Community Acupuncture

Table Of Contents
  1. Acupuncturists
  2. Hours
  3. About
  4. NEW client rates
  5. RETURNING client rates
  6. General info for NEW clients
  7. Tips for a relaxing visit to H&H
  8. Will my health insurance cover the cost of acupuncture?

Acupuncturists

Christina Chan, R.Ac.
Sarah Strohan, R.TCMP.
Jaay (Jade) Kulhawy-Bartlett, R.Ac.

Questions? Contact us

Book with us
Downloadable forms
FAQ
Direct billing to MSP

Hours

Mon10:00am – 2:00pm & 3:00 – 7:00pm
Tues10:00am – 2:00pm & 3:00 – 7:00pm
Wed3:00 – 7:00pm
Thurs10:00am – 3:00pm & 3:00 – 7:00pm
Fri 10:00am – 1:00pm (alt) & 3:00 – 7:00pm
Sat 10:00am – 3:00pm
Please note, last session available 45 minutes before the end of each shift.

About

Affordable and accessible.
Acupuncture treatments offered in a supportive group setting at sliding scale rates. We provide treatments consisting of distal points (arms, legs, head, ears) while comfortably lying in zero gravity recliner chairs.

Community acupuncture = affordable and accessible holistic health care.

Community Acupuncture is both a practice/business model as well as a social movement first founded by Lisa Rohleder and Skip Van Meter, both Licensed Acupuncturists in Portland OR. It makes acupuncture an accessible option to a wider range of individuals who otherwise could not afford the going rate for acupuncture. It is also a modern take on how acupuncture is traditionally provided in Asia; in a large open space, treating many people at once, quickly, efficiently and effectively.

Find out more about Community Acupuncture, read our FAQ . 

NEW client rates

Sessions are up to 50 minutes. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early.

$40-70 sliding scale (includes $10 paperwork fee). 
Clients with MSP, $12-32 sliding scale
Questions? See “General info for NEW clients” below!

RETURNING client rates

Sessions are up to 50 minutes. Please arrive 5 minutes early.

$30-60 sliding scale
Clients with MSP, $12-32 sliding scale

General info for NEW clients

  • NEW clients, $40-70 sliding scale (includes $10 paperwork fee).
    RETURNING clients, $30-60 sliding scale.
    Clients with MSP, $12-32 sliding scale

    We prefer cash & debit, BUT if you must, credit is OK too.

  • NEW clients: upon booking, you will receive an email confirmation. Please check this for a link to your intake form. Please complete your online intake as soon as you receive it.
    If an electronic intake is in anyway difficult for you, PLEASE ARRIVE 15 min BEFORE your appointment time to complete the necessary forms by hand.

  • Our forms are also available for download , print them out and complete them in advance.

  • Interested in our Cupping Therapy services?
    For more information, check out Cupping FAQ

  • Are you eligible for Supplementary Benefits with MSP?
    For B.C. residents who qualify for premium assistance (an income of $30,000 or less) Medical Services Plan (MSP) will cover $23 per visit to a maximum of 10 visits of Community Acupuncture per calendar year.

  • DRESS WARMLY! Please bring or wear loose fitting clothing, ensure you’ve eaten & refrain from wearing scents in our space.

  • Feel free to bring ear plugs, your own music with headphones, pillow, blanket to make your session more comfortable. Here are some other suggestions to keep you warm & cosy during your acu-nap!

Tips for a relaxing visit to H&H

Will my health insurance cover the cost of acupuncture?

YES! Acupuncture is covered by most extended health plans in BC. Please contact your employer or extended health provider to find out about your coverage. The UVic Student Health Plan and Camosun College student plan also covers acupuncture fees.

However, due to the high volume nature of Community Acupuncture, we do not direct bill to Extend Health Providers. Our $30-60 sliding scale is also intended to be affordable to individuals who do not have extended health coverage and need to pay out of pocket for such expenses.

Direct Billing to MSP

For B.C. residents who qualify for premium assistance (an income of $30,000 or less) Medical Services Plan (MSP) will cover $23 per visit to a maximum of 10 visits of Community Acupuncture per calendar year. Find out more  

For more information, visit FAQ