Business Details
18 Years
experience
Affordable Community Acupuncture in Albany
Sarana Community Acupuncture was founded in March 2008 as a general partnership and restructured in July 2015 as an employee-managed 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. Our mission centers on making acupuncture accessible through a community-based model that prioritizes affordability and social justice. We operate in a shared space where patients receive treatments in recliners, fostering collective healing energy while maintaining individualized care. Our sliding scale fees ($30-60 for acupuncture) allow clients to choose what they can afford without income verification, ensuring financial barriers do not prevent access to care. Practitioners employ gentle needling techniques and distal point selection to address diverse health concerns, including chronic pain, stress, and respiratory conditions.We integrate traditional Chinese medicine principles with modern practices, offering complementary services like cupping therapy and customized herbal formulas. Our team of licensed acupuncturists maintains detailed treatment records to ensure continuity of care across sessions. As a nonprofit organization, we actively engage in community education and advocate for acupuncture's role in public health. Our clinic's location in Albany, California, serves as a model for sustainable healthcare delivery that balances practitioner livelihoods with patient accessibility.
Services
Acupuncture
Cupping Therapy
Herbal Medicine
Sliding Scale Fees
Community Treatments
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer sliding scale fees with no income verification required
- Our nonprofit model prioritizes community health over profit
- Experienced practitioners use gentle, evidence-based acupuncture techniques
- Integrated care combining acupuncture, cupping, and herbal medicine
- Community setting fosters collective healing while maintaining privacy
What people say
Affordable care
Welcoming environment
Effective treatments
Knowledgeable staff
Community focus
Services
Acupuncture
Our community acupuncture sessions use gentle needling techniques to stimulate energy flow and promote natural healing. Treatments address chronic pain, stress, respiratory issues, and digestive disorders through distal point selection. Each session lasts 30-45 minutes in a shared setting with recliners.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping treatments use controlled suction to improve circulation and relieve muscle tension. This therapy benefits back pain, shoulder stiffness, and respiratory conditions through localized detoxification. Sessions include post-treatment care guidance and typically last 15 minutes.
Herbal Medicine
Customized herbal formulas complement acupuncture treatments using time-tested Chinese medicine principles. We offer pre-made tablets and specialized granule formulations tailored to individual health needs through practitioner consultations.
New Patient Care
Initial acupuncture consultations include comprehensive health assessments and personalized treatment plans. Patients receive orientation to our community model and guidance on optimal treatment frequency for their specific conditions.
Special Populations
We provide adapted treatments for veterans, children, and pregnant individuals with specialized protocols. Our sliding scale accommodates diverse financial situations while maintaining consistent treatment quality for all patients.
Questions
What should I wear for acupuncture?
Wear loose clothing that can be rolled up to elbows and knees for easy access to treatment points.
How often should I receive treatments?
Treatment frequency depends on your condition - acute issues may require weekly sessions while chronic conditions might need bi-weekly visits.
Are the practitioners licensed?
All our acupuncturists are fully licensed California practitioners with extensive training and clinical experience.
Can I choose my practitioner?
While we recommend trying different practitioners, you may request specific acupuncturists when scheduling appointments.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, checks, major credit cards, and digital wallets with our secure online payment system.
Do you offer family appointments?
Yes, our community setting allows family members to receive treatments together in adjacent recliners.
