Acupuncture initial appointment: $120 *This is a full assessment and includes herbal recommendations when relevant.

Subsequent acupuncture visits: $90

Chinese herbal consult: $95 Return visit: $45

*Herbal formula prices are extra and vary as they are dependent upon which formula you need.

Facial rejuvenation acupuncture: Initial appointment: $135 Return visits: $100

Please note, there is a $40 charge for missed/no show or same day cancellations for all appointments.

Many insurance plans will reimburse you for acupuncture. Please check with your insurance provider to see if you have out of network benefits. While I do not process insurance, you may request treatment receipts with the codes needed to bill your insurance. You may also use your HSA (health savings account).

If you have coverage, some plans in New York State will only allow for specific conditions. Here are a few questions to ask:

-Will my plan cover acupuncture?

-Do I have out of network benefits?

-Will my plan cover acupuncture for my specific condition?

-How many visits per calendar year?

-Do I need a referral?

-Do I have a co-pay?

-Do I have a deductible?

-If yes, has it been met?

The experience of acupuncture is very relaxing. There may be minor and fleeting discomfort when needles are placed but skilled acupuncturists know how to minimize any discomfort to the extent that most people barely feel the insertion at all. Once the needles are placed the experience is extremely relaxing and often described as euphoric.

Licensed acupuncturists (L.Ac.) undertake three to four years of extensive graduate training at nationally accredited schools. Master’s degree education includes:

-Biochemistry, organic chemistry, microbiology, western pathology and diagnosis, psychology, pharmacology overview, anatomy & physiology, western physical assessments

-Chinese medical (CM) theory, acupuncture techniques, CM diagnosis, tai chi, qi gong, CM nutrition, CM cooking, herbal theory & characteristics, herbal formulas, acupuncture therapeutics, herbal therapeutics, Chinese language, five element theory and acupuncture, meridians & points

-Over 1300 clinical hours of acupuncture and herbal training

-Doctorate level education adds 1-2 years of coursework in acupuncture and East Asian medicine. These programs enhance the master’s degree and guide the practitioner to a deeper understanding of the medicine.

-All acupuncturists must pass a national exam and meet strict guidelines to practice in every state.

-At your first appointment we will go over your health history and detail which health issues you would like to address in your treatments. I will do a Chinese Medical (CM) assessment which includes looking at your tongue and examining the pulse at your radial artery (on your wrists). This is the main map by which your CM diagnosis is made.

-The entire session lasts about one hour. You will receive acupuncture which lasts between 25-45 minutes, depending on what you’re coming in for. You will also receive other therapies when relevant: cupping, tui na (acupressure), moxibustion and heat therapy, Qi Gong and meditation instruction.

-I will give you a treatment plan including any herbal/lifestyle recommendations.

-You may experience calmness, spaciness, emotional releases or intensified symptoms especially after your first acupuncture treatment. This is a normal result of detoxification and tissue rebuilding which subsides after about 24 hours. Keep well hydrated to minimize this effect.

-Acupuncture treatments are cumulative. Similar to maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise, acupuncture should be done regularly, typically 1-2 times per week until your wellness goals are met. After that, you may want to continue acupuncture on a regular basis (1-2x/month) for general maintenance.

-A typical course of acupuncture treatments targeting a specific problem is 12 sessions. Most people see positive results within the first 1-6 sessions. The variety and complexity of your health issue will determine the number of visits actually needed.