Community Acupuncture

Open Care Community provides some of the most affordable acupuncture in NYC. In our community clinic, patients are treated together in a large, well-ventilated room by our dedicated, compassionate staff. By receiving treatment in our community room and participating in our sliding scale, patients are entering into a healing relationship with us and each other.

Each appointment includes a check-in with the practitioner and either a front or back treatment. At the practitioner’s discretion, patients may book an extra appointment for cupping, gua sha, herbs or an additional front/back treatment. Please review our sliding-scale below to determine your payment amount or contact us for more info at info@opencarecommunity.com or 917-426-1138.

Sliding Scale Pricing

A pricing chart for different financial support options with three columns detailing costs, suggested income, and eligibility criteria.

$45 - 90 plus $15 for your first appointment

Please see our sliding scale. There are some general guidelines to help you choose the appropriate rate but ultimately you choose what you pay within the sliding scale. We do not ask for verification of income or documentation of your financial background. You know your financial situation the best and we trust that you will choose a rate that you can afford and show your appreciation of our service.

About Community Acupuncture at Open Care Community

Community acupuncture is a way of receiving acupuncture care that allows us to keep treatments affordable while maintaining high standards of care. Patients are treated together in a shared space, which helps reduce overhead and makes regular acupuncture more accessible.

All treatments are provided by licensed acupuncturists using sterile, single-use needles. The shared room is designed to be calm, spacious, and supportive of rest and relaxation.

What Happens During a Visit

At your appointment, you will have a brief check-in with the practitioner to discuss how you are feeling that day. Based on this check-in, the practitioner will provide either a front or back acupuncture treatment.

Most patients rest quietly during treatment. Many people find the experience calming and grounding.

Additional services such as cupping, gua sha, herbal consultations, or an extra front/back treatment may be booked separately at the practitioner’s discretion.

Why Community Acupuncture

The community acupuncture model allows patients to receive care more consistently, which can be especially helpful for ongoing or chronic concerns. By sharing space and participating in the sliding scale, patients help support the sustainability of Open Care Community and the accessibility of care for others.

This model is rooted in mutual trust, respect, and shared responsibility for community health.

Who Community Acupuncture Is For

Community acupuncture may be a good fit if you:

  • Are comfortable receiving treatment in a shared room

  • Are looking for affordable acupuncture in NYC

  • Would like to come for acupuncture on a regular basis

  • Appreciate a community-centered approach to care

If you are looking for a private room or extended one-on-one time, private acupuncture may be a better option.

Frequency of Care

Some patients come for community acupuncture occasionally, while others come weekly or bi-weekly. Your practitioner can help you think through a treatment frequency that fits your needs and goals.

Our Location

Open Care Community is located in Downtown Brooklyn and serves patients from Brooklyn, Manhattan, and surrounding areas.

44 Court Street, 10th Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Our space is ADA-accessible and easy to reach by public transportation.

Questions or Scheduling

If you have questions about community acupuncture or the sliding scale, please contact us at:

info@opencarecommunity.com
917-426-1138

Appointments can be scheduled online below.