Community Acupuncture – Affordable Healing for All
*Starting 11/7/25* Feel free to book your appointment here today!
Tuesdays and Fridays: 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Last appointment 45 minutes before closing
Making Acupuncture Accessible to Our Seattle Community
Community acupuncture removes barriers to healing by offering professional treatments in a peaceful group setting. At Pinpoint, we believe everyone deserves access to the profound benefits of acupuncture, regardless of financial circumstances. Our community clinic between Queen Anne and Fremont provides affordable, effective care in a unique collective healing environment.
What is Community Acupuncture?
Community acupuncture is a nationwide movement making this ancient medicine accessible through:
- Group treatment setting in comfortable recliners
- Simplified treatments using highly effective point protocols
- Shared healing space where collective calm enhances individual results
Unlike private sessions, community acupuncture happens in a quiet, shared room where several people receive treatment simultaneously. This model allows us to offer lower prices while creating a powerful field of collective healing energy.
How Community Acupuncture Works
Your Treatment Experience:
- Brief consultation with your acupuncturist (5-10 minutes)
- Settle into a comfortable recliner in our peaceful treatment room
- Remain fully clothed – we use points on arms, legs, head, and ears
- Rest with needles for 30-45 minutes
- Leave feeling refreshed and renewed
What We Treat:
While we use simplified protocols, community acupuncture effectively addresses:
- Stress, anxiety, and depression
- Chronic pain and headaches
- Insomnia and fatigue
- Digestive issues
- Immune support
- General wellness and prevention
- Additionally, NADA Protocol – see below
NADA Protocol – Specialized Ear Acupuncture We’re proud to offer the NADA (National Acupuncture Detoxification Association) protocol, a standardized 5-point ear acupuncture treatment proven effective for:
- Addiction recovery – Supporting detox and reducing cravings
- Trauma and PTSD – Calming the nervous system
- Anxiety and panic – Immediate calming effects
- Insomnia – Promoting natural sleep patterns
- Emotional regulation – Balancing mood and stress response
The NADA protocol was developed in the 1970s and is now used in over 40 countries, including hospitals, prisons, and disaster relief settings. This gentle yet powerful treatment requires no verbal processing, making it ideal for our quiet community setting. Many patients report feeling grounded, clear-headed, and deeply peaceful after NADA treatments.
This evidence-based protocol is particularly effective in group settings, where the collective calm amplifies its stress-reducing benefits. Whether you’re in recovery, managing trauma, or simply seeking nervous system support, the NADA protocol offers profound healing in just five tiny ear points.
The Power of Collective Healing
There’s something special about healing in community. The shared stillness creates a deeply restful environment where:
- The collective calm amplifies individual relaxation
- Healing becomes a shared journey, not an isolated experience
- Community support enhances treatment outcomes
- The peaceful energy benefits everyone present
Many patients find they rest more deeply in our community room than anywhere else, carried by the gentle rhythm of collective breathing and shared intention for healing.
Why Choose Community Acupuncture?
Accessibility
- Frequent treatments possible – come as often as you need
- No insurance hassles – simple, transparent pricing
- Walk-ins welcome when space available
Effectiveness
- Same licensed acupuncturists as private sessions
- Proven protocols used in hospitals worldwide
- Cumulative benefits from regular treatment
- High patient satisfaction and results
Convenience
- Multiple time slots including evenings and weekends
- Shorter sessions fit busy schedules
- Easy online booking
- Free on-site parking
What to Expect at Your First Visit
- Arrive 10 minutes early for paperwork and payment
- Brief health consultation to understand your needs
- Get comfortable in our recliners
- Gentle needle insertion at selected points
- Rest and relax while the acupuncture works
What to Bring
- Comfortable clothing that allows access to arms and lower legs
- Quiet mind ready for rest
- Payment (cash or cash accepted) – you are able to put a card on file, if desired
Frequently Asked Questions
Is community acupuncture as effective as private sessions? Yes! We use the same sterile needles and proven point protocols. Many conditions respond beautifully to the simplified approach used in community settings.
Can I request specific treatments? Community acupuncture uses standardized protocols that address most conditions effectively. For complex cases requiring extensive consultation, we may recommend private sessions.
Is it really quiet with multiple people? Yes! Our community room maintains library-like quiet with soft music playing in the background. Patients rest peacefully, and the shared stillness actually enhances relaxation.
How often should I come?
- For acute conditions: 2-3 times per week initially
- For chronic issues: Weekly or bi-weekly
- For maintenance: Monthly or as needed
Community Acupuncture Etiquette
To maintain our peaceful healing environment:
- Please arrive on time
- Silence phones completely
- Whisper if you must speak
- Respect others’ rest
- Scent-free space (no perfumes)
- Children welcome if they can rest quietly
Serving Seattle neighborhoods including Queen Anne, Fremont, Wallingford, Ballard, Capitol Hill, and the greater Puget Sound area.