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Best Acupuncturists in New Orleans, LA

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Our goal is to connect people with the best local professionals. We scored New Orleans Acupuncturists on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

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New Orleans, LA 70119

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4.8 (12)
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5.0 (9)

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Noell Eanes Acupuncture & Wellness provides acupuncture services in the New Orleans area. The founder has a Master's degree from Maryland University of Integrative Health, is an Advanced NADA (National Acupuncture Detoxification Association) Detoxification Specialist, and has completed specialized training in Classical Chinese Five-Element Acupuncture, Japanese “Needle-less” Shakuju Therapy, Qigong, and Reiki. She also is a certified “Infinite Possibilities” trainer, and patients have access to meditation and wellness coaching via the emotional freedom technique (EFT), meditation, and empowerment. Noell Eanes is available for speaking engagements and workshops and is also a Registered Yoga Trainer with Yoga Alliance.

Metairie, LA 70002

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Acupuncture and Herbal Center offers acupuncture services to the Metairie community. The clinic brings over 15 years of experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine and offers acupuncture, acupressure, and herbal medicine to treat a range of conditions such as injuries, muscle and nerve pains, headaches, hormonal imbalances, infertility, diabetes, thyroid disorders, smoking cessation, and weight loss. The doctor is a certified member of the Louisiana State Medical Board, comes from a family of doctors and herbalists long involved in both Eastern and Western medicine, and has treated a number of celebrity patients with his combination of new technology and ancient techniques.

New Orleans, LA 70119

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5.0 (14)
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4.7 (13)

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Grant Sutton Acupuncture provides acupuncture therapy to the New Orleans community. Patients come to the clinic for basic acupuncture, cupping therapy, Chinese Herbal Medicine, shiatsu massage, moxibustion herbal heat therapy, and acupuncture combined with electro stimulation for facial rejuvenation. The owner studied acupuncture at Oregon College of Oriental Medicine and at Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China after having his own personal success with acupuncture and Chinese medicine to combat stress, anxiety, and skin issues. He also sought out a more effective method for pain management without prescription drugs after watching his grandmother suffer.

New Orleans, LA 70130

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4.5 (16)
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5.0 (10)
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4.5 (6)

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Audubon Acupuncture & Herbs is a New Orleans acupuncture center. Audubon is known for its relaxing environment, in-house herbal pharmacy, friendly staff, and a doctor who is a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (OMD) and is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). The clinic treats a range of conditions including allergies, sports injuries, insomnia, and chronic pain and also helps patients quit smoking. Aside from acupuncture, Audubon also offers electric heat therapy, body adjustments, acupressure, cupping, gua sha and moving cupping, medical qi gong and acupressure, and Chinese herbal medicines.

New Orleans, LA 70117

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5.0 (25)
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5.0 (4)

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NOLA Healer provides acupuncture therapy to New Orleans residents. Treatments are based on the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association's system for helping with alcohol and drug addiction as well as the associated symptoms, relapses, anxiety, insomnia and agitation. The acupuncturist is a certified NADA Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist as well as a licensed Massage Therapist and Reiki Master Teacher and regularly uses Native American Medicine Cards and Animal Medicine as well as Journey Meditation in his own daily life. He is also a Minister with the Universal Life Church and is registered to perform wedding ceremonies in Louisiana.

New Orleans, LA 70114

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4.7 (18)

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Acupuncture Wellness Center LLC offers acupuncture therapy to New Orleans residents. Both private and community treatments are available and include basic whole-body acupuncture, auricular acupuncture focusing on the ear, and electro acupuncture with electric pulse enhancement. The center offers nutrition, exercise, and herbal medicine as well.The clinic employs an internal medicine doctor as well as acupuncturists who are State-licensed and certified by the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). The founder specializes in acute/chronic pain and sports injury and is trained in Channel Theory, Dr. Richard Tan's Balance Method, and Matthew Callison's Orthopedic Acupuncture.

New Orleans, LA 70118

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4.7 (22)
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4.5 (22)
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5.0 (20)

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KimAcupuncture offers acupuncture services in the New Orleans area. The center provides acupuncture, auriculotherapy or acupuncture on the ear, bloodletting, moxibustion, and fire cupping as well as tai chi, meditation, and diet counseling to help with healing. The owner studied with Master Truong Thin at the Institute of Traditional Medicine in Vietnam, received a Master of Science in Acupuncture in 2005 from the Tri-State College of Acupuncture, and is certified by the National Council of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He also helped after Hurricane Katrina with Acupuncturists Without Borders and is involved with helping blind students in Vietnam study and obtain jobs as massage and acupuncture therapists as well.

New Orleans, LA 70119

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5.0 (5)
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5.0 (1)

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Theratique is a New Orleans acupuncture clinic. The "therapeutic boutique" offers a variety of acupuncture sessions as well as massage, Reiki, nutritional counseling, the NASA-developed Biomat, mental health services, and hypnosis. The acupuncturist specializes in pain management, women's health, and food and environmental sensitivities and holds a Master’s in Oriental Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. He completed externships in women’s health and pain management at the Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, is the sole certified practitioner of NAET throughout the Gulf, and holds a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification from the Yoga Alliance as well.

New Orleans, LA 70115

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5.0 (6)

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New Orleans Acupuncture is a New Orleans acupuncture center. Services include acupuncture, dry needling, cupping and vacuum therapy, gua sha and scraping technique, oriental medicine, yoga, and Reiki. The doctor on staff is a NCCAOM Diplomate in Acupuncture, studied modern and Chinese medicine at Peking University Health Science Center, and is a certified Acupuncture Doctor by the World Federation of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Society (WFAS). Both practitioners are licensed and NCCAOM and CCAOM-certified for clean needle technique, and the founder also holds a Masters in Science in Oriental Medicine as well as a Yoga Teaching Certificate from Prajna Yoga.

Compare our Top Acupuncturists

NameExpertise RatingAddressPromotionsLearn more
Noell Eanes Acupuncture & Wellness
New Orleans, LA 70119
Acupuncture and Herbal Center
Metairie, LA 70002
Grant Sutton Acupuncture
New Orleans, LA 70119
Audubon Acupuncture & Herbs
New Orleans, LA 70130
NOLA Healer
New Orleans, LA 70117
Acupuncture Wellness Center LLC
New Orleans, LA 70114
KimAcupuncture
New Orleans, LA 70118
Theratique
New Orleans, LA 70119
New Orleans Acupuncture
New Orleans, LA 70115

FAQs

  • 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.