Berkeley Community Acupuncture operates on a community healing model. This means that acupuncture is performed in a group setting with clients in the same room, relaxing in reclining chairs. In this setting, the collective healing energy actually enhances the treatment.

Before they experience community acupuncture, people commonly have concerns about noise and modesty. The acupuncture room is a quiet zone, where necessary talking is kept to a whisper. Acupuncture is limited to the arms, legs and head. What if you are coming in for back pain? The beauty of acupuncture is that there are endless variations and combinations of points that can be used to help heal any part of the body. So, yes, we can treat your back pain without actually putting needles in your back.

Most people find that they easily become accustomed to this style of treatment, and even come to prefer it. Healing happens from within. In that sense, you can be anywhere and begin the healing process. Being in a room of people sharing a healing intention can facilitate your own personal healing.

If it helps, you are welcome to bring your own items of comfort: pillows, blankets, headphones, eye pillows, teddy bear, whatever will help you relax and enjoy the treatment.