Acupuncture For Everyone

How did I not discover this paradise sooner?
Granted, the unassuming, small space
Looks like a suburban living room, but…
You leave feeling like it was a five star spa!
Anne is a licensed, master acupuncturist
with a very nurturing, empathic personality.
THE DEAL: she allows you to stay for as little
or as long as you want for each treatment.
They also offer us sliding payment scale…
Although their prices are already, by far,
the cheapest acupuncture in Back Bay Boston!

Be sure to do your research on what a community acupuncture place is… and once you do, this is definitely a great place to go. I’ve been seeing Midgie Franz every couple of weeks since about February. I go for a variety of reasons including depression, headaches, sciatic pain, and allergies. It has really been wonderful. I’ve only had one appointment where I felt off afterward and it was most likely due to the fact that I was dehydrated. I leave each appointment feeling very relaxed and reentered. I almost always fall asleep in the chair and thankfully I have the opportunity to stay for at least an hour if not more. The entire experience is very welcoming, calming, and soothing. Make sure to wear loose fitting pants as you may have needles up near your knees.

I visited Acupuncture For Everyone in Boston three times and met with Anne each time. The first appointment went well, and she took her time getting all my information and figuring out a plan. This was my first time receiving acupuncture and I was mainly looking for relief from my headaches and upper back and neck pain. The first visit went great, there was one needle that stuck into a sensitive spot in my hand and when I told Anne she said no problem and quickly took it out. The second visit went well as well. From the first two visits I noticed some improvements in my symptoms but by the end of the week I was back to where I was. In my mind that was fine though since I know it can take awhile for it to build up and I was thankful for the relief I was getting anyway.
My third visit however left me in a LOT of pain. Anne had put a needle in the right side of my head slightly before the temples. While she was putting in some of the other needles the needle in my head started to hurt. l told her that it was bothering me and so she twisted it around a bit and asked if it felt any better. The twisting made the area feel like it was BURNING in my head. I told her no and asked if she could take it out. Anne said if we could just wait a minute and see if it feels better. I said okay, and the burning did go away but it still didn’t feel quite right. I should have just told her to take it out altogether, but she seemed like she really wanted to keep it in so I trusted her. I laid there for about a half hour and the burning and pain in my head came back and got worse. It actually felt like with every inhale it was scraping my scull and getting more painful. The setup of this place it a bit awkward in that you are in a room (potentially with out patients, but I was an early morning appointment and was in there alone), Anne goes into the other room and shuts the door. Essentially, I just had to lay there with this needle getting more and more painful (I considered just pulling it out myself, but I had about 4 – 5 other needles in each of my hands and didn’t want to disturb them or end up in more pain).
As a result of this treatment, I had a terrible headache for two days where I couldn’t even keep my right open (the side where the needle had been). It wasn’t like a headache I had ever experienced before. I haven’t been back since and I think that experience has put me off trying acupuncture again. It’s such a shame since my first two visits were great and I found the setup quite relaxing.

Went in for my first visit last week. I was experiencing a weird pressure around my temples and right below them, right above the jaw. The pressure would sometimes lead to a loss of vision focus and didn’t allow me to concentrate my thoughts. However, after one intake and one session I haven’t had the pressure at all! P. s. this had been going on for about a month already. Definitely recommend it and definitely making this a routine.

Acupuncture for Everyone, and specifically Anne Drogin has helped me immensely. I suffer from chronic, debilitating migraines, that can last weeks upon weeks. I too came across the practice on Unilocal and decided to give it a try. I am so grateful I have. I am in the midst of several sessions to control a month long migraine, and I am much improved by Anne’s acupuncture, where all the medications my neurologist has thrown at me has failed. Anne is kind spirited, warm, open, and truly seems balanced with the energy around us. I’m a very scientific person, so for me to embrace acupuncture as a WIN says something.
Note, it is a communal setting, and you can be in a room with up to three other people. It is much more relaxing, quiet, and less strange than it sounds. I was skeptical at first, like many others, but it works. And the sliding scale cannot be beat!
I HIGHLY, without a doubt, recommend Acupuncture for Everyone for migraines or any other ailment you may have! I can guarantee you THIS IS THE PLACE that will help HEAL YOU!

This place is great — I’ve been going here for at least 2 years now (if not more) and, while I rarely post reviews, I can’t recommend this place or its practitioners enough. On and off, I’ve done acupuncture with Anne and have done herbal teas with Midgie. I’ve sent co-​workers there for anxiety and relatives with more physical ailments. Everyone raves. Give it a shot. It is affordable, in a great location, and most importantly it works!

I’ve had some chronic knee issues which I have treated with physical therapy in the past. However, it wasn’t until I added acupuncture to my treatment regimen that I noticed vast improvements with my knee pain, flexibility, and strength.
I come here to see Anne and she is the sweetest and nicest person ever. When I see her, my blood pressure goes down immediately and I feel relaxed and excited for my upcoming treatment. She really takes time to listen to my knee concerns but also takes the time to see how I’m doing as a whole which I love. If I am stressed, or feeling sick, etc… she treats my symptoms in parallel to my knee issues. Its like an all-​in-​one session and its amazing!
Payments are on a sliding scale ($ 20 – 40) which is very affordable. The room is set-​up with 4 reclining chairs, so at any one time you may be in the room with other patients. It may sound a little uncomfortable to be treated in a community setting but I assure it doesn’t feel that way. I feel totally at ease and almost always fall asleep for the entirety of the appointment.
Acupuncture for Everyone, and Anne especially, met and exceeded my expectations for healing my injury so if you haven’t tried acupuncture, I would give it a whirl at least once. I was a convert after my second session and I hope to continue treatments here for any future ailments (knock on wood!).

I must admit, I was skeptical at first– you sit in a room with 3 other people with needles in your body… However, I discovered this is the only way my anxiety cools down. Especially knowing others around me are relaxing. Have in mind, I started acupuncture with them for the first time last week and was sold after the first session! I used to go to spa acupuncturists, however I found it hard to relax by myself.
So far, I have met with Midgie and Anne. They are both really great and sensitive to my needs. Also, this place is affordable to students– sliding scale of $ 20 – 40 dollars a session.
I have been 3 times so far and have already booked a few more sessions. I really love this place and highly suggest it!

I have been going to Acupuncture for Everyone for three years and I am a bodyworker myself, I do shiatsu, this place saves my life! I have seen Jessica, who is wonderful, since she cut back her hours I now see Midgie who is equally great. If you have never had acupuncture and fear it may be painful-​IT IS NOT, it is wondrfully relaxing and rejuvenating and can treat serious conditions. I have bad TMJ, lower back problems, headaches and a partial seizure disorder and I go every two weeks no matter what as part of my treatment regimen and it has really worked wonders for me in terms of helping me continue to work on clients myself and manage my pain.
It has also helped with sleep and anxiety, I cannot say enough good things about this place. I have tried regular acupuncture too and if you are looking for regular treatments in an affordable way-​this is a very good way to go and these people are experienced, well-​trained practioners who will fine tune your treatment for your individual needs and take the time each time they see you to give you what you need at that time. It is truly a great service for the community and I highly recommend it.

I started coming to Jess about a month ago for headaches that had begun to last for four continuous days. I had tried many remedies, aspirin, Excedrin, ibuprofen, Aleve and muscle relaxants to help alleviate my pain to no avail. As a last resort, I contacted Beth Israel’s world renowned pain center and the directed me to their website that suggested acupuncture as a clinically proven management technique for headaches.
Within a month of going to receive acupuncture with Jess for once a week, my headaches have reduced to once a week. This is a vast improvement that I believe I owe to Jess’ warm touch and gentle practice. I love the sunny, cheerful environment, the large comfy chairs, and Jess’ compassion.

I love both Anne and Jess. They’re both very warm and caring. I can’t believe how affordable this place is, and it’s just right downtown near the Copley station. I had a chronic tension headache that I had for years before I came there. After a couple of session, I can definitely feel the difference. I recommended the place to some friends, and they all love it.

Anne is great and very warm. She listens to your concerns and carries out a treatment accordingly.
The treatments are very relaxing for me and I do not care that there are others in the room. It is a clean and peaceful environment.

Highly recommend Acupuncture for Everyone!
I’ve been seeing Jess since April 2011 and she was able to fix what 5 orthopedic surgeons were not. About 6 years ago I started to get horrible pain in my right wrist and fingers, every orthopedic surgeon gave me a different diagnosis and kept throwing pain pills at me (that didn’t even help!) on top of the pain about a year ago my ring finger started locking in the curled position (and I couldn’t unbend it) after two months of acupuncture I have absolutely no pain and full movement back in my finger.

I worked with Jess for about 2 – 3 months, until I moved away from Boston. I originally came in for hair loss, but we ended up working on/​fixing all my other various issues that came up over that time– plantar fascitis, irregular periods, etc.
The sessions are on a scaled $ 15 – 35. You place the money in an envelope with your name in it, and then in a dropbox. For your session, you are in one of 4 comfortable recliner chairs, with multiple people in the same room as you (usually 1 – 2 other people). Jess spent time talking to me about how I was feeling and any issues I was having, then we’d go in. She’d sterilize the parts of my body where she was going to put the needles, and then would unwrap the needles and place them in. It was rare that anything was uncomfortable– once or twice, a needle felt uncomfortable, so I’d tell her right away and she’d fix it. After about an hour, she would ask me if I was ready to finish, and she’d remove my needles and put them in a needle container.
My symptoms for my issues certainly improved, but nothing was 100% «cured». However, if I hadn’t left Boston, I would have continued treatment– Jess warned me at the beginning that it often takes awhile to see results for things like hair loss. I also loved their online scheduling– it was so easy and convenient.
If you’re interested in trying acupuncture, or if you have some sort of issue you’ve been having trouble curing, I’d definitely give Jess and Acupuncture for Everyone a try!

I must update. I have been seeing Jess since February and she has changed my life for the better… no doubt. She has healed my back and shoulder pain and has been treating me for stress management. All I can say is that Jess Gerber has immeasurable compassion and it is only obvious that she is so devoted to wellness and helping people. Jess is truly amazing and so important to me. I am so thankful for her.

I found this wonderful little establishment through Unilocal and I’m happy to report I was more than satisfied with what I discovered here. I have seen Jess a handful of times and she is a warm, caring person who works with you to find treatment options for a variety of ills. I wasn’t that familiar with acupuncture going in but Jess was more than willing to answer any questions I had (do those HURT?) and I’ve felt very comfortable at each appointment.
Acupuncture for Everyone is practiced in a community setting, meaning that you won’t be all alone on a table in a sterile room (anyone else see that episode of Sex and The City?) Instead, you’ll be in a small, cozy space with up to four other people at a time. This might sound awkward («are they peeking at where my needles are??) but it’s actually a really nice vibe since everyone’s so relaxed. I’ve been known to be uptight for the first few minutes and then pass out halfway through so don’t think that you’re a failure if you’re not meditating and focusing on healing the whole time. Stop by if you’re curious and want to support a great local practice that makes acupuncture accessible to the whole community!

Another Unilocal success story!
Anne and Jess have a great practice in a lovely old building in Copley square. Note: It does not say acupuncture for everyone, but its housed in the «community church» building next to the World restaurant.
They operate on a sliding scale, and are so accommodating to wonky schedules! There are evening times and day times available, and the online registration is really awesome — just sign up for an open time and its yours! They send email reminders for your appointments (but only if you want them :).
If you are interested in acupuncture, go to them. If you’re a little skeptical of acupuncture, go to them. They’re very reassuring people, who are genuinely interested in treating whatever you need treated, without any judgement. And thats so refreshing and rare.

Jess is a patient and kind miracle-​worker. I found this place by a simple Unilocal search (honestly, you guys are the best!) and talked to a friend who had been a regular at her local community acupuncture branch and she highly recommended the format of this place (she’d never been to Acupuncture for Everyone). As you can read in other reviews here, the actual acupuncture room is a tiny, quiet space with four huge recliners (think those cushy La-​Z-​Boys that always lured you as a kid in your grandparents’ house).
I’ve never tried acupuncture before visiting this place, but have decided it’s a bit of a last resort after medical doctors have given up on me (in actual, literal quotes from several doctors… hooray!). So I nervously rolled up my jeans and took off my socks for my first visit. Jess instantly accessed some of my main health problems and worked out the needle pinpoints to target. Honestly, I felt pretty bad after the first two visits. Jess explained that this can happen if you’ve been ill or «unbalanced» for some time. On my third visit, Jess tried another avenue for pinpoints and here I am, a regular weekly devotee.
Part of the reason I usually feel better when I leave here, aside from the mellowed-​out-​euphoria resulting from those needles, is Jess’s persistent optimism. Her energy is very relaxed and genuine and she puts you at ease right off the bat. She really cares about her patients/​guests/​what are we called?
I haven’t yet seen Anne, but from these reviews, it sounds like she’s another amazing artist. I really appreciate the affordability of this place and that they truly offer a fantastic service that’s affordable for most people (a sliding scale of $ 15-​$ 30 a visit… you decide how much to pay and slip it into a box in the office).
This reminds me: I need to make my appointment for next week!

As an LV-​totin’, full foil highlighin’, high anxiety ad girl, I never thought I’d get into an alternative medicine like acupuncture. But my high anxiety ways led me here — and I’m so glad! On a friend’s glowing recommendation (for both Jess and Anne) — I recently started seeing Jess. She is wonderful. Kind, patient and compassionate. And you know she’s heard it all, so forget about being embarrassed about anything.
As many folks have mentioned, the building and space are very basic; but its clean and bright and cozy; really what more do you want? I also (as an acupuncture newbie) really liked the community setting, since it was a bit less scary to be sitting there stuck with needles when there were 3 other people just hanging out doing the same thing. The needles are one-​time use, and Jess is great about prep and post needle removal; so no worries there.
If you’re curious about acupuncture or looking to change practicioners; please see Jess and Anne!

Professional, awesome, totally affordable.
I go to Anne Drogin at Acupuncture for Everyone. She’s thorough, knowledgeable, warm, intuitive, informative, calm, totally friendly, low-​key, helpful. She uses disposable needles so no worries about proper sterilization. Like the others have said, it’s in a great, easy to get to location on Boylston St, a block away from the Boston Public Library. You sit in an old comfy recliner in a small room with 3 other recliners and get your needle on!
If you’ve ever been curious about going to acupuncture, or if you’re shopping around for a new practitioner, please try Acupuncture for Everyone. They deserve the business! You deserve awesomeness! Win-​win.