Acupuncturist in Denver: Your First Visit, Prices and What I Treat

Acupuncture in southeast Denver

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Michael Sugiura, L.Ac., is a Denver native and licensed acupuncturist offering private, one-on-one acupuncture in southeast Denver. The clinic is at 3600 South Beeler Street, Suite 150. A parking lot with ample space is available on site, with additional street parking nearby. Visits run 30 to 90 minutes and prices are posted below.

Most people come for pain, headaches and migraines, stress, anxiety and sleep, digestive issues, or women's health. If your concern is not on that list, call or text (720) 285-6251 and ask. I will tell you honestly whether acupuncture is a good fit.

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What is Acupuncture and How Does it Work?

Acupuncture is a treatment from Chinese medicine in which a licensed acupuncturist places very fine, sterile needles at specific points. Studies show it can ease pain and help with other conditions, and the research is stronger for some conditions than others. Each condition page on this site says plainly what the trials found.

Your first acupuncture visit

Plan on 90 minutes. We start by talking: what hurts, how long, what you have tried, how you sleep, eat and handle stress. I take your pulse and look at your tongue, two diagnostic tools in Chinese medicine that reveal a lot about how your body is functioning.

Then you lie down on a heated table and I place between eight and twenty very fine needles. You rest for 25 to 30 minutes while they work. Most people describe the feeling as heavy, warm and deeply relaxed.

Before you leave we agree on a plan: how many visits, how often, and what you can do at home. First visit: $150. Follow-ups: $60 for 30 minutes, $95 for 60 minutes, or $130 for 90 minutes with cupping or Tuina. I accept cash, major cards and HSA and FSA cards, and give you a superbill for insurance.

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Why patients choose The Subtle Point

One practitioner, start to finish: you see me at every visit. Colorado licensed (ACU.0002378), with a master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Honest estimates: I tell you at the first visit how many treatments I expect you will need, and I tell you if I think acupuncture is not the right tool.

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Pain relief

Back, neck, shoulder, knee and joint pain respond best, often with cupping or Tuina added. An acute strain usually takes 1 to 3 visits; sciatica and chronic neck pain about 10 visits over 4 weeks. More about acupuncture for pain

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Headaches and migraines

Tension headaches usually respond in 6 to 8 visits. Migraine prevention takes 8 to 12 visits over 6 to 8 weeks, then monthly visits to hold the gain. More about acupuncture for headaches and migraines

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Stress, anxiety and sleep

Acupuncture calms the nervous system directly. Ongoing anxiety usually takes 6 to 8 visits and insomnia 8 to 12 visits over 4 weeks. For symptoms after a traumatic event, see acupuncture for PTSD and trauma. More about acupuncture for stress and anxiety

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Digestive issues

IBS responds best to short, frequent visits: 30 minutes, 2 to 3 times a week for 6 weeks. Nausea often improves within 1 to 3 visits. More about acupuncture for digestive issues

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Women's health

Painful periods, PMS, PCOS and menopause symptoms. When hot flash relief comes, it usually shows by the third visit. More about acupuncture for women’s health

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Getting to the clinic

3600 South Beeler Street, Suite 150. A parking lot with ample space is available on site, with additional street parking nearby.

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124 Five Star Google Reviews

Thank you for everything you have done to support my family over the years. Your ethics set a standard far exceeding that of most physicians we have encountered. With heartfelt gratitude, Lo and Offa have lived better lives thanks to your knowledge and guidance. You are a significant reason we have not lost hope.

—R Z

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247 Five Star Groupon Reviews

Michael was very knowledgeable and professional. It was a very nice experience. We discussed regarding healthy food I am eating He recommended some food to try to help me with my weight and stress. It was a very productive discussion about stress, food. He also told me about cupping and what he’s doing next and if I was comfortable. I really recommend him.

—Mitsuko

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“Mike is so thorough and knowledgeable. Best acupuncture experience I have ever had. I will definitely be going back!”

“The owner Michael was super nice and very knowledgeable! I had a great experience!”

“This is the first time I’ve ever had acupuncture and cupping, and it was great. Definitely recommend.”

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Rarely, and never the way an injection does. Acupuncture needles are about the width of a human hair. Most people feel a brief tap, then a dull, heavy or warm sensation that fades in a few seconds. If any point feels sharp, tell me and I will adjust or remove it.

  • An acute strain or nausea often settles in 1 to 3 visits. Chronic problems take a front-loaded course: sciatica and chronic neck pain about 10 visits over 4 weeks, migraines 8 to 12 visits over 6 to 8 weeks, IBS 2 to 3 short visits a week for 6 weeks. I give you an honest estimate at the first visit.

  • Your first visit is 90 minutes and costs $150. Follow-ups are 30 minutes for $60, 60 minutes for $95, or 90 minutes with cupping or Tuina for $130.

  • It depends on what we are treating. Most points are on the arms, hands, lower legs, feet and abdomen, and I can use points in the hands and feet if you would rather stay covered.

  • Book online at acusimple.com/access/4476, or call or text (720) 285-6251.

  • I accept cash, all major credit cards and HSA and FSA cards.

  • I do not bill insurance directly, but I provide a superbill after each visit for you to submit. HSA and FSA cards are accepted, along with cash and all major cards.