Free Alexander Technique Introductory Class on Feb.2, 2016

Learn how to move in any activity with more freedom, less muscle tension, and less effort.

The Alexander Technique is a well-established practical method for improving ease of movement, balance, support, flexibility, and coordination. This method of self-care teaches us to identify habitual movement patterns which interfere with our natural ability to move and function well. 

Please join Ms. Lenka Fejt, a certified Alexander Technique teacher on Feb. 2, 2016 (Tuesday), 10-11am, for a FREE Alexander Technique introductory class.

Drop-in format, no registration needed. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing.

(Our ongoing Drop-in classes starts Feb. 9, 2016 and it is every Tuesday 10-11am.
More details here.)

August 2015 "Bring-A-Friend" Special

What makes community acupuncture so special is that you can have an acu-nap with your friend beside you. From now till the end of August, 2015, bring a friend with you to acupuncture and the return visit treatment cost is only $30 for both of you! (two for $30, three for $45, four for $60...etc.) Our regular sliding scale is $20-$40.

This is also a great opportunity to introduce acupuncture to someone you know can benefit from it!
(*If you are booking a First Time visit, you still need to pay the additional $10 new client paperwork.)

So bring a friend with you!

Saturday June 20th 2015 ACA Open House!

Curious about community acupuncture? Wondering about how Chinese Medicine can help you with your health?

Please join us on Saturday June 20th from 4pm-7pm for our Open House where we will be offering FREE 40-minute Ear Acupuncture wellness treatments for all those who are new to our clinic. Come by and meet our team, ask questions, do some qigong exercises with us, and enjoy a relaxing treatment.

Why ear acupuncture? 

Acupuncture points on the ear are known for its beneficial effects on the nervous and endocrine system. We use ear acupuncture for a wide variety of conditions, especially for anxiety, depression, cravings, hormonal balance and pain.

Who is it for?

Anyone new to acupuncture or new to our clinic. If you are curious about the benefits of acupuncture or would like to experience community acupuncture and learn about what we do here at ACA, check out our Open House on Saturday. Current clients: Bring someone new to us with you and book yourself an acupuncture treatment on the house as well. 

Appointments: You can make an appointment by scheduling online here and choose appointment type: Open House June 20th, 2015  or call us at 510-255-0880.

Walk-ins are welcome on a space-available basis. The last treatment start time is 7pm. 

Qigong: Qigong teacher Nicole Stone will be here to show people how to do basic qigong standing postures and movements and can answer any questions about our ongoing donation-based qigong/meditation practice groups. We don't have particular start time/ end time for our qigong demo. Just join us at anytime between 4-7p.

See you there!

-ACA staff

*Please note that our Open House treatments focus on general wellness and relaxation. We do not treat specific health conditions during our open house. If you would like to come back at another time to focus on specific health condition, please book an "First Time Visit" then.

Holiday "Bring-a-Friend" Special

Holiday "Bring-a-friend" Special

At ACA, we would love to support your health needs this holiday season, whether it is immune boost or just a pause to center and slow down amidst holiday busy-ness. Not sure how to fit acupuncture and spending time with out-of-town guest in your schedule?...well, why not do both at the same time? Our communal healing space is great for people to share their healing experience with their loved ones & friends...

From December 17th to 31st, we are doing a "Holiday Bring-A-Friend" Special.

Come with a friend for acupuncture, and each of you get $5 off what you usually pay.

-This applies to both initial or return visits.

-The more the merrier. Bring your kid, your parents, your partner, the whole soccer team, your out-of-town visitor and all of you get the discount!

-When you schedule your appointments, please book the treatments as consecutive appointment slots and write the code: FRIEND on your check or payment slip. (or if consecutive appointments are not available, both appointments time should be within one hour of each other)

-This discount can be used unlimited times until December 31, 2014.

Spread the word!

POCA Membership Drive Special!

What is POCA and why should you join it?

POCA (People's Organization of Community Acupuncture is a rapidly-growing cooperative and supportive network of people involved in the community acupuncture movement: acupuncturists, patients, clinics, and other supportive organizations. POCA works hard to bring affordable community acupuncture to many communities. Alameda Community Acupuncture is a clinic member of POCA Co-op; and frankly, our clinic probably would not have existed if it was not for the support of the POCA network.

Your Membership Supports:

• More Community Acupuncture clinics in underserved areas through POCA's MicroLoan program
• POCA Tech Acupuncture School.
• Low cost healthcare for our communities!

Memberships start at only $25.

Regular Patient POCA members Benefits include:

• Free treatments on your birthday week
• Waived New Patient Fees at all POCA member clinics worldwide
• Three (3) Free treatment cards for Friends and Family
• Monthly E-Newsletter

Our POCA Membership Drive Special Offer this month:

Sign up and become a patient member of POCA this October and for the rest of the month, you can get $5 off what you normally pay. This applies to all your acupuncture treatments for the rest of October, 2014!

Here is what you need to do to use your member's benefit at ACA:

1) Join POCA.
2) Sign in to your account at pocacoop.com
3) Click on your username to go to your account
4) Go to Menu: --> Your Member Benefits
5) Print the Member Card and Free Treatment Coupons.
6) Bring your Member Card when you come for a treatment.