Services + Cost
For all services (except the complimentary discovery call) a credit card is required to reserve your session. Payments are only due at the time of service. Click on “+” for more details and pricing for services.
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Curious to work together? Book a 10-minute complimentary call. This is a quick meet and greet where you can ask about my services and see if we might be a good fit working together. No medical advise is provided during this call. If you want to jump into working together please book a New Patient First Visit. To book the complimentary discovery call please book by emailing patchi@patchimalfitano.com
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All patients starting their health journey start here. During this time we deep dive into your health history, your chief complaints and acupuncture treatment plan followed by a treatment.
Depending on what will best support your health and healing, additional therapies such as cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, tui na, dietary and lifestyle recommendations may also be incorporated. If helpful, herbal remedies or products will be suggested, which are available separately.
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There are three options for follow-up sessions:
Virtual: (30 minutes) $100
In-Clinic: (50 minutes) $150
House Call: (50—75 minutes) $350
Follow-up visits will be tailored to your previously discussed acupuncture plan.
Depending on what will best support your health and healing, additional therapies such as cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, tui na, dietary and lifestyle recommendations may also be incorporated. If helpful, herbal remedies or products will be suggested, which are available separately.
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To ensure acupuncture remains accessible to everyone, I provide a limited number of sliding-scale appointments. If financial hardship is affecting your ability to receive care, please reach out to patchi@patchimalfitano.com for more details.
Modailities
Other than acupuncture, additional modalities, such as tui na, chinese herbal medicine, cupping, gua sha, may be utilized at the acupuncturist’s discretion during your in-person sessions.
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Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a manual therapy that involves the insertion of thin, sterile needles into specific points along the body to achieve therapeutic results. Acupuncture activates the nervous system to release endorphins and opiates, increases blood circulation, and treats a variety of health conditions.
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Tui Na
Tui Na (Chinese Medical Massage) relaxes the body and realigns fascia, muscles, and tendons. It helps open the meridians and acupuncture points to ease the body into the acupuncture treatment and multiplying its effect.
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Chinese Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine is an all-natural modality that treats many conditions including pain, women’s health conditions, immune and digestive support. All herbal medicine is customized to treat the needs of each patient as an individual.
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Cupping
Cupping is a manual therapy that is used to achieve therapeutic results. Cupping increases blood circulation, relieves muscular pain and tension, increases muscle recovery speed, promotes relaxation, reduces anxiety, releases toxins from the body, and improves immune system function.
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Gua Sha
Gua Sha applies an 100% jade stone to the skin to relieve muscular tightness and pain, boosts blood circulation, improve fine lines and wrinkles and promote lymphatic drainage.
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Nutrition Therapy
Traditional Chinese Medicine nutritional therapy utilizes food as medicine to improve health and wellbeing. Dietary suggestions are carefully crafted and individualized to achieve each patient's health and wellness goals.