Boston's Best Places For Acupuncture

The ancient art of acupuncture is based on the stimulation of specific points on the skin's surface by needles, which are only the thickness of a strand of hair. The solid acupuncture needle stimulates the release of endorphins, serotonin and other neuro-chemicals that work to increase circulation and balance the body's hormones. Acupuncture is used to treat: addictions, allergies, arthritic pain, depression, insomnia, musculoskeletal injuries and more. A major benefit of acupuncture is the fact that there are no undesired side effects. Many people experience less pain and/or inflammation after undergoing acupuncture treatments and others are relieved of all of their symptoms.

Acupuncture Together prides itself on offering affordable and accessible acupuncture treatments for all of those who choose this method of care. Patrons decide what they can afford to pay on a sliding scale of $20-40 per visit, plus $15 for the initial visit. Acupuncture Together exclusively offers community acupuncture, which is a group-setting concept, and continues offering treatments until a health condition is resolved or symptoms are improved. The group setting allows Acupuncture Together to keep the treatments affordable for all.

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Point and Balance practices Traditional Chinese Medicine, including acupuncture and other treatment methods like cupping. The focus of the acupuncture treatment is to look at the patient as a whole and find where there is unbalance in their body. The solid acupuncture needle is inserted with very little, if any, discomfort in an area usually on the arms, legs or head. Point and Balance is successfully working to increase their network of accepted medical insurance carriers so that treatments are more accessible to a wider group of people.

Koru Therapy specializes in treating chronic pain, sports injuries and stress reduction. The Koru specialists develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Treatments are done in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere in the heart of Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. Koru is a Māori or New Zealand associated word for loop, which is a symbol of harmony and rebirth.

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This private practice acupuncture provider uses a combination of Japanese and Chinese treatment styles. Copley Acupuncture uses methods to balance the qi, or the body's energy, by treating the underlying cause of a physical or psychological complaint. They treat the whole person, not just the presenting disease or symptomatic complaint. Copley Acupuncture also uniquely offers low level laser therapy and laser acupuncture, which is a perfect option for needle-phobic clients.

Charles River Acupuncture practices traditional Chinese medicine, including acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. This single practitioner acupuncture practice specializes in treating women's health issues, plantar fasciitis, shoulder pain, migraines, weight loss, high blood pressure and back pain. The combined methods of acupuncture, herbal medicine and prescribed diet program has been effective in treating many patients back to a state of wellness.

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