Acupuncture for Veterans
Support for Pain, Recovery, Sleep & Well-Being. Now Available Through VA Community Care.
Attune Acupuncture & Wellness is an approved provider through VA Community Care. We offer personalized acupuncture to support Veterans experiencing chronic pain, stress, and sleep challenges - in a serene, clinical setting built on 30+ years of trust.
Veterans carry unique physical and emotional demands. Acupuncture can offer another way to support the body through pain, injury recovery, stress, sleep difficulties and overall well-being.
At Attune, we look at the whole picture. Pain, injury, stress, sleep and nervous-system health are deeply connected. Acupuncture allows us to work with those connections and support the body’s ability to heal, regulate and recover.
Acupuncture for Veterans
Attune Acupuncture & Wellness • Albuquerque, NM
GET ACUPUNCTURE THROUGH THE VA
Follow these 4 simple steps to receive VA-covered acupuncture care with Dr. Tracey Baca, DOM at Attune Acupuncture & Wellness.
ASK YOUR VA PROVIDER
Tell your VA doctor:
“I would like a referral for acupuncture with Dr. Tracey Baca, DOM at Attune Acupuncture & Wellness.”
1679089288VA SENDS THE REFERRAL
VA/TriWest processes your referral and sends the approved referral to Attune Acupuncture & Wellness.
ATTUNE CONTACTS YOU
Once we receive your referral, we will contact you to schedule your appointment.
COME TO YOUR APPOINTMENT
Your full referral pathway from request to treatment:
Compassionate care for those who served
Attune Acupuncture & Wellness is proud to support Veterans through the VA Community Care program. Acupuncture is a whole-person approach that may help support comfort, resilience, and well-being alongside your VA care plan.
ACUPUNCTURE MAY SUPPORT:
How to Request Your Referral
“I would like a referral for acupuncture with Dr. Tracey Baca, DOM at Attune Acupuncture & Wellness.”
1679089288Talk to your VA PCP — Share your interest in acupuncture.
Request Attune by name — Provide our clinic name, address, and NPI.
We coordinate care — Once authorized, we'll schedule your visit.
Referral required. VA determines eligibility and authorization. This information is educational and not medical advice.
Evidence-informed, meridian-based medicine designed to help Veterans regulate chronic physical stress and restore balanced vital function.
Important VA Community Care Notice
VA determines eligibility and authorization for Community Care. Non-emergency community care must be authorized by VA before treatment begins.
Dr. Tracey Baca, DOM
Doctor of Oriental Medicine (NM) | Licensed Acupuncturist (CA)
National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1679089288
Have questions about your VA Community Care paperwork or want to notify us that you requested a referral?
Frequently Asked Questions for Veterans
How does VA Community Care pay for acupuncture?
When acupuncture is approved and authorized by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the Community Care program, the VA covers the cost of authorized treatments. In most instances, there is $0 out-of-pocket copay for eligible Veterans for authorized sessions.
Can I schedule before receiving my official VA authorization?
Per VA regulations, non-emergency Community Care must be authorized by the VA before care begins. You must receive your official VA authorization number or confirmation from VA Community Care prior to your first treatment.
What does an acupuncture treatment feel like?
Acupuncture needles are sterile, hair-thin, and single-use. Most people feel little to no sensation upon insertion, followed by a mild dull ache, warmth, or tingling that signals neuromuscular relaxation. Many patients experience deep calm and restfulness during treatment.
What information does my VA doctor need to write the referral?
Your VA provider simply needs to specify: Dr. Tracey Baca, DOM at Attune Acupuncture & Wellness in Albuquerque, NM, along with her NPI number: 1679089288.