Acupuncture in Suffolk County, NY

Acupuncture is one of the most studied and time-tested ways to treat pain, stress, and a wide range of health concerns without medication. At Thrive Health of Long Island, our licensed, nationally certified acupuncturists deliver this care across four Suffolk County locations, so effective treatment is close to home wherever you live. Whether you are dealing with chronic back pain, migraines, fertility concerns, or the kind of stress that will not let go, our team builds a clear, individualized plan rooted in a real diagnosis rather than a one size fits all routine.

Four Long Island Acupuncture Locations

We bring the same standard of care to every community we serve. Choose the location nearest you to see hours, directions, and the conditions we treat there:

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East Setauket

Serving Setauket, Stony Brook, Port Jefferson, Old Field, and Poquott

Sayville

Serving Sayville, West Sayville, Bayport, Bohemia, Oakdale, and Blue Point

Smithtown

Serving Smithtown, Commack, Hauppauge, Nesconset, Kings Park, and St. James

Westhampton

Serving Westhampton Beach, Quogue, Remsenburg, Speonk, Hampton Bays, and Eastport

Conditions We Treat with Acupuncture

Acupuncture helps far more than back pain. Our team treats a broad, well-documented range of conditions. Explore how acupuncture works for each:

What Acupuncture Treatment Looks Like at Thrive

Consultation

We review your health history, your goals, and what has and has not worked before, then examine the areas of concern.

Treatment

We map your symptoms to an actual diagnosis and explain, in plain language, what we are treating and why.

Relief

Your acupuncturist places fine, sterile, single-use needles at the points chosen for your plan. Most people find the experience deeply relaxing.

Follow-Up

We track your progress and adjust the plan as your body responds, so you are always moving toward lasting relief rather than repeating the same routine.

Meet Our Acupuncture Team

Christina Biancaniello

Acupuncturist

MS LAc

Christina holds a Master of Science in Acupuncture and a Bachelor of Professional Studies in Health Sciences from the New York College of Health…

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Stacy Niessing

Acupuncturist

MS LAc

Bachelors of Professional Studies, Health Science – New York College of Health Professions Masters of Science in Acupuncture – New York College of Health…

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Acupuncture and Your Insurance

Many acupuncture offices on Long Island are cash only. We are different. We bill insurance for acupuncture when your plan covers it, and our team verifies your benefits before your first visit so you know what to expect. We work with a range of major plans, including the Empire Plan and NYSHIP, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Aetna, and we bill CIGNA on an out-of-network basis. If you are uninsured or out of network, we provide clear self-pay pricing up front. Call us and we will check your coverage for you.

Why Patients Across Long Island Choose Thrive

For over a decade, our work has been driven by a single, guiding principle: no one should have to build their life around their pain. I founded this acupuncture practice after witnessing too many people feel let down by a healthcare system that often prioritizes short-term symptom management over long-term healing. I knew there was a better way—a way that works with the body’s incredible capacity to repair itself. Our passion is rooted in the science and art of acupuncture, a powerful modality that allows us to get to the root of complex pain conditions and create profound, lasting change for our patients.

That founding principle is the promise we extend to you here at Thrive Health LI. We’ve cultivated a team of practitioners who share this deep commitment to personalized, compassionate care. For us, you are not defined by your diagnosis. We take the time to listen to your story, understand the nuances of your condition, and build a therapeutic partnership based on trust and expertise. Our goal is simple but powerful: to help you move beyond the limitations of pain and reclaim a life of energy, freedom, and wellness. We look forward to guiding you on that journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Thrive Health bill insurance for acupuncture?

Yes. Unlike many cash-only acupuncture offices on Long Island, we bill insurance for acupuncture when your plan covers it. We work with major plans including the Empire Plan and NYSHIP, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Aetna, and we bill CIGNA on an out-of-network basis. Our team verifies your benefits before your first visit.

Acupuncture is used for a broad range of conditions including back and neck pain, sciatica, knee and joint pain, arthritis, migraines and tension headaches, TMJ, stress and anxiety, insomnia, autoimmune symptoms, and women’s health concerns including fertility support.

Thrive Health of Long Island provides acupuncture at four Suffolk County locations: Smithtown, Westhampton Beach, East Setauket, and Sayville. Each location serves the surrounding towns and offers the same standard of care.

Most people are surprised by how comfortable acupuncture is. The needles are far thinner than those used for shots or blood draws, and many patients feel deeply relaxed during treatment.

Acupuncture Services are performed by Thrive Acupuncture of LI and its associated companies

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