JP is a licensed acupuncturist, board certified by the California Acupuncture Board and the NCCAOM. He is a trained herbalist and completed a 4-year master's degree from Yo San University. JP previously practiced in Los Angeles and Orange County. Flow Community Acupuncture is a proud member of The People's Organization of Community Acupuncture (POCA).
JP previously practiced boutique-style acupuncture in Southern California. This is the type most commonly practiced in the U.S. that involves treating patients in private rooms, billing insurance etc. Over time he grew disheartened with the fact that most people are unable to afford that style of acupuncture. Acupuncture works best when you can receive a series of treatments but the high cost of even a single treatment can be a barrier for a large portion of the population.
Witnessing how acupuncture could change lives, JP felt that everyone deserved the opportunity to heal. Coincidentally, a friend and fellow acupuncturist opened a community-style acupuncture clinic in Long Beach.
JP previously practiced boutique-style acupuncture in Southern California. This is the type most commonly practiced in the U.S. that involves treating patients in private rooms, billing insurance etc. Over time he grew disheartened with the fact that most people are unable to afford that style of acupuncture. Acupuncture works best when you can receive a series of treatments but the high cost of even a single treatment can be a barrier for a large portion of the population.
Witnessing how acupuncture could change lives, JP felt that everyone deserved the opportunity to heal. Coincidentally, a friend and fellow acupuncturist opened a community-style acupuncture clinic in Long Beach.
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What is Community Acupuncture
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So what does this all mean?
Community acupuncture is a way to give effective acupuncture to lots of people at a very low cost.
This involves treating everyone in a large communal room, while they rest comfortably in recliner chairs.
Each person can be treated quickly and effectively while keeping the cost to a minimum.
Acupuncture works best when patients can get multiple treatments.
Unfortunately most people can't afford to do this in the 1-patient per hour style of acupuncture where treatment prices range anywhere from $50-$100.
Community acupuncture is a way to give effective acupuncture to lots of people at a very low cost.
This involves treating everyone in a large communal room, while they rest comfortably in recliner chairs.
Each person can be treated quickly and effectively while keeping the cost to a minimum.
Acupuncture works best when patients can get multiple treatments.
Unfortunately most people can't afford to do this in the 1-patient per hour style of acupuncture where treatment prices range anywhere from $50-$100.
What to Expect
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For your first visit, you will fill out some paperwork, pay for your treatment and then enter the treatment space.
Our treatment room has low lighting and relaxing music playing.
It's very peaceful!
You can select a comfy recliner and one of our acupuncturists will talk with you for a few minutes to discuss your health concerns.
In some cases we rely on Chinese pulse diagnosis to give us additional information.
You will then receive some acupuncture.
It's as easy as that!
Most people are nervous when they think of needles, but acupuncture needles are as thin as a couple strands of hair.
Our treatment room has low lighting and relaxing music playing.
It's very peaceful!
You can select a comfy recliner and one of our acupuncturists will talk with you for a few minutes to discuss your health concerns.
In some cases we rely on Chinese pulse diagnosis to give us additional information.
You will then receive some acupuncture.
It's as easy as that!
Most people are nervous when they think of needles, but acupuncture needles are as thin as a couple strands of hair.
What conditions we treat
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Acupuncture also works well for anxiety and depression, PTSD, quitting smoking, various skin problems, men's health, carpal tunnel pain, TMJ pain and symptoms of autoimmune diseases.
If you have a condition, not listed here, contact us to see if acupuncture is a good fit for you.
At Flow Community Acupuncture, we do not provide primary care.
Acupuncture works alongside Western medicine but does not replace it.
For example, we are good at helping with the side-effects of chemotherapy and radiation and also handling symptoms of autoimmune diseases.
If you have a condition, not listed here, contact us to see if acupuncture is a good fit for you.
At Flow Community Acupuncture, we do not provide primary care.
Acupuncture works alongside Western medicine but does not replace it.
For example, we are good at helping with the side-effects of chemotherapy and radiation and also handling symptoms of autoimmune diseases.
Appointments
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Please book an appointment using our online Schedulicity system.
Appointments are scheduled in 10 minutes blocks for return patients and 20 minutes for new patients.
The amount of time you actually rest with the needles is up to you! (Most people like to relax in the chair for 25 minutes-1 hour) New patients please arrive 10-15 minutes early to fill out paperwork.
New and return patients, please be in treatment chair by the start of your appointment time.
We accept cash and check payments.
We do not have change so please bring exact amount if paying with cash.
Appointments are scheduled in 10 minutes blocks for return patients and 20 minutes for new patients.
The amount of time you actually rest with the needles is up to you! (Most people like to relax in the chair for 25 minutes-1 hour) New patients please arrive 10-15 minutes early to fill out paperwork.
New and return patients, please be in treatment chair by the start of your appointment time.
We accept cash and check payments.
We do not have change so please bring exact amount if paying with cash.
FAQs
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Acupuncture has been around for at least 2,500 years.
It is a natural form of healing where extremely fine, sterile, single-use needles are placed into specific points on the body to stimulate the body's own self healing mechanisms.
The tiny needles access the nervous system, increase blood flow, decrease inflammation, and allow tight muscles to relax.
Acupuncture has also been proven to stimulate the body's release of adenosine and other natural pain killers which makes it effective for treating pain.
It is a natural form of healing where extremely fine, sterile, single-use needles are placed into specific points on the body to stimulate the body's own self healing mechanisms.
The tiny needles access the nervous system, increase blood flow, decrease inflammation, and allow tight muscles to relax.
Acupuncture has also been proven to stimulate the body's release of adenosine and other natural pain killers which makes it effective for treating pain.
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