About Us...
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE
affordable, high quality acupuncture to the Rochester community and make acupuncture accessible to people of all means and backgrounds by providing affordable health care that empowers patients, builds community and breaks down class divisions. We do this by offering individualized treatments in a quiet, open setting and asking you to decide what you can afford on a sliding scale of $15 - 35 per treatment, no questions asked.
WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?
Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most common and dependable medical therapies used in the world. It is by nature simple, safe and effective health care. Acupuncturists use thin, sterile disposable needles inserted superficially into specific areas of the body in order to help the body's ability to heal itself. Over the three decades or so in which acupuncture has developed in the U.S., it has been proven to be not only exceptionally safe when performed by licensed acupuncturists, but statistically effective in an increasing body of scientific studies.
WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE GOOD FOR?
Our experience tells us acupuncture can reliably and safely decrease pain and inflammation, quiet spasms, boost immunity, dispel migraines, reduce swelling, relieve pain in almost any location, regulate hormones, calm anxiety, lift depression, restore mobility, improve digestion, increase energy, decrease stress, and create deep relaxation. Acupuncture has also been shown to cut recovery time from surgery almost in half, and is helpful alongside many conventional therapies/medications for the purpose of increasing their effectiveness and decreasing their side effects.
Acupuncture is particularly helpful for people with chronic diseases, meaning conditions that can be managed but not cured. Because these folks often need to take many medications with multiple side effects, acupuncture can greatly improve their quality of life by helping with mood, energy and sleep – without creating any more side effects. Click here for more information
WHAT IS COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE?
RCA is a Community Acupuncture (CA) clinic. CA is a social-business model that aims to increase patient access to acupuncture by offering treatments in a comfortable group setting and fees on an affordable sliding scale, without income verification. By doing so we offer the opportunity to receive treatment as often as needed to get phenomenal results, while engendering a warm community atmosphere amongst patients and staff. It’s a winning endeavour for both patients and the clinic. To find Community Acupuncture clinics around the country, or to read and watch more about CA, click here.
$ 15-35 each visit
You decide what you can afford.
No questions asked.
THE PURPOSE OF THE SLIDING SCALE
is to separate the issues of money and treatment; we want you to come in often enough to really get better and stay better! We understand that everyone’s situation is different, and our primary goal is to make acupuncture available to you as often as you need it.
Rochester Community Acupuncture strives to make acupuncture affordable for you to come as often and for as long as needed, so please take that into consideration when evaluating where you would like to fall in this sliding scale. Everyone coming for treatment is part of our community and we look forward to making treatment work for you.
* There is a $10 one-time consultation fee due at your first visit.
