- Chinese medicine: an umbrella term for ancient therapeutic modalities from China and nearby areas
- E.g. acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, guā shā, tuī ná, herbs, and qì gōng: see descriptions below
- Acupuncture: the insertion of solid, sterile, single-use needles into various points on the body
- Can treat physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral conditions
- Available in both community and private settings: see table below
| Community acupuncture | Private* acupuncture | |
| Setting | Shared space with multiple recliner chairs for treatments | Private space with single treatment table |
| Duration of intake with acupuncturist | Up to 10 minutes for first visit and up to five minutes for subsequent visits | Up to 20 minutes for first visit and up to 10 minutes for subsequent visits |
| Duration of needle retention | As long as you want, space-permitting and up to closing | 15-40 minutes, time-permitting |
| Cost | $35-65 for first visit and $20-50 for subsequent visits (to see if you qualify for FREE treatment through our Pandemic Stress Relief Program, please see the Appointments page) | $75-105 for first visit and $60-$90 for subsequent visits |
- Electroacupuncture: the stimulation of acupuncture points by passing electrical current through pairs of acupuncture needles
- Can treat depression and musculoskeletal pain and promote rehabilitation after stroke
- Moxibustion (moxa): the burning of the Chinese herb mugwort, known for its warming and penetrating abilities, either on the skin (direct moxa) or near the skin (indirect moxa)
- Due to ventilation concerns, only the indirect type is available at Even Out
- Cupping: suction created on the surface of the body using a specially-shaped glass cup and fire
- Notable for conditions such as asthma, colds, and back pain
- Guā shā: the scraping of a ceramic spoon or specially-shaped tool over an area of the body
- Especially for neck and upper back pain
- Tuī ná: a manual therapy historically used for internal medicine conditions (such as constipation) as well as orthopedic conditions (i.e. musculoskeletal pain)
- Can also promote relaxation
- Herbs: plant, mineral, and, traditionally, animal substances used to treat a variety of conditions by applying the properties they exhibit in their natural environments to the natural environment of the human body
- Special-ordered in pill or powder form upon request
- Qì gōng: a combination of physical movement and breath awareness to reset body and mind
- Massage therapy (by our licensed massage therapist, TBD): varying styles and treatment lengths
- Sliding-scale pricing TBD
- Didactic workshops: presentation with Q&A session about acupuncture and/or associated therapies
- Varying topics
- FREE!
- Practical workshops: based on our lead acupuncturist’s personal and clinical insights from journaling after acupuncture
- Guided journaling sessions after your community acupuncture treatment
- Beneficial for processing any sensations, emotions, thoughts, memories, and other reactions that acupuncture may bring into your awareness
- Sliding-scale pricing TBD
