Acupuncture New York

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Herbal Shop and Acupuncture in New York City
Welcome to Acupuncture in New York City. Acupuncture Healthcare Service  provides services for Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture in New York area !

Christian Ostensen is a New York State Licensed Acupuncturist  (L.Ac). His office is located in Manhatten 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 me different from other Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalists?

  • I speak English
  • I love what I do and I am devoted to top quality patient care
  • I take my time with you
  • I educate 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, I give nutritional counseling (according to Chinese food therapy)
  • All our herbs are GMP certified, safe and effective
  • I am 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.

$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
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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