What Does Acupuncture Cost?What does acupuncture cost? Well, that varies somewhat depending on the city and the setting (clinic vs. spa), but it's probably not as expensive as you think. Unfortunately, most health insurance policies do not cover acupuncture. Check with your insurance carrier or human resources manager to find out if your policy covers the treatment; a few companies are beginning to offer coverage for alternative medicine. Your initial session will probably be more expensive than later sessions, because your practitioner will spend more time getting to know you and what you are looking for in your treatment. 
Routine treatments can be $60 - $100 per session; your initial treatment will probably be at least $25 more. Most conditions require at least 3 - 6 sessions to fully benefit from the treatment. Chronic conditions like arthritis, or conditions requiring longer-term treatments like weight loss, may require weekly treatments. Weight loss or facial beauty treatments (ie, an acupuncture "face lift") may be offered as a "package" with a discount if you commit to a set number of sessions. Aside from package discounts, there are other ways of saving money on the cost of acupuncture. For example, if there is an acupuncture school in your area, you might be able to get treatments from students at a reduced rate. If your condition can be improved in 3 - 6 treatments at an average of $75 each, it may be much more cost effective to use acupuncture than other medical treatments. Even long-term treatments can be well worth the cost if the treatments are effective and don't cause side effects. Don't let cost deter you from investigating this ancient practice as a treatment for pain or anxiety. Handling pain without the side effects of medications can be well worth any price. • Return to Ancient Chinese Acupuncture • Return to Spa Body Treatments • Return to Health Spa Treatments Return from Acupuncture Cost to Great Spa Vacations  |
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