Welcome to AcuWest Acupuncture Acupuncture!

My name is Dr. Julie Colton, and I am an experienced licensed acupuncturist who combines evidence-informed techniques with compassionate, individualized care to help you reduce pain, manage stress, and restore everyday balance within the scope of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). My goal is to create a safe, respectful space where I listen closely to your needs and build a practical plan that fits your life. 

What I offer at AcuWest Acupuncture are personalized acupuncture treatments for pain relief, anxiety & stress, insomnia, migraines, digestive concerns, menstrual and fertility support, as well as a variety of other conditions. I also offer complementary therapies that include Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, moxibustion, electro-acupuncture, tuning fork-based acupressure (also known as Acutonics), Reiki, therapeutic bodywork called Tui Na, as well as Yin Yoga and Pilates-based therapy sessions. To find out more about Acupuncture, what it treats, as well as the other services offered at AcuWest Acupuncture, please click on the section ‘Our Services."

After you book an appointment online, via email, or by phone, you will receive an online form via email that asks about your health concerns, medications you are taking, medical history, insurance information, and basic contact info. A HIPAA-compliant confidentiality form will also be sent to you.  

STARTING JUNE 21ST

We will be in-network with Aetna, MVP, BlueCrossBlueShield (Anthem and Highmark), CDPHP, NYSHIP, and United. Some insurance companies may provide out-of-network coverage for acupuncture. Our insurance biller will check if your benefit coverage allows for acupuncture visits. Please allow 2-3 days before your initial visit for us to confirm, starting June 21st. You can fill out the insurance information form sent to you for future reference. 

Note: Standard government Medicare plans will NOT cover acupuncture. 

 A detailed intake will be taken where questions will be asked to review your health history and future goals. I will also perform a brief physical examination, including a tongue and pulse diagnosis and the corresponding meridians involved. This process will take about 30 minutes. A comprehensive treatment that addresses the body as a whole and also involves treatment for the main health concern will be done. This treatment session typically lasts 45–60 minutes. Aftercare guidance, realistic timelines, and options for ongoing treatments or referrals will also be given.