Shakai Shepard, LAc
LAcAcupuncturist
Shepard Acupuncture
1780073312Is Shakai Shepard, LAc a Good Acupuncturist?
Shakai Shepard, LAc has a trust score of 75/100 — a solid, above-average rating for acupuncturists in New York. With 11 years of practice (near the local average of 12), they have solid experience.
The most important verification step for any acupuncturist is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Shepard's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What to Expect & Cost
A first visit with Shakai Shepard, LAc usually runs 60–90 minutes and includes a health history, tongue and pulse assessment, and an initial treatment. Follow-up sessions are typically 30–60 minutes. With a acupuncturist focus, expect treatment geared toward that area.
Self-pay rates generally range from $75–$150 for an initial session and $50–$90 per follow-up, varying by region. Many plans now cover acupuncture for chronic pain — Medicare covers it for chronic low back pain, and some private insurers cover it for pain, nausea, and other conditions.
These are general ranges, not Shakai Shepard, LAc's published prices. Confirm fees and coverage directly with the practice.
Before Your First Visit
- • Check acupuncture coverage — call your insurer and ask what conditions and how many visits per year are covered.
- • Ask about package pricing — many practices discount multi-session packages, since acupuncture often works over a course of treatments.
- • Eat a light meal beforehand — treatment on an empty stomach can leave you lightheaded.
- • Wear loose clothing — the practitioner needs access to points on the arms, legs, and torso.
- • Confirm the credential — look for L.Ac. (Licensed Acupuncturist) and NCCAOM certification.
Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Peer Comparison
11
Years practicing
12
Avg in New York
1255
acupuncturists in New York
LAc
Credential
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the New York State Board for Acupuncture, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Shepard's current standing at the source:
Look up on the state boardWe link to the official board rather than republishing discipline records, so you always see the most current, authoritative status.
Quick Facts
- Focus
- Acupuncturist
- Credential
- LAc
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 01/20/2015