What to Expect- HEALING TOGETHER

Community Acupuncture is different than many acupuncture practices. Our model works by making frequent visits affordable to patients, so that they can receive treatments often enough to make a real change to their conditions. It also recognizes the deeply personal nature of our individual health issues is best addressed in supportive community.

The clinic is a shared space with comfortable tables and recliners, where you will receive treatment at the same time as other patients.  After an efficient and focused intake, we often use points located primarily on the extremities. This means you needn’t disrobe for treatment.  Local treatments are also utilized, as necessary.

We accept cash, checks and credit cards, but don’t process insurance claims to keep down our administrative overhead and our prices low. There is a small administrative charge for superbills that you may submit to your insurance carrier, if appropriate.

Your first visit

Please book an appointment and arrive 5-10 minutes early in comfortable clothing.

• Please bring a list of any prescription medications you may be taking, as well as any lab test results or xrays you may have concerning your problem. Please register online to fill out all appropriate paperwork. You will be sent a link to fill out an on-line health history when you book your first appointment.

• Please wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing that may be moved aside or rolled up to the elbows and knees.

• Please keep your valuables with you. We can’t be responsible for lost, stolen or misplaced items.

• Please silence your cell phone!

• Our recliners are very comfortable, but feel free to bring any extra pillows or blankets you think you may want to help you relax. Bring earplugs as well, if the noise of other folks might disturb your relaxation.

SUBSEQUENT VISITS

Depending on your condition, we may recommend returning once a month, once a week, twice a week, or even daily for some serious problems.

Take off your shoes and make yourself comfortable in a recliner or on an available table, while the acupuncturist gets ready to see you.

Thanks for your patience and consideration in our unique healing environment. Community health is personal health!It is only with your help and participation that we can make affordable community healthcare a reality!

TREATMENT PLAN

Our practitioners will assess your presenting issues and offer you our best guidance on making improvement. This may include lifestyle and dietary modifications, recommendations about movement, sleep, meditation, seasonal health, and other modalities that may be of benefit. Traditional herbal therapies may be recommended. Frequency and duration of acupuncture therapy will also be discussed, and revisited as needed.