5373 West Alabama Street, Houston, Texas 77056, United States
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Heal Your Vibe Acupuncture & Wellness holds a 4.80 out of 5 rating from 61 verified patient reviews on ZocDoc — recognized with the Patient's Choice Award for outstanding bedside manner, wait times, and patient experience.
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Transparent Pricing. Flexible Options. Care That Fits You
Transparent Pricing & Investment
Many of our Galleria-area patients (Tanglewood, River Oaks, Memorial, West University) choose self-pay for complete care flexibility. HSA & FSA cards accepted.
Comprehensive Acupuncture & Wellness Visit
- Initial Visit: $110 (45–60 mins — full assessment, treatment, & clinical modalities)
- Follow-Up Visit: $95
- Includes as clinically indicated: Infrared heat, E-Stim, and cupping therapy.
Pain Relief Express Session
- Initial Visit: $100 | Follow-Up Visit: $85
- Focused 30–45 min session designed for busy professionals or insurance plans covering shorter visits.
Prepay Packages (Comprehensive Visits)
- 5-Session Package: $425 ($85/visit — save $10 per visit)
- 10-Session Package: $800 ($80/visit — save $15 per visit)
- (Non-refundable, expires in 12 months. Supplements and testing separate.)
Session Add-Ons (May be combined)
- +15 min Extra Time: $20 (Ideal for complex or multi-area cases)
- +15 min Health Coaching & Mindset: $20
- +15 min Cosmetic Acupuncture: $20 (Facial rejuvenation & micro-needling)
- +15 min Tui Na Massage: $20 (Localized therapeutic bodywork)
Functional Wellness & Mind-Gut Health
- Functional Medicine Programs: $500 – $2,500 (6 to 18-month structured plans, self-pay only)
- Mind-Gut Health & Mindset Sessions: $85+ (In-office or telehealth)
- Functional Testing: $75 – $500 (Gut biome, hormone, and food intolerance panels)
Payment Methods
Easy Payment Choices
We accept: Visa · Mastercard · American Express · Discover · Venmo · Cash HSA & FSA cards accepted and recommended — acupuncture is an HSA/FSA-eligible expense
Healing with Insurance & Care
Insurance & Coverage Overview
Acupuncture for Standard Insurance Covered Pain Conditions
Spine & Back:
✓ Low back pain & sciatica
✓ Neck pain Upper Extremities:
✓ Shoulder, arm & elbow pain
✓ Wrist & hand pain (carpal tunnel) Lower Extremities:
✓ Hip & knee pain
✓ Ankle & foot pain (plantar fasciitis) Head & Neurological:
✓ Headaches & migraines
✓ TMJ & facial pain
✓ Neuropathy & nerve pain Joints & Systemic Pain:
✓ Arthritis pain (all joints)
✓ Fibromyalgia
✓ Tendinopathy & tendinitis
✓ Inflammatory & post-surgical pain
Acupuncture for Low Back Pain Medicare Advantage
✓ Low back pain
Disqualifying Conditions for Medicare Low Back Pain
. Medicare completely denies coverage if the low back pain is caused or accompanied by any of the following:
- Bone infections
- Back or Pelvic Surgery
- Any history of cancer
- Current or recent pregnancy
- Body inflammation (including chronic inflammatory conditions, ulcerative colitis, lupus, any autoimmune disease, fibromyalgia, or arthritis)
- Conditions near the lower back, such as issues involving the kidneys, intestines, ovari
Holistic Approach to Pain Relief
Holistic Approach to Pain Relief
"As part of a comprehensive, root-cause healing approach, we treat accompanying symptoms directly related to your pain (such as stress, sleep disruption, or muscle tension) during your covered insurance visit. While our core focus remains your primary pain condition, treating the whole body ensures more effective, long-lasting relief.
Insurance — Honest, Transparent Coverage Information
We selectively partner with consistent carriers—United Healthcare and Cigna—to provide in-network coverage for pain management acupuncture.
United Healthcare (In-Network) ✓
United Healthcare PPO and POS plans — In-Network UHC is our best-reimbursed insurance plan and covers our standard Acupuncture & Wellness visit rates for most PPO and POS policies. If you have UHC through your employer, your acupuncture visits for pain management are likely covered with little to no out-of-pocket cost.
Coverage Details: Covers standard pain management acupuncture visits under eligible PPO/POS employer plans.
Next Steps: See the UHC insurance page.
Cigna (In-Network) ✓
Cigna PPO and POS plans — In-NetworkWe are in-network with Cigna for pain management acupuncture. Cigna's reimbursement rates and visit structures vary significantly by plan. Most Cigna policies cover a 30-minute session, which includes approximately 15 minutes of acupuncture.
- Coverage Details: Covers pain management acupuncture under eligible Cigna PPO/POS plans. Additional treatment time, modalities (cupping, infrared, E-Stim), or non-pain conditions require self-pay. Full Cigna Coverage Page
📋 Out of Network Insurance for Acupuncture
- Other Insurance Providers (Out-of-Network): For patients with other plans (such as Aetna, BCBSTX, or Humana), we provide itemized superbills or handle direct out-of-network claim submissions so you can seek reimbursement.
- Flexible Payment Choices: Many patients utilize their HSA/FSA accounts.
How to Use your Insurance Benefits
Verify Your Insurance
Express or Comprehensive First Visit (60–90 min)
Express or Comprehensive First Visit (60–90 min)
We Verify Your Benefits. Call us at (832) 487-8994 or book a free consultation or first appointment online and submit your insurance information. We contact your provider directly to confirm your acupuncture benefits, copay or coinsurance, and visit limits before you schedule your first paid appointment.
Express or Comprehensive First Visit (60–90 min)
Express or Comprehensive First Visit (60–90 min)
Express or Comprehensive First Visit (60–90 min)
Your first visit is either an express reset and pain exam or a deep dive: full health history, root-cause examination, condition education, and your first treatment — all in one session. We set clear expectations for your care plan so you know exactly what to expect.
Your Personalized Treatment Program
Express or Comprehensive First Visit (60–90 min)
Your Personalized Treatment Program
Return visits (30–45 min) keep your progress on track. We adjust your protocol as you improve and can add functional testing, herbal medicine, or remote program components as needed.