— Arlington · GW Parkway north
Acupuncture Serving Arlington, VA.
Fifteen minutes up the GW Parkway from Rosslyn: licensed acupuncture and Chinese medicine with evening hours Arlington clinics rarely match — and parking that's actually free.
Quick answer
Harmony Acupuncture & Wellness Spa is a licensed acupuncture and TCM clinic serving Arlington, VA from 1481 Chain Bridge Rd in McLean — about 15 minutes from Rosslyn via the GW Parkway and Route 123. Initial acupuncture sessions run 60 minutes for $150, follow-ups are $100, and we're open 7 days from 9 AM to 9 PM with free on-site parking.
- From Rosslyn
- 15 min via GW Pkwy
- Initial visit
- $150 · 60 minutes
- Hours
- 7 days · 9 AM – 9 PM
- Parking
- Free lot on-site
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Serving Arlington, Rosslyn–Ballston & National Landing
Arlington runs on deadlines, and the Rosslyn–Ballston corridor plus National Landing send us a steady stream of patients who want care that fits around work, not instead of it. From Rosslyn it's a straight run: GW Parkway north along the river, exit at Route 123, and Chain Bridge Rd delivers you to our lot. Reverse-commute direction, so the drive is usually calm even at 5:30.
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What We Treat
Research suggests acupuncture may help with much of what a high-output week leaves behind. What Arlington patients bring us most:
Pain & posture
Back pain, neck and shoulder tension, and the hip tightness of long sitting. Acupuncture and cupping may ease symptoms for many people; progressive weakness or numbness needs a physician first, full stop.
Stress & burnout
Racing mind, shallow sleep, jaw that won't unclench. Many patients find regular sessions help with stress and sleep — treatment is quiet, phone-free, and 30 to 60 minutes long.
Fertility & women's wellness
We support patients through IVF and IUI cycles with fertility acupuncture and broader women's health care — with realistic expectations, coordinated with your clinic.
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Why It's Worth the Trip to McLean
Arlington has good acupuncturists — this is not a knock on them. The 15 minute drive buys things that are scarce inside the corridor:
- Hours: appointments until 9 PM, all 7 days — including Sunday evenings
- Parking: a free surface lot at the door instead of a garage hunt
- Scope: acupuncture, massage, gua sha, and cupping coordinated in one plan
- Language: licensed practitioners with 15+ years of practice, in English or Mandarin
If none of those matter to you, book closer to home — honestly. If two or more do, the Parkway is a pleasant commute.
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The Massage Menu & What It Costs
Arlington prices an hour the way it prices everything else in the corridor: per hour, with the parking added on. Ours is $100 for 60 minutes, and the lot is free. The $80 rate is the member rate: membership costs nothing and has no signup form, and it applies once you have purchased a package of 5 or more massage sessions. Session by session, a 60 minute massage is $100. Deep tissue sits at that rate too — we charge for the hour, not for the pressure.
Two adjustments keep the list accurate. Lymphatic drainage is $120 for 60 minutes, or $100 at the member rate; it is the only session on the menu priced above the rest. And cupping, gua sha or hot stone added to any massage is $20 each, free for members — “member” meaning that package of five sessions, not a subscription.
What insurance does and does not cover here
Massage is self-pay. The plans we accept, UnitedHealthcare and Aetna, apply to acupuncture — the insurance page explains how verification works. If you want market context before driving fifteen minutes up the GW Parkway, the McLean massage price guide publishes the local range and the month it was checked. Booking a cheaper hour closer to Clarendon is a perfectly good decision; skipping a doctor's appointment because an hour on a table costs less is not.
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Insurance for Arlington patients.
We accept major insurances like UnitedHealthcare and Aetna, and covered acupuncture sessions are billed through your plan. Text your policy info to 240-715-5939 for a free benefits check before your first visit — the insurance page explains how verification works and what self-pay costs if your plan doesn't cover acupuncture.
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Directions & Parking
The pretty route from Rosslyn:
- GW Parkway north along the Potomac — about 10 minutes.
- Exit at Route 123 / Chain Bridge Rd toward McLean.
- Continue to 1481 Chain Bridge Rd; free lot at the building, Ste 300 signed from the door.
From Ballston, N Glebe Rd north meets Chain Bridge Rd directly. From National Landing, the Parkway the whole way. Evening slots mean you're driving against traffic both directions.
— Getting here
| From | Drive time | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Rosslyn | 15 min | via GW Pkwy N → Route 123 |
| Ballston | 17 min | via N Glebe Rd → Chain Bridge Rd |
| Clarendon | 18 min | via Spout Run → GW Pkwy N |
| National Landing / Crystal City | 22 min | via GW Pkwy N → Route 123 |
Parking & arrival
Free parking — easy in, easy out on Chain Bridge Rd
Open every day 9 AM – 9 PM — lunch-break, after-work, and weekend visits all fit.
- Park free directly on-site at 1481 Chain Bridge Rd, Ste 300 — no garages, no meters.
- Look for the red-brick building; we're in Ste 300 with signage at the entrance.
- Arrive 10 minutes early for your first visit to settle in — WiFi and a snack bar are waiting.
— Questions
Asked & answered.
Is it really worth driving from Arlington for acupuncture?
Can acupuncture help with work stress and burnout?
Do you support fertility patients from Arlington clinics?
How quickly can I get in?
How much does a massage cost if I drive up from Arlington?
— Research & references
Mayo Clinic Health System — Massage for Depression, Anxiety and Stress
Mayo clinicians on how bodywork may ease stress and anxiety symptoms for some people, as a complement to standard care.
NCCIH — Chronic Pain and Complementary Health Approaches
NIH: acupuncture shows evidence of modest benefit for several chronic pain conditions; it is not a cure.
Citations are summarized — please consult the original sources. This page is general health education, not medical advice for your specific case; results vary and acupuncture works best alongside, not instead of, care from your physician.
— Keep exploring
Condition
Anxiety & Stress
For high-pressure NoVA careers — what acupuncture may and can't do.
Condition
Fertility Acupuncture
IVF and IUI support with realistic expectations.
Service
Tui Na Massage
Chinese medical massage — $100 for 60 minutes, $80 for members.
Guide
New Patients
First visit, prep, and honest answers before you book.