Community Acupuncture with Dr. Ray and Interns - Free

Acupuncture can improve your overall wellbeing and is effective for various health challenges such as pain, anxiety and depression, hormone regulation, and migraine therapy. Community Acupuncture is available in a shared space where multiple clients can receive treatments simultaneously.​​​​​

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 prior to the acupuncture session from 8:10 am - 8:30 am that everyone is invited to join.

What is QiGong? QiGong (pronounced Chee-Gung) is a movement meditation practice that is part of the holistic system of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Movements are coordinated with breath and tend to be gentle, slow, and rhythmic. Regular QiGong practice supports flexibility, and strength. It has been shown to help alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression. It can also help relieve pain and stiffness and improve balance. Movements can be done standing or seated. All age groups and abilities are welcome. No previous experience necessary.

What to Expect

• You and other acupuncture clients receive services in the same room during community acupuncture.
• 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; you can expect the acupuncture treatment to last about 20-30 minutes.

FREE and Open to All

• No reservation is needed. This is a walk-in-only service.
• Members and non-members are welcome. (Non-members must bring a photo ID each visit).
• The use of masks is recommended but not mandatory.
• Limited space is available; please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before the scheduled session.