative reaction to harmless substances

How many sessions are needed?

The number of sessions required depends on the number of items causing a reaction.  For example, a patient who reacts to five families of substances (dairy, wheat, corn, animal dander and pollen) may require between 5 to 12 sessions to relieve the symptoms or resolve a condition. 

Is there an age restriction for the treatments?

No. All ages may be treated, including infants.

How long must I wait before I have contact with the items that were addressed in the session?

Following a session, a patient should avoid the substance that was treated for 2 hours, if possible. Depending on the item addressed, avoidance is not always possible. It is recommended that the patient not have excessive contact with the item until the following day. 

How much does it cost and what is included?

The Initial Session is $150, which includes an assessment and one treatment.  Follow-Up treatments are $85. 

Can I have more than one treatment in a day?

  Yes. Two treatments can be completed in one day. However, there must be at least 2 hours between sessions.



How long are the sessions?

The Initial Session takes approximately 60 minutes and includes an assessment and one treatment. Follow-Up Sessions take 30 minutes and include one treatment.  

Do you take health insurance for the treatments?

No. We do not take health insurance. 

How do I make an appointment?                        

   You can make an appointment by calling the clinics directly at (860) 653-7831.  You do not need a doctor's referral.

 Do I need to do anything before my appointment?

Patients should arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the Initial Session to complete the necessary forms.
                         

Please do not smoke or wear perfume or fragrances prior to coming in to the clinic. Olfactory senses are one of the most developed senses.  Therefore, these fragrances can negate what we are trying to achieve with treatment for both humans and pets.  This will not only benefit your appointment, but is also a courtesy to other patients who may be sensitive to those substances.

Please bring any allergy tests from primary care or specialty doctors to the Initial Session.
 

Prescription or over-the-counter medications will not affect the treatment.
 

Patients who have other therapies (massage, chiropractic, acupuncture, etc) scheduled on the same day as the AAT treatment should schedule those therapies PRIOR to the AAT treatment, if possible.
 

If experiencing an acute stage of illness including an elevated temperature, the patient should contact the clinic to reschedule the appointment.

Frontier Medicine for Animals and Frontier Wellness for People and Pets - WILL NOT treat anaphylaxis or any life-threatening symptoms. Strict avoidance is always advised.

Do I need to stop taking any medications before the treatment?

No, patients do not need to stop taking medication that has been prescribed by a medical doctor without his/her authorization. You may continue taking over the counter medication to control current symptoms, as this will not affect the treatment.

 Are any traditional medical allergy tests offered at the clinics?

Frontier Medicine for Animals can provide conventional allergy testing, desensitization and medical treatment of symptoms for animals.  The people doctor at Frontier Wellness for People and Pets can request conventional laboratory allergy tests for people.  However, Advanced Allergy Therapeutics is offered and recommended at both clinics because of its greater scope, specificity of treatment, results and cost effectiveness.  All patients are encouraged (but not required) to bring in allergy tests from their primary care or specialty doctors.

What qualifications do the practitioners have?

All practitioners at Frontier Medicine for Animals and Frontier Wellness for People and Pets are fully credentialed health care practitioners.

 Can a food intolerance be treated?

No. A food intolerance is different from an allergy or sensitivity in that there may be an enzyme deficiency, which inhibits the body from properly digesting the substance. Such cases are not affected by the treatment.

Can you treat for anaphylactic symptoms?

No. We do not treat conditions involving anaphylactic reactions. However, patients with an anaphylactic reaction may be treated for other sensitivities that are not life threatening.