Community Acupuncture
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Community Acupuncture Life Cycle:
Regular, frequent treatment works best, pay what you can afford,
get here often enough, get better and stay better, tell your friends and family,
support your local acupuncturist and the wider community.
~ POCA; People’s Organization of Community Acupuncture
How Does It Work?
The Setting
We have reclining zero gravity folding chairs set up in a community room in addition to our two tables in private rooms.
The Scheduling
You will schedule online ahead of time for a community acupuncture session. When you arrive, we have 15 minutes for you to get settled, check in briefly with me, and for us to set the needles. While you rest for a half hour, I move on to work with the next.
The Points
In a group setting, we work with points that are easily accessible around clothing below the knees and elbows and around the head and ears. These are points that treat any number of things and can influence and take care of all parts of the body
The Magic
There is something magical about treatments in a group setting. It is different than a private session. It's almost like there's a different alchemy in the air when multiple people are receiving treatments at the same time. It's worth experiencing.
The Sliding Scale
Community Acupuncture is offered on a sliding scale basis, $25-$60 (or more if led) in order to increase accessibility in the community.
A general guideline for selecting your level of payment is for those whose annual income is above $100,000 consider the full rate of $60.
Those with an annual income below $25,000, please consider the $25 rate.
And, ultimately, only you have the full context of your financial picture. Please choose to offer any level that feels appropriate for you.
I trust that what you offer is a gift that feels good for all.
Community Acupuncture Hours
Tuesdays, 11:30-1:00
2nd Saturday (occ 1st) 10:00-noon
4th Thursday 4:30-7:00
Community Acupuncture
Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding a few more details
Do I need to schedule ahead of time or can I drop in that day?
Please schedule ahead of time through the online schedule. If you notice there are available spots on the online schedule on the day treatments are offered, please text us to see if the time is still available.
What do I wear?
We will want to have access to points on your knees and elbows and around your head and ears. Please wear layers that can be easily arranged around these points.
You may want to bring a warm layer with you to drape across your middle in case the room is cool.
How do I know if community acupuncture is the right choice for me?
Community acupuncture is a fine place to start if you are curious or want to get started sooner than the schedule allows for a full intake and health history. We can help support stress levels, reduce pain, resolve sinus congestion and many other things with community acupuncture.
When we face more complex conditions we would consider doing a full Initial Intake and Health History in order to dive more deeply into the patterns and context of what you are facing.
If you have more questions, you can schedule a 30 minute free consult to discuss your options further.
Can I pick up an herbal formula during community acupuncture?
There are some herbal formula remedies that are commonly used to support the immune system or to help regulate stress. These are easy to discuss and include in your community acupuncture session.
In more complex cases, it is important to have a deeper diagnostic clinical picture to understand more thoroughly what herbal medicinals would be appropriate in your case specifically. We have time for this during a full private session or we can schedule an herbal consult for you to look at herbs more specifically.
Get In Touch
Please reach out with questions. I'd love to hear from you!
Blessings, Lucy
Monday 1:00 - 5:30
Tuesday 10:00 - 1:30
Wednesday 10:00 - 5:30
Thursday 10:00 - 7:00
Tuesdays 11:30 - 1:30
2nd Saturdays 10:00 - noon (1st Saturday alternate schedule)
4th Thursdays 4:30 - 6:30
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