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17 Years
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Your Trusted Acupuncture Clinic in St. Petersburg
St. Pete Community Acupuncture has provided accessible, high-quality acupuncture services since 2009. As proud members of The People's Organization of Community Acupuncture, we specialize in Liberation Acupuncture, a framework connecting individual health to social conditions. Our lead practitioner, Greg Jones, brings over two decades of expertise rooted in Classical Chinese Medicine, complemented by a BS in Environmental and Forest Biology and military service as a cavalry scout. We operate a community-focused clinic where treatments use distal acupuncture points, allowing patients to relax in shared recliners for optimal healing. Our sliding scale pricing ($20-$40) removes financial barriers, requiring no income verification.We serve diverse clients through a model that prioritizes frequent, affordable care while fostering community empowerment. Our team includes Emily Egan, a graduate of East West College of Natural Medicine with a background in zookeeping and animal training. We maintain a commitment to social justice principles while offering personalized treatment plans. Our clinic operates in North Park Center with flexible scheduling, including evening hours and select Sundays. We welcome all individuals seeking holistic healthcare solutions in a supportive environment.
Services
Acupuncture Treatments
Sliding Scale Pricing
Community Acupuncture
Distal Point Therapy
Veteran Services
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer sliding scale pricing from $20-$40 with no income verification
- Our practitioners use evidence-based distal acupuncture techniques
- Community treatment model promotes frequent, affordable sessions
- Greg Jones brings 20+ years of experience in Classical Chinese Medicine
- Veteran-owned clinic with social justice healthcare principles
Services
Acupuncture Treatments
Our community acupuncture sessions use distal points to treat pain throughout the body. Patients relax in shared recliners while receiving personalized care. This approach combines traditional Chinese medicine principles with modern accessibility needs, making frequent treatments both effective and affordable for diverse clients.
Sliding Scale Pricing
We offer treatments priced between $20 and $40 based on individual financial capacity. No income verification is required, allowing immediate access to care. This model ensures patients can maintain consistent treatment schedules without economic barriers, supporting long-term health improvements through regular acupuncture sessions.
Liberation Acupuncture
Our practice incorporates Liberation Acupuncture principles that connect personal health to societal conditions. This approach addresses how systemic issues like inequality impact well-being. Treatments consider both individual symptoms and broader social stressors, creating holistic healing strategies that empower patients within their community context.
Veteran Services
We provide specialized acupuncture care for veterans, recognizing military service experiences. Our veteran practitioner offers understanding of service-related stress and physical demands. Treatments address common veteran health concerns while maintaining a supportive environment that respects military background and service sacrifices.
Community Acupuncture
Our open treatment room accommodates multiple patients simultaneously, fostering communal healing energy. This model reduces costs while maintaining personalized attention. Patients benefit from shared therapeutic environments where they can relax and receive care in a supportive social setting that enhances treatment effectiveness.
People
Greg Jones
Lead Acupuncturist
Greg Jones, a 2002 graduate of Florida Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, specializes in Liberation Acupuncture. With military service experience and over 20 years in practice, he combines classical Chinese medicine with social justice principles to make healthcare accessible.
Emily Egan
Acupuncturist
Emily Egan, a graduate of East West College of Natural Medicine, brings diverse experience from zookeeping to acupuncture practice. Her background in animal training informs her holistic approach to patient care, focusing on creating connections between human and animal health perspectives.
Questions
What is your sliding scale pricing structure?
Our sliding scale ranges from $20 to $40 per treatment. You choose what you can afford without income verification. First-time patients pay an additional $10 paperwork fee.
How does community acupuncture work?
Patients receive treatments in a shared space using distal acupuncture points. You'll relax in a recliner while multiple patients receive care simultaneously, creating a communal healing environment that reduces costs.
Do you accept insurance or credit cards?
We operate on a cash and check basis only. While we don't bill insurance directly, some providers may reimburse you. We recommend checking with your insurance company about acupuncture coverage.
What should I expect during my first visit?
Your first appointment includes a health assessment and personalized treatment plan. Plan for extra time to complete paperwork. Treatments typically last 30-60 minutes in our communal setting with ongoing practitioner support.
Are your practitioners licensed and certified?
All our acupuncturists hold valid Florida state licenses and complete ongoing continuing education. Greg Jones graduated from Florida Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2002, maintaining current professional standards.
Reviews (2)
Chris Roberts
Feb 12, 2020
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No appointment necessary and fees are based on sliding scale, so price is really reasonable. The place us very laid back and you get to sit in big comfy recliners during the procedure. Acupuncture has helped with conditions that my doctors couldn't.
Linda R.
Sep 03, 2019
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I love this healing place. Its very affordable and its helping me recover from my car accident. So blessed to have this in our community!
