What are the benefits of “community” or drop-in style acupuncture?
Community Acupuncture is a great way to be introduced to acupuncture for the first time, as well as complementing other aspects of a healthy lifestyle. Community acupuncture is a new trend in the western acupuncture world that has been designed to help reduce the normally higher cost of treatment. By treating several people in a room together, similar to yoga or meditation, the effect of the acupuncture treatment is enhanced by the collective energy in the room. The purpose of the treatment will be to balance your constitution and remedy a chief complaint. We will do a brief intake in hushed tones, feel your pulse and look at your tongue (important diagnostic tools) to determine the source of imbalance in your body. We will then insert 3-5 very fine gauge acupuncture needles into points we have chosen for you. There may be additional points on the body located below your elbows or knees so you can comfortably remain dressed. You can rest with the needles for up to 45 minutes.
