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Our Mission is to deliver results-driven, compassionate acupuncture that supports the body's natural healing for lasting health and well-being in Greater Rochester.
Our approach emphasizes orthopedic acupuncture and targeted pain-relief. We address the root causes of pain through precise, results-focused treatment aimed at restoring movement, reducing inflammation, and supporting long-term function.
Very often patients arrive who are in pain or have other stubborn symptoms that are not able to be addressed with just mainstream medicine. Call Doug today to see how he can help. Acupuncture is a healing process which helps over time- not a one time cure!
In 2000 Doug began learning how to meditate, heal himself and others with medical Qigong training. He then earned a Massage Therapy degree in 2001 and graduated with a Masters of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 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)
Services
Enjoy Acupuncture, Qi Gong healing and Bodywork custom tailored to your needs.
MASSAGE
Add 30 minutes of massage to any acupuncture treatment for an additional $50, and 60 minutes of massage for $90.
QI GONG
Doug is now offering Qi Gong healing treatments (no needles). Includes meditation instruction. Lasts 1 & 1/2 hours.
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Initial: $140
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Return: $100
Doug has been practicing meditation and Qi Gong healing for 24 years.
ACUPUNCTURE VISITS
Initial visits take 1 & 1/2 hours and include a full assessment and acupuncture treatment. Return visits last 1 hour.
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Initial: $105
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Return: $70
PAYMENT
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No fee for cash or paper check.
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Debit, credit, HSA, FSA card or electronic payment have a $3 fee for each transaction.
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Venmo payments have a $2 fee per transaction.
INSURANCE
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. As of January 1, 2026, we will only be accepting no-fault insurance.
MOBILE SERVICE
One day a week Doug offers a mobile acupuncture option for patients in certain locations, availability dependent. Insurance cannot be accepted for home visits. Initial: $150. Followup: $100
CANCELLATION POLICY
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More than 24 hours notice? No fee.
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Within 24 hours notice? 50% of treatment cost
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No show/no call? 100% of treatment cost
FOR SALE IN-CLINIC
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Q-link pendants that help with electronic stress - $99
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CBD Cream- for inflammation and muscle aches and pains - $30
About Doug
The initial reason Doug chose to pursue a career in the healthcare field was because he needed help himself and found great relief over time. In 1995 he injured his spine as a result of multiple snowboarding, dirt bike and mountain biking accidents. It hurt to breathe or exercise and he could only work part time. Becoming severely depressed he began to give up.
He humbly realized that the physical body is not indestructible and had to learn how to heal and take good care of himself. Starting with physical therapy appointments, Doug practiced what he was taught every day. Then added weekly massage therapy/bodywork sessions, chiropractic care and acupuncture treatments. He then began taking tai chi and yoga classes.
After about 6 months, he was finally out of the woods from the intense pain in his back and no longer needed to take a lot of Advil and Tylenol daily just to function. After physical therapy ended he began exercising at the gym and working out for two and a half hours -four days a week.
Thirty years later, Doug continues on this ever-expanding journey of learning and becoming healthier-how to take good care on many levels of health and well-being.
A note from Doug:
I hope reading this can help you to know that healing is a process and it’s possible to heal, even when it does not feel so.
I am very grateful to be able to share this with others and to help make a difference in this currently challenging world. Warm compassion and a sincere thank you for viewing my website.
If it resonates with you, treat yourself and book your appointment today!
Douglas S. McIver
MS, LAc
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
How does acupuncture work?
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.
Is there an age limit?
Doug has worked with patients 11 months to 104.5 years old.
All are welcome.
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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.
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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.
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Wellness Care
This is the preventative or maintenance level and for most patients sessions are between four and six weeks apart.
How to get the most out of your acupuncture care:
Making small changes in lifestyle and diet can really pay off!
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.
We are happy and proud to offer the Jing self care app: simple, effective self-care tools to support your treatment! Through the Jing app, I’ll send you a personalized plan-with acupressure/self-massage, qigong movements, meditation, and dietary tips and recipes based on your diagnosis. Patients who use these tools often see faster, longer-lasting results.
