Business Details
8 Years
experience
Affordable Community Acupuncture in Lincoln, NE
Lincoln Acupuncture Project was founded in March 2018 as Lincoln, Nebraska's first community acupuncture clinic. Our mission centers on making acupuncture accessible through a sliding scale fee structure ($15-35) that prioritizes affordability without requiring income verification. We specialize in distal point acupuncture administered in a peaceful community setting using recliners rather than massage tables. Our treatments address diverse conditions including chronic pain, mental health concerns, digestive issues, and women's health while maintaining strict scent-free policies to accommodate all patients.With over 20,000 treatments administered by our lead practitioner Cait Cain, we combine traditional acupuncture techniques with modern community healthcare principles. Our clinic operates on a non-discrimination policy and maintains trauma-informed care practices to create an inclusive healing environment. We emphasize frequent treatments over single sessions, believing consistent care yields optimal results. Our team brings extensive experience from established community acupuncture networks like Oakland Acupuncture Project, ensuring both technical expertise and community-focused service delivery.
Services
Acupuncture Treatments
Community Acupuncture
Sliding Scale Fees
Chronic Pain Management
Mental Health Support
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer sliding scale fees ($15-35) with no income verification required
- Our lead practitioner has administered over 20,000 acupuncture treatments
- We maintain strict scent-free policies for patient comfort
- Our trauma-informed care practices create safe healing environments
- We combine traditional acupuncture with modern community healthcare principles
What people say
Quick and effective treatment
Feeling lighter and calmer
Affordable and highly beneficial
Community healing environment
Skilled and caring practitioner
Services
Acupuncture Treatments
Our core acupuncture treatments use distal points below elbows and knees, along with ear and scalp points, to address various health conditions. Treatments occur in comfortable recliners within a peaceful community setting. Each session includes personalized assessment and needle placement tailored to individual needs while maintaining efficient service delivery.
Community Acupuncture
Community acupuncture sessions allow multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously in a shared space. This model reduces costs while creating collective healing energy. Patients benefit from affordable care without sacrificing quality, with treatments administered in comfortable recliners spaced for privacy and comfort.
Sliding Scale Fees
Our sliding scale fee structure ($15-35) enables patients to choose affordable pricing based on their financial situation. No income verification is required, ensuring accessible care for all. This approach supports frequent treatments, which we believe are essential for optimal health outcomes.
Chronic Pain Management
Specialized acupuncture protocols target chronic pain conditions including arthritis, migraines, and musculoskeletal issues. Treatments focus on reducing inflammation, improving circulation, and promoting natural pain relief. Patients often report significant symptom improvement after multiple sessions within our community care model.
Mental Health Support
Acupuncture treatments address mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, and insomnia through targeted point selection. The calming clinic environment and group setting enhance therapeutic benefits. Patients frequently experience improved mood and sleep quality following regular sessions.
People
Cait Cain
Licensed Acupuncturist
Cait Cain, L.Ac., brings extensive community acupuncture experience from Oakland Acupuncture Project where she administered over 20,000 treatments. She specializes in distal point acupuncture and trauma-informed care practices. Cait founded Lincoln Acupuncture Project to expand accessible healthcare options in Lincoln.
Questions
What conditions can acupuncture treat?
Acupuncture effectively addresses chronic pain, mental health concerns, digestive issues, women's health, respiratory conditions, and many other ailments through targeted point stimulation.
How does the sliding scale work?
Patients choose $15-35 per session based on their budget with no income verification required, making treatments accessible to all financial situations.
What should I expect during treatment?
Treatments occur in recliners within a shared space using distal points below elbows/knees. Sessions include brief consultation followed by 30-45 minutes of needle retention.
Are first-time appointments different?
First visits include additional paperwork and assessment, with a $15 non-refundable paperwork fee added to your initial treatment cost.
What are the clinic's scent policies?
We maintain strict scent-free policies to accommodate chemical sensitivities - please avoid wearing perfumes, lotions, or scented products during visits.
Can I walk in without an appointment?
Walk-ins are accommodated when possible, but scheduling online ensures availability and allows treatment history review prior to your visit.
