— Services · Chain Bridge Rd, McLean
Acupuncture Services in McLean, VA.
Five Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies under one roof — practiced by licensed practitioners with 15+ years of experience and 5,000+ clients served.
Quick answer
Acupuncture is a Traditional Chinese Medicine therapy in which a licensed practitioner places sterile, hair-thin needles at precise points on the body — at Harmony Acupuncture & Wellness Spa in McLean, VA, an initial session takes 60 minutes and costs $150. Follow-ups run 30 minutes at $100, and a 5 session package brings each visit to $80. Our acupuncture services also include cupping, tui na massage, facial acupuncture, and gua sha with hot stone — open every day, 9 AM to 9 PM.
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One clinic, five therapies.
Walk into Ste 300 and the menu of acupuncture services is deliberately short. Acupuncture anchors everything, and four traditional companions surround it: cupping, tui na meridian massage, facial acupuncture, and gua sha with hot stone. Nothing trendy. Nothing we can't explain in plain English — or in Mandarin, if you prefer.
Each of the acupuncture services below has its own page with honest pricing, what a session actually feels like, and where the research stands. Already know what you need? Jump straight in. If you don't, start with our acupuncture in McLean overview or browse the conditions we support — from desk-job neck tension to fertility support — and let the condition lead you to the therapy, not the other way around.
Finding us on Chain Bridge Rd
We sit on Chain Bridge Rd where McLean's medical corridor meets Route 123 — a few minutes from Tysons Galleria, with free parking at the door and hours that run 9 AM to 9 PM, seven days a week.
Core service
Acupuncture
The foundation of everything we do — sterile, single-use needles placed by licensed practitioners, for pain, stress, sleep, and more.
from $100
Service
Cupping Therapy
Glass cups, gentle suction, and a surprising amount of relief for tight backs and desk-worn shoulders. Cupping at Harmony is done by licensed acupuncturists on Chain Bridge Rd — as an add-on or within your acupuncture session.
from $20
Service
Tui Na & Meridian Massage
Looking for a massage in McLean that does more than feel nice? Tui na is bodywork with a clinical spine — meridian-based, firm where it needs to be, and built around what your body actually presents that day.
from $100
Service
Facial & Cosmetic Acupuncture
A needle-fine approach to skin that works with your face instead of freezing it. Facial acupuncture at Harmony pairs traditional technique with honest expectations — no injectables, no downtime spa-speak.
Personalized quote
Service
Gua Sha & Hot Stone
One scrapes, one warms — a jade-tool technique from Traditional Chinese Medicine and the warmed-basalt massage classic, both in daily use at our Chain Bridge Rd clinic. Here is what each actually does, what the marks mean, and how to add them to a session.
from $20
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Your first visit, step by step.
First time trying acupuncture? Good. Most of our 5,000+ clients started exactly there — curious, a little skeptical, and tired of whatever brought them in. Here is precisely what happens, so nothing on the day is a surprise.
- Book in two minutes. Reserve online or see every booking option — insurance patients, text a photo of your card to 240-715-5939 first so we can run a free benefits check before you arrive.
- Talk before needles. Your practitioner spends the opening part of the 60-minute initial session on history — sleep, digestion, stress, old injuries — plus the classic TCM pulse and tongue assessment.
- The treatment itself. Sterile, single-use needles at selected points, then 20 to 30 minutes of rest under warm light. Expect heaviness or a dull tingling, not pain. Many people fall asleep.
- A plain-language plan. You leave knowing the recommended visit cadence, what it costs, and the honest odds for your situation — never an open-ended commitment.
- Follow-ups that fit a workday. 30-minute follow-ups slot into a lunch hour from Tysons or an after-work stop off the GW Parkway — we're open until 9 PM every night.
New here? The new patients page covers what to wear, how to prepare, and the questions everyone asks but rarely says out loud.
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Pairing therapies, without the upsell.
Traditional Chinese Medicine was never a single tool. A practitioner chooses among needles, pressure, heat, and suction the way a chef chooses among knives — by what the job in front of them calls for. Research on combined therapies is thinner than on acupuncture alone, so we frame pairings as comfort and recovery support, not a guarantee of faster results. Here is how we usually start:
Common pairings at a glance
| You're dealing with | Usual starting point | Often paired with |
|---|---|---|
| Desk neck, shoulder knots, low-back tension | Acupuncture series | Cupping therapy or tui na massage |
| Stress, restless sleep, jaw clenching | Acupuncture, calm-focused points | Meridian massage; hot stone warmth |
| Dull skin, fine lines | Facial acupuncture | Facial gua sha |
| Digestion, immunity, seasonal allergies | Acupuncture | Warming hot stone; cupping |
| Athletic recovery, training soreness | Cupping | Acupuncture; hot stone with massage |
The economics are simple: cupping, gua sha, and hot stone are $20 add-ons to any 60-minute massage — and free for members. Your practitioner will tell you when an add-on is worth it and, just as readily, when it isn't.
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Transparent pricing, no surprises.
Every listed price below is the price you pay. Two services — facial acupuncture and standalone gua sha with hot stone — are quoted individually because the right plan varies too much to put one number on: you'll get a personalized quote at your consultation. Call or text 240-715-5939.
— Acupuncture pricing
| Acupuncture | Price |
|---|---|
| Initial session · 60 minutes | $150 |
| Follow-up session · 30 minutes | $100 |
| Package · 5 sessions (30 minutes each) ($80 per visit) | $400 |
Insurance patients: sessions are billed through your plan — text us your policy info for a free benefits check.
— Massage pricing
| Massage Therapy | Price | Member |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian massage · 60 minutes | $100 | $80 |
| Prenatal massage · 60 minutes | $100 | $80 |
| Postnatal massage · 60 minutes | $100 | $80 |
Members pay $80 per 60-minute session. Membership is automatic when you purchase a package of 5 or more massage sessions.
Membership
Purchase a package of 5 or more massage therapy sessions and you're automatically a member — no separate signup, no fee.
- Massage at the member rate of $80 / 60 minutes
- Free cupping therapy add-on
- Free gua sha therapy add-on
- Free hot stone therapy add-on
— Massage add-ons
| Massage Add-Ons | Price | Member |
|---|---|---|
| Cupping therapy | $20 | Free |
| Gua sha therapy | $20 | Free |
| Hot stone therapy | $20 | Free |
Added to any massage session. Free for members.
Insurance
Acupuncture, often covered
We accept major insurances like UnitedHealthcare and Aetna. Text us your insurance policy info at 240-715-5939 for a free benefits check.
Insurance-billed acupuncture sessions are booked at $0 — your plan is billed directly. HSA and FSA cards work for out-of-pocket services. Details, plan notes, and the fine print live on the insurance coverage page.
Parking & arrival
Easy in, easy out on Chain Bridge Rd
- Free parking directly on-site at 1481 Chain Bridge Rd, Ste 300 — no garages, no meters.
- Look for the red-brick building; we're in Ste 300 with signage at the entrance.
- Open every day 9 AM – 9 PM — lunch-break, after-work, and weekend visits all fit.
- Arrive 10 minutes early for your first visit to settle in — WiFi and a snack bar are waiting.
— Questions
Asked & answered.
How much does acupuncture cost in McLean, VA?
Does insurance cover my acupuncture sessions?
Do acupuncture needles hurt?
How many sessions will I need?
Can I combine acupuncture with massage, cupping, or gua sha?
— Research & references
NCCIH — Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know
The NIH's plain-language overview of TCM therapies, including acupuncture — research suggests benefit for some pain conditions, while evidence for other uses is still limited.
NCCIH — Chronic Pain and Complementary Health Approaches
Summarizes studies suggesting acupuncture may help certain chronic pain conditions such as low-back pain; it complements, and never replaces, care from your physician.
Citations are summarized — please consult the original sources. This page is general health education, not medical advice for your specific case; results vary and acupuncture works best alongside, not instead of, care from your physician.