Business Details
Gale M Long - Lancaster, PA
Gale M Long has been dedicated to improving lives through holistic wellness since its founding. As a licensed acupuncturist in Pennsylvania, I combine personal experience with professional expertise to help patients achieve natural healing and vitality. My journey began as a patient seeking relief from chronic pain, which led me to pursue formal education at the Traditional Acupuncture Institute, now Maryland University for Integrative Health. With a Master's degree and national accreditation as a Diplomat of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, I specialize in personalized treatments that address both physical and emotional well-being. My practice integrates Traditional Chinese Medicine principles with modern understanding, offering solutions for conditions ranging from chronic pain to reproductive health.I maintain strict professional standards through sterile techniques and evidence-based practices, ensuring safe and effective care. My commitment to patient-centered treatment has helped individuals manage conditions like anxiety, fibromyalgia, and seasonal affective disorder. While I am no longer accepting new clients, I continue to serve my existing patients with the same dedication that has defined my practice. The hourly rate of $100 reflects the specialized nature of each 90-minute initial consultation. Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, my practice remains focused on empowering individuals through natural healing methods. I believe in the body's innate ability to restore balance when guided by skilled, compassionate care.
Services
Acupuncture
Herbal Medicine
Pain Management
Wellness Consultations
Chronic Condition Treatment
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized herbal formulas based on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles
- Our practitioner holds a Master's degree from Maryland University for Integrative Health
- We maintain national accreditation as Diplomats of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
- Our treatments address both physical and emotional aspects of wellness
- We combine personal healing experience with professional expertise
Associations and certifications
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture treatments stimulate natural healing by restoring Qi flow through meridian pathways. This drug-free therapy addresses chronic pain, emotional disorders, and systemic imbalances using sterile, single-use needles. Patients often experience immediate relief and improved vitality after sessions.
Herbal Medicine
Custom herbal formulations complement acupuncture treatments using Traditional Chinese Medicine principles. These natural remedies address specific health concerns like inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and digestive issues while supporting overall wellness through personalized combinations.
Pain Management
Specialized treatments target musculoskeletal pain, neuropathy, and post-injury recovery through integrated acupuncture and herbal protocols. This approach reduces inflammation, improves mobility, and restores normal function without pharmaceutical dependence for long-term pain relief.
Wellness Programs
Holistic wellness plans combine acupuncture sessions with lifestyle recommendations to enhance immunity and stress resilience. These programs focus on maintaining balance in Qi energy to prevent illness and optimize physical-emotional health.
Mental Health Support
Acupuncture protocols address anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders by regulating nervous system function. Treatments promote emotional stability through targeted meridian stimulation and herbal support for improved mental well-being.
People
Gale M. Long
Licensed Acupuncturist
Gale M. Long is a nationally accredited Diplomat of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine with a Master's degree from Maryland University for Integrative Health. Her personal experience with acupuncture for chronic pain led to a 20+ year career helping patients achieve natural healing through Traditional Chinese Medicine principles.
Questions
What conditions can acupuncture treat?
Acupuncture effectively addresses chronic pain, anxiety, depression, digestive issues, reproductive health concerns, and neurological conditions like sciatica and neuropathy through natural energy balancing techniques.
Are treatments painful?
Acupuncture uses ultra-fine needles causing minimal sensation. Most patients feel only slight pressure during insertion, followed by deep relaxation as Qi energy begins flowing freely throughout the body.
How many sessions are needed?
Treatment plans typically require 6-8 weekly sessions for chronic conditions, with gradual reduction as symptoms improve. Acute issues may resolve in fewer visits depending on individual response.
Is acupuncture safe?
Yes, acupuncture is extremely safe when performed by licensed professionals using sterile, single-use needles. All treatments follow strict hygiene protocols with no pharmaceutical side effects.
Does insurance cover acupuncture?
Coverage varies by provider. Contact your insurance company to verify acupuncture benefits, annual visit limits, referral requirements, and deductible status before starting treatment.
Reviews (2)
Tom Smith
Aug 16, 2017
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We have been receiving acupuncture treatments for many years, as a preventive measure and to treat ailments. So, when my wife Joan’s 88 year old mother living in Lancaster suffered two strokes, we immediately began making phone calls to acupuncturists in Lancaster. We had heard of the benefits of acupuncture specifically for stroke victims,… especially if treatment begins soon after the stroke. We were most fortunate to locate Gale. Without hesitation Gale agreed come to the nursing home to do the assessment. No other acupuncturists we called would even consider doing this. We wanted
Dawn Banzhof Styer
Apr 05, 2016
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Gale has helped me when conventional treatments weren't working. Everything from sciatica, plantar fasciatis, neck pain and others. My podiatrist even told me to continue with her treatments since it was so successful. She has been my first and only stop for quite a while now. .
