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Consistent, Quality, and Effective Acupuncture Care
Acupuncture works. Find out for yourself the difference it can make in your life. It’s safe, natural, and effective. Our goal is to support you on a path to better health. We strive to make your acupuncture experience personal, positive, and seamless.
We have a state of the art online scheduling system so you can easily manage your appointments and billing. We’re in-network — we’ll check your benefits, submit your claims, and send electronic receipts. Discover the benefits of our acupuncture clinic.
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Does Insurance Cover Acupuncture?
Yes! Acupuncture is a specialty of medicine and is covered by insurance. Depending on your insurance plan, the cost of your treatment may vary.
Ready to take the next step? We’re in-network with Aetna and BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS)/ CareFirst. Check your insurance benefits, and then visit our online scheduling page to make your first appointment.
If your medical insurance doesn’t include acupuncture benefits, you can pay out of pocket or use your FSA/HSA card. Contact us if you have questions related to insurance and fees.
Our Holistic Approach is Safe, Natural, and Effective
Our holistic approach to health concerns starts with listening. We value what you have to say and address your primary health concern by identifying the root cause. We’ll design a specific plan to lower your pain levels, alleviate stress, regulate your cycle, and help you get better sleep — so you can enjoy your life.
Let’s make a plan to get you back on track with real results, using methods that are safe, natural, and effective. Make an appointment and discover a path to better health today!
What to Expect
Creating the Right Treatment Plan for You
Your path to better health begins the moment you reach out to Nicole McLaughlin Acupuncture. You can expect my commitment to you and a holistic approach to your health. Welcome!
At your first visit, you’ll share your health history and define your health priorities. I’ll listen and design a treatment plan with acupuncture and other East Asian Medicine modalities. While treatment plans vary, new patients can expect 6-12 weeks of continuous care. At every follow-up visit, I always want to know what’s going well first. Then you’ll discuss your primary concern and what’s changed — whether things have improved, declined, or stayed the same.
When your primary concern has been resolved, you can reduce treatments to monthly or seasonal maintenance. Otherwise, you can bring up another health concern you’d like to address. If you’re looking for a solution to your health concerns, you’ve come to the right place.
Meet Nicole McLaughlin
Since 2015, I've been a licensed acupuncturist in Washington, DC. I have advanced training in five element acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. My specialties are helping people overcome neuromuscular pain naturally, improve sleep, and support women with fertility, prenatal, postpartum, and menopausal care. I am dedicated to partnering with you on your path to better health. Learn more about Nicole.
Improve Your Health — Feel Better, Live Better
Acupuncture is a natural and elegant system of holistic medicine. It is best known for pain relief, but it can do so much more! Find out for yourself the difference that acupuncture can make in your life. It’s safe, natural, and effective. We’ll make a plan to get you back on track with real results.
We’re in-network with Aetna and BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS)/CareFirst. You can also use your FSA or HSA card. Ready to take the next step? Check your insurance benefits and then go to our online scheduling page to make your first appointment.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Nicole McLaughlin Acupuncture
