Business Details
19 Years
experience
Affordable Community Acupuncture Services in Sebastopol, CA
Founded in 2007, Sebastopol Community Acupuncture pioneered the Community Acupuncture model in Sebastopol, offering affordable, accessible licensed acupuncture in an open-room group setting. Our mission is to make healthcare inclusive through sliding-scale pricing, serving the community since our inception. We provide personalized treatments tailored to individual needs, combining expertise with a commitment to wellness of body, mind, and spirit. Our team of licensed practitioners brings decades of combined experience in alleviating diverse health conditions, including chronic pain, stress, and emotional imbalances. We prioritize creating a tranquil environment for healing, using sterile, single-use needles and evidence-based practices.In 2021, Derek Doss, a seasoned acupuncturist with over 30,000 treatments performed, assumed ownership, continuing our founder's vision. We integrate herbal medicine with acupuncture, sourcing natural ingredients from sustainable providers to enhance therapeutic outcomes. Our sliding scale ($30 - $60 for returning patients, $45 - $75 for new patients) ensures financial accessibility without compromising quality. We adhere to strict hygiene protocols, including scent-free policies and COVID-19 safety measures, to protect patients with allergies and immune sensitivities. With over 15 years of service, we remain dedicated to reducing healthcare barriers while maintaining professional excellence and community-focused care.
Services
Acupuncture
Herbal Medicine
Pain Management
Stress Relief
Community Acupuncture
Chronic Condition Treatment
Wellness Consultations
Ear Acupuncture
Neurological Support
Gynecological Care
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer sliding-scale pricing to ensure financial accessibility for all patients.
- Our practitioners have decades of combined experience in treating chronic conditions.
- Personalized treatment plans combine acupuncture with herbal medicine for enhanced results.
- We maintain strict hygiene and scent-free policies for patient safety and comfort.
- Over 15 years of service with a proven track record of community impact.
What people say
Best concept in the world
Helped me achieve wellness
Skilled and gifted practitioners
Affordable healing vacation
Dramatic symptom improvement
Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture uses sterile needles at precise points to alleviate pain and stress. Our licensed practitioners tailor sessions to individual needs, addressing chronic conditions like back pain, migraines, and anxiety. Treatments promote parasympathetic dominance for natural healing.
Herbal Medicine
Custom herbal formulas complement acupuncture, using sustainably sourced ingredients. We address digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, and immune support. Formulas are tailored to each patient's condition for enhanced therapeutic effects.
Community Acupuncture
Affordable group treatments in a shared space maintain personalized care. Sliding-scale pricing ensures accessibility while licensed acupuncturists provide individualized intake assessments and targeted therapies for collective wellness.
Pain Management
Specialized acupuncture protocols target musculoskeletal pain, arthritis, and nerve-related discomfort. Practitioners use evidence-based point selection to reduce inflammation and improve mobility, with many patients reporting significant relief after initial sessions.
Stress Relief
Acupuncture sessions focus on reducing cortisol levels and promoting relaxation. Treatments address anxiety, insomnia, and emotional imbalances through parasympathetic activation, helping patients achieve mental clarity and emotional stability.
People
Derek Doss
Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist
Owner and lead practitioner with over 30,000 community acupuncture treatments performed since 2010. Specializes in stress-related conditions and chronic pain management using integrative approaches.
Alan Sunbeam
Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist
Veteran practitioner since 1985 with extensive experience in traditional Chinese medicine. Combines decades of clinical practice with ongoing education in holistic healing methodologies for comprehensive patient care.
Amy Sparrow
Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist
Doctorate-holding practitioner specializing in women's health and ear acupuncture. Brings expertise from both private practice and urban community clinics to address diverse patient needs effectively.
Questions
What is community acupuncture?
Community acupuncture provides personalized treatments in a shared space with staggered start times. Patients receive individualized care while benefiting from lower costs through our sliding-scale pricing model.
How does the sliding scale work?
Our sliding scale ($30–$60 for returning patients) allows payment based on ability without income verification. This model ensures accessibility while maintaining practitioner compensation standards.
What should I expect on my first visit?
First visits include a consultation and treatment lasting 60–90 minutes. Complete new patient forms beforehand, wear loose clothing, and arrive scent-free to accommodate other patients' sensitivities.
What conditions do you treat?
We treat pain conditions, stress-related disorders, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, and neurological concerns. Treatments address both acute symptoms and chronic condition management through acupuncture and herbal support.
Are herbal consultations included with acupuncture?
Herbal consultations can be scheduled separately or with acupuncture appointments. Practitioners assess individual needs to determine if herbal medicine would enhance treatment outcomes for specific conditions.
