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Welcome to Acupuncture New York City
Acupuncture Healthcare Service provides treatments with Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture in the New York area. The practice is run by Christian Ostensen who is a New York State Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac). His office is located in Manhattan close to Union Square. Christian Ostensen graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine with an four and a half year full time program including Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture and Western medicine. Then he became national certified in both acupuncture and herbal medicine. The mission to Acupuncture Healthcare is to use acupuncture and natural alternatives to drugs for various diseases which creates a lasting positive impact in patients' lives. As an Acupuncturist, he encourages patients to live in accordance with the natural biomechanics of the body.

What makes Ostensen different?
Ostensen is different from other Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalists because:

  • He speaks English
  • He loves what he does and he is devoted to top quality patient care
  • He takes my time with you
  • He educates you about what's wrong, why and how it can be healed according to Chinese medicine.
  • When you get an acupuncture treatment, at no extra charge, he gives nutritional counseling (according to Chinese food therapy)
  • All his herbs are GMP certified, safe and effective
  • He is friendly, knowledgeable and ready to answer phone calls, questions and set appointments

Take care of your health and well being today. Call 917-582-6216 and talk to Christian Ostensen L.Ac to book a relaxing acupuncture experience at lunchtime or in the evening after a long work day.

Prices for Acupuncture Treatments in New York

$90 Initial Acupuncture Treatment (90 min.) (1)(2)(4)
$60 Full Treatment - Integrated Modalities (60 min.) (1)(2)(4)
$35 Mini Treatment - Acupuncture ONLY (30 min.) (3)

A Full Treatment includes acupuncture, personal education, plus one or more of the following modalities: Chinese therapeutic massage, Cupping, Moxibustion, Heat Therapy, Inversion Table or  Herbal Consultation.
(1) additional cost for raw herbal formula or prescribed with herbal supplements,
(2) fee plan applies also to tui na, cupping, moxibustion, acupressure, reflexology, gua sha, micro currents
(3) only acupuncture is given and no supplemental treament is added
(4) no additonal fee for herbal consultation if taken in conjunction with an acupuncture treatment


  • Medicaid and Senior Citizen Discounts available
  • SuperBill for Flex Spending Accounts
  • Don't take any insurance
  • Online credit card payments are through Pay Pal including an handling fee
  • Accept cash and check in person
  • Not sure how paypal works please read: How To Pay?

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Location of the Acupuncture Office near Union Square in New York City
The acupuncture office is located Southwest of Union Square in Manhattan. The entrance is on East 12th Street midway between University Place and Fifth Avenue. Acupuncturist Ostensen is two doors down from the Cinema Village Movie Theater.

Union Square Trains Nearby: 4,5,6, L, N,R,Q
Location: Walking distance from Union Square.
Alamo Parking: Across the Street.
21 East 12th Street
NEW YORK NY 10003
212.366.5423

Acupuncture Healthcare Service
Christian Ostensen, L.Ac, Dipl. of OM
Licensed Acupuncturist, National Board Certified Herbalist
18 E 12th Street
New York City, NY 10003
917.582.6216
By Appointment Only.