Charleston Community Acupuncture

I really enjoyed my experience at CCA. Making an appointment was really easy to do online and they have great appointment reminders/​confirmation so you don’t forget. The staff at the front-​desk is super friendly and welcoming, as was the acupuncturist I saw, Nilsa. She was really thorough and knowledgeable.
As some other reviewers have commented, it is indeed a community space, so you are not in a private room getting treatment. However, you also just roll up your pants and shirt sleeves (note: make sure you wear clothes that allow you to do this. my skinny jeans were a fail on that front) and lay back. The room I was in was really quiet and peaceful. I felt super relaxed.
You can bring your own pillow/​blankets if you really want to settle in and cozy up.
The best part is that it is INCREDIBLY affordable. AND acupuncture is an eligible FSA expense, bonus! I am looking forward to my next appointment.

I’ve been here a couple of times now for acupuncture and I intend to keep coming. The great thing about this place and that sets them apart from other acupuncture places is that is so reasonably priced. They work on a sliding scale with each treatment costing $ 20-​$ 30 and you pay what you can (this is after your initial treatment which is more due to the cost of consultation). Anywhere else and you’re easily paying triple or more per treatment. They’re able to keep their prices low due to it being a community atmostphere, which means that you’ll be getting your treatments in the same room as 1 – 3 other people. If you’re not used to this, it can be a little distracting as people come and go. Also, both times I was in a room with people snoring… loudly. And it’s unfortunate because you’re there to relax and it’s hard to do that when there’s snoring. To combat this, they do offer ear plugs at the front desk. I highly suggest them. And then just close your eyes and try to concentrate on your breathing, and most likely you’ll end up falling asleep (I did my first visit but not my second). Hopefully, you’ll awake feeling refreshed and renewed.

I have only had one treatment here but I was happy with it. I was use to having my own room and meditating so I would suggest bringing some headphones so you can block out others coming and going. A sleep mask too if you are light sensitive.

I’ve enjoyed getting treatments here in the short time that I’ve visited Charleston. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the space is calming and relaxing. Location-​wise, it’s also fairly convenient, although a bit challenging to spot their sign on the first drive-​by. I’m guessing they will be moving at some point in the future as they seem to be getting popular. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for an alternative to traditional providers.

This place has literally changed my life. I’ve been going to Charleston Community Acupuncture for about a year now and the impact this place has had on my life is unparalleled. I gave it a try on the suggestion of my best friend who had been getting acupuncture for years from various practitioners. He recommended that I give this place a chance. I am a medical professional as well as an eternal skeptic but I stepped out of my comfort zone and headed over to see Chad Houfek, L. Ac. I filled out the very comprehensive health questionnaire and was interviewed by Chad. During this interview, Chad left no stone unturned from my physical and psychosocial well being, to eating habits, to daily activities. During this comprehensive history and physical (I’ve known MD’s that are nowhere close to being this thorough), he determined the best course of treatment and we proceeded to walk back to the serene treatment area. There are three rooms: the water or blue room, the wood room, and the massage room. They are all very relaxing places. After my first treatment, I immediately noticed a difference in the way that I interpreted certain life situations. My stress/​anxiety level was reduced and my sleep quality was increased dramatically. I continued weekly treatments for a month or so. Eventually I was able to go two weeks between treatments and now go in about once a month with the same results. I am in grad school with a very demanding/​stressful schedule. Several of my classmates now go to Charleston Community Acupuncture with similar results. The sliding scale payments make it easy for anybody to receive treatment regardless of their financial situation ($ 20 – 40 per treatment). If you have always wondered about acupuncture or haven’t given it a try, I highly recommend you go see Chad or Zachari Cahn. You won’t be disappointed.