Book An Appointment at IHG Pittsburgh
Start by reviewing our self-pay rates or upload your insurance information. Take a look at our office policies below, then book when you're ready! Questions? Visit our FAQs page or send a message.
Self-Pay Pricing
- Acupuncture
- Initial Visit - $150 (75 min)
- Standard Follow-up - $110 (60 min)
- Extended - $150 (75 min, front and back of the body is treated)
- Community Acupuncture - $85 (60 min, an Initial Visit needs to be scheduled first)
- Acupuncture + Herbal Medicine Consultation (consultation only $85 + cost of herbs, 60 min)
- Initial Visit - $175 + cost of herbs (75 min)
- Standard Follow-Up - $135 + cost of herbs (60 min)
- Extended - $175 + cost of herbs (75 min)
- Community Acupuncture - $110 + cost of herbs (60 min)
- 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.
2. An acceptable ICD-10 code must be on the referral from your PCP on file. UPMC only covers specific conditions.
3. A PCP must be on your insurance file.
Cancellation Policy
Your appointment and convenience are of high importance. IHG understands that unexpected circumstances may require schedule adjustments. If you need to cancel or change an appointment, please provide a 24-hour notice to info@integrativehealthgrp.com or (412) 606-0804.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Specialty
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Spine and Disc Pain
- Post-Surgical Pain
- Radicular Pain
- Tendinopathy
- Paresthesia
- Headaches
- Women's Health
- Fertility
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.
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.
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.
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