Acupuncture is a 3,000-year-old Chinese stimulation technique that relieves a variety of medical conditions. Most commonly, acupuncture includes the penetration of thin needles into precisely defined points on the skin, though non-needle therapies also can be incorporated into treatment. Non-needle techniques include rubbing or massaging, pressing on a point (acupressure), heating (moxa) or creating suction over an area of skin (cupping). Some acupuncturists also use lasers to stimulate acupuncture points, often including points on the ear.
What are the benefits of acupuncture?
According to the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, acupuncture can help reduce pain and nausea. The practice also can help relieve:
- Back pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Headaches
- Joint pain
- Neck aches
- Menstrual cramps, menopausal symptoms and other women’s health issues
Why choose acupuncture services at Ohio State?
At Ohio State Integrative Health, our registered acupuncturists work alongside medical doctors and other health professionals in a convenient, multidisciplinary, personalized and holistic setting. We offer:
- The highest quality care from acupuncturists trained in both traditional Chinese and western medicines
- Access to additional services such as chiropractic treatment, massage and general medicine
- Seminars and classes related to yoga, tai chi, stress reduction and more
- Free and convenient parking
Community Acupuncture: Starts Monday June 1, 2026
Curious about acupuncture? Community acupuncture offers an affordable way to experience the benefits of acupuncture and nervous system regulation in a calm and supportive environment.
- Led by Dr. Kit Yoon, Licensed Acupuncturist
- Drop-in style sessions, meaning attending once or weekly based on your preferences (registration required)
- Offered Mondays from June-August from 1:30-4:30pm
- Located at our clinic in the Bob Crane Upper Arlington Community Center
- First session is $55; each additional session is $40. All self-pay rates.
Ready to try Community Acupuncture? Call 614-293-9777 to learn more and register!
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FAQs
Acupuncture treatment is surprisingly comfortable. In fact, many patients fall asleep during treatment. Acupuncture needles are about as thin as a human hair, and unlike hollow needles used to give injections or draw blood, they are solid, increasing the comfort of insertion. Children and even toddlers easily can tolerate acupuncture.
Acupuncture is extremely safe when performed by an experienced and licensed acupuncturist who uses disposable needles. Side effects may include mild sleepiness and minor bleeding. More serious side effects—such as infection, broken needles or lung puncture—are very rare (less than one in 10,000 treatments).
Yes, the State Medical Board of Ohio regulates acupuncture. Non-physician acupuncturists are registered to practice.
Acupuncture is being covered more frequently by insurance companies. Please contact your insurance provider to validate coverage for acupuncture when services are delivered by a licensed acupuncturist.
An FSA or HRA may be utilized for acupuncture as well. An FSA is an account that you put money into and spend as needed on self-pay health care expenses – such as acupuncture – tax-free. If you are interested in signing up for an FSA, consult your insurance provider or employer. Additionally, some employers offer an HRA for their employees. This is an employer-funded, tax-free health benefit that reimburses employees for expenses not covered by insurance.
Here's a list of CPT codes for acupuncture. You can use these when checking with your insurance company about coverage:
99203
97810
97811
97813
97814
Providers: David Wang, Hailing Zhang
Self pay cost: $90
Acupuncture Practitioners
Michelle Sauberzweig, L.Ac., MSTCM
David Wang, MD, PhD
Hailing Zhang, R.Ac, Dipl.Ac
Larry Wu, MD
