— Pricing · McLean, VA
Acupuncture Pricing in McLean, VA.
An initial acupuncture session is $150 for 60 minutes; follow-ups are $100, and a 5 session package is $400 — $80 per visit. All of our acupuncture pricing is published here, and the price on this page is the price you actually pay.
- Initial visit
- $150 · 60 minutes
- Follow-up
- $100 · 30 minutes
- 5-session package
- $400 · $80 per visit
- Massage add-ons
- $20 · free for members
— Acupuncture pricing
| Acupuncture | Price |
|---|---|
| Initial session · 60 minutes | $150 |
| Follow-up session · 30 minutes | $100 |
| Package · 5 sessions (30 minutes each) ($80 per visit) | $400 |
Insurance patients: sessions are billed through your plan — text us your policy info for a free benefits check.
— Massage pricing
| Massage Therapy | Price | Member |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian massage · 60 minutes | $100 | $80 |
| Prenatal massage · 60 minutes | $100 | $80 |
| Postnatal massage · 60 minutes | $100 | $80 |
Members pay $80 per 60-minute session. Membership is automatic when you purchase a package of 5 or more massage sessions.
Membership
Purchase a package of 5 or more massage therapy sessions and you're automatically a member — no separate signup, no fee.
- Massage at the member rate of $80 / 60 minutes
- Free cupping therapy add-on
- Free gua sha therapy add-on
- Free hot stone therapy add-on
— Massage add-ons
| Massage Add-Ons | Price | Member |
|---|---|---|
| Cupping therapy | $20 | Free |
| Gua sha therapy | $20 | Free |
| Hot stone therapy | $20 | Free |
Added to any massage session. Free for members.
— Insurance
Acupuncture, often covered.
We accept major insurances like UnitedHealthcare and Aetna. Text us your insurance policy info at 240-715-5939 for a free benefits check.
Insurance-billed acupuncture sessions are booked at $0 — your plan is billed directly. HSA and FSA cards work for out-of-pocket services. Details, plan notes, and the fine print live on the insurance coverage page.
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First Visit vs. Follow-Up Pricing
Your first visit costs $150 and runs a full 60 minutes — twice as long as a follow-up, because it does twice the work. Before a single needle is placed, one of our licensed practitioners takes a complete health history and builds the treatment plan every later session runs on. That first hour includes:
- A full health history and consultation about what brought you in
- Pulse and tongue assessment — standard Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnostics
- Your first full acupuncture treatment
- A plain-English plan: recommended visit frequency and what we expect to see, honestly stated
Follow-up sessions cost $100 for 30 minutes. Shorter, because the diagnostic work is already done — your practitioner reviews how you responded, adjusts the point selection, and treats. Most people settle into a weekly rhythm at first, then space visits out. If a different cadence makes sense for you, we'll say so at the first visit, not after you've paid for ten.
Is acupuncture worth the cost?
Honest answer: it depends on what you're treating and what you're comparing it to. Research reviewed by the NCCIH suggests acupuncture may help some people with certain chronic pain conditions, and many patients find a course of care worth trying before more invasive options. It is not a cure, and nobody can guarantee your result — some people notice a change within 4 to 6 visits, others don't respond, and acupuncture never replaces care from your physician. What we can promise is transparent math: you'll know the full cost of a recommended course before you commit, and if it isn't helping, we'll tell you rather than keep booking you. See the full list of acupuncture services we offer or read what to expect at your first visit.
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Treatment Packages
Acupuncture tends to work as a course, not a one-off — which is exactly why the package exists. Five follow-up sessions cost $400 instead of $500. Do the division: $400 ÷ 5 = $80 per visit, a 20% saving over paying session by session.
Package options
| Option | You pay | Per visit |
|---|---|---|
| Single follow-up · 30 minutes | $100 | $100 |
| Package of 5 sessions · 30 minutes each | $400 | $80 |
Massage has its own version. Buy a package of 5 or more massage sessions and you're automatically a member — no signup form, no membership fee. Members pay $80 instead of $100 per 60-minute massage, and cupping, gua sha, and hot stone add-ons become free. The details, including who each package actually suits, live on our wellness packages and membership page.
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Add-On Services (Cupping, Gua Sha, Hot Stone)
Three add-ons can ride along with any massage for $20 each — cupping therapy, gua sha, and hot stone. Members pay nothing for any of them. They're added in the same appointment, so there's no second booking and no second trip up Chain Bridge Rd.
A few services are quoted individually rather than listed at a flat rate: facial acupuncture and standalone gua sha & hot stone programs. These depend on your consultation — a facial rejuvenation series and a one-off recovery session are very different plans — so you'll get a personalized quote at your consultation. Call or text 240-715-5939 and we'll walk you through it before you book anything.
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HSA, FSA & the fine print
HSA and FSA cards generally work here, since acupuncture is typically a qualified medical expense — confirm the specifics with your plan administrator, and we'll give you an itemized receipt either way. For Medicare's chronic low-back-pain rules, other carriers, and exactly what to ask your insurer, read the full guide to insurance coverage for acupuncture in Virginia. Insurance networks and benefits change — final coverage is determined by your plan.
Parking & arrival
Easy in, easy out on Chain Bridge Rd
- Free parking directly on-site at 1481 Chain Bridge Rd, Ste 300 — no garages, no meters.
- Look for the red-brick building; we're in Ste 300 with signage at the entrance.
- Open every day 9 AM – 9 PM — lunch-break, after-work, and weekend visits all fit.
- Arrive 10 minutes early for your first visit to settle in — WiFi and a snack bar are waiting.
— Questions
Asked & answered.
How much does acupuncture cost in McLean, VA?
Does insurance change what I pay?
Can I pay for acupuncture with an HSA or FSA card?
Is there a cheaper way to pay for ongoing care?
— Research & references
NCCIH — Chronic Pain and Complementary Health Approaches
Research reviewed by NCCIH suggests acupuncture may help some people with certain chronic pain conditions — evidence varies by condition, and results are individual.
NCCIH — Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know
An overview of TCM approaches, what studies show so far, and why these therapies work best alongside — not instead of — conventional medical care.
Citations are summarized — please consult the original sources. This page is general health education, not medical advice for your specific case; results vary and acupuncture works best alongside, not instead of, care from your physician.
— Keep exploring
Guide
Insurance Coverage Guide
UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Medicare rules & the free benefits check.
Pricing
Wellness Packages & Membership
How the 5-session packages and automatic membership work.
Guide
New Patients & First Visit
What the 60-minute initial session includes, step by step.
Location
Acupuncture in McLean, VA
Our Chain Bridge Rd clinic — services, conditions & directions.