Acupuncture Network

What Acupuncture Network does

Acupuncture Network (legal entity: Pain Management Center, Inc.) is a California-based alternative medicine provider network founded in 1983 by Dr. Alejandro Katz, OMD, L. Ac. The company operates a coordinated network of more than 250 clinics delivering acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy, physiotherapy, the McKenzie Method, and pediatric acupuncture services, with a stated plan to expand into Florida. Its primary clinical differentiator is the integration of Western and Eastern medicine disciplines under a single network, anchored by clinicians with credentials such as Dr. Gary Jacob's Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy from McKenzie Institute International. The company also provides expert witness consulting via its founder to the California Acupuncture Board.

The business model combines a provider-network platform with a workers' compensation administration practice. Providers join the network at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis, with enrollment capped at one provider per zip code to preserve geographic exclusivity. PMC handles scheduling, credentialing, electronic CMS-1500 claims submission, MPN enrollment, and adjuster coordination for patients referred through the network, while providers retain their own independent patient flow. Revenue is generated primarily through fee-for-service clinical care billed under California's Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) and via managed billing/claims services for referred patients, with payment cycles of 60-90 days for workers' compensation claims.

Go-to-market is sales-led and channel-driven: patients are acquired through direct phone scheduling, Primary Treating Physician referrals, and contracts with major insurance and MPN networks including Kaiser Permanente, OneCall Care, Medrisk, Therapy Direct, and MPN Advantage. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding, no parent entity, and no institutional investors; the founder remains the lead practitioner and public face of the organization.

Name

Acupuncture Network

Legal name

Pain Management Center, Inc.

Website

https://acunetwork.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Acupuncture Network (Pain Management Center, Inc.) is a California-based alternative medicine network of 250+ clinics offering acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, physiotherapy, McKenzie Method, and pediatric services, with deep specialization in the California workers' compensation system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alternative Medicine Services

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Pain Management Clinics (Interventional & Medical) (HLAFABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical/Therapeutic Massage (Rehab/Pain Management) (HSALAEAO), Pain Management (Spine & Musculoskeletal) (HLAKALAM)

Keywords

• Acupuncture services
• Chiropractic care
• Pain management
• Workers compensation
• Alternative medicine network

Headquarters

HQ city

Tarzana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services - Fee for Service: Revenue generated from providing acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, physiotherapy, and McKenzie Method treatments. Services are billed per visit/treatment using CPT codes. The organization accepts insurance and workers' compensation, billing electronically via CMS-1500 forms.
2. Insurance Billing and Claims Processing: The billing department handles electronic submission of claims to insurance companies and workers' compensation carriers. Payment for workers' compensation services typically received within 60-90 days through electronic billing.
3. Provider Network Membership: Providers join the network at no cost. For patients referred by the network to providers, the network handles billing, claims, authorizations, and referrals while providers maintain their own patient flow from other sources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pain Management Center, Inc. (operating as Acupuncture Network) is a multidisciplinary alternative medicine network founded in 1983, operating 250+ clinics across California and expanding into Florida. The network delivers acupuncture, chiropractic, massage therapy, physiotherapy, McKenzie Method, and pediatric services to patients, while providing back-office support such as insurance claims processing, billing, patient scheduling, provider credentialing, expert witness testimony, and continuing education seminars for affiliated providers.

Product overview

Acupuncture Network (Acupuncture-Chiropractic-Massage Network – Pain Management Center, Inc.) is a healthcare services provider offering a network of over 250 clinics in California. The company operates a platform-plus-services model providing acupuncture, chiropractic care, McKenzie Method therapy, physiotherapy, pediatrics, and massage therapy as core clinical services. Additional offerings include worker's compensation specialized services, provider education seminars, expert witness consulting, and administrative services including claims processing, billing, referrals, and scheduling. The network combines Western Medicine and Eastern Medicine approaches, focusing on pain management and holistic patient-centered care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acupuncture Care
• Chiropractic Care
• Massage Therapy
• Physiotherapy
• McKenzie Method Treatment
• Pediatric Care
• Workers' Compensation Services
• Expert Witness Services
• Claims & Billing Department
• Referrals & Scheduling
• Provider Credentialing
• Provider Seminars (Continuing Education)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 250 clinics in California with expansion to Florida
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MPN AdvantagecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMPN Advantage is a subsidiary of Comprehensive Medical Reporting Services (CMRS), providing credentialing services in California specializing in MPN credentialing for workers' compensation. They help determine which MPNs providers need to participate in, and also offer PPO, HMO, and hospital credentialing. Pain Management Center members receive 10% off their services.
• OneCall CarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance network through which Pain Management Center credentials providers under their umbrella. Providers already contracted with OneCall Care can be additionally contracted under the PMC umbrella for double exposure.
• MedRiskcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance network for workers' compensation through which Pain Management Center credentials providers. Existing contractors can gain additional coverage under PMC umbrella.
• Therapy DirectcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance network partner for provider credentialing. Pain Management Center automatically credentials providers under Therapy Direct MPN.
• Kaiser PermanentecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor insurance company with personal representatives and connections to Pain Management Center. Network has ongoing relationships for patient referrals and coverage.
• Insurance Partners (Allstate, ASH, AmTrust, Berkshire, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Employers, Farmers, Hartford, Liberty Mutual, Progressive, Sedgwick, SCIF, State Farm, Travelers, United Health Care, USAA, Zurich)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWide network of insurance companies accepted for patient coverage including workers' compensation and health insurance plans. Full list available on health insurance page.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Modern Acupuncture: Modern Acupuncture operates a franchise/affiliate network of acupuncture clinics across multiple U.S. states with standardized protocols and insurance billing — comparable as a multi-site acupuncture provider network targeting pain management patients.
• The Joint Chiropractic: The Joint Chiropractic is the largest U.S. chiropractic franchise network with hundreds of locations, focused on accessible spinal adjustments and walk-in patient flow — overlapping directly with Acupuncture Network's chiropractic care pillar.
• Airrosti: Airrosti is a national chronic pain management provider group combining soft tissue and joint treatment with virtual and in-person care, accepting workers' compensation and major insurance — directly comparable to Acupuncture Network's multidisciplinary pain management model.

Broad incumbents

• One Medical (Amazon): One Medical is a national primary care platform offering integrated in-person and virtual care including musculoskeletal and pain management referrals — adjacent competitor in patient-centered ambulatory care delivery.
• Concentra (Select Medical): Concentra is a large national occupational health and workers' compensation clinic network offering physical therapy, chiropractic, and injury care — directly comparable in workers' comp pain management services at much greater scale.
• ATI Physical Therapy: ATI Physical Therapy is a large national outpatient PT provider with hundreds of clinics serving workers' comp, post-surgical rehab, and chronic pain — overlapping with Acupuncture Network's physiotherapy offering at far broader scale.
• Kaiser Permanente: Kaiser Permanente is a major integrated payer-provider that Acupuncture Network already partners with for referrals — comparable as a broad incumbent managing patient flow in California for both insurance and care delivery.
• U.S. Physical Therapy: U.S. Physical Therapy operates a national network of outpatient PT clinics including workers' comp specialty practices — comparable as a scaled incumbent in musculoskeletal and pain-focused outpatient therapy.

Emerging players

• Hinge Health: Hinge Health is a digital musculoskeletal platform providing virtual PT, exercise therapy, and pain coaching, frequently partnered with employers and payers — emerging competitor that could capture MSK pain patients via digital channels.
• WebMD/GoodRx Care: GoodRx Care and similar digital health platforms offer accessible telehealth and in-person visits for common conditions including pain management — adjacent competitor in the alternative care delivery space that could siphon price-sensitive patients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/acupuncturenetwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acupuncturenetwork

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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