MIT Health’s Acupuncture Service provides onsite acupuncture for individuals and their family members who are enrolled in the MIT Student Health Insurance Plan (MIT SHIP) or an MIT-sponsored employee health insurance plan*. All initial appointments must be scheduled by phone or in person.
Overview
Acupuncture is often used to treat:
- Musculoskeletal pain, including chronic back, neck, or knee pain
- Tension and migraine-type headaches
- Menstrual cramps and other menstrual conditions
- Allergic rhinitis
- Certain mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression
- Sports injuries
Eligible patients are covered for 20 sessions per calendar year. Copayments will vary depending on your insurance coverage. All initial appointments must be scheduled by phone or in person.
Patients who are interested in acupuncture services but are not eligible to receive services at MIT Health can refer to our list of local providers.
* Some exceptions apply. Contact the service for more details.
Care Providers
Acupuncture
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