Many of my colleagues choose to offer their services in an “Initial Appointment” and “Follow-Up Appointment” model, which is time-tested and works well. However, given the sensitivity of some of my areas of specialty (including Comprehensive Pelvic Care and Trauma Care) I’ve found that offering time-based sessions provides more flexibility to achieve health goals in a sustainable manner.
I wrote this blog post to provide deeper insight into my current service structure as well as how to select the best session length and type for your health and wellness needs.
A note before we get started: folks are welcome to book any session length they choose. If a session length is determined to be “too long” for the intervention needed, we can adjust the timing to reduce the risk of over treating. If a session length is determined to be “too short” for the intervention needed, the patient will be guided to select the most pressing issue as the primary area of focus for that session and be advised to schedule additional sessions to address other concerns.
In-Person Sessions in Oakland and San Francisco
- 90-minutes (As of November 2025 – $180) – This session length provides the space and time needed for folks seeking support with chronic multi-system conditions, complex pelvic concerns and/or trauma including PTSD and/or C-PTSD. Patients looking for extended table time to relax and restore are also welcome to book this session length.
- 75-minute (As of November 2025 – $150) – This session length is for folks who are brand-new to my practice or for folks who have not had a session with me in over 6 months. This gives us time to get (re)acquainted, perform necessary assessments, and provide hands-on treatment. Patients looking for a little extra table time to relax and restore are welcome to book this session length.
- 60-minute (As of November 2025 – $120) – This session length is folks who are established with my practice and are coming in for periodic treatment. It provides an opportunity for check-in and updates as well as in-depth hands-on treatment.
- 45-minute (As of November 2025 – $90) – This session length is for folks who have one area of focus. It includes a brief intake and targeted hands-on treatment.
- 25-Minute Cupping Only (As of November 2025 – $55) – This session does not include acupuncture needles and is instead focused on cupping, gua sha, and light bodywork. These sessions are great for folks new to East Asian Medicine, those who are needle-phobic, post-injury, pre- or post-surgery, or just self-care.
- 50-Minute Sliding Scale Saturday (As of November 2025 – $50-75) – This is a once-a-month community accessible offering of a 50-minute, one-on-one session that may include acupuncture, acupressure, cupping, gua sha, bodywork, and other modalities (as needed).
- 25-Minute Telehealth (As of November 2025 – $55) – This session is for folks who are sick with a contagious condition such as COVID-19, Flu, RSV, etc. It is focused on herbal care as well as nutrition and lifestyle recommendations to support recovery. Patients may also book this session for brief lab, nutrition and/or lifestyle review with recommendations.
- 45-Minute Telehealth (As of November 2025 – $95) – This session is for folks who are seeking in-depth nutrition, lifestyle, and movement support. This may include comprehensive lab ordering/review and recommendations, nutrition and lifestyle coaching through the East Asian Medicine lens, mindfulness, somatic work, and more.
A Note About Treatment Plans:
I welcome folks to book what they need, when they need it. That said, for chronic and/or complex cases, I often recommend a Treatment Plan which is a set number of sessions (of a certain length) over a defined period of time with specific measurable outcomes to ensure that we are making progress toward agreed-upon health goals.
A typical Treatment Plan includes 4-6 sessions, 45-minutes and/or 60-minutes in length, over a defined period of time, for example 4-12 weeks.
Folks seeking support for Pelvic Care or Trauma may have 75-minute sessions as a part of their Treatment Plan to allow time for intake, treatment, and appropriate closure of the session.
Folks whose Treatment Plans involve labs, nutrition, and/or lifestyle recommendations may have 25-minute Telehealth sessions to allow for check-in and review of pertinent areas of focus.
Still not sure what type of session to book? Not a problem! Book a FREE 15-Minute consultation where we’ll discuss your health goals and select the best option to help you feel your best.
Note: Rates may change, please be sure to check my Services page for the most up-to-date rates and offerings.
Ilana Harms Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine, Inc. 