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How the Matching Works

Not random.
Ranked.

01

Proximity Score

We don't just find the nearest pin. We weight travel time against traffic patterns for your zip code at your preferred appointment hour.

< 20 minmedian travel time
02

Specialty Depth

Each practitioner is tagged across 14 condition categories based on their licensed training, post-graduate certifications, and verified patient case history.

14condition categories
03

Verified Outcomes

Patient-reported outcome scores, collected at 4-week intervals, feed a rolling efficacy index. No paid rankings. No self-reported bios.

4-wkoutcome intervals
Ranked by Match Score10001 · Chronic Pain
#1
Portrait of Dr. Ananya Krishnamurthy, acupuncturist specializing in Fertility · TCM

Dr. Ananya Krishnamurthy

Fertility · TCM

0.8 mi·Mon · 8:30 AM
97score
97
Insurance:CignaAetna
#2
Portrait of Marcus Webb, L.Ac., acupuncturist specializing in Chronic Pain · Sports

Marcus Webb, L.Ac.

Chronic Pain · Sports

1.9 mi·Tue · 11:00 AM
94score
94
Insurance:BlueCrossUHC
#3
Portrait of Sofia Reyes, DAOM, acupuncturist specializing in Insomnia · Anxiety

Sofia Reyes, DAOM

Insomnia · Anxiety

2.3 mi·Wed · 3:45 PM
91score
91
Insurance:HumanaCigna
Patient-Reported Outcomes

The data
doesn't lie.

Outcome scores collected every 4 weeks from verified patients. No sponsored rankings. No practitioner self-reporting.

Chronic Pain

1,240 verified patients

78%

improved

Week 16 avg sessions · 8 weeksWeek 14

Insomnia

893 verified patients

71%

improved

Week 18 avg sessions · 10 weeksWeek 14

Fertility

412 verified patients

64%

improved

Week 112 avg sessions · 16 weeksWeek 14

Migraines

677 verified patients

83%

improved

Week 15 avg sessions · 6 weeksWeek 14

Patient Stories

"After 4 years of daily ibuprofen, I had my first pain-free week in month 2 of treatment. My practitioner was 1.4 miles away and took my Aetna plan."

Patient Rachel T. who treated Chronic Back Pain

Rachel T.

Chronic Back Pain · Brooklyn, NY

6 weeks to meaningful relief

"My RE said 'try acupuncture' and gave me nothing else. Needle found Dr. Krishnamurthy in 90 seconds. She had IVF-protocol experience. We transferred last month."

Patient Deepa M. who treated IVF Support

Deepa M.

IVF Support · Chicago, IL

12 sessions over 14 weeks

"I was sleeping 3-4 hours a night for 8 months. Zolpidem wasn't working. Found someone who specialized in insomnia TCM within 2 miles. Sleeping 7 hours by week 6."

Patient Kevin S. who treated Chronic Insomnia

Kevin S.

Chronic Insomnia · Austin, TX

8 sessions, 10 weeks
Your Free Results · 10001

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#1
Portrait of Dr. Mei-Ling Zhao

Dr. Mei-Ling Zhao

Chronic Pain · Migraines

AetnaBlueCross
97
#2
Portrait of James Okafor, L.Ac.

James Okafor, L.Ac.

Fertility · Hormonal Balance

UnitedHealthCigna
94
#3
Portrait of Priya Nair, MSOM

Priya Nair, MSOM

Insomnia · Stress

AetnaHumana
91
#4
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94%

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