Ted Pappas Lic. Ac.
(978) 685-3210
An important notice regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic
Ted Pappas Lic. Ac., operates the Acupuncture Center of Andover out of his home office in Andover, MA, serving the Merrimack Valley & Greater Boston areas. He has practiced in this location since 1990.
Ted is a licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist trained in the Chinese, Japanese, and Daoist Medical Arts, specializing in all 8 branches of the Daoist Medical Arts. His treatment utilizes herbal medicine alongside TuiNa massage, Gwa Sha, Qi Gong, cupping, moxibustion, electroacupuncture & magnet therapy.
Education & Service
Stanford University
- ☷ B.A., Classics
- ☳ Academic All-American, Football
University of Cambridge, England
- ☰ B.A., M.A., Theology
- ☴ Basketball & Crew – St Edmund’s
Gtr Lawrence Family Health Ctr, Lawrence, MA
- ☲ Acupuncturist / Herbalist Treatment of HIV-AIDS Patients
New England School of Acupuncture
- ☷ MA State License No. 294
Serving Essex, Middlesex, Suffolk County
(Merrimack Valley & Greater Boston area)
Methuen, MA
Lawrence, MA
Haverhill, MA
Tewksbury, MA
Dracut, MA
Wilmington, MA
Lowell, MA
Salem, NH
Pelham, NH
Beverly, MA
Topsfield, MA
Boxford, MA
Georgetown, MA
Boston, MA
Cambridge, MA
Arlington, MA
Reading, MA
North Reading, MA
Treatment
By Appointment Only
The East Asian Medical Arts combine nearly 7,000 years of knowledge & tradition that has provided effective treatment for a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
Common ailments regularly treated include (but not limited to):
- ✓ Acute & Chronic Pain
- ✓ Sports Injuries
- ✓ Respiratory Ailments
- ✓ Gastrointestinal Disorders
- ✓ Circulatory Problems
- ✓ Emotional Imbalances
- ✓ Addictive Disorders (overeating, smoking, etc.)
Treatment Techniques:
- ⚚ Cupping
- ⚚ Electro-Acupuncture
- ⚚ Gwa Sha
- ⚚ Heat
- ⚚ Moxibustion
- ⚚ Qi Gong
- ⚚ Tuina
- ⚚ Magnet Therapy
- ⚚ Non-Insertion Acupuncture
Though the general practice of health & well-being throughout all facets of life is both encouraged & recommended, it should be noted that alternative treatment can be complementary to overall general wellness.
Treatment Specialties
The Following Specialty Treatments Are Utilized
- ⚚ Auricular Acupuncture
- ⚚ Japanese Acupuncture
- ⚚ Korean Acupuncture
- ⚚ Traditional Chinese Acupuncture
- ⚚ Trigger Point Acupuncture
- ⚚ Daoist Medical Arts
Acupuncture can have powerfully amazing results that effectively treat the following commonly experienced health conditions:
- ✓ Allergies
- ✓ Addiction
- ✓ Arthritis
- ✓ Asthma
- ✓ Back / Disc Problems
- ✓ Blood Pressure
- ✓ Cancer / Oncology
- ✓ Cholesterol
- ✓ Colds, Cough & Flu
- ✓ Depression / Anxiety
- ✓ Diet and Nutrition
- ✓ Digestion or Intestine
- ✓ Eating Disorders
- ✓ Emotional Well-Being
- ✓ Eyes
- ✓ Feet
- ✓ Headache / Migraine
- ✓ Hearing / Speech
- ✓ Heart
- ✓ Muscle Aches, Sprains, Strains
- ✓ Orthopedics
- ✓ Soft Tissue Ailments
- ✓ Pain Management
- ✓ Pediatric Issues
- ✓ Pregnancy
- ✓ Sexual Dysfunction
- ✓ Skin Problems / Dermatology
- ✓ Sleep / Insomnia
- ✓ Spinal Problems
- ✓ Sports Medicine
- ✓ Stress
- ✓ Urology
- ✓ Weight Management
- ✓ Women’s Health & ObGyn
Treatment Fees
(pricing effective Jan. 1, 2018)
| Initial Consult Fee & Treatment: | $150 |
| Cost per treatment: | $110 |
| FT Students, Seniors [65+] & Veterans (per treatment): | $70 |
| Accepts Credit Cards: | Yes |
| Sliding Scale: | No |
Allergy Treatments / Nutritional Therapy
Deepal Parikh is a visiting Practitioner who has been assisting Ted Pappas since 2020 at the Acupuncture Center of Andover.
She is a Certified Allergy Release Technique Practitioner (A.R.T.®), Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) and a Licensed RESTART® Instructor. Her knowledge and expertise in Allergy treatments & Nutrition has been a great compliment to the services we offer. She helps clients to heal their allergies/sensitivities to food, pets, environment (dust, mold, trees, grass, weeds etc), heavy metals, chemicals etc. using non-invasive modern frequency based treatment. Her Nutritional therapy & RESTART® Sugar Detox programs using REAL FOOD have been life changing for our clients. Click below for more information:
Allergy & Health Balance LLC
25 Granli Drive | Andover, MA 01810
(781) 526-6042
info@allergyhealthbalance.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Q): Do you accept Health Insurance?
Q): What can Acupuncture treat?
Q): Is there more to Chinese Medicine than Acupuncture?
Q): Is Acupuncture painful?
Q): What can you do for someone who hates needles?
Health Insurance
Health Plans Covering Acupuncture Services
The number of Health Insurance Providers offering Acupuncture Services coverage is increasing. You may have coverage and simply need to follow certain *procedures to gain access to your provider’s coverage. Here are a few known providers:
IMPORTANT: It is your responsibility to check with your health insurance provider to find out whether or not your policy covers Acupuncture Services before your first visit.
*Procedure For Inquiring About Acupuncture Coverage with Your Health Insurance Provider:
To find out if you’re covered, call your insurance provider and ask the following IMPORTANT QUESTIONS:
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Call the member services number on the back of your Health Insurance card and ask if Acupuncture Services are covered.
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- Ask if there are diagnostic code restrictions to coverage
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If covered, is it: in-network? out-of-network? is there a co-pay? a deductible? a limit to the number of visits?
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- If they tell you my office is out-of-network, you may have recourse to make it ‘in-network’ (less copay/deductible).
- Tell them you wish to receive a gap exception to see Ted Pappas at ‘in-network’ rates. This is because there are no network providers within a ‘reasonable’ distance. They will usually prepare a form to set things up accordingly. This form should be mailed to you and to my office as well.
If Your Health Insurance DOES NOT COVER Acupuncture Services
You’ll Receive a Courtesy Discount on Regular Treatment Fees
| Initial Consult Fee & Treatment: (Reg $150) | $120 |
| Cost per treatment: (Reg $110) | $85 |
If You DO NOT HAVE Health Insurance
The Following Fees & Policies Apply
| Initial Consult Fee & Treatment: | $120 |
| Cost per treatment: | $85 |
| FT Students, Seniors [65+] & Veterans (per treatment): | $70 |
| Accepts Credit Cards: | Yes |
| Sliding Scale: | No |
Required Forms For Treatment
[4] Required Forms for Your 1st Appointment
You may print & complete prior to your 1st appointment
Contact
Tel: (978) 685-3210 [directions]
*by appointment only
Map | Directions
Minutes Off 93N/S Exit 42 River Rd/South Lawrence Exit
- ■ Drive 1.2 mi west on River Rd (down a slight slope)
- ■ Turn right onto Launching Rd (at the bottom of the slope)
- ■ Turn left onto Apollo Cir and proceed to cul-de-sac
- ■ Enter cul-de-sac to the left – office is the 2nd driveway on left
- ■ Look for the ACA sign / #6 on the gray mailbox
- ■ Park on the inner grassy cul-de-sac or at the bottom of the driveway on the left
- ■ Follow pathway to the office entrance under the flag
Acupuncture Center of Andover 