ACA Turtle Bay

Managing Acupuncturist

Aifeng Song

Aifeng Song is a NY and PA licensed acupuncturist who has earned an NCCAOM Acupuncture Diploma, NCCAOM Oriental Medicine Diploma. She graduated from New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and received her Oriental Medicine Ph. D from the American Academy of Health and Wellness and currently working on her second Ph. D at Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Dr. Song’s research and clinical trials focus on internal medicine and acupuncture. She specializes in insomnia, arthritis, headache/migraine, neck/shoulder/lower back pain, infertility, menstrual disorders, digestive disease, and allergy.

Insurance

Empire BCBS, Oxford, United Health Care, Cigna, Aetna, and others. Please call us to find out if your acupuncture treatments will be covered by your insurance.

Acupuncture Works

Acupuncture works by stimulating the release of endorphins, the body’s natural pain-relieving chemicals. Acupuncture also influences the autonomic nervous system (which controls bodily functions) and the release of chemicals that regulate blood flow and pressure, reduce inflammation and calm the brain.

Some people use acupuncture to promote fertility. It is also used to quit smoking and as a component of the treatment for other addictions.

Cosmetic acupuncture, also known as facial acupuncture, is used to improve the appearance of the skin.

Your acupuncturist may use additional techniques during your session, including:
Moxibustion: Also known as “moxa,” moxibustion involves the use of heated sticks (made from dried herbs) held near the acupuncture needles to warm and stimulate the acupuncture points.
Cupping: Glass or silicone cups are applied to the skin so that there is a suction effect. In TCM theory, cupping is used to relieve the stagnation of qi and blood.

Herbs: Chinese herbs may be given in the form of teas, pills, and capsules.

Chinese Massage (Tuina Massage): Tuina is a form of therapeutic massage in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that focuses on stimulating acupuncture points and meridians to promote the flow of qi and blood.

Electroacupuncture: An electrical device is connected to two to four acupuncture needles, providing a weak electrical current that stimulates the acupuncture needles during the treatment.

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