• Acupuncture bridges the best of both worlds: time-tested clinical experience and measurable effects on the nervous, immune, and hormonal systems. While we’re still learning more every year, what we do know is that it works—and your body responds in powerful ways.

    From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective:

    Acupuncture is one part of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a complete medical system that’s been practiced for thousands of years. It sees the body as interconnected—when things fall out of balance, symptoms show up. Acupuncture helps restore that balance by using specific points along pathways called meridians.

    From a biomedical perspective:

    We now know that acupuncture stimulates the nervous system and affects multiple systems in the body. Using tools like fMRI (functional brain imaging), researchers can actually watch how acupuncture changes brain activity in real time.

    Studies show acupuncture can:
    • Release tight muscles and deactivate trigger points
    • Calm the nervous system and trigger measurable biochemical changes
    • Increase circulation and reduce inflammation
    • Support hormonal regulation and immune system function
    • Help the body shift back into a state of balance (homeostasis)

    Anatomically, acupuncture points aren’t random—they tend to be areas where nerves, blood vessels, lymph, and fascia all meet. When we stimulate them, we’re tapping into the body’s communication system, sending signals to the brain.

    In response, your brain releases feel-good chemicals like:
    • Endorphins and enkephalins (natural painkillers)
    • Dopamine and serotonin (mood boosters)
    • Other neurochemicals that support your body’s healing process

    Acupuncture is backed by decades of peer-reviewed research and is used in places like the Cleveland Clinic, the VA, and the Mayo Clinic. It’s also recommended by the World Health Organization for over 100 conditions.

    Find out more : https://www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org

  • Not really. Acupuncture needles are super thin—about the width of a hair.
    You might feel a quick pinch (like a mosquito bite), but most people feel nothing at all.

    Sensations like heaviness, tingling, or warmth are normal and often mean the treatment is working. Most patients feel deeply relaxed and even fall asleep during sessions.

  • Acupuncture is cumulative—like exercise, it works better with consistency.

    Some people feel better after just one treatment. But most conditions benefit from a series, especially if they’re chronic or have built up over time. We usually recommend starting with weekly visits, then tapering as symptoms improve. An average treatment plan is 8-12 weekly treatments.

    We’ll come up with a plan together based on your body, your goals, and your schedule.

  • Community acupuncture is personalized care in a shared space. You’ll rest on a cozy treatment table, fully clothed, with soft music. Feel free to bring your headphones and listen to your own music, podcast, ect.

    Because the setting allows us to treat more people at once, it keeps costs lower—so you can come in more often.

    Many people find the group energy surprisingly comforting. You’re resting with others, but still getting care that’s just for you.

  • No, we don’t bill insurance directly. Instead, we keep our prices close to what you'd pay for a copay—without the red tape.

    We’re happy to provide a receipt if you’d like to submit for reimbursement, and you can absolutely use HSA/FSA funds for acupuncture.


  • Your appointment time is reserved just for you.

    We ask for at least 24 hours’ notice for any changes or cancellations.

    Late cancellations or no-shows will be charged a fee to the card on file- there are no exceptions.

  • We’re located at 18 Lake Ave in downtown Saratoga Springs. When you arrive, look for our sandwich board sign—it’ll point you in the right direction.

    Please don’t enter the salon. Instead, use the door to the right of the sandwich board. Head up the stairs, and you’ll see our sign on the left at the end of the hall.

    You made it—come on in.

  • Unfortunately, no. We’re located in a historic building without an elevator. If that makes our clinic difficult to access, we’re happy to help refer you to another local practitioner or offer guidance by email. Just reach out.