Acupuncture Healing Arts from Let’s Talk Allyship: Community-Designed Solutions

Margaret Sheehan, Chandra Gadsden, and Amy Hopkins of Acupuncture Healing Arts discuss improving healthcare accessibility and offering alternative treatments through community acupuncture, while also supporting the education and training of new practitioners in the field.

They are seeking space and financial support to establish a community acupuncture clinic and educational flex space. The clinic aims to offer affordable treatments on a sliding scale, making acupuncture accessible to more people, and plans to provide scholarships and support for those pursuing careers in acupuncture.

The team also stress the importance of outreach and education to raise awareness and acceptance of acupuncture, especially among communities of color. They discuss the low insurance costs associated with acupuncture and potential insurance reimbursements to make treatments affordable.