Community acupuncture
What to expect from your visit
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Please arrive no more than 5 min before your appointment time​
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​please wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing
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Please turn off your phone, tune into yourself and move within the treatment space quietly
Community acupuncture offers a unique and accessible approach to care by treating multiple patients in a shared, relaxing space. Unlike private acupuncture sessions, which are conducted one-on-one in separate rooms, our clinic uses recliners or treatment tables arranged in a tranquil, open environment. Once you have scheduled your first appointment you will receive our intake paperwork via the email address you provided. Please take a few moments to fill this out before coming to your appointment. To help us stay on schedule and serve everyone efficiently, we kindly ask that you arrive no more than 5 minutes before your appointment time. Sessions begin with a 15-minute intake and treatment plan preparation, followed by 30-45 minutes of relaxing treatment time. This pacing allows us to keep our sliding scale low while serving many more patients in a day than could be treated in private sessions.
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When you arrive for your first appointment, you’ll be greeted by your practitioner for your intake and guided into the treatment space to get comfortable. We provide blankets, heating lamps, pillows and bolsters. Please wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing, as community acupuncture primarily focuses on distal acupuncture points located on the arms, legs, head, ears. As such, sleeves and pant legs will need to be rolled up to expose these areas. These distal points are highly effective, allowing us to treat a wide range of ailments, including pain in the trunk or other areas that aren’t directly needled. This approach ensures powerful results while prioritizing your comfort and privacy.
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The benefits of community acupuncture extend beyond affordability. The group setting fosters a calming atmosphere and a sense of shared energy, which can enhance the healing experience. As a medicine, acupuncture is often most effective in series. Many of our patients find lasting relief within 6-10 treatments, which is another reason we are committed to keeping our sessions affordable. Making regular care more accessible and promoting connection within the community, this traditional approach empowers patients to take an active role in their well-being and delivers measurable results.