Chinese medicine is holistic.
And the intake reflects that.
Practitioners in the U.S. are taught to allocate 90 minutes to a combined initial intake and first treatment. But I’ve found for complicated cases, that doesn’t leave enough time to get to the root cause. That often means a subpar initial treatment that may or may not work leading to extra appointments.
By separating the intake from the treatment, as a practitioner I have uninterrupted space to listen, connect the dots, and start untangling what can feel impossible.
This approach has lead to better patient outcomes and the need for fewer treatments.
Simple acute pain ailments for generally healthy folx searching for balance - the 30 minute intake is often enough. Complex health issues where we review bloodwork or deep dive into auto-immune, fertility, menopause, chronic pain, or mystery diagnosis, you will need to book the full 60 minutes.
New Patient Virtual intake | 30 min
Virtual intake for patients coming in with simple issues such as recent onset acute pain (i.e. neck pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, hip pain, etc.), injury recovery, or other musculoskeletal issues.
New Patient Virtual Intake (30 min): $100
New Patient Virtual intake | 60 min
Virtual intake for patients coming in for long term chronic issues, auto-immune, fertility, or other issues requiring a deep dive into your history and reading through bloodwork.
New Patient Virtual Intake (60 min): $170
Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
Holistic treatment which may include acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion,
Tui-Na massage, and an herbal prescription if deemed necessary. Herbs paid for separately.
In-office treatment appointments
for established patients: $170
Dr Lovie maintains limited hours as a clinic supervisor at Pacific College of Health Sciences.
Dr Lovie believes that Chinese medicine needs to be both accessible and affordable. You can schedule an acupuncture or Chinese medicine treatment session directly with the college by clicking here.
If her session prices are currently out of reach or you don't feel comfortable receiving treatment in a college clinic, please know that she supports and endorses the following Community clinics located in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
We encourage you to book an appointment with Dr Lovie’s amazing colleagues at one of these sliding scale offices.
