Christian Parraga
Acupuncturist
MS LAc
Christian Parraga is a New York State Licensed Acupuncturist who earned his Master of Science in Acupuncture from the New York College of Health…
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Acupuncture is one of the most studied and time-tested ways to treat pain, stress, and a wide range of health concerns without medication. 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. Choose the location nearest you to see hours, directions, and the conditions we treat there.
East Setauket
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631-364-9060 Learn moreServing Setauket, Stony Brook, Port Jefferson, Old Field, and Poquott
Sayville
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631-270-0014 Learn moreServing Sayville, West Sayville, Bayport, Bohemia, Oakdale, and Blue Point
Smithtown
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631-780-6128 Learn moreServing Smithtown, Commack, Hauppauge, Nesconset, Kings Park, and St. James
Westhampton
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631-998-3151 Learn moreServing Westhampton Beach, Quogue, Remsenburg, Speonk, Hampton Bays, and Eastport
Acupuncture treats a lot more than back pain. Our licensed acupuncturists see people for pain and injury, headaches and migraines, jaw pain, sciatica, sleep trouble, stress and anxiety, seasonal allergies, and women's health concerns. Pick a condition below to see how we treat it and what a course of care usually looks like.
Back pain lasting three months or more, often worse with sitting, driving, or standing too long.
See how we treat itPersistent neck stiffness or pain, often with headaches or tightness across the shoulders.
See how we treat itWe treat more than we have written up so far. Tell us what is going on and we will say honestly whether we can help.
Request an appointmentRecurring attacks of head pain, often one-sided, with light or sound sensitivity and nausea.
See how we treat itA band-like tightness or pressure across the head, often building through the day.
See how we treat itJaw pain, clicking, or tightness that makes chewing, talking, or opening wide uncomfortable.
See how we treat itKnee pain and stiffness from wear in the joint, usually worse after rest and with stairs or standing.
See how we treat itSharp heel pain, worst on the first steps in the morning or after sitting.
See how we treat itShoulder pain reaching overhead or behind you, often worse at night.
See how we treat itLeg pain from an irritated nerve root in the low back, often with pins and needles.
See how we treat itNumbness, tingling or aching in the thumb, index and middle fingers, often worst at night.
See how we treat itWe treat more than we have written up so far. Tell us what is going on and we will say honestly whether we can help.
Request an appointmentSneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes that arrive with the season.
See how we treat itAcupunctureAcupuncture may help with anxiety, and is offered alongside whatever else you are already doing.
See how we treat itAcupunctureTrouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking far too early, most nights, for months.
See how we treat itPostural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. Your heart races and you feel faint or wiped out when you stand up.
See how we treat itAcupunctureAcupuncture alongside IVF, IUI, or while you are trying to conceive, coordinated with your fertility clinic.
See how we treat itWe treat more than we have written up so far. Tell us what is going on and we will say honestly whether we can help.
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We review your health history, your goals, and what has and has not worked before, then examine the areas of concern.
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We map your symptoms to an actual diagnosis and explain, in plain language, what we are treating and why.
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Your acupuncturist places fine, sterile, single-use needles at the points chosen for your plan. Most people find the experience deeply relaxing.
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We track how you respond and adjust the plan as we go. If something is not helping, we change it instead of repeating the same routine.
Acupuncture is the core of what we do. Depending on your diagnosis, your acupuncturist may add one of these techniques during the same visit. We explain anything new before we use it, and you can always say no.
A small electrical current runs between two needles. It is often used for muscle and nerve pain when steady stimulation is helpful. Most people feel a light tapping or buzzing.
Cups create suction on the skin, usually across the back or shoulders, to ease muscle tightness and improve circulation in that area. It often leaves round marks that fade over several days.
A smooth tool is stroked along the skin to loosen tight tissue. Like cupping, it can leave temporary redness that fades in a few days.
Very fine needles at points on the outer ear, used on their own or alongside body points. It adds little time to a visit, and it is often the approach we reach for when someone is dealing with pain alongside stress or poor sleep.
Dry needling is a part of acupuncture. It uses the same thin, sterile, single use needles, placed into tight bands of muscle to help them let go. At Thrive it is performed by our licensed acupuncturists as part of an acupuncture treatment plan.
One thing worth knowing: under New York law, only licensed acupuncturists may perform dry needling. If you are booking it somewhere else, it is fair to ask who will be holding the needle.
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View ProfileWe accept The Empire Plan/NYSHIP, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Medicare and UnitedHealthcare, and other plans that have out-of-network coverage. Acupuncture benefits vary a lot between plans, so we check yours first and tell you exactly how many visits you have and what each one costs.
We handle the billing. You pay a co-insurance amount at the visit and we submit the claim.
Not every plan covers every service, and coverage depends on medical necessity. If your plan places us outside its network, we still file for you and give you the number before you book.
Plans we accept
For over a decade our work has followed one idea: no one should have to build their life around their pain. Too many people end up in care that quiets symptoms for a week at a time and never looks at what is causing them. Acupuncture works with the body's own ability to repair itself, and that is why we lean on it for pain that has been going on a long time.
That idea shapes how our team practices at Thrive Health of Long Island. You are more than a diagnosis on a chart. We take the time to listen, work out what is actually driving your symptoms, and build a plan with you rather than for you. The goal is simple: help you move with less pain and get back to the things you have been putting off.
Yes. We accept most major plans, including the Empire Plan/NYSHIP, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Medicare, and UnitedHealthcare, and other plans that have out-of-network coverage. Not every plan covers every service, and coverage depends on medical necessity. We verify your benefits before your first visit and handle the submission for you, so you pay your co-insurance and nothing more at the desk.
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.
Longer articles on how acupuncture is used for specific problems, written by our team.
Four Suffolk County offices, licensed and nationally certified acupuncturists, and your insurance verified before the first visit. Pick the location most convenient for you and book a time that works.
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Acupuncture services are performed by Thrive Acupuncture of LI and its associated companies.
Fill out our form below and let us know what times work best for you and what services you are interested in, and we will do our best to find a day and time that works for your schedule.
Back and Spine
Joints and Limbs
Nerve Pain
Whole Body
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Rehab and Hands-On
Medical
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Many patients find relief through more than one service as part of a single care plan.
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