Open Space Acupuncture
Community Acupuncture in Union Square, Somerville
Feel your best with
OpenSpace Community Acupuncture
What is community acupuncture
Community acupuncture is the practice of treating patients together in a large room. At OSCA each person gets an individualized treatment addressing their specific needs. The atmosphere is quiet/meditative, with many falling asleep once their needles are in.
Acupuncture For the community
How can we help you...
Address stress and acute or chronic conditions while resting deeply in our comfy recliners. Our skilled acupuncturists have delivered over 30,000 acupuncture treatments since we opened, May 1st 2011.
Did you know...
Mutulu Shakur, stepfather to Tupac Shakur, along with members of the Black Panther Party and the Young Lords, pioneered America’s first acupuncture detoxification program by blending community health efforts with radical political action. Their goal was to find a holistic method to help Black and Hispanic communities overcome heroin addiction.
How can acupuncture benefit you
By inserting thin needles into specific points on the body, called acupoints, which are believed to stimulate the nervous system, causing the body to release natural chemicals like endorphins that can help relieve pain and promote healing.
Headaches and Migraines
Including tension headaches and other types of chronic headaches.Â
Chronic pain
Such as lower back pain, neck pain, and sciatica.Â
Menstrual cramps
Can help alleviate discomfort associated with menstruation.Â
Nausea and vomiting
Particularly related to chemotherapy or surgery.Â
Anxiety and stress
Helps regulate the nervous system and reduces anxiety symptoms.Â
Insomnia
Improves sleep quality by addressing underlying stress or pain.
Testimonials
Michael Meo
“I started going to Open Space at the beginning of last summer. I had severe lower back pain and nothing else could kick it. Daphne listened sensitively to my issues and provided me with gentle, responsive care. It’s incredible, after each session I could feel myself getting healthier and stronger…. I recommend Open Space to all my friends”
Christian Flannery
“Really comfortable, charming, and reassuring environment! … I’ve gone twice thus far and have been progressively able to handle stress in a more healthy way. I was also roped in by the August Teacher Special! Having acupuncture be affordable and showing an appreciation for teachers (and their stress level) makes it really obvious that Open Space is truly invested in community well-being. I’ll definitely be going back.”
Emily Lemiska
“Due to a slew of serious health problems… I would go in horrible pain, sometimes in tears, and leave feeling so much better both mentally and physically. Best of all, it’s affordable — so you actually can do it regularly. Don’t worry about the group atmosphere. She somehow manages to make it still feel private and as if you are the only person there. Try it out — you won’t regret it!”
The reviews above are from people who have received our treatment. If you received a treatment from us and would like to share. Or maybe you want to read more reviews. Please click the link below and leave a review.Â
What are you waiting for... book an appointment today
Our skilled acupuncturists have delivered over 30,000 acupuncture treatments since we opened, May 1st 2011.
Sunday
9 AM- 12 PM
Monday
9:30 AM-12 PM, 2-4 PM, 6-8 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM-12 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM-2 PM, 6-8 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM-12:30 PM, 2-5 PM
Friday
9:30 AM-12 PM
Saturday
9 AM-12 PM
Join The People's Organization of community acupuncture
(POCA) is a member-run non-profit organization whose mission is to work cooperatively to increase accessibility to and availability of affordable group acupuncture treatments. We envision a world in which every community has access to local, affordable acupuncture to reduce collective and individual suffering and to nurture resilience.
