Maine Zen Den Acupuncture & Wellness

11/17/2025

I wanted to let everyone know that Google has corrected my address; however, "they" continue to refuse to verify my business because I do not have "permanent signage that is not easily altered." I do not know how much access I have been given to update my Google Listing. I will be focusing on my Yelp page and listing because Yelp has done more to support my small business. Here is the link to my Yelp listing:

Specialties: Donald Charlson has been licensed as a Registered Nurse since 1994 and a Licensed Acupuncturist since 1998. He has studied Oncology Acupuncture with Yair Maimon, Ph.D., L. Ac., and is the only Licensed Acupuncturist in Maine to belong to the Society of Integrative Oncology.

11/13/2025

Several people has asked about my progress in opening Maine Zen Den Acupuncture & Wellness, being able to take insurance and provide acupuncture. Here is where I am at:

- I am having difficulty "verifying" my Google Business Listing. Please be aware that if you Google me or my business, I am NOT at 383 U.S. Route One in Scarborough. I am located at 2 Storer Street, Suite 401, Kennebunk. I am on the fourth floor of the Lafayette Center and located within The Well Holistic Solutions.

- As a result of my ongoing challenges with Google, I have set up a Yelp page, which can be found here: https://www.yelp.com/biz/maine-zen-den-acupuncture-and-wellness-kennebunk?uid=5p3O5w7dufoxpDiZT_C6VQ&utm_campaign=www_business_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct)

- I have submitted updated information regarding being able to take insurance. Here is my progress to date:
* Cigna: All paperwork is set and I am able to bill Cigna once I open for business.
* VA: Information has been submitted and I was informed that I would be called once there is a change of status. No timeline was given. It looks like "Hurry up and wait" isn't just meant for the military. : /
* Aetna and Anthem: All information has been submitted and everything should be updated in about a week.
* Community Health Options: All paperwork has been submitted.
* Optum and United Health Care: Even though I have been credentialed for the past six years, because I am working in another business (my own), I have to go through the entire process for credentialing. I have been told this will take three months to complete.
* Tivity: All paperwork has been submitted.
* Harvard Pilgrim: All paperwork has been submitted.

Once I finish building my electronic medical record and order the last few items, I will be open. I anticipate opening in the next one to two weeks. EVERYTHING has taken longer than originally anticipated and I apologize for any delay. I look forward to seeing all of you at my new location in Kennebunk!

Specialties: Donald Charlson has been licensed as a Registered Nurse since 1994 and a Licensed Acupuncturist since 1998. He has studied Oncology Acupuncture with Yair Maimon, Ph.D., L. Ac., and is the only Licensed Acupuncturist in Maine to belong to the Society of Integrative Oncology.

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day!

11/05/2025

Article from the American Optometric Association: GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and vision risk
https://www.aoa.org/news/clinical-eye-care/public-health/glp-1-receptor-agonists-and-vision-risk #:~:text=based%20Optometry%20Committee.-,Among%20the%20rare%20ocular%20side%20effects%20of%20GLP%2D1RAs%20is,patients%2C%20according%20to%20the%20report.

Research from Evidenced Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4458289/

11/04/2025

I would like to let everyone know that I will be converting the FaceBook group "Scarborough Acupuncture & Wellness" to "Maine Zen Den Acupuncture & Wellness," in the near future. I am having Logoworks design a FaceBook group heading for Maine Zen Den Acupuncture & Wellness. I am currently in the process of setting up an acupuncture practice in Kennebunk and am subletting at The Well Holistic Solutions at 2 Storer Street, Suite 401, Kennebunk. I will communicate in this FaceBook group and on www.scarboroughacupuncture.com .

Donald Charlson provides world-class acupuncture in Kennebunk ME. Call and start improving your health today: (207) 515-2601

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Maine Zen Den Acupuncture & Wellness!

10/29/2025

10/26/2025

** Are you suffering from Atrial Fibrillation? **

10/10/2025

I will be relocating to the Biddeford, Arundel, or Kennebunk area. I do not have an estimated time or location as of this time. I will update this website with any new information. - Don Charlson

09/06/2025

** Are you suffering from the side effects of cancer treatment? **

There is a reason why over half of all major cancer centers offer acupuncture to its patients. Research has shown acupuncture is able to increase people's ability to complete recommended cancer treatment while improving their quality of life.

If you or a loved one are suffering from the side effects of cancer treatment, call Scarborough Family Chiropractic Associates to receive an acupuncture consultation by the only acupuncturist in the state of Maine who is a professional member of the Society of Integrative Oncology.

08/16/2025