Acupuncture Together

Amazing! The staff is so great and attentive to my needs. They have helped so much with my allergies and my asthma.

Am updating this review because this place really deserves 5 stars. I’ve been coming here intermittently for a couple of years. I’m really bad about going regularly. But have gone for very specific health episodes. They are alway so calm, kind, inviting, nonjudgemental.
From what I’ve read, studies show that acupuncture is more effective when the provider is kind and builds rapport (more so than even where the needle are placed!)
I’ve recently started doing group meditation separate from this and realize how much I appreciate that group experience.
Plus I love that they have a sliding scale so that it is affordable for many. Because they can accommodate so many at once, you can easily get an appointment on short notice. That is key for me. I don’t want to be stressed about being on time for my acupuncture appointment! So I just call as I’m ready to head over.
Granted, every so often, you do hear someone else snoring or smell someone’s feet. That’s a bit of a distraction. There is little outside noise (not sirens or horns). People are very courteous about not being loud when coming in/​out or talking to the acupuncturist as they explain why they are there that day. Overall, I highly recommended this place.
I did go to one other acupuncturist that was solo acupuncture. She wore a crisp white coat, she did not smile, it was very sterile. Yes, she put needles in a lot more places and had me turn over to do my back as well. But it was not the same feeling of being in a calm, nurturing environment. Once she stepped out, I was very aware of all the noises and conversations outside the door. I felt like I was in a doctor’s office and her advice felt judging — that’s very different from what I was used to at Acupuncture Together where I feel accepted, supported, nurtured.
Actually suggested and need to write to the manager to suggest having a «pay it forward» option. Would love to be able to donate some money to pay for someone else’s acupuncture if they are in a pinch and can’t afford it at all. There are other businesses that allow customers to buy a coffee or a pizza slice for the next customer. I feel that would really work well with the culture and at $ 20 – 40 a session, I bet if that option were offered, a lot of people would donate money so others could get the benefits of acupuncture while also feeling the joy of that random act of kindness towards a stranger.

This was my first experience with acupuncture and I felt very welcome. The staff were warm and understanding about my initial apprehension around the needles. The staff were knowledgeable about my conditions as well. I felt improvement within 20 minutes of treatment (though not lasting throughout the day) and I look forward to returning.

Acupuncture Together is a gift. I’m getting emotional as I write this. Having a place, no appointment needed, where I can go in moments of needing healing support, and that I can afford (!), feels like a safety net. Kathia and Caitlin have been skilled gentle presences. Both have been thoughtful and creative in finding the best treatments for the underlying issues and what presents on any given day. Since I’m always curious, Caitlin walks me through what points she’s using and why; it feels like I’m getting an acupuncture education! Note to the new: the speed of the needling might belie the thoughtfulness of the treatment, so don’t be fooled! Parenthetically, I am about to move to a city that doesn’t have community acupuncture and am feeling even more grateful for the constant care I’ve received at Acupuncture Together.

This place is absolutely wonderful! I started here with a 3-​session Groupon, and continued to be a patient afterward until I moved to the North Shore and could no longer go there! I got treatments from by Caitlin, Katie, and Kathia and they were all absolutely fabulous. If I hadn’t moved I would still be there with all their lovely ladies!

Very comfortable setting, clean and lots of natural light. I came with a groupon since it’s close to my school, but I don’t live in the area. I really liked it though, everyone was very nice and easy to talk to. I plan on coming back. Maybe i was lucky to come on a sunny day, or maybe it’s always like this, but the room was the perfect amount of bright but not too bright. Very relaxing.

Comfortable setting, makes acupuncture accessible for all since it is not cost prohibitive. Definitely relaxing, I went for about 1 – 2 months for my sinus/​allergy issues and noticed many small differences such as less puffy/​burning eyes, better digestion and relief from post nasal drip, and relief from neck pain. I stopped for a month due to Thanksgiving travel and just being busy with the holidays and my symptoms returned. Although the changes were initially small once symptoms return you’ll be rushing back for relief. Both Katie and Katja have treated me and while I tend to see Katie more, I appreciate their differences in technique and treatment styles. It’s nice to be able to take a nap or to decompress before my nightly rehearsals! There is parking in the back of the building.

I found Acupuncture Together via a thread on FB where a friend had asked for recommendations. In the thread, 2 different people suggested Acupuncture Together and specifically Katie Oleksak. Acupuncture here is done in a «community» setting but since I had never had a treatment before trying them out, I had nothing to compare to. I’ve become a regular here! I’m blown away by the effectiveness of the treatments and have now worked with all of their acupuncturists… they are each kind, professional and really know their stuff! I can’t recommend them highly enough!

I had 3 treatments with them. I bought Groupon deal since I had been curious of acupuncture. I had a fair experience at the first visit, the second visit was OK, but the third one was pretty bad.
This girl put a needle on my right hand, pinky area, and put more needles on other spots, then go back to the pinky one and pushed more. It hurt badly enough for me to go «Aaah!». It didn’t hurt as long as I stay still, but she put a button to push when I’m ready to leave, and it hurt so much when I pushed the button. The pain didn’t go away so I talked to a person at the front desk. He told me to call if it bothers after 24 hours.
I called next day, explained that I’m still in pain. The girl said «it’s common, bruise can happen, put arnica gel and let it heal, needles are so small it can’t hurt anything.» She kept repeating this like a parrot, and never apologized. I’m not her patience, I am a customer, and I am in pain.
She said I could call if it still hurst after 24 hours.
My husband who is a MD looked at my hand and said it probably hurt tendons or ligaments, but those heals eventually. I believe he is right, it sure will heal cuz I’m healthy.
There isn’t much they can do at this point. They are not doctors. I decided not to call them to waste my time. They are not going to apologize or try to make me feel better.
I think this place is ok if you just want a nap. Needles won’t hurt you if you have enough muscle or fat. Hands can be very sensitive and it is very painful when something goes wrong, and hard to rest because we all use hands daily.
I assume treatments and results varies with WHO you get. I also know any types of procedure risk pain and side effects. Acupuncture is medically proven for temporary pain relief, but also proven that it doesn’t cure chronic pain.
(btw this place only do where your skin shows. arms, legs, heads, neck… not back or torso… is that how acupuncture works?)
«Needles are very small it can’t hurt anything», what a great excuse. Fa.

New to the area and was in need of a new acupuncturist. Have probably had 40 – 50 treatments in various private acupuncturist’s offices over the last 5 years ($ 85 each) so I had my doubts about what could be accomplished in the community setting. Those doubts were quickly erased when I entered the very clean office and had a great consult and first treatment. I have had about 8 visits in the last 2 weeks to treat hormonal migraines. Was migraine-​free this week– my trigger week– for the first time in 20+ years. I have had treatments with all the practitioners and the results have been similar and consistent. I’m not a fan of driving/​parking in the area so I take a bus, train and walk to get to the clinic each visit– because it’s so worth it. I originally found the clinic through Living Social.

I have been going to Acupuncture Together, as needed, for the past 5 years. I love the calming atmosphere, comfy chairs, and everyone who works there. The ladies there certainly know what they are doing and I always feel better after I go. They are all so kind and genuinely care about your well being. I also appreciate that the acupuncture is affordable and I feel like I am truly getting my money’s worth.
I typically go to relieve allergy and sinus discomfort. I have just recently gone back for those reasons and I could feel my sinuses begin to open almost immediately after the needles had been put in. I also had some swelling in my knee, which was addressed at my latest appointment. I could not believe that just a few hours later, the swelling had significantly gone down and it was already feeling so much better. I highly recommend that you try Acupuncture Together if you are looking for a positive and affordable acupuncture experience.

I liked this place and their pricing arrangements, however I cannot give them more than 1 star because I left worse off than I came in. I went there on Sat for pain relief for my upper and lower back pain, both muscle tension issues. The assessment was quick and verbal only. The room and chairs are very relaxing. I was needled up very quickly and a little more shallow than I expected for Chinese acupuncture. When I left I was more stiff in the lower back. Over the next few hours the muscle spasm was worse and I could barely walk. This lasted about 48 hours and I am having to seek treatment elsewhere. I have always had good experiences with acupuncture elsewhere in the past, but I am sad to report that was not my experience with Acupuncture Together. :(

I updated to five stars. Justine addressed my concerns. I can get a thorough reevaluation whenever I want (I really need to get on that, but given that it took me two years just to update my review, who knows.).

So after I posted a Unilocal review, the owner contacted me and offered to give me another treatment on the house. I declined because I am very happy with my current acupuncturist (Spring Point Wellness) but I was happy with the customer service.

I’ve been treated here for everything from TMJ, IBS, and sciatica, with mostly truly amazing results!
The pricing makes having acupuncture sustainable, and the hours are great!
Acupuncture Together is a sweet spot.
The only downside is that folks don’t stay here long — it’s possible to have appointments with a different acupuncturist every time.
Yay!!!

I am not exaggerating… this practice literally saved me and my family. I had terrible hand pain for which traditional medicine offered no explanation and no relief. I have been controlling it through acupuncture for a year and a half now and am now able to work as a result. They help me treat a number of other things as well: I have been able to eliminate various medications because of these treatments. (Do check the WHO website for the clinical trials on which conditions acupuncture has been proven to be effective).
This practice is extremely well run… better than most doctor’s offices. It is clean, efficient, on-​time, comfortable, respectful, dignified. The principal, Justine, is highly experienced and a fantastic and gifted healer… highly recommended. She is dedicated, as is the POCA movement, to bringing affordable health treatments to everyone, and they accomplish this mission each and every day.
I was Mr. Traditional Scientific Medicine until the best areas doctors could not help me… I am so grateful I gave this practice a try. You will be, too.

There’s a lot good to say about AT, and nothing bad. Everyone there is VERY friendly, warm compassionate AND qualified, but Katie is fantastic. I’m not sure what it is that makes her my favorite. Maybe it is the «ninja-​like» precision of her needling that exudes confidence in her skill, combined with a gentle touch that makes your problems feel heard.
Whatever it is, if conventional medicine has failed you or you are fed up with being turned away or having prescription bottles hurled at you, just try it. Also know that it can take weeks to feel change, it has been almost 8 for me now and just starting to feel better. I came in 2011 and didn’t stick with it, so glad I returned. I look forward to sessions now as they are my only time of the week to completely de-​stress and focus on healing. I could go on forever, but just try it and see for yourself.
If I had it my way, these individuals would make more than MD’s-a lot more. The fact that these people spend all day every day helping others, and at a «community» price, making it available to all, makes them heroes in my eyes, and I only hope they treat themselves with the same care they do their patients, b/​c god knows they deserve it.

I bought a Groupon to try this place out, and I really liked it. I was (and am!) still skeptical of the whole acupuncture experience. I went in with the hope of relieving/​managing stress related to day-​to-​day stuff. In my 3 treatments, they placed the needles generally in the same place each time, and it was pretty painless.
I went in with high expectations that all my stress would disappear. Did that happen? No, not so much. I want to say that the acupuncture worked, but I really can’t tell if I’m just hoping that it worked. Either way, i really enjoyed the experience at Acupuncture Together, even if the results were not miraculous or sudden. Maybe with more treatments I would know for sure that it does work.
In any case, the environment there is super lovely and calming, and all the acupuncturists seem to really know what they’re doing and care about their clients a great deal. If nothing else, I got 3 really great and relaxing naps out of it! :)

I absolutely love this place! I am a super fan of acupuncture, but it can be expensive and because of my schedule it is hard to make appointments. Acupuncture Together makes it affordable as well as flexible to book around your schedule. I love that I can book my appointments online, even same day!
The setting is quiet and relaxing. This was my first experience in a community acupuncture environment but I actually liked it a lot! All the staff are excellent, I think I have been treated by almost all of them!
I honestly could not say enough good things about this place! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!

My grandmother had been telling me for years to go get acupuncture for my horrible allergies/​sinuses (my house needs to have a tissue box every 5 feet and I take medication every day so that I can function like a normal human being… who sneezes and blows her nose about every hour for the day).
Fast forward about 10 years, and I finally make an appointment to go see an acupuncturist. The price tag was insane, and I thought that maybe I can go in for regular sessions when I marry someone with awesome insurance (as it wasn’t covered by mine!) or when I start making some big bucks!
And then… I somehow stumbled upon Acupuncture Together and it saved my life! Serious!
They’re on a sliding scale, so I can go in for a treatment that’s literally a half (the highest of the scale) or a quarter of the price of «regular» treatment. LOVE! Joanna’s always up for a discount!
The people who work here are also super friendly and nice, and I feel so… relaxed when I come here. I usually fall asleep (I’m a fan of the armchairs, although it took me a session to figure out how to make it go back).
Now that I’ve moved out of state, I really miss them, and I can feel my allergies coming back with a vengeance (well, that and it’s pollen season!).
Please go support these wonderful people — and if you like them on Facebook you’ll know about great deals they run!