Book An Appointment at IHG Pittsburgh

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Ready to book? Review our self-pay rates or upload your insurance info, check out our office policies below, then schedule your appointment.

‍Please note: Appointments are booked through Vagaro using your existing account, or create one if needed. Use the same account for all bookings—multiple accounts cause scheduling issues.

Using an HSA/FSA card? Physical card is required at the time of service, plus backup payment (major credit card or cash) in case of denial.

Questions? Check our FAQs page or send us a message.

Self-Pay Pricing

  • Acupuncture
  • Initial Consultation + Treatment -  $150 (75 min)
  • Targeted Follow-up - $125 (60 min)
  • Comprehensive Follow-up - $165 (75 min, front and back of the body is treated)
    Fertility Follow-up - $$125
  • Acupuncture + Herbal Medicine Consultation (consultation only $110 + cost of herbs, 60 min)
  • Initial Consultation + Treatment -  $175 + cost of herbs (75 min)
  • Targeted Follow-Up - $150 + cost of herbs (60 min)
  • Comprehensive Follow-Up - $190 + cost of herbs (75 min)
    Fertility Follow-Up + cost of herbs - $150
  • Ancillary Therapies
  • Cupping Add-On - $20 (20 min)
  • Gua Sha Add-On -  $20 (20 min)

Using Health Insurance?

Please upload your insurance and allow up to 24 hours for an email confirmation to book.

If you have UPMC insurance it is required before scheduling that you complete the following:

1. Fax a PCP only referral for acupuncture to 412-561-1750.
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2. An acceptable ICD-10 code must be on the referral from your PCP on file. UPMC only covers specific conditions.
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3. A PCP must be on your insurance file.

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Cancellation Policy

To cancel or reschedule use the "View My Appointments" link in your appointment confirmation email and provide a 24-hour notice.

Sick / Covid-19 Office Policy

Your health and well-being are our top priorities. If you're recovering from COVID-19 or are feeling sick, we recommend waiting until you are fully recovered before scheduling an appointment. Please take a minimum of three weeks to fully recover after a COVID-19 diagnosis. This ensures that you are completely ready and able to benefit from your treatment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between "Targeted" and "Comprehensive" follow-ups?

Targeted Follow-Up treatments address a specific condition where various areas of the body are treated. This approach aims to relieve symptoms effectively while simultaneously treating the underlying causes for optimal health outcomes.

Our comprehensive treatment protocol addresses both the front and back of the body to enhance therapeutic response.

Do you work with auto insurance?

No, we do not work directly with auto insurance or submit claims to them. IHG can provide you with a receipt to give to your auto insurance.

What conditions do you treat?

Specialty

  • Musculoskeletal Pain
  • Spine and Disc Pain
  • Post-Surgical Pain
  • Radicular Pain
  • Tendinopathy
  • Paresthesia
  • Headaches
  • Women's Health
  • Fertility
How do I make an appointment and what happens after I schedule?

Appointments are booked through Vagaro using your existing account, or create one if needed.Use the same account for all bookings—multiple accounts cause scheduling issues.

Using insurance? Before scheduling it's required that you:

  1. Upload insurance benefits and allow up to 24 hours for an email confirmation to book.
  2. UPMC insurance patients must:

-Fax a PCP only referral for acupuncture to 412-561-1750.
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-An acceptable ICD-10 code must be on the referral from your PCP on file. UPMC only covers specific conditions.
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-A PCP must be on your insurance file.

After an appointment is scheduled, a confirmation email is sent with a request to fill out paperwork prior to treatment.

How many treatments do I need?

Due to acupuncture's self-healing nature, the number of treatments varies widely. Age, medical history, and the condition being treated inform how many treatments it may require.

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For many, acupuncture helps to provide relief and reduce flare-ups. People use acupuncture to alleviate symptoms, and once relief is achieved, treatments can stop; others use acupuncture periodically to manage ongoing stressors and chronic conditions. To have a better understanding of how many treatments are needed, it is recommended that an initial appointment is made.

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In general, the treatment process has a beginning, middle, and end. The number of sessions is often determined by how fast improvements are made in the beginning stages. If there are marked improvements in the beginning stages, fewer sessions are usually needed. The beginning is when marked improvements will be made, and the middle is where we build on this and take it as far as we can until we hit the maximum therapeutic benefit.  The middle stage should build steadily, where your condition(s) improve. The end stage is where the progress is stable and lasting.

What are your office policies such as cancelling, sick/covid, and health insurance?

Cancellation Policy

To cancel or reschedule use the "View My Appointments" link in your appointment confirmation email and provide a 24-hour notice.

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‍Sick/Covid-19 Office Policy​

Please wait until you are fully recovered before scheduling an appointment. Please take a minimum of three weeks to fully recover after a COVID-19 diagnosis. This ensures that you are completely ready and able to benefit from your treatment.​

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Health Insurance Policy

Health insurance patients are responsible for any of the following charges incurred at Integrative Health Group. This includes:  

  1. Copay  
  2. Co-insurance
  3. Deductible
  4. Treatments not covered by health insurance​: cupping and or other conditions treated that insurance will not cover.
How much does it cost if I am self-paying, and how long are the appointments?

Acupuncture

  • Initial Consultation + Treatment - $150 (75 min)
  • Targeted Follow-Up - $125 (60 min)
  • Comprehensive Follow-up - $165 (75 min, front and back of the body is treated)
  • Fertility Follow-Up - $125

Acupuncture + Herbal Medicine Consultation (consultation only $110 + cost of herbs, 60 min.)

  • Initial Consultation + Treatment - $175 + Cost of Herbs (75 min)
  • Targeted Follow-Up - $150 + Cost of Herbs (60 min)
  • Comprehensive Follow-Up - $190 + Cost of Herbs (75 min)
  • Fertility Follow-Up - $150 + cost of herbs

Ancillary

  • Cupping Add-On - $20 (20 min)
  • Gua Sha Add-On - $20 (20 min)
What forms of payment do you accept?

All major credits cards, cash, and HSA/FSA cards. Using an HSA/FSA card? Physical card is required at time of service, plus backup payment (major credit card or cash) in case of denial.

What are your credentials?

Education:

  • Master's in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, Pacific College of Health and Science New York
  • Neurofunctional Acupuncture Program, McMaster University faculty, New York, New York
  • Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification (SMAC), San Diego, California
  • Human Anatomy Laboratory Cadaver Dissection, Sarasota, Florida

Certifications:

  • Clean Needle Technique Certified (CCAHM)
  • Nationally Board Certified in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM™)
  • Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
  • Certified Sports Medicine Acupuncturist® (SMAC)

Professional Memberships:

  • Association for Professional Acupuncture in Pennsylvania (APA)
  • American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA)

Current Positions:

  • Owner, Integrative Health Group
  • Acupuncturist, UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine

Still have questions?

visit our FAQ page