Welcome Christina Carrillo!

Welcome Christina Carrillo!

Many of you have noticed that the clinic has become a popular destination for those in our community. In order to make sure that affordable acupuncture is provided to as many people as possible, we are pleased to announce the addition of Christina Carrillo to the...

How we became “Punks”

If you have read our 5 Things post, you know that we originally believed that community acupuncture was for hippies and communists. You see, throughout acupuncture school, we were taught that the best way, the only way, to run a practice is to spend countless hours...
Acupuncture for Anxiety

Acupuncture for Anxiety

We have all experienced anxiety to some degree or another. Generally, anxiety is normal and a mechanism that our body uses to cope with a stressful situation. However, anxiety can become excessive, resulting in a disabling disorder that interferes with daily life....
The NADA Protocol

The NADA Protocol

In the 1970s, a drug treatment clinic began in the Bronx, New York. It was run by the community, using methodone to treat drug addiction. As the program at Lincoln Hospital (now Lincoln Recovery) progressed, there arose a need for completely drug free treatment. By...
Acupuncture and Pregnancy

Acupuncture and Pregnancy

Having just come back from the birth of our second son, I’ve been thinking a lot about the ways that acupuncture has helped me through two pregnancies. Since becoming a mother, I have heard horror stories of the trials of pregnancy that other mothers have...