Community Acupuncture is the practice of treating people with acupuncture together in one large space in individual reclining comfortable chairs. The benefits of being part of the “community” are:

1. Convenience: you don’t have to wait for an individual appointment. There is convenient access and more options of when it fits your schedule.
2. Affordable: having acupuncture in a group with others gives the opportunity for the cost to be lower for all.
3. Connect with family and friends: Community acupuncture offers the benefit of coordinating a time to attend a session with family and friends—which many find comforting.
4. Energy: Bringing individuals together provides a powerful energy and support system.
5. Back to the Basics: Bringing people together in a group brings the practice back to its roots which is how acupuncture is traditionally practiced in many Asian countries.

In  Chinese medicine theory:

1. Acupuncture works by balancing the body’s energy (Qi). Qi can be described as a form of bioenergy that runs along the body’s pathways (meridians). If the energy gets blocked, it shows up as an imbalance or illness. Basically, if you have a health condition, some part of your body’s system is out of balance. The principles of Chinese medicine allows us to diagnose the imbalance… and balance it through acupuncture.
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In Western (including the United States) medicine theory:

1. Acupuncture works by stimulating your body’s system. This releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These biochemical changes may stimulate the body's natural healing abilities and promote physical healing and emotional well-being. The exact mechanisms which bring this about are unknown, but the effects have been measurable to many

When people are new to acupuncture, they aren’t sure how long they should stay to rest/relax with the acupuncture needles inserted.

Every person and their conditions are unique but following are some general guidelines:

1. Generally recommend at least 30 minutes for the treatment to take effect. Length of treatment can vary up to 50 or even 80 minutes.
2. Resting with the needles in longer doesn’t necessarily mean the treatment will be more beneficial.
3. However, if you are in a restful state, feel free to stay as long as you like. The body heals best when it is resting.
4. If your mind is wandering and you are having trouble resting, the best thing to do is to listen to your body and finish the treatment.
5. You can inform the practitioner when you are ready to have the needles removed.
6. Feel free to bring ear buds, music, meditation to aid in your healing experience.
7. If you appear to be sleeping, our practice is to give you the chance to rest.
8. A series of treatments is recommended for best results.

1. Follow up acupuncture 5 for $200 or student/ senior/ hardship down to 5 for $100
2. Ear addiction treatment (for example to stop smoking or for weight loss) 10 / $199 packages available

(ask about a 6 week unlimited option)

Sessions are also available at $25 / session for students / senior or income hardship no documentation necessary

One on one session packages are offered via email towards the end of the year to ongoing - clients. Be sure to be on the mailing list!