Douglas S. McIver
MS, LAc
About Doug
He has worked in the service industry and been "hands on" his whole life. First with bicycle and automobile repair, then every role in restaurants and various other hospitality settings. Practicing massage and bodywork for twenty-three years and acupuncture for twelve years, patients have said he has "magic hands".
Doug graduated with a Masters of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in June of 2012. When Doug is not working with patients in clinic he enjoys staying active outdoors, Qi Gong, meditation, yoga, tai chi, and practicing martial arts.
Doug has been coming to my home to provide acupuncture treatments for me every week for 10 years to help with my knees and anxiety. He has helped me so much with both those things and much, much more. December 23, 2022 I suddenly went from having an aid four hours a day, five days a week to needing 24hr care. My daughter was unable to find a reasonable, temporary option on such short notice.
Well, Doug heard this and signed up as my aid from 5-9pm and overnight 9pm-9 am. He did this every single day for 5 weeks until I relocated to my new home. I am telling this story because I know Doug won’t and people need to know how much he cares.
Betty Jane S. (Age 98)
Do you accept insurance?
YES!
We are currently in network with United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, and MVP.
We also work with workman’s compensation and no fault/auto insurance companies.
FSA and HSA cards may be used for copayment or the whole cost of your treatment.
How do the needles help?
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, acupuncture regulates the movement of energy and blood in the body, restoring homeostasis and promoting self-healing.
A typical session involves the gentle application of sterile single-use needles to acupuncture points. Our approach includes clinical therapies AND adjusting habits such as posture, body mechanics, ergonomics, exercise, diet and more.
At-Home Support:
We strongly encourage participation including meditation, therapeutic exercises and movements, healing sounds, stretching, breathwork, heat therapy and acupressure at home.
Why? Having, valuing and using these tools helps you to get the most out of your acupuncture care. There is the awareness, option and ability in the moment to gently adjust. Over time, these tools have great reward. I appreciate the opportunity to work with you.
Benefits of acupuncture:
How does acupuncture work?
Kate S.
Thanks to Doug I no longer have any foot pain !!! After spending a year struggling with a heel spur and extreme pain, I had two sessions at McIver Acupuncture and my foot pain was gone . That was three months ago and I am still pain free.
Fran V. (age 74)
I was in a major car accident and was told that the numbness in my hand was due to a pinched nerve in my neck. I went from my doctor to a pain specialist, who said that they could not help me with my numb hand...
After acupuncture twice a week for almost 18 months I now have most of the feeling back in my hand... I’m so grateful and happy to have my hand back!
Albert D.
Doug is a great Acupuncturist. His diagnosis is spot on, his treatments effective, and his personal energy is very nurturing and supportive. Whenever I have a pain or issue I don't understand, Doug is able to treat it and help me understand. Thanks Doug!
Cancellation Policy
More than 24 hours notice? No fee
Within 24 hours notice?
50% of treatment cost
No show/no call?
100% of treatment cost
For sale in-clinic:
Q-link pendants that help with electronic stress - $99
CBD Cream- for inflammation and muscle aches and pains - $30
Rates for treatments:
Acupuncture-Only Visit:
$105 Initial
$70 Follow up
"Total Reset" Visit:
Enjoy Acupuncture, Qi Gong healing and Bodywork custom tailored to your needs.
$175 Initial
$140 Follow up
Add 30 minutes of massage to any treatment for an additional $50
How frequently do I need to come in?
1. Relief Care: The focus in this stage is to “get out of the woods” with pain or other symptoms. Treatment is once or twice a week for 10 visits. Most patients notice relief within 1-3 visits.
2. Corrective Care: Pain and other, superficial symptoms are now greatly diminished or gone. Less frequent treatments are needed at this level of care. This begins a deeper level of healing which prevents backslide and the immediate return of symptoms.
3. Wellness Care: This is the preventative or maintenance level and for most patients sessions are between four and six weeks apart.
I have been in treatment with McIver Acupuncture for eleven years now and Doug has helped me heal a long way! I'm now fifty eight years old. From the time I was six until fifty six I've had ten car accidents (two of them I wasn’t even in a car!) and I was told each one should have killed me! Thanks to regular treatments with Doug I'm able to walk with a cane and not need a wheelchair. His treatments have helped my back go from a question mark to almost normal! When I showed up I weighed 450lbs and could only walk 50ft then need to rest for up to 30 minutes. After 3 years I could walk a quarter mile and I weighed 350lbs! Doug's tableside manor is fun and engaging and I've learned a lot from him over the years. He is a wise and expert healer and I firmly believe I would not be walking upright without his care! Check him out!
Larry B. (Age 58), Brighton, NY