Clinical ACUPUNCTURE
Now in-network with BC/BS CareFirst insurance.
For Relief and Release.
Ancient medicine for modern times.
Your body is speaking—are you listening?
If you’re here, something isn’t working.
Sleep is off. Your cycle’s changed. Your energy’s inconsistent.
Maybe your labs came back normal. But you don’t feel normal.
You’re not broken. Your body’s trying to correct and get your attention.
This is where we begin.
Located at:
6230 3rd St. NW, Suite 5,
Washington, D.C. 20011 USA
Relief that goes deeper than symptoms
I practice a classical lineage of Chinese medicine that honors the full complexity of who you are.
Using Five Element and Classical Chinese medicine principles, along with gentle, targeted approaches from the Dr. Tan and Master Tung traditions, your sessions are fully personalized to what your body needs—on that day.
This isn’t about masking pain.
It’s about restoring your body’s original intelligence.
What we can work on together:
Hormonal shifts: perimenopause, irregular cycles, hot flashes
Chronic fatigue, burnout, anxiety, or emotional reactivity
Digestive disorders or stubborn gut symptoms
Sleep challenges or post-COVID reset needs
Pain or tension linked to stress, trauma, or unresolved grief
What a session looks like:
A calm, grounded intake—without the rush
Fewer needles than expected, more space to breathe
Gentle but potent techniques to activate your healing response
Adjunctive therapies (as needed): moxa, cupping, plum blossom, essential oils, e-stim
A sense of being deeply seen—not just treated
Payment & Insurance
In-network with BC/BS CareFirst.
Depending on your policy, you may have a deductible to fulfill, and then a co-pay or co-insurance per visit. We’ll confirm the details within 24 hours of uploading your insurance information in our portal (See Schedule a Visit button).
For cash patients, you can opt to pay per visit or purchase a Wellness Plan - a bundled package of treatments for 20% less than the per session cash rate. We’ll also send you a superbill for reimbursement for your out-of-network acupuncture benefits. Call your insurance provider for details.
Ready to reconnect with your body’s wisdom?
This is care that listens deeply.
That treats the whole you—mind, body, and spirit.
Let’s begin.
“I came to Mary seeking desperate help to stave off my Gastroenterologist's plea for me to go back on IV Remicade (expensive biologic drug) to control my flare-up which I had been trying every alternative remedy I could find. Mary worked with my best intentions and her skill set and gentle suggestions to bring about a dramatic and quick return to good health. After a few treatments, I felt much better and now a couple more weeks later, I feel totally revived and confident working with Mary to maintain a healthy, drug free lifestyle”
~AC
FAQs
Q: Is acupuncture painful?
Most clients feel a calming release or subtle energy shift. The needles are ultra-fine, and sessions are designed to meet your comfort level.
Q: How many sessions will I need?
That depends on your body’s baseline and your goals. Some clients come weekly for a few months, others seasonally for tune-ups.
Q: What if I don’t know what’s “wrong”?
You may have a Western diagnosis, but we start with what symptoms you’re experiencing. You don’t need to name the pattern. That’s my job. We begin where you are.
Q: Is Does insurance cover this
We’ll check your benefits when you upload the information inside our portal. We are in-network with BCBS/CareFirst. For all other insurance, we provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement.
Q: Can acupuncture support my emotional wellbeing?
Absolutely. Chinese medicine doesn’t separate emotions from the body—it treats the whole system. Clients resolve emotional reactivity and learn how to use them as pointers to what matters in life.