Alabama Acupuncturist Al-Kwan
Chinese acupuncture for pain and neuropathy in Birmingham and Vestavia Hills. Alabama Acupuncturist Al-Kwan is the practice of Albert Kwan, who offers Chinese acupuncture with a focus on pain and…
Acupuncturists & acupressure in Birmingham, AL
3 human-vetted listings in Birmingham. Licensed acupuncturists and Chinese medicine practitioners — acupuncture, acupressure, cupping, herbs and fertility care.
See them on the map →Alabama Oriental Medical Arts
Acupuncture, cupping and custom Chinese herbs in Birmingham since 1995. Alabama Oriental Medical Arts is the practice of Dr. Martha Ivey, OMD, LAc, who has served the Birmingham metro area since…
anthos acupuncture & herbal clinic
Acupuncture and herbal medicine on Birmingham's Southside. anthos acupuncture & herbal clinic is a small Birmingham practice offering acupuncture and herbal medicine. The clinic treats pain,…
About acupuncture
Acupuncture comes from traditional Chinese medicine. A licensed acupuncturist inserts very fine, sterile needles at specific points on the body. Many also use acupressure, cupping, moxibustion or herbal formulas.
First visits often run 60 to 90 minutes and include questions about your health, sleep and digestion. Needles are thin and most people feel little more than a light tap; you then rest for 20 to 40 minutes.
Choosing someone in Birmingham
- Make sure they're licensed (L.Ac. in most states) and use single-use sterile needles.
- Ask about their focus, such as pain, fertility support or stress.
- Check whether they take insurance; some plans cover acupuncture.
Questions
How many acupuncture options are there in Birmingham?
Sanctuary Ground lists 3 human-vetted acupuncture options in Birmingham, Alabama.
Does acupuncture hurt?
Most people feel a brief pinch or nothing at all. The needles are much finer than those used for injections.
Is acupuncture covered by insurance?
Sometimes. Some plans cover it for certain conditions; ask your insurer and the clinic.