Meridian Integrative Medicine
About
Meridian Integrative Medicine is a medical acupuncture practice which primarily offers electroacupuncture. They also offer cupping and laser treatments. Cactus Needle Acupuncture is a practice offering treatments to people in their own home or other preferred location (such as a fertility clinic). They offer acupuncture with and without electro stimulation, bodywork and cupping, microneedling, and esoteric acupuncture treatments.
EDS Healthcare in New York
The NYIT EDS/Hypermobility Treatment Center operates in Old Westbury and Central Islip, offering specialized rehabilitation and treatment. Mount Sinai South Nassau Chiari EDS Center in Oceanside focuses on EDS with Chiari malformation. Weill Cornell provides pain management expertise. New York Medicaid covers genetic testing with prior authorization. Wait times at major programs can be 6 months or longer.
Both EDS Centers of Excellence are on Long Island, leaving upstate New York significantly underserved. Patients in Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, and the Adirondacks face drives of 4-6+ hours to reach these programs. Wait times of 6 months or more are common. Rural upstate access is very limited, and telehealth is important for follow-up care.
Finding Acupuncture for EDS
Let the acupuncturist know about your EDS before the first session so they can use thinner needles and lighter technique to account for easy bruising and skin fragility.