The Community Acupuncture is a model for delivering acupuncture treatment in a group setting. Because more people are seen in short time periods the cost per treatment is lower than a private treatment. I really believe in Community Acupuncture. It’s a way for a greater number of people to gain access to acupuncture. Shortly after graduating from the Won, I began working at Community Acupuncture of Mount Airy. It has been a excellent experience. Under Elise River’s wise guidence I sharpened my diagnostic skills and gained the ability efficiently devise a plan and deliver an effective treatment in a short amount of time.
I also work at the Jefferson Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine as an Acupuncturist/OT/Massage Therapist. We identified a need to offer this service to people in Center City and the Jefferson Community. So last night, after a lot of planning and preparation, we opened the Group Acupuncture Clinic at the Jefferson Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine. It is called Group Acupuncture because although the treatment is delivered Community Acupuncture style, there is not a sliding scale just an initial fee and a follow up fee. The session was successful. All time slots were filled and everyone left feeling better and less stressed than when they arrived. I am so excited. I trust it will grow into a full time clinic someday. We also plan to offer free treatments to veterans. If you know any veterans in the Center City area that want acupuncture treatment send them our way. The Group Acupuncture Clinic is open Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Call 215 955-2221 for an appointment.
