Services & Rates

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used forms of medicine in the world. Originating in China more than 2,500 years ago, acupuncture is currently one of the most thoroughly researched, practiced, and respected forms of complementary medicine available anywhere.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, your overall health is determined by the quality of the Qi (energy) flow through the natural pathways of your body (meridians). Acupuncture uses a variety of techniques, including placing very thin sterile needles into specific points on the body, to stimulate and improve your Qi flow. The many benefits of acupuncture include:

• Pain reduction
• Stress and tension relief
• Increased energy levels
• Stronger digestion
• Relief from bad habits and addictions
• Greater sense of overall health and well-being

Chinese Herbology

Chinese herbal medicine is a 2,000 year old tradition using naturally occurring substances — including herbs — to enhance one's health and vitality. As opposed to Western medicine, the foundation of this approach is to support the body's natural self-healing mechanisms and abilities.

Since each patient has different needs, I carefully select and combine a variety of herbs that will synergistically blend together to achieve optimal results for your unique situation. I prescribe high-quality, professional-grade herbal medicines that are available only to qualified licensed professionals.

Herbal formulas are the traditional version of drug therapy, using plants, minerals and some animal matter in elegant combinations to provide internal medicine treatment for patient health concerns.  These are natural, non-pharmaceutical prescriptions which are quite effective drug therapies.  In fact, many pharmaceutical drugs are derivatives of herbal therapies (aspirin, for example).  Herbal formuals can be quite potent, and must be taken in accordance with the instructions of the practitioner.

Cupping

Cupping has been a part of Chinese Medicine for over 2,500 years. It relieves aches and pains, improves circulation, and also helps with respiratory and digestive issues. I simply place a specialized "cup" onto specific points on your body, and then use suction to draw your skin up into the cups. It doesn't hurt — it simply draws fresh blood to that area of your body, which facilitates the cleansing and strengthening of your Qi (energy). The end result is a greater overall sense of health and well-being.

Gua Sha

Although Gua Sha is an ancient healing technique used by Chinese Medicine practitioners for thousands of years, it is relatively unknown in the West. It is recognized throughout Asia as a highly effective treatment for chronic pain conditions, stress, fatigue, and a host of other ailments.

First, Gua Sha oil is applied to a specific meridian (energy pathway) on your body. I then use a smooth round-edged object (such as a spoon) to apply short brisk strokes to that area. This creates red patches of skin (called "Sha"), detoxifying your blood and restoring the healthy flow if Qi (energy) to the area. There is no pain involved, and the Sha will fade in 2 to 3 days. But the sense of health and vitality you experience from it will last much longer.

Moxibustion

Moxibustion is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique that involves the burning of mugwort, a small, spongy herb, to facilitate healing and health. Moxibustion has been used for healing purposes throughout Asia for thousands of years. The purpose of moxibustion, as with most forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is to strengthen the blood, stimulate the flow of Qi (energy), and enhance your overall vitality and health.

Among other benefits, a landmark study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1998 found that 75.4% of women suffering from breech presentations before childbirth had fetuses that rotated to the normal position after receiving moxibustion at an acupuncture point on the bladder meridian.

Pulse Diagnosis

One of the most common questions that patients ask about Chinese Medicine is: "Why does my practitioner check my pulse?" Pulse diagnosis is actually one of the most complex and important diagnostic techniques we use in Chinese Medicine. Through feeling and evaluating your pulse, I obtain an accurate diagnosis of your overall constitution, Qi (energy) flow, and internal organ health, among other things. I then synthesize all of this information into a highly effective and individualized treatment plan for your specific needs.

Tai Chi

Originally developed in ancient China as a system of self-defense, Tai Chi is now a highly refined art that combines slow flowing movements with focused breathing techniques to strengthen your overall health and well-being. Practiced by millions of people worldwide, the benefits of Tai Chi are well-documented, and include not only a stronger physical body, but also a more focused and clear sense of awareness and attention.

A Different Approach

Patients want to know:  What can you help me with?

Anthony's is a general practice in acupuncture and Chinese medicine, in which he offers treatment for a wide array of patient needs, including:

• health maintenance
• joint and muscle pain
• movement
• diet and nutrition
• headache
• common infections and allergies
• issues with digestion
• sleep problems
• difficulty breathing
• menstrual issues
• male and female reproductive issues
• post-operative and post-stroke convalescence
• psycho-emotional well-being
• addiction
• adjunctive support for medical treatment of other conditions, such as managing the adverse effects of chemotherapy in the treatment of cancer

Rates

 

Uninsured Patients:

Standard Fee:

$120 for an office visit.  This fee may increase in the event of a complicated presentation requiring a more extensive examination and/or treatment with multiple modalities.

Treatment Course:

Certain health complaints warrant a course of treatment consisting of multiple acupuncture sessions within a short period of time (e.g., 5 to 10 sessions with needles on a daily or every-other-day basis).  In these cases, after the initial diagnostic visit, each needling session in the course of treatment for the complaint in question is $40.  The standard fee applies in the case of an additional health complaint, or in the case of subsequent treatment after a course of treatment is complete.

Packages:

Packages are available for long-term or frequent treatment.  Inquire with the practitioner if a package is appropriate for you.  Packages are available only for uninsured patients.

Insured Patients:

Fee-for-Service. 

Insured patients are charged on a fee-for-service basis.  The practitioner does not directly bill insurance providers.  If you want an invoice which can be used to seek insurance reimbursement, you must inform the practitioner prior to your appointment.  You are responsible for determining whether your insurance will cover treatment with acupuncture or other relevant modality and any failure or refusal by your carrier to pay.  Invoices are issued electronically by email to the address you provide.

Housecalls:

Housecalls are available in Manhattan only.  The fee for a housecall is $75 in addition to the applicable service fee.  In the event that a housecall lasts longer than 90 minutes, the applicable charge for time is $40 for each additional 15-minute period following the initial 90-minutes.

Financial Hardship:

The philosophy of this office is that no one should be denied access to care for financial reasons.  Discuss any true financial hardship with the practitioner directly prior to your appointment in order to obtain information about payment adjustments.  Financial hardship payment adjustments are not available for housecalls.

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