Community Acupuncture
Acupuncturists
Christina Chan, R.Ac.
Jaay (Jade) Kulhawy-Bartlett, R.Ac.
Questions? Contact us
Hours
| Mondays | 9:30am – 2:15pm (J) |
| Tuesdays | 9:30am – 2:15pm (C) |
| Wednesdays | 3:00 – 7:45pm (C) |
| Thursdays | 9:30am – 3:00pm (C) & 3:00 – 7:45pm (J) |
| Fridays | 9:30am – 2:15pm (J) & 3:00 – 7:45pm (C) |
| Saturdays | 10:00am – 3:15pm (C) |
About
Community acupuncture = affordable and accessible holistic health care.
Acupuncture treatments offered in a supportive group setting at sliding scale rates. We provide treatments consisting of distal points (arms, legs, head, ears) while comfortably lying in zero gravity recliner chairs.
Community Acupuncture is both a practice/business model as well as a social movement first founded by Lisa Rohleder and Skip Van Meter, both Licensed Acupuncturists in Portland OR. It makes acupuncture an accessible option to a wider range of individuals who otherwise could not afford the going rate for acupuncture. It is also a modern take on how acupuncture is traditionally provided in Asia; in a large open space, treating many people at once, quickly, efficiently and effectively.
“Creating a space in which patients find refuge requires relying on my heart and my hands rather than on my head. Treating many patients in a single large room helps reinforce that the space belongs to them as much as it belongs to me. This is the space that working class patients need in their relationship with acupuncturists.”
~Lisa Rohleder, L.Ac.
Find out more about Community Acupuncture, read our FAQ .
NEW client rates
Sessions are up to 50 minutes. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early.
$40-70 sliding scale (includes $10 paperwork fee).
Clients with MSP, $12-32 sliding scale
Questions? See “General info for NEW clients” below!
RETURNING client rates
Sessions are up to 50 minutes. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early.
$30-60 sliding scale
Clients with MSP, $12-32 sliding scale
General info for NEW clients
Tips for a relaxing visit to H&H
Will my health insurance cover the cost of acupuncture?
YES! Acupuncture is covered by most extended health plans in BC. Please contact your employer or extended health provider to find out about your coverage. The UVic Student Health Plan and Camosun College student plan also covers acupuncture fees.
However, due to the high volume nature of Community Acupuncture, we do not direct bill to Extend Health Providers. Our $30-60 sliding scale is also intended to be affordable to individuals who do not have extended health coverage and need to pay out of pocket for such expenses.
Direct Billing to MSP & ICBC
For MSP:
For B.C. residents who qualify for premium assistance (an income of $42 000 or less) Medical Services Plan (MSP) will cover $23 per visit to a maximum of 10 visits of Community Acupuncture per calendar year.
We will bill your MSP benefits directly for $23 per session and you will be responsible for paying the remaining:
- $12-32 per session for Community Acupuncture
- $22-42 per session for Cupping & Gua Sha
This out of pocket portion of the treatment fee can be paid with debit, cash and if necessary, credit.
For ICBC:
Patients who have been in accidents on or after April 1, 2019 this means:
- You are automatically qualified for up to 12 acupuncture treatments which can be billed directly to ICBC at no out of pocket cost to you
- Treatments can consist of acupuncture, cupping, or both
- Treatments must occur in the 12 weeks immediately following your accident
- If it has been more than 12 weeks since your accident you can still receive treatment but you must first be pre-approved by your ICBC claims adjuster
- Extensions may be granted to continue beyond 12 treatments on a case-by-case basis