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Best Acupuncturists in North Carolina

Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners specializing in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and holistic healing. Browse and compare acupuncturists across North Carolina, algorithmically scored, powered by real data.

Showing 60 of 152 acupuncturists in North Carolina

Last updated: May 2026

The highest-rated acupuncturists in North Carolina include Laura Carroll Puckett (BDS 8.0), LISA OSKARDMAY, DC., LAc. (BDS 7.7), Kyler York (BDS 7.7). Rankings are based on BestDosage's transparent BDS scoring methodology, which evaluates reviewed reputation, listed credentials, professional presence, profile depth, and location detail — five weighted criteria drawn from public data.

BestDosage has evaluated 152 acupuncturists across North Carolina based on credentials, patient reviews, and practice transparency. The average BestDosage Score across North Carolina is 6.6 / 10 — with a range of established and emerging practices across the state. Acupuncturists in most states are licensed by the state acupuncture board and may hold NCCAOM board certification (Dipl. Ac. or Dipl. O.M.). Look for practitioners who completed a master's or doctoral program at an ACAOM-accredited school.

PractitionerExceptional8.0

Laura Carroll Puckett

Charlotte, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
55 verified reviews
PractitionerHighly Recommended7.7

LISA OSKARDMAY, DC., LAc.

Chapel Hill, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
102 verified reviews
PractitionerHighly Recommended7.7
Kyler York — practitioner in Wilmington, NC

Kyler York

Wilmington, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
63 verified reviews
PractitionerHighly Recommended7.7
Jennifer Farrow West — practitioner in Boone, NC

Jennifer Farrow West

Boone, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
67 verified reviews
PractitionerHighly Recommended7.5

Lisa Simone Sherman

Asheville, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
73 verified reviews
PractitionerHighly Recommended7.5
Wendy Lynn Swanson — practitioner in Charlotte, NC

Wendy Lynn Swanson

Charlotte, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
24 verified reviews
PractitionerHighly Recommended7.4
Amy Lor — practitioner in Hickory, NC

Amy Lor

Hickory, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
35 verified reviews
PractitionerHighly Recommended7.4

Jennifer Ann Welder

Asheville, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
27 verified reviews
PractitionerHighly Recommended7.2

Ping He

Durham, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
94 verified reviews
PractitionerHighly Recommended7.2
Ericca Elizabeth Burke — practitioner in Wilmington, NC

Ericca Elizabeth Burke

Wilmington, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
1087 verified reviews
PractitionerHighly Recommended7.2

Ashley Kuper

Swannanoa, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
192 verified reviews
PractitionerHighly Recommended7.2

Jessica Elizabeth Davis

Asheville, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
582 verified reviews
PractitionerHighly Recommended7.0
Jennifer Barber Kapraun — practitioner in Cary, NC

Jennifer Barber Kapraun

Cary, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
21 verified reviews
PractitionerHighly Recommended7.0

Jackie Catherine Bensinger L.Ac., Dipl.O.M.

Hendersonville, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
18 verified reviews
PractitionerHighly Recommended7.0
Tejal Patel — practitioner in Raleigh, NC

Tejal Patel

Raleigh, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
572 verified reviews
Practitioner

Sarah Elizabeth Kneas

Charlotte, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
37 verified reviews
Practitioner

Kevin Kim

Charlotte, NC
Acupuncture & TCMClinical Herbalists
10 verified reviews
Practitioner
Tory Wegner Dacm, Lac, Faborm — practitioner in Holly Springs, NC

Tory Wegner Dacm, Lac, Faborm

Holly Springs, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
12 verified reviews
Practitioner

Colin Michael Smith

Asheville, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
20 verified reviews
Practitioner
Alison Larmee Born — practitioner in Wilmington, NC

Alison Larmee Born

Wilmington, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
47 verified reviews
Practitioner

Sarah Cox

Asheville, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
316 verified reviews
Practitioner

Jessica Rose Mulhearn Dr.

Wake Forest, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
25 verified reviews
Practitioner
Michael Dunbar — practitioner in Cary, NC

Michael Dunbar

Cary, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
32 verified reviews
Practitioner
Thin Thin Aung — practitioner in Charlotte, NC

Thin Thin Aung

Charlotte, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
14 verified reviews
Practitioner
Sinead Patience Corrigan — practitioner in Carrboro, NC

Sinead Patience Corrigan

Carrboro, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
7 verified reviews
Practitioner

Jeong Sik (Peter) Choi

Raleigh, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
164 verified reviews
Practitioner

GENG WU

Durham, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
18 verified reviews
Practitioner

Stephanie VanOver

Raleigh, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
14 verified reviews
Practitioner

Kelly Marie Meyer

Asheville, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
13 verified reviews
Practitioner

Mildred Lee Bredenberg

Asheville, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
23 verified reviews
Practitioner

Elizabeth Julie Roseman

Asheville, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
23 verified reviews
Practitioner

Talia Bunkers

Wilmington, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
1067 verified reviews
Practitioner

Tatianna Sanabria

Asheville, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
213 verified reviews
Practitioner

Philip Lee

Charlotte, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
55 verified reviews
Practitioner
Olga O. Orraca — practitioner in Carolina Beach, NC

Olga O. Orraca

Carolina Beach, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
1424 verified reviews
Practitioner

Jade Alysen Lanzetta

Asheville, NC
NPI Verified
Acupuncture & TCM
1399 verified reviews
Practitioner

Abigail M. Wear

Chapel Hill, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
64 verified reviews
Practitioner

Aimee M Schinasi

Asheville, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
161 verified reviews
Practitioner

Fang Mu

High Point, NC
Acupuncture & TCMClinical Herbalists
13 verified reviews
Practitioner

Bethanne Gordon

Rutherfordton, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
25 verified reviews
Practitioner

Kylie Buckman

Charlotte, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
47 verified reviews
Practitioner

Hung-Yuan Cheng

Raleigh, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
13 verified reviews
Practitioner

Adrienne Wei Drehmel

Charlotte, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
47 verified reviews
Practitioner

Jonathan Edwards

Siler City, NC
NPI Verified
Acupuncture & TCM
25 verified reviews
Practitioner

Stephanie Barnet Kaplan

Salter Path, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
15 verified reviews
Practitioner

Elizabeth Cross

Asheville, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
16 verified reviews
Practitioner

Carmela M. Mager

Chapel Hill, NC
Acupuncture & TCMClinical Herbalists
6 verified reviews
Practitioner

Rebecca Sharp Cassanego

Burnsville, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
22 verified reviews
Practitioner

Britta Memmesheimer

Asheville, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
161 verified reviews
Practitioner

Chynna Shipp

Marshall, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
10 verified reviews
Practitioner
Megan Ellen Burns — practitioner in Asheville, NC

Megan Ellen Burns

Asheville, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
5 verified reviews
Practitioner

Faith Enuol

Asheville, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
1083 verified reviews
Practitioner
Austin Marie Dixon — practitioner in Durham, NC

Austin Marie Dixon

Durham, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
14 verified reviews
Practitioner
Todd S. George — practitioner in Charlotte, NC

Todd S. George

Charlotte, NC
Acupuncture & TCMClinical Herbalists
5 verified reviews
Practitioner
OMILEYE E Achikeobi-Lewis — practitioner in Asheville, NC

OMILEYE E Achikeobi-Lewis

Asheville, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
11 verified reviews
Practitioner

Tony Grimes

Sylva, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
19 verified reviews
Practitioner

Michael Hunter Hoffman Destri

Asheville, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
24 verified reviews
Practitioner

Lily House Gach

Asheville, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
18 verified reviews
Practitioner

Hannah S. Kim

Asheville, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
5 verified reviews
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Kristina D. Allred

Wilmington, NC
Acupuncture & TCM
10 verified reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the best acupuncturist in North Carolina?
The highest-rated acupuncturists in North Carolina based on BestDosage Scores include Laura Carroll Puckett (BDS 8.0), LISA OSKARDMAY, DC., LAc. (BDS 7.7), Kyler York (BDS 7.7). Rankings are updated regularly using credentials, patient reviews, and practice transparency data.
How are acupuncturists in North Carolina scored?
Each acupuncturist is scored across five weighted criteria drawn from public data: reviewed reputation, listed credentials, professional presence, profile depth, and location detail. Scores run to 10, and we publish one only at 7.0 or above.
How many acupuncturists are listed in North Carolina?
We currently have 152 acupuncturists listed in North Carolina. Browse by city to find providers near you.
How much does a acupuncturist cost in North Carolina?
Acupuncturist costs in North Carolina vary by provider, treatment type, and whether insurance is accepted. Many practitioners offer free consultations. Use BestDosage to compare pricing transparency across providers.
What should I look for in a acupuncturist?
Look for verified credentials, high patient review scores, transparent pricing, and relevant specializations. BestDosage evaluates all of these factors in its BDS scoring methodology so you can compare providers at a glance.
Which cities in North Carolina have the most acupuncturists?
The top cities for acupuncturists in North Carolina include Asheville (35), Raleigh (17), Charlotte (16), Durham (8), Wilmington (7).
Does insurance cover acupuncturist visits in North Carolina?
Insurance coverage for acupuncturist visits varies by plan and state. Some providers accept insurance directly, while others offer superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Check individual practitioner profiles on BestDosage for insurance details.
Is it free to find a acupuncturist on BestDosage?
Yes, browsing the directory, viewing profiles, and comparing providers is completely free. Our scoring methodology is published openly for full transparency.
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Reviewed by Chad Waldman, Analytical Chemist · BestDosage Editorial Team · Last updated May 2026