COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE

Community acupuncture is a type of acupuncture delivered in a group setting, typically with several patients simultaneously receiving treatment in comfortable chairs (or on mats for yoga class settings). The acupuncturist may treat several patients while moving from person to person to insert needles and adjust treatments as needed.

In your session, you will receive a personalized, distal acupuncture treatment while you sit comfortably alongside other community members. This means we only needle from the knees down, from the elbows down, in the ears, face, neck, and head. Your arms and legs have more nerves, particularly below the elbows and knees. Where there is higher nerve density, there is more brain stimulation, which leads to more pain relief. Needling these areas also releases more endorphins and pain-modulating substances.

Your session will last 30 to 60 minutes, allowing your body to use its naturally occurring healing abilities to help you heal. Acupuncture is used to treat a wide range of conditions, including stress, anxiety, headaches, chronic pain, and other health issues.

Community acupuncture at NE Wellness aims to make acupuncture more accessible and affordable for people who may not otherwise be able to receive treatment.

Community acupuncture offers several benefits, including:

• Accessibility: Community acupuncture is often more affordable than private acupuncture sessions, making it more accessible to many. This can make acupuncture treatments more available to those with financial constraints or limited insurance coverage.

• Social Support: Community acupuncture allows people to receive acupuncture treatments in a group setting, which can create a sense of community and support. The shared experience of receiving acupuncture in a group can create a supportive and calming environment and foster patient connections.

• Increased Frequency of Treatments: Community acupuncture sessions may be shorter and involve group treatments, allowing for more frequent acupuncture sessions. This can benefit chronic health conditions or ongoing health maintenance, as more frequent treatments may be needed to achieve desired results.

• Stress Reduction: Acupuncture is known for its relaxation and stress-relief effects. In a community acupuncture setting, patients can experience the calming effects of acupuncture while surrounded by a supportive community, which can enhance the stress-reducing benefits of the treatment.

• Diverse Health Conditions: Community acupuncture can address various health concerns, from pain management to stress reduction, digestive issues, sleep disorders, and more. 

• Holistic Approach: Community acupuncture often takes a holistic approach to health, addressing physical symptoms and emotional and mental well-being. Acupuncture supports the body's natural healing processes and promotes overall wellness.