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Olo offers evidence-informed acupuncture for a wide range of health concerns — from pain and fertility to stress, sleep, and more. Our team of highly trained, licensed acupuncturists brings individualized care in a welcoming and accessible clinic designed for everyday New Yorkers.
Whether you've never tried acupuncture before or you're looking to make it a part of your wellness routine, you're in the right place.
Acupuncture involves the placement of very thin, sterile needles at specific points on the body. It has been practiced for centuries and is now one of the more widely studied forms of complementary medicine in the world.
Most people are surprised by how little they feel during treatment — and by how deeply relaxed they become once the needles are in place.
The exact mechanisms aren't fully understood. What has traditionally been explained as various expressions of Qi, research now suggests it may work through several measurable pathways:
These effects are not universal, and individual responses vary. But for many people, regular treatment creates a distinct and meaningful shift in how the body feels and functions.
Acupuncture has been studied for a broad range of conditions. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), research has shown it may be helpful for pain conditions including back pain, neck pain, knee pain from osteoarthritis, and postoperative pain — and there is also evidence it may help with seasonal allergy symptoms, nausea related to cancer treatment, and other concerns.
Evidence is stronger for some conditions than others, and results vary from person to person. At Olo, we aim to give you an honest picture of what acupuncture can and can't do — and to support your care with that honesty at the center.
At Olo, our practitioners work with patients on a wide variety of conditions and health concerns including:
Olo offers two settings for acupuncture: Community Room and Private Room. Both are provided by the same team of licensed, highly trained acupuncturists. The difference is the environment, not the quality of care. When relevant to your treatment, your acupuncturist may also incorporate adjunct techniques such as cupping, moxa or gua sha at no additional cost.
Our Community Room is a shared treatment space where several patients receive care at the same time, each resting in a reclining chair or on a table. It's calm, quiet, and purposefully designed to support deep rest.
The community acupuncture model in the US grew out of a tradition of accessible, community-centered care — the idea that effective treatment shouldn't require a private room and a boutique price. Many patients find the shared space adds something rather than taking anything away: a collective quiet that deepens the rest. It also allows your practitioner to check in, adjust, and observe over the course of a treatment in a way that's not always possible in a single private session.
Online scheduling is available
Return visits: $90
Start with Community Room – Foundations in Balance 1
An Intro Offer is available (see below)
Private Room appointments take place one-on-one with your acupuncturist in an individual treatment room.
Online scheduling is available
Return visits: $185
Start with Private Room – Foundations in Balance 1
An Intro Offer is available (see below)
Not sure which room is right for you? It's a common question.
Many patients start in the Community Room and stay there — it's effective, affordable, and the shared environment can be surprisingly peaceful. Others prefer the Private Room from the start or move there when their care needs become more complex. Some patients use both, depending on the reason for their visit, as well as scheduling or provider availability.
If you're unsure, feel free to contact us before booking — we're happy to help you figure out what makes the most sense for where you are right now.
If you're new to acupuncture, your first few visits are a little different from regular return appointments. At Olo, all new acupuncture patients go through our Foundations in Balance program — a structured sequence of five visits designed to orient you to acupuncture, help us understand your health history and goals, and give you (and us) a real sense of how your body responds to treatment.
Over your first five visits, you'll move from an in-depth initial consultation and treatment, through follow-up consultations and regular return visits, to a closing check-in appointment where your acupuncturist can assess how you've responded and discuss a plan for any ongoing care needed.
An Intro Offer is available for new acupuncture patients: purchase all five Foundations in Balance visits as a package and save 25%. Both Community Room and Private Room packages are available. You can also purchase each visit individually if a package doesn't work for you.
Your first appointment will typically last about an hour and a half.
Here's a brief overview:
Full preparation tips and Community Room etiquette: New Patient Guide
We've built Olo to accommodate a range of needs and budgets — from community room acupuncture and sliding-scale pricing to private room care and specialty services.
House calls are also available for patients who are unable to come in to the clinic.
Contact the clinic to learn more about or to schedule a House Call →
Health Equity Treatments are available. We offer sliding-scale acupuncture for patients who find our regular pricing financially out of reach. Rates are determined on a case-by-case basis based on income.
Learn more on our Health & Wellness Equity Page →
The full price list, including other services is available on our Pricing Page →
A number of health insurance plans in New York City have coverage for acupuncture treatments.
Olo accepts insurance from several major carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Oxford, NYSHIP, 1199-SEIU, and Medicare Advantage, among others.
Insurance appointments are scheduled in the Private Room. To find out what your plan covers, visit our insurance page — verification is free and there's no obligation.
Answers to some of the more frequently asked questions about acupuncture.
We're happy to talk through whether acupuncture is right for you — by phone, email, or in person.
