MIT Health’s Acupuncture Service provides onsite acupuncture for individuals and their family members who are enrolled in the MIT Student Health Insurance Plan (MIT SHIP) or an MIT-sponsored employee health insurance plan*. All initial appointments must be scheduled by phone or in person.
Overview
Acupuncture is often used to treat:
- Musculoskeletal pain, including chronic back, neck, or knee pain
- Tension and migraine-type headaches
- Menstrual cramps and other menstrual conditions
- Allergic rhinitis
- Certain mental health conditions, including anxiety and depression
- Sports injuries
Copayments and eligible number of visits per year will vary depending on your insurance coverage. MIT PPO+ and High Deductible Health Plans cover 24 visits per coverage year. MIT SHIP covers 20 visits/year.
All initial appointments must be scheduled by phone or in person.
Patients who are interested in acupuncture services but are not eligible to receive services at MIT Health can refer to our list of local providers.
* Some exceptions apply. Contact the service for more details.
