5 Best Acupuncture in New York (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Lower back pain that won't quit, a fertility journey that needs every kind of support it can get, or just the specific exhaustion of living in a city that never really stops: New Yorkers turn to acupuncture for all of it. Over 1,150 Google reviews sit behind the five clinics on this page, and the ratings are unusually tight, all bunched between 4.7 and 4.9, so the real decision comes down to neighborhood and specialty rather than star count.

Short answer: Advanced Holistic Center in the Financial District leads with 4.9 stars across 368 reviews, pairing acupuncture with cupping and aromatherapy. Apex Health Acupuncture and Chiropractic in Downtown Manhattan holds the same 4.9 rating with 308 reviews and combines acupuncture with chiropractic care under one roof. Expect a first session to run higher than follow-up visits, with several clinics offering online booking through Zocdoc or their own site.

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Acupuncture Across the Five Boroughs, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Advanced Holistic Center	4.9 ★	368	Holistic combination treatments	View ›
2	Apex Health Acupuncture and Chiropractic-Downtown	4.9 ★	308	Acupuncture plus chiropractic in one visit	View ›
3	New Health World	4.9 ★	170	Massage-forward bodywork	View ›
4	East Village Acupuncture and Massage	4.7 ★	156	East Village neighborhood clinic	View ›
5	Chinatown Acupuncture Clinic-Jeffrey Chan Acupuncture And Herbal Medicine center	4.7 ★	155	Traditional Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Advanced Holistic Center

4.9368 Google reviews

Advanced Holistic Center, in the Financial District, offers acupuncture alongside cupping, aromatherapy, and herbal medicine, positioning itself as a full holistic wellness practice rather than a single-modality clinic. Patients work with a team of practitioners across multiple sessions, with treatment plans tailored to specific concerns like stress, muscle tension, or fertility support.

What people praise

Reviewers describe treatment for conditions ranging from parosmia to herniated discs showing real, tracked improvement
Multiple practitioners named individually and praised for attentiveness across repeat visits
First-time acupuncture patients say they felt immediately comfortable
Combination treatments like cupping alongside acupuncture specifically credited with faster results

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume368 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: The top spot here comes from the highest review count on this page paired with a 4.9 rating, a hard combination to reach by chance. A strong first call if you want a full holistic treatment plan rather than acupuncture alone.

Website +1212-379-6414 Directions

65 Broadway Ste 902, New York, NY 10006

#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Apex Health Acupuncture and Chiropractic-Downtown

4.9308 Google reviews

Apex Health Acupuncture and Chiropractic, with locations in Downtown, Midtown, and Chelsea, combines acupuncture and chiropractic care for conditions including sciatica, migraines, scoliosis, and neuropathic pain. The practice runs a team of named doctors and licensed acupuncturists across its three Manhattan locations, with online booking available.

What people praise

First-time acupuncture patients specifically praise how clearly the process was explained
Multiple named practitioners get individual credit for gentle, effective adjustments
Reviewers report same-visit relief for shoulder, neck, and lower back tension
Three Manhattan locations make follow-up visits more convenient

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume308 · 93th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: Matches the top clinic's 4.9 rating with a slightly smaller review base. Worth choosing if you want chiropractic adjustment and acupuncture handled by the same practice across multiple Manhattan neighborhoods.

Website Book now +1347-213-7035 Directions

217 Broadway Ste 512, New York, NY 10007

#3🕑 Open 7 days

New Health World

4.9170 Google reviews

New Health World, in Chinatown, is an acupuncture clinic and massage spa offering deep tissue massage, cupping, and acupuncture-adjacent bodywork. Reviewers frequently book through the clinic's Zocdoc listing, and the practice leans toward hands-on massage therapy alongside more traditional acupuncture treatments.

What people praise

Reviewers with chronic pain describe practitioners identifying problem areas without being told in advance
Deep tissue and cupping combination specifically praised as thorough and effective
Walk-in visitors from out of town report being accommodated on short notice
Multiple reviewers call it the deepest, most effective bodywork they've had in the city

Worth knowing

Focus leans more toward massage therapy than dedicated needle acupuncture, so it may suit bodywork-first preferences better than a strict acupuncture specialist

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume170 · 88th

Confidencemoderate

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: A good option if you want acupuncture paired with genuinely deep massage work, though it sits slightly behind the top two on review volume.

Website +1646-797-0338 Directions

138 Mulberry St 2nd floor, New York, NY 10013

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

East Village Acupuncture and Massage

4.7156 Google reviews

East Village Acupuncture and Massage treats muscle and body pain, anxiety and stress, and women's health and fertility concerns from its East 2nd Street location. The clinic frames itself around guiding first-time acupuncture patients through the process step by step, with a new-patient introductory rate and same-day appointments available.

What people praise

Reviewers repeatedly praise how clearly practitioners explain what to expect before a first session
Facial rejuvenation acupuncture specifically singled out for a thorough, caring approach
Front desk staff described as friendly and efficient across multiple visits
Practitioners named individually and remembered by returning patients

Worth knowing

Slower to accumulate recent reviews compared to the clinics above it

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume156 · 83th

Confidencemoderate

Recency8 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown89% 5-star

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Our take: A dependable East Village option, especially welcoming for people trying acupuncture for the first time, even though its rating sits a touch below the top three.

Website +1212-777-4486 Directions

155 E 2nd St, New York, NY 10009

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Chinatown Acupuncture Clinic-Jeffrey Chan Acupuncture And Herbal Medicine center

4.7155 Google reviews

Chinatown Acupuncture Clinic, run by Dr Jeffrey Chan, combines acupuncture with traditional Chinese herbal medicine from a third-floor East Broadway practice. Dr Chan treats a range of conditions from reflux to chronic back pain, often pairing needling with a personalized herbal protocol, and books primarily through direct phone or text contact.

What people praise

Reviewers describe near-immediate relief from long-standing back and neck pain, sometimes after a single session
Herbal medicine paired with acupuncture specifically credited with resolving digestive issues after surgery
One physician reviewer, herself a doctor, referred multiple patients after her own treatment
Direct, personal communication style noted as reassuring by several patients

Worth knowing

Appointment-only by phone or text, so there's less flexibility than clinics with online booking

Reputation scorecardrank in New York

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume155 · 78th

Confidencemoderate

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most traditionally-rooted option here, and worth the extra step of booking by phone if you specifically want acupuncture paired with Chinese herbal medicine.

Website +1646-354-8828 Directions

107 E Broadway #3fl, New York, NY 10002

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we score

Rating is each clinic’s live Google average, and review volume shows how many patients have actually left a review, ranked against the other New York acupuncture clinics we considered. Confidence weighs the rating against that volume, since a high score built on a handful of reviews carries less weight than one built on hundreds. Recency tracks how recently patients are still reviewing. No clinic can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does acupuncture cost in New York? (2026)

Pricing generally depends on whether you’re booking a solo acupuncture session or a combined visit with chiropractic care or massage, and whether it’s a first-time or follow-up appointment. Several clinics on this page offer a reduced new-patient rate for an initial session. Ask directly about insurance, since acupuncture coverage varies widely by plan and some clinics accept it only for specific diagnoses.

Serving all of New York City

These clinics cluster around the Financial District, Downtown Manhattan, Chinatown, and the East Village, with several running additional locations in Midtown and Chelsea. If you’re searching for acupuncture near me in New York, Lower Manhattan has the densest concentration of established clinics, with easy subway access from most of the boroughs.

What to ask before you book an acupuncturist

Is the practitioner licensed to practice acupuncture in New York State?
How many sessions does a typical treatment plan involve?
Do you accept my insurance, and for which diagnoses?
What conditions do you treat most often, and do you have experience with mine?
Is the needling single-use and sterile?
Do you combine acupuncture with other treatments like cupping or herbal medicine?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these clinics?

We pulled real Google Business Profile data for acupuncture clinics across New York City, then ranked them on rating, review volume, and how recently patients are still reviewing.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in July 2026 and is refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Does acupuncture hurt?

Most patients describe the sensation as mild or barely noticeable, since the needles used are extremely fine, sterile, and single-use.

Can acupuncture help with fertility in New York?

Several clinics on this list, including Advanced Holistic Center, work with patients on fertility support, though acupuncture should complement rather than replace medical fertility treatment.

The bottom line

For most first-time patients, Advanced Holistic Center is the safe default, the largest review base on this page paired with a 4.9 rating and a broad range of complementary treatments. If you want chiropractic care handled alongside acupuncture, Apex Health is just as strong and offers more locations across Manhattan. Either way, ask about session count upfront, since a single visit rarely tells the full story.

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