The Benefits of Community Acupuncture
What is Community Acupuncture?
Community acupuncture brings the ancient practice of acupuncture into a shared healing space where multiple people receive individualized treatments simultaneously. Unlike private sessions, community acupuncture takes place in a peaceful group setting with comfortable reclining chairs arranged to create a serene atmosphere.
At Portland Healing Space, each person receives personalized treatment based on their unique needs while sharing the healing energy of the collective space. Sessions are performed fully clothed, making the experience accessible and comfortable for everyone. We limit sessions to 6 people to ensure attentive care in a restorative environment.
Why Choose Community Acupuncture?
Affordable Access to Healing
Traditional acupuncture sessions can cost $80-150 per visit, creating barriers for people who need regular care. Community acupuncture at Portland Healing Space operates on a sliding scale of $35-50 per session, making consistent treatment financially sustainable. This pricing allows you to receive care as often as needed without financial stress—essential for addressing chronic conditions that respond best to regular treatment.
The Power of Healing Together
There's something profoundly therapeutic about healing alongside others. When multiple people enter a meditative, restful state together, it creates a shared field of peace that supports your nervous system in downshifting from stress to restoration. The group setting also reduces feelings of isolation in your healing journey, reminding you that prioritizing wellness is a shared human experience.
Health Benefits of Community Acupuncture
Physical Health
Community acupuncture effectively addresses chronic pain conditions including back pain, neck tension, arthritis, and fibromyalgia. Regular sessions can help with headaches and migraines, digestive concerns like IBS and bloating, sleep disturbances, immune system support, and women's health issues including menstrual irregularities and menopausal symptoms.
Emotional and Mental Wellness
Acupuncture activates the parasympathetic nervous system, shifting your body out of fight-or-flight mode into rest-and-restore. Many people report feeling noticeably calmer and more grounded after treatment. Regular sessions support stress and anxiety reduction, depression and mood regulation, emotional release, and improved mental clarity and focus.
Energetic Balance
In traditional Chinese medicine, health is understood as the smooth flow of qi (vital life force energy) through meridians. Community acupuncture clears blockages and restores flow throughout your system, balancing yin and yang energies while supporting spiritual growth and self-awareness.
What to Expect at Your Session
You'll arrive at Portland Healing Space and check in, filling out a brief health intake form if it's your first visit. The treatment room features comfortable reclining chairs in a peaceful setting with soft lighting. Your acupuncturist will speak with you briefly about your concerns and assess your needs through traditional Chinese medicine diagnostic methods.
Treatment is personalized to you, with thin, sterile needles gently inserted at specific acupuncture points. Most people feel little to no discomfort. Sessions last approximately 30 minutes—time to rest quietly and allow your body to receive treatment. Many people drift into a deeply relaxed state or even fall asleep.
Community Acupuncture at Portland Healing Space
Dr. Kevin Gregg brings over 40 years of experience as a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) and Doctor of Chiropractic (DC). His holistic approach draws from expertise in Ayurveda, homeopathy, yoga, qigong, tai chi, and Eastern philosophy.
Session Details:
When: Every Wednesday, 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Starting: January 2025
Cost: Sliding scale $35-$50 per session
Capacity: Limited to 6 people per session
Location: Portland Healing Space
Walk-ins are welcome, or reserve your spot in advance. Text or call 972-529-4484 or use our online booking form.
Getting Started
Sessions are limited to 6 people to maintain an intimate, peaceful atmosphere. While walk-ins are welcome, we recommend booking ahead—especially for your first visit. Come as you are in comfortable clothing and arrive ready to receive care and rest.
Acupuncture is cumulative, meaning benefits often deepen with regular treatment. Consider committing to several sessions to experience the full transformative potential. After treatment, notice how you feel physically, emotionally, and energetically—many people experience immediate shifts, while others notice subtle changes that unfold over days or weeks.
Experience Affordable, Holistic Healing
Community acupuncture represents a beautiful intersection of ancient wisdom and modern accessibility. At Portland Healing Space, we believe everyone deserves access to care that addresses the full spectrum of wellbeing: body, mind, energy, and spirit.
Whether you're seeking relief from chronic pain, support for emotional balance, or simply a weekly refuge for rest and restoration, community acupuncture offers a powerful path to healing.
Reserve your spot today: Text or call 972-529-4484. Sessions begin January 2025, every Wednesday from 5:30-7:00 PM.