Accessible Acupuncture
Community Acupuncture, also called Group Acupuncture, is a popular style of acupuncture because of its accessibility. The main differences between Community and private acupuncture sessions are three-fold:
- Community is a shorter and often more affordable experience.
- Community acupuncture treatments are in a shared space and are fully clothed.
- There is less personal attention from the acupuncturist, and you may have to wait.
Acupuncture can be used to treat a wide variety of conditions, including allergies, anxiety, arthritis, back pain, depression, headaches, high blood pressure, indigestion, inflammation, insomnia, menstrual irregularity, neck pain, PMS, shoulder pain, sore throat, stress, tendonitis, tension, TMJ pain, weight loss, and more.
Find a Time that Fits Your Schedule
FREE events are walk-in-only with limited space
Our paid options provide more convenience and flexibility.
Note: You’ll be prompted to log into your Y account if you are not currently logged in. Not a Y member? No problem! Be sure to click “create an account” at the bottom of the login screen to set up your free account.
What to Expect
During community acupuncture, multiple acupuncture clients receive services in the same room.
- Each person is seated in a zero-gravity chair.
- The licensed acupuncturist moves from person to person, completing a brief consultation and placing needles.
- The entire session is 120 minutes; the acupuncture treatment lasts about 20-30 minutes.
- Members and non-members are welcome. (Non-members must bring a photo ID each visit).
What's Different about Thursdays at Blaisdell Y: Dr. Ray Himmelman Le Blanc works with three Doctoral and Master's level Chinese Medicine student interns. The interns will administer treatment with Dr. Ray’s collaboration and supervision. Dr. Ray also leads a 20-minute QiGong practice before the acupuncture session. This is an opportunity to participate in the education of up-and-coming acupuncture providers while benefiting from the expertise Dr. Ray brings to the Community Acupuncture experience.
Pricing
FREE COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE
- No reservation is needed. This is a walk-in-only service.
- Limited space is available. Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before the scheduled session.
PAID COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE
- Reservations are required.
Note: You’ll be prompted to log into your Y account if you are not currently logged in. Not a Y member? No problem! Be sure to click “create an account” at the bottom of the login screen to set up your free account.
Available At
Community Acupuncture is available at the following locations:
- Blaisdell YMCA
South Minneapolis - George Wellbeing Center
Downtown Minneapolis - Harold Mezile North Community YMCA
North Minneapolis - Midway YMCA
St. Paul Midway - Ridgedale YMCA
Minnetonka - Woodbury YMCA
Woodbury
