Community Acupuncture Works

i sent my skeptical mama for chronic back pain this morning & she experienced such a big change. of course she’s not cured in one session, but they took such good care of her & she is noticeably lighter in spirit & has been raving about the difference all day. so grateful to live so close & for the sliding scale access.

Claudia is great! I enjoy walking up and down 24^th street after my treatment. It’s an interesting location.

Ninah is great! I love the feeling I get after coming in for an acupuncture treatment at CA Works. Always energizing, invigorating and fully contributes to my overall healing. 5-​stars at least!
She has helped me a great deal with overall energy and specifically with the healing process of my Achilles tendon tear.

I have been going there for a long while. I had a very serious neck and shoulder injury and going there was just perfect for my body and my budget. Ninah is so kind, and the work they do is amazing. They listen, they remember you, they treat you with great care and respect. I love this place.

i have been going here a few months. i went on the same day as my knee replacement surgery, and was so relaxed and un-​anxious going in, I was so glad I had time to do it!
i got my butt right back as soon as I was able to leave my house!!!
love this place, and recommend it to people all the time!

I wish I could give Community Acupuncture Works 100 stars. We are blessed to have such skilled and accessible healers in the neighborhood. This place just oozes integrity — they truly care about their patients and about contributing positively to the community. Ninah is amazing and the other acupuncturist I have seen is also incredibly talented. I love the soundtrack they play, and enjoy the healing energy that is created in a community setting. I go here first for everything… aches and pains, acute illness, trouble sleeping, you name it!

I highly recommend Community Acupuncture Works for affordable acupuncture in a clean, comfortable, relaxing setting. Ninah is such a compassionate and patient person, in addition to being a very skilled acupuncturist. Especially if you are new to acupuncture, this is the place to go!

This place is pretty nice, but I took one star off because it’s not fragrance free even though the website says it is. They use a strong lemon scented aromatherapy. Ninah was nice and tried to mitigate it with fans, but said there was no way to turn it down or remove the fragrance.

Community Acupuncture Works is an amazing place to heal and relax. I came to Ninah in a pretty desperate place with my health. I had been sick with sinus problems, migraines, and digestive issues for nearly a year, and had exhausted the options that western medicine had to offer me (including multiple medications that had caused near toxic results, 2 trips to the emergency room, and visits to a neurologist and ENT who could determine nothing). I had become convinced that maybe I would always feel this way. I’ve had acupuncture in the past for allergies and back pain, with great success. But since I moved to the city, I hadn’t re-​investigated this as an option.
I am so grateful that I found Community Acupuncture Works. With $ 20-​$ 40 (cash or check only) sliding scale, it is very affordable. They also have a very easy online booking system :) The space is nice and clean, there is nice relaxing chanting playing that kind of drowns out noise from the street, the chairs are super comfy (I usually pass out immediately), and I believe that feeling the energy of the other people in the room who are healing/​resting really adds to the experience. Only Ninah and Mandy work here, so you always know who you are going to see (their hours are on the website), which has not always been the case for me at other community acupuncture clinics.
I’ve seen Ninah, and I can’t say enough about how much she has done to improve my health. She has a very calm and attentive energy, and during my first visit, she listened to my story and told me a plan of action that she felt could address these symptoms. She was very specific in giving me a suggested number of sessions per week, and even a fading plan after four weeks. I really appreciate this, because I feel that it really helped me to commit to coming regularly. In the past I’ve given up on other treatments too soon because I did not have this specificity.
Ninah’s chair-​side manner is excellent and very calming. I’m a bit squeamish with points on my feet, but she always makes it is as painless as possible. Ninah always listens, and provides many helpful suggestions including dietary changes.
Over the course of my past four weeks of treatment, I have seen a gradual improvement in my health after each session. The session itself is incredibly relaxing, and I always walk out with a bit more of a spring in my step. All of my initial complaints have improved drastically. I even had a sprained ankle and tight hands from playing guitar, and even though I did not ask her to specifically address these things, both have gotten better as well :) I no longer have awful cluster headaches that I used to have daily, my energy has definitely increased, and my sinuses and digestion have gotten better as well. Amazing!
This place is special, and Ninah is a truly gifted healer.

Awesome! Affordable. Easy to access. So good.

Nina is great. I wasn’t sure how comfortable I would feel about having acupuncture treatment in a group setting, but it tried it because the pricing makes it affordable. My reservations dissolved once I walked in the room. It’s a calming environment, with dimmed lighting, healing sound, and comfortable reclining chairs. Each time I visited, I’ve felt cared for by a genuine healer who listens well, is fully present, knowledgeable, skilled, thoughtful, and kind.

Incredibly inviting and relaxing community setting — a great place to explore the healing possibilities of acupuncture.

A wonderful place to heal and rejuvenate!
A year had passed since my bike accident, and I was still experiencing pain and limited range of motion in my hip. I was a bit depressed by my slow recovery and came to Ninah with plenty of gripes. She was very attentive and explained the positioning of every needle.
After my first few treatments, I noticed a big change in my attitude and physical wellbeing. I’ve been visiting CAW for about two years now. Every time I drop in, I leave with a stronger sense of self and a sweeter sense of peace.

Consistent, quiet, healing, and just about perfect. Community Acupuncture makes regular self care accessible to me in terms of their welcoming environment, calming green room and big cozy chairs. I’m never rushed during treatments. The music adds to the effectiveness. AND, it’s close. What a great business model when it comes to getting a needed service to regular people.
Thank you to the staff for doing such a great job!

This is a super little clinic in the Mission with an extremely low sliding scale, enabling a person to get all the treatments they need and not skimp because the rates are too high. The environment is simple and very peaceful with warm lighting and mantras playing softly. Ninah’s treatments have helped both myself and my companion with various issues, and right away. There is alot of integrity in this practice!

Five stars, really? Yes. Community acupuncture is a great San Francisco business, and one you should use. I started going to Community last year to deal with an shoulder injury that was not getting better. Inside of two weeks, I had regained all mobility and was no longer in pain. After re-​injuring myself, I went back. I was seen right away and am already doing better. Community Acupuncture is a great business.
*a quick hint, Give yourself time when going to Community. I generally try to have an hour when I go. It is easy to sleep with the needles in and the experience is really great. I always feel a lot better when I leave than when I come in. Treat yourself.

ninah is such a gentle and gifted person. She truly cares about the well being of her clients. she runs and incredibly tight ship, considering there are many to be seen in the community acupuncture works space. I always feel taken care. ninah is curious and really truly wants to help us heal ourselves through acupuncture and suggested suppliments and herbs. She is a wealth of knowledge. Thank you ninah! its so great that you can run a business doing something you love! congrats!

Ninah is a really wonderful person and practitioner! Her warm, cozy space allows you to feel relaxed and comfortable the second you walk in the door, not only during treatment. Her office is really lovely and located very close to BART, which is super convenient. I always leave feeling fantastic.
The working class acupuncture model that allows sliding scale payments is great for those who understand that acupuncture is about long-​term, preventative healthcare — one treatment won’t do much. This set-​up allows you to reap the full benefits of consistent acupuncture without going broke.

a practitioner who genuinely cares…
i have only had acupuncture twice before seeing Ninah and was a little apprehensive/​nervous. Ninah was very caring and attentive to my concerns. She demonstrates genuine care for her clients. She is a true healer and the quality of her healing clearly transmits through the acupuncture. The atmosphere was relaxing and inviting as well. I am committed to returning regularly.

The new location of Community Acupuncture Works is fabulous! It is spacious, relaxing, smells great, and is just a very welcoming space.
Plus, you get greeted by Ninah’s lovely smile and warm presence. Then, she works her acupuncture magic on you. It is a really treat at an affordable price. Plus, the new location is right on 24^th street making it super accessible. Could not be happier with my the new setup!
Thanks for bringing CAW to my neighborhood!