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Best Acupuncturists in Los Angeles

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714 W. Olympic Blvd, Suite 707, Los Angeles, CA 90015
  • Herbal Consultation
  • Gua Sha
  • Cupping
  • Manual Therapy
  • Acupuncture
  • Heating Treatment

Why choose this provider?

David Di Acupuncture has experience successfully helping thousands of patients heal and recover in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and the Los Angeles area. Di's treatment, which may include acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, manual therapy, acupressure, and traditional Chinese Medicine, is customized according to the patient’s conditions. The personalized treatment solves more complicated and chronic physical problems. It covers pain, anxiety, indigestion, insomnia, sport or auto injuries, allergies, or pregnancy-related issues. Di employs natural therapies to relieve pain and rebuild the body.

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5.0 / 5 (70)
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5.0 / 5 (30)

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Los Angeles, CA

Why choose this provider?

Need help contacting a Acupuncturist in Los Angeles? Call our Concierge team at 848-Book-Pro (848-266-5776 from 6 am - 4 pm PT | Mon - Fri). They are standing by to help you get the service you need.

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22219 Palos Verdes Ave, Torrance, CA 90505

Why choose this provider?

Beth Theodore Acupuncture serves individuals and families in Los Angeles. It offers mind and body wellness therapies to address a variety of women's health issues, such as menstrual irregularity, infertility, and hormonal imbalance. The center also helps patients overcome stress, insomnia, migraines, digestive discomfort, and chronic and acute pain. In addition, it provides wellness mentoring and nutritional planning services. Owner Beth Theodore, L.Ac. is an acupuncturist and herbalist who has been practicing in the metro for over two decades.

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5.0
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (12)

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441 S Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Why choose this provider?

The Clinic for Pain and Anxiety is a Santa Monica-based acupuncture clinic that specializes in professional acupuncture treatments for clients in Beverly Hills and the Greater Los Angeles area. This integrated health clinic uses a variety of specialized treatments such as acupuncture, cupping, Gua-Sha, electric stimulation, cognitive restructuring, and massage therapy to create individualized treatment plans for clients. The clinic helps patients with psychological and physical ailments such as anxiety or sports injuries.

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5.0
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (244)
Google
5.0 / 5 (75)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (5)

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2016 Hillhurst Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Why choose this provider?

WellStream Acupuncture is a Los Angeles clinic focused on improving patient health through integrative acupuncture and traditional Chinese herbs. Dr. Cindy Albon is a licensed acupuncturist who integrated Eastern and Western medicine to overcome a stage IV breast cancer diagnosis. Her treatments incorporate healing techniques including sound therapy and aromatherapy. Clients recommend Dr. Albon for her efforts in understanding each patient’s history and for her calming office environment.

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4.5
Yelp
4.5 / 5 (14)

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Santa Monica, CA 90401

Why choose this provider?

My Art of Wellness is a Santa Monica clinic operated by licensed acupuncturists Dr. Qineng Tan, PhD and Dr. Xiaomei Cai, PhD. Drs. Tan and Cai have been practicing for over 25 years each. Their clinic offers acupuncture and herbal treatments as well as traditional chinese medicine treatments for women’s health. Clients are highly appreciative of the kindness, care, and intellectual and technical knowledge of the doctors and clinic staff.

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4.8
Yelp
4.7 / 5 (47)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (19)
Google
5.0 / 5 (16)

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2001 S Barrington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Why choose this provider?

One Spirit Healing provides Holistic Health Care through acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, and health and wellness coaching. Since 2002 Candace Veach has served the Westside and Brentwood areas and over these years she developed her signature Five Body Integrated Method. She has also created Journey to Joy a Self-directed adventure in transformation which she teaches one on one and in a workshop setting. Patients find her to be both very logical and highly intuitive and comment on her dedication to their healing process.

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5.0 / 5 (14)

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Los Angeles, CA 90027

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Stacy Lauren-Kon is a licensed acupuncturist, PhD candidate in Oriental Medicine, and member of the Board of the California Acupuncturist Association. Her Los Feliz Village clinic provides services including acupuncture, administering Chinese herbs, and lifestyle counseling with house calls available as well. Treatments are available for mental and emotional wellbeing, various types of pain, addiction, and reproductive issues.

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4.5
Yelp
4.5 / 5 (37)

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Los Angeles, CA 90066

Why choose this provider?

Mar Vista Acupuncture operates two clinics at the Westside of Los Angeles in Mar Vista and Central Los Angeles at Leimert Park. Foster Ryan is a licensed acupuncturist who focuses on the integration of Eastern and Western medicine in his practice. Services include acupuncture, functional/natural medicine, dietary counseling, and lifestyle counseling both at the two clinics as well as during home visits.

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Yelp
5.0 / 5 (4)

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Los Angeles, CA 90245

Why choose this provider?

LA Wellness is a clinic providing holistic health care such as acupuncture and Chinese herb remedies since 2003. The clinic is operated by Joe Curcio and Colleen McDonough, both of whom are licensed acupuncturists with experience in private practice. Clients are greatly satisfied with both Joe and Colleen’s knowledge, individual attention, and caring natures. The clinic is actively involved in charity, contributing a portion of the proceeds from each session toward a charitable cause.

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5.0
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (13)

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North Hollywood, CA 91606

Why choose this provider?

Center Point Community Acupuncture is a North Hollywood clinic providing acupuncture treatments for pain and other conditions. Mike Gonzalez is a licensed acupuncturist who operates the clinic with an emphasis on affordability for his clients. Mike encourages clients to come in together with friends and family to improve individual healing in a group treatment environment. The clinic’s patients highly rate the staff’s kindness as well as Mike’s attentive, humble, and caring nature.

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Yelp
5.0 / 5 (59)
Google
5.0 / 5 (11)

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Los Angeles, CA 90013

Why choose this provider?

Henry Jun Wah Lee is a licensed acupuncturist practicing in Pasadena and Los Angeles and is a 39th generation Physician of Chinese Medicine. In addition to providing treatments for pain management, stress management, infertility, and other health issues, Henry is a medical Qigong and Tai Chi instructor with public and private classes available in both Downtown and West Los Angeles. He additionally provides classes on cooking according to seasons/nature, using medicinal herbs, and with organic ingredients.

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4.4
Facebook
4.2 / 5 (5)
Google
5.0 / 5 (1)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (1)

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1155 S Beverly Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90035

Why choose this provider?

Robert Youngs Acupuncture is a full-service acupuncture business in LA. Founded in 2014, the company offers a wide variety of services including acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, and cupping. The team also provides moxa, e-stimulation, meditation, and massage. The business has developed its own product line of herbal supplements which can be purchased online or in person. Robert Youngs Acupuncture accepts all PPO Insurance plans. Reviews from past clients note the stress relief achieved from treatments.

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Yelp
5.0 / 5 (161)
Google
5.0 / 5 (123)
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5.0 / 5 (25)

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2001 S Barrington Ave Ste 111, Los Angeles, CA 90025

Why choose this provider?

Based in West Los Angeles, Mind Body Spirit Acupuncture Center is the office of women's health specialist, Jiling Hu LAc, O.M.D. Dr. Hu has over two decades of experience in western and eastern medicine and provides acupuncture treatments, nutrition counseling, Tai Chi, and Chinese herbal medicines to address infertility, anxiety, menopause, and depression in women. Mind Body Spirit Acupuncture Center offers infertility treatment for natural conception and works with patients undergoing assisted reproductive therapy, helping to increase successful outcomes.

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4.3
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5.0 / 5 (11)
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5.0 / 5 (6)

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Body of Beverly Hills Wellness

6360 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Why choose this provider?

Body of Beverly Hills Wellness is a team of certified chiropractors and acupuncturists for patients in the Los Angeles area. The company assists patients who suffer from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder through treatments like mandibular manipulation, acupuncture, and neck adjustments. It also offers other health and wellness services, including massage therapy, chiropractic care, and cupping therapy. Body of Beverly Hills specialists also treats auto injuries with injury-specific treatments like manual spinal adjustments, spinal decompression, and hydrotherapy.

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4.8
Google
4.9 / 5 (77)
Yelp
4.5 / 5 (65)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (25)

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3840 E Foothill blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107

Why choose this provider?

Laura Acupuncture Clinic provides clients in Los Angeles with acupuncture needs. Through acupuncture, the experts of the company aim to improve and balance energy flow within the body as well as cure illnesses and boost wellbeing. The acupuncturists help treat body pain, sports injuries, and acute injuries through this alternative medicine form. Laura Acupuncture Clinic also offers electroacupuncture during which electric impulses are delivered throughout the body. The clinic has served over 7000+ clients throughout its over 15 years in the business.

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Google
4.8 / 5 (64)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (5)

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Los Angeles, CA 90046

Why choose this provider?

Sogang Acupuncture is a Los Angeles clinic providing acupuncture and various types of massage services. The clinic staff includes Kevin Nam Kim and Lisa Hyun Kim, both licensed acupuncturists with over 10 years of therapeutic experience. The clinic’s clients include MLB pitchers from the LA Dodgers and Texas Rangers as well as various clients from the entertainment industry.

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5.0
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (113)
Google
4.8 / 5 (27)

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Los Angeles, CA 90025

Why choose this provider?

Natural Healing & Acupuncture is a West Los Angeles clinic providing acupuncture and herbal medicine treatments as well as massage therapy and nutritional services. Denise Wagner is a highly-certified, licensed acupuncturist who has been in practice since 1994 and has extensive experience in her field, particularly in women’s health, issues, and pain control. She provides services for menstrual disorders, infertility, pregnancy, and menopause.

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4.8
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (28)
Google
5.0 / 5 (13)
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4.3 / 5 (12)

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Santa Monica, CA 90404

Why choose this provider?

Tao of Wellness is a group of medical practitioners providing over 30,000 treatments each year in their Santa Monica, Newport Beach, and Pasadena clinics. Their practitioners are highly educated and certified with a number of PhDs and licensed acupuncturists on staff. Master Ni Hua-Ching has over 40 years of experience teaching and practicing in the United States and is part of a legacy dating 38 generations of practitioners in his family.

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4.3
Yelp
4.0 / 5 (38)
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4.9 / 5 (15)

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1514 17th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Why choose this provider?

Jade Temple Healing is owned by Julie Jordan, LAc, a nutritionist and acupuncturist in Santa Monica. For more than 20 years, Jordan has been addressing various kinds of pain and health issues by combining acupuncture with herbalism and functional nutrition. In addition to acupuncture, she practices cupping and muscle testing at Jade Temple Healing. Jordan treats patients who are dealing with physical pain, mood imbalances, immune and respiratory diseases, and fertility issues.

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Google
5.0 / 5 (13)
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5.0 / 5 (1)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Introduction

    Acupuncture is an alternative medicine technique. It involves the strategic placement of small, fine needles puncturing the skin on various areas of the body to relieve pain or treat other medical conditions. The needles are left in place for about 10 minutes to half an hour while the patient relaxes. The selection of the proper acupoints requires skill and knowledge.

    The practice of acupuncture originated in Asia many centuries ago. Chinese acupuncture may also involve electrical stimulation or heat application for heightened effect. Some Chinese acupuncturists also slowly spin or twirl the needles after insertion. On the other hand, Japanese acupuncture is less invasive, with shallow needle insertion and no needle manipulation. Korean acupuncture focuses on needle placement only in the feet and hands.  

    Though acupuncture was highly controversial in Western medicine for many years, most of the medical community now recognizes its effectiveness for pain management. Only anecdotal evidence exists for treatments beyond pain relief.
  • How does acupuncture work?

    Research hasn’t yet determined exactly how acupuncture works, but there are two main theories. One is that it operates on a neurological level by stimulating muscles, nerves, and connective tissues, triggering natural pain relief effects. Others believe acupuncture balances a person’s energies — chi — creating physical, emotional, and mental harmony, which relieves pain and improves health. 

  • Does Medicare cover acupuncture?

    Medicare Part B covers acupuncture solely to treat low back pain. The condition must have no known cause and have lasted for at least 12 weeks. Only a doctor or properly licensed and trained medical provider may perform the acupuncture. Medicare initially approves up to 12 sessions over 90 days. With demonstrated improvement, up to eight more visits may be allowed.

  • Is acupuncture effective?

    Studies by the National Institute of Health confirm the effectiveness of acupuncture for addiction, nausea, headaches, asthma, some stroke rehabilitation, and pain management for various conditions. The NIH studies support the use of acupuncture alone and combined with traditional treatment methods. Additional research by other scientific and medical organizations demonstrates that acupuncture is typically successful in the treatment of pain.

  • Does acupuncture hurt?

    Acupuncture should not be painful. The unfamiliar sensation may be uncomfortable at first, but that typically goes away after the first session. People with high sensitivity levels or low pain tolerance may experience heightened sensations. However, any discomfort should be minor and brief. Some common feelings at the acupuncture points are warmth, tingling, heaviness, or mild achiness.

  • How much does acupuncture cost?

    Acupuncture prices vary greatly, ranging from $50 to $300 per session. Initial sessions usually cost more than follow-up appointments. Initial sessions on the high end of the pricing scale usually include a consultation and medical exam along with the acupuncture session. Some acupuncturists offer membership price breaks or discounts for prepaid multiple sessions. Shop around before deciding on an acupuncturist.

  • Does insurance cover acupuncture?

    Some health care insurance carriers cover acupuncture for specific medical conditions. But it depends on the location, insurance provider, insurance plan, and reason for the treatments. Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, United Health Care, Health Net, Banner Health, and Humana are examples of some private insurers that may cover acupuncture with various restrictions. Contact your provider to learn more.