Category: Acupuncture

Uber-assistant Lee has semi-retired. She’s stepped away from my office and now is focusing solely on running Dr Vaughn’s office.

I will miss her infectious cheerfulness and aloha spirit. And I wouldn’t have a practice to return to if not for her, so my gratitude to her is unending. Of course, I want her to slow down and enjoy life and I hope that’s what she will be doing now that she’s not carrying my practice.

Stepping in to assume the reins is Lori, who some of you have already met. I have high expectations for her and feel she will be able to help me move the practice forward into the next decade and beyond.

Of course, Lori is very aware of the affection most of you have for Lee and knows she has very big (albeit teensy tiny) shoes to fill.

All our best wishes to Lee and her family – we already miss you!

Everyone at Vickery Health & Wellness

Sales and Use Tax Rate Will Increase on January 1, 2013

Due to voter approval of Proposition 30, the statewide sales and use tax rate will increase one quarter of one percent (0.25%) on January 1, 2013. The higher tax rate will apply for four years – January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2016.

For a listing of tax rates, please visit the City and County Tax Rates webpage at www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/pam71.htm.

In addition to the statewide sales and use tax rate increase, voters in some cities and counties approved a number of new or increased district taxes that will go into effect April 1, 2013. If we are subject to these new or increased taxes, a notice will be posted here and in my office.

This tax is only applicable to items purchased, not to acupuncture treatments.

For your education (and listening pleasure) here’s a link to a 2009 edition of This American Life that tackles the crazy, confusing world of “health” insurance. It’s a great overview of how we got to where we are with health care and insurance and all. Despite being broadcast in 2009, it’s still as relevant today as it was then.