Category: Community Acupuncture

Masks Still Required at DTE

With the governor’s announcement that vaccinated individuals will be exempt from mask requirements starting May 29, many of our patients have been understandably curious as to how this change will affect policy here at DTE. Masks will still be required at DTE for all individuals, regardless

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POCA Membership Drive

POCA, the People’s Organization of Community Acupuncture, is a coalition of community acupuncturists, clinics, patients, and community members across the country. We share ideas and resources and support each other in our goal of making affordable acupuncture more accessible throughout the U.S. Support from POCA was

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Introduction to Acupuncture: March 23

When: Saturday, March 23, 2:30 – 3:30pm Where: Down to Earth Acupuncture, 120 Stafford St., Suite 204, Worcester MA 01610 What: This event is for anyone who is new to acupuncture. Cost: FREE Meet with our acupuncturist Emily for a brief overview of how acupuncture works.

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POCA Membership Drive

POCA, the People’s Organization of Community Acupuncture, is a coalition of community acupuncturists, clinics, patients, and community members across the country. We share ideas and resources and support each other in our goal of making affordable acupuncture more accessible throughout the U.S. Support from POCA was

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Free Day for POCA Members 10/16

Community acupuncture clinics around the country are running our semi-annual POCA membership drive! At DTE, we are sweetening the deal by offering all POCA members a FREE treatment on Wednesday, October 16. What is POCA? POCA is the People’s Organization of Community Acupuncture. It is a

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May Day

On Sunday, May 1, from 10am-1pm, River Valley Acupuncture will be offering free acupuncture at its second annual May Day celebration! Acupuncture treatments will be free for all patients, whether they are new to the office or returning clients. Treatments will last approximately 40 minutes. Appointments

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Guest Blog About Community Acupuncture

Please take a moment to read our guest blog on the Deep Relief Massage Therapy website!

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Interview About Community Acupuncture

One of the founding members of the community acupuncture movement, Lisa Rohleder, was recently interviewed by Acutake.com. The whole interview is great, so I highly suggest you read the entire article. Below is an excerpt, where Lisa answers the question, “[I]s community acupuncture… as clinically effective

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What Does Community Mean to Me?

For those of us who practice community acupuncture, the term community has two meanings. One, of course, is a reference to the group setting. We believe that when people are treated together in a group, they experience deeper relaxation and enhanced treatment benefits. The other aspect

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Why Did You Put That Needle There?

Why would I want to get acupuncture? Do I have to believe in this to work? How soon will I start to see changes? Why do you treat differently from my last acupuncturist? All of the above are common questions that acupuncturists are used to answering.

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