Acupuncture Clinics in Brooklyn, NY
Compare acupuncture clinics and licensed acupuncturists in Brooklyn. Below the listings you'll find how to check a New York license, what insurance and Medicare cover, and HSA and FSA rules.
Acusophy Acupuncture
Acusophy is a holistic health practice that combines acupuncture with other complementary therapies to support overall wellness. The practice emphasizes a patient-centered approach, tailoring treatments to address the unique needs of each individual. Acusophy offers services such as pain management, stress relief, and support for chronic health conditions, aiming to promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
Dr. Naika Apeakorang, Nd, Lac.
Dr. Naika provides specialized holistic health services aimed at promoting overall wellness and addressing specific health concerns. The practice focuses on individualized care, utilizing a combination of naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, and nutritional counseling to promote healing and well-being. Services include pain management, stress relief, and support for chronic conditions. Dr. Naika is dedicated to helping patients achieve optimal health through natural and holistic methods.
How to check a Brooklyn acupuncturist's license
Acupuncturists in Brooklyn are licensed by New York State under Education Law Article 160, through the NYSED Office of the Professions. The title the law protects is licensed acupuncturist. "L.Ac." is common shorthand, but it isn't the legal title, so check the license itself.
A New York license (section 8214) requires an approved acupuncture program of at least 4,050 hours, including at least 650 hours of supervised clinical practice, plus national exams. NYSED names the exam body the National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM). Older certificates use its former name, NCCAOM.
- Go to the NYSED Office of the Professions online verification search.
- Search by the practitioner's name or license number.
- Check that the license is current and the name matches the person who will treat you.
What acupuncture costs
Few Brooklyn practices publish prices. On October 10, 2026, we found two that list acupuncture fees on their own websites:
- Life Meridians Integrated Wellness (Brooklyn Heights): $150 for a 90-minute first consultation and treatment, and $120 for a 60-minute follow-up. It says it accepts most major plans and HSA and FSA cards.
- Pulse Acupuncture (Williamsburg): $185 for a first session and $165 for a follow-up, each with cupping, onnetsu therapy and massage. Packages cost less per visit.
Two practices aren't a borough-wide range, so ask each listing for its fees. For comparison, nine Manhattan practices charged $160 to $368 for a first visit and $120 to $290 for a follow-up. Our acupuncture cost and insurance guide has the Manhattan price table and what to ask before buying a package.
Insurance, Medicare and HSA/FSA
- Private insurance. Coverage depends on your plan. A New York bill requiring acupuncture coverage (A622/S5955) passed the Assembly in March 2026 and the Senate in June 2026, but as of October 10, 2026 the Senate's site didn't show it as delivered to the governor or signed, so it isn't law. Ask your insurer about acupuncture benefits and out-of-network coverage.
- Medicaid. In 2020 New York asked federal regulators to let Medicaid cover acupuncture for chronic low back pain. As of April 2026, the state health department reports that New York Medicaid does not cover acupuncture for any condition (NY DOH assessment).
- Medicare. Medicare Part B covers acupuncture only for chronic low back pain, and can't pay licensed acupuncturists directly. See our guide to whether Medicare covers acupuncture.
- HSA and FSA. IRS Publication 502 lists acupuncture as a medical expense. Herbs are treated differently, so ask for them to be itemized separately. More in our HSA and FSA guide.
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover acupuncture in Brooklyn?
Only for chronic low back pain lasting 12 weeks or longer: up to 12 visits in 90 days, and up to 20 a year if you improve. The visit must be billed by a qualifying physician or other clinician.
Is acupuncture safe?
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health says relatively few complications have been reported. When acupuncture isn't done properly, it can cause serious harms such as infections, punctured organs and injury to the nervous system (NCCIH). Checking the license is a basic safeguard. Tell the acupuncturist about any medicines you take and health conditions you have.
What is acupuncture good for?
Evidence varies by condition. It's strongest for low back pain and migraine, and weak or negative for others. See the evidence table on our New York City acupuncture page, which also lists more clinics in Manhattan.
When to see a medical doctor: if pain is new, severe or getting worse, or comes with other symptoms, see a medical doctor before relying on acupuncture.
Last reviewed: October 2026
Sources
- NYSED Office of the Professions, Acupuncture license requirements and online verification search (checked October 10, 2026)
- Medicare.gov, Acupuncture coverage (checked October 10, 2026)
- IRS, Publication 502 (2025 edition)
- New York State Senate, A622 (2025–2026) (checked October 10, 2026)
- New York State Department of Health, Acupuncture for treatment of nonspecific chronic low back pain in adults (health technology assessment, April 2026, revised April 27, 2026)
- NCCIH, Acupuncture: in depth (October 2022)
- Brooklyn practice prices: Life Meridians Integrated Wellness and Pulse Acupuncture (own websites, checked October 10, 2026)
- NYC practice prices: each practice's own website, checked October 10, 2026 (listed in our cost guide)