Community Acupuncture Studio

I’ve been suffering from tendinitis in my right hand for some time and before going to see a orthopedic surgeon I decided to give acupuncture a try. After a visit this Sunday and Monday I have increased flexibility in my hand and the pain has decreased quite a bit. I’m not cured yet after 2 visits so I’ll definitely be back for more treatments!!! Brian was my accupuncturist and he was super nice, friendly, and listened to all the problems I had with my hand. Like I said I’ll definitely be back for more treatments to aid in the recovery of my hand!

Wonderful and relaxing environment. Brian was amazing and very comfortable to work with. This was our first time here. We will definitely be back again. Their hours are convenient and they are open on Sundays.

Clean, professional, comfortable — and sliding scale. Pretty sweet.

A friend told me about this place and I’d forgotten about it until I found them at the Farmer’s Market recently. It’s a dream — extremely affordable and peaceful, effective treatments. I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about face up, recliner treatments with others having only experienced face down private treatments. I found it much easier to relax into the treatment and very rarely even notice people coming and going. I’ve recommended to several folks — and definitely recommend you check it out, too!

I love Community Acupuncture. I am listened to and treated very kindly and professionally. The room is peaceful and comfortable. The acupuncturists are trained well. I always feel better when I leave. Thank you for your affordable prices.

I had done traditional acupuncture at another location for a lot more money and after having a few sessions here towards the end of pregnancy, I find community acupuncture so much better. Comfy chairs, quiet and serene room with an awesome city view, along with the nicest practitioners. I look forward to my next visit.

So happy I found this place! I was looking for a community acupuncture place closer to me. I was driving about an hour to Grass Roots up in Ballard. But Tacoma is so much closer to me! I can get to Community Acupuncture Studio in Tacoma in just 15 minutes! Two thumbs up!
Secondly the large brick building has a wonderful view of the south sound!
Serene. Relax. Zen. Yes please! It overlooks the water, the trees are changing beautiful fall colors and just across the way is a rustic old church or some kind of large old brick building with a clock tower. So much to stare at an enjoy as you relax your way into a blissful slumber.
Tacoma Hours are
M & W 1−7pm and
Tue, Thur & Sun 10−2pm.
Works for me! I work typical business hours so I appreciate some late nights and weekends. Plus Walk-​ins are welcome and are taken based on staff/​space availability. Another Plus! the last appt is taken one hour before closing time.
I Pre-​filled out my New patient intake forms so they were ready to go before my appt.
Suggested Sliding scale for payment:
Your first visit $ 30 – 50
Return visits $ 20 – 40
You decide how much you pay.
Because Acupuncture is most effective if you go as necessary for a series of treatments.
The purpose of the sliding scale is to make it affordable so you can go as often as you need in order to feel better.
When I arrived to the building, I found it rather quickly and parking was pretty plentiful on a Sunday downtown Tacoma. I grabbed the door to enter the building. It was locked, perplexed for a second. I realized you needed a 4 digit pin code to enter and access the lobby on weekends. Oops! shoot. I didn’t know that info… darn! So I tried calling the studio it went straight to voicemail hmmm they must have been treating someone.
And a few seconds later somehow I missed 2 calls from Ron Hough. He was trying to get ahold of me to give me the pin code. I missed his calls he missed mine. A few minutes later he came down to the lobby and let me in. Darn Newbie!
Anyway we spoke briefly in the elevator ride up as he helped me navigate through the catacombs of the building. (a little tricky) but well signed if you read them to help your navigation process. ;)
We sat in the office went over my paper work. I told him my likes and dislikes and goals and gave him my paper work and went to choose a spot to sit.
I entered this room full of cozy lazy-​boy recliners all covered in plush blankets. I couldn’t decide where I wanted to sit. The closer I got to the window, the more in love I fell with the view. So I chose the chair closest to the window so I could stare out the window in aww of the beauty surrounding us on this sunny fall day.
Ron’s technique was gentle and painless. I felt very at ease with him. I can tell he’s passionate in what he does. He truly wants to help people feel better. He was very tentative and seemed very genuine and thoughtful. He checked my pulses on each wrist. He placed the needles gently throughout my forearms and hands and knees down to my feet and asked «if I wanted a blanket and if everything felt okay?» I told him, «yep, It was fine.»
He gave me a call button clicker to call him if I needed anything as he primarily stays in the office unless he’s tending to a patient but he’d come once the clicker was pushed.
Then He covered me with a blanket and told me «Enjoy your rest.» and BOY DID I :)
I felt totally relaxed I got needled around 10:45am woke up from my peaceful slumber around 1pm when I was done. It’s amazing how you feel so rested and meanwhile can feel the energy currents flow through your body. You know it’s doing something it’s a higher level of mediation or rest. I can’t describe it.
If you haven’t tried acupuncture I started my journey with community acupuncture as It’s a great alternative and less expensive way to give it a try!
Acupuncture was on my bucket list for many years. I finally dipped my toe in the water with community acupuncture in Seattle. Now I have one in my home town!
Pinch me. (or should I say poke me?) Sooo happy!
I want to feel better and I know it’s hard to describe what it does… IT JUST DOES.
So I go!