If you are new to acupuncture JUST TRY IT! This was my first experience and now I have been going twice a month here for over a year. Their website even has information on what to expect your first time! Kaitlin is super great! Very compassionate and listens. Not only that, she remembers details. I wasn't able to go two months, and she still remembered everything about my condition and had good questions when I returned! It's very casual, and the perfect place if you want a nap in a lazy boy chair anytime during the day. I have seen their other acupuncturists and they are all great too! They also always take walk-ins. read more

Big shout out to Bill Davidson and his excellent, gentle, caring treatments and great needle technique.

Heaven! Acupuncture for all! I thought I'd be freaked out with the community style setting however it's actually totally relaxing and cozy. Sliding scale so you can still get help with you need it, lots of availability and somehow special attention even though they're also treating others. So glad to have this as part of the self care option. read more

A few months prior to visiting Flux I had undergone major back surgery. For this reason, I went in to receive treatments on my back, hips and buttocks as recommended by my physical therapist. I have visited the Flux Acupuncture Lounge now on 2 occasions, but will not be returning due to their inability to easily accommodate back injuries and for turning me away for treatment despite making an appointment. The first visit went very well. My acupuncturist was kind, accommodating and gentle. She was very knowledgeable and was dedicated to making sure that I had a great experience. I really adored her. She allowed me to utilize the cupping room, which is the only location with a table where you can lay face down. On my second visit, despite making an appointment to use the table, I was turned away upon arrival. They told me that unless I wanted to lay face up in a lounge chair that they could not treat me. Although a lounge chair is comfortable, it does not allocate for patients to be placed in any other position, and therefore they cannot provide treatments to the back half of the body. In my condition, I could not lay in the lounge chair as it placed too much pressure on my lumbar spine. I was also turned away in a rude manner, which I really didn't appreciate. There was no inquiry to reschedule when the table was open, they just said they couldn't help me. I am giving this a 3 star review despite the fact that I will not return to this facility because I like the idea of community acupuncture, sliding scale treatments, and because I received a great treatment the first time I went. read more

I have been a patient at Flux for many years and have only had good experiences. The compassionate acupuncturists (I have seen a few different practitioners over the years, and they are all top notch) at Flux have successfully treated me for severe menstrual cramps and my PMS has improved since getting acupuncture. I notice I always sleep better after a treatment and feel less stressed for days following. Depending on your condition it can take a several treatments in sequence to see an improvement, which is why a sliding scale acupuncture clinic like Flux is so important to provide services to uninsured and low income folks. Booking online is easy. Thank you Flux! read more

Everyone there is so great! I love coming here for support and detox and pain relief and whatever I need! Great people, great service.. Thanks Flux! read more

Jami is awesome at what she does, and offers both a practiced hand and a true concern for her patients. This was my first acupuncture treatment ever, and it was a great experience. I told Jami that I hated needles, but she assured me that there would be little, if any, discomfort. And she was right! I did not even feel the needles in my arms and legs, although there was a slight twinge from the needle in one of my hands. But the best part was just relaxing on the recliner - it is a community clinic, so you are treated with other patients in a single room, but it was a great atmosphere. And as Jami told me, the community clinic model allows her to charge on a sliding scale. My treatment was only $20, and she sometimes offers free treatments on Fridays (check her web site to confirm). I almost fell asleep, and after the treatment, I felt so calm and relaxed. I will definitely go again, and I recommend Jami wholeheartedly. read more

Ahhhhhh-MAZING! Nathan and Jami really are the BESTEST! I tried community acupuncture for the very first time when I was prego with my son in 2009. Sadly the Grass Roots Acupuncture Project is no longer - so I was SUPER STOKED to find this lil oasis! I booked my first appt using their online system - GREAT! Convenient! Received a confirmation email and navigated through the processes seamlessly! I LOVE how I can see all their availabilty online without having to hash out my schedule with a receptionist! I even printed out all my new patient forms online so there was little to do with my first visit. I was greeted by cheery Nathan! We chatted while Jami tended to a client. I spoke of how I missed GRAP and how I was happy to find them as the acupuncture places I was referred to by my PT Dr. were either too clinical or WAAAAY overpriced, even with insurance! Then I met Jami - she was pleseant, calm and caring out the get go! Really attentive and nurturing! The space Nathan and Jami have set up is WONDERFUL! The atmosphere is cheery, calming and clean! I was so comfortable even though I was chillin in a room with two other patients.....DIDN'T MATTER! I felt like I was on my OWN PLANET! I am now going regularly every week! I went in tonight with a neck so stiff you could surf a wave standing on it! Within 10 mins of leaving I felt NO PAIN. I was even human to my Husband when I got home. For a woman who is going on 7 months pregnant, a mom to a Toddler and works - that is AMAZING! When I check into Flux, I feel like I am cheating on the world. I discorvered my lil nugget of me time! And it helps my health and well being! I give a thousand thumbs up to Nathan and Jami! What a dynamic duo!!! read more

What an Oasis, a treasured portal into soothing calm. wait! (note to self) shhhhhhhhhhhhh! shoot, if I tell you, then you'll know! Darn, I'm torn; If I let the secret out, the masses will find my discovery... but, wait! They Must Know! Flux Acupuncture Lounge literally is an oasis of peace and healing. The Lounge', as it were, is such a beautiful space that you can't help but melt upon arrival inside. It's filled with light, warmth and it feels like Home. I wish I lived closer, because I would be there 2-3 times a week. There's nothing better than access to, and an in-Flux of super-affordable, health care at your finger tips. Not to mention, health care delivered by an outstanding, knowledgeable practitioner who bowls you over with grounded humility and grace. Jami has given me some of the most amazing and powerful acupuncture treatments I've ever had. She is a truly compassionate healer and such a brilliant star! She somehow synthesized all my disjointed problems and had me completely unwound in under 2 minutes flat. I've seen a lot of acupuncturists and It's so nice to feel at ease and comfortable with someone right away. Jami's technique is so smooth, so gentle, and so effective! When I last saw her I was all clenched up in the back, and within 5 minutes, and on the edge of sleep, I had to remind myself why I was there! I wish I could bring my whole family in to get treatments together, because what's cool about community acupuncture is getting the exponential healing from a group of folks all feeling good together! Words don't do justice to how awesome this place is, you'll just have to see for yourself. Cheers to your Health! read more

Love this place! I started going here during my second pregnancy and saw Suzi who specialized in women's health/ pregnancy and she is a complete gem! She is so sweet, knowledgeable and always takes the time to understand how I am feeling. I love that you can make an appointment or drop in and it is affordable which is hard to find. I wish there were more alternative medicine places like this. At first I was hesitant because you could be sitting next to others but they have a great atmosphere with comfy chairs that are adequately spaced out and relaxing music playing. read more

Wow! This was exactly what I needed! I felt incredibly relaxed afterwards and my stiffness and pain in my neck and shoulders was dissipated. I highly recommend. I always look forward to some awesome bodywork/healing whenever I am in town and I will be sure to stop back in here! read more

I'd been struggling with a pretty bad case of tennis elbow for about 3 months when a friend recommended Flux. I'd never had acupuncture and felt preeettty nervous about the whole needle concept. I'm also notoriously bad at sitting still and the idea of sitting still for 20 minutes with needles in me was kind of overwhelming. Rebecca was the "punk" on my first visit and she was just amazing, calm and compassionate - she went over my entire health history, checked out my elbow and then talked me through the treatment. I was also nervous about the 'shared' lounge, but it's actually quite lovely & nice to share the space. It feels very healing in there. The first few treatments focused mostly on my elbow (at the time I started going I couldn't even lift a coffee cup with that arm), though I realized after the very first session that the acupuncture seemed to work wonders on my anxiety in a way that nothing I'd tried in years of western medicine had touched. About a month into treatment my elbow was 90% better and I was back to mountain biking five times a week. Six months in my elbow is totally healed, my anxiety is still the best its ever been, and my slew of other health hiccups (stomach disorder, asthma, etc.) have improved. I basically go for 'maintenance' now and because I just like it. Huge kudos and many thanks to Flux for making acupuncture accessible. read more

My weekly vacation / retreat / health gift to myself. It's affordable, the "punks" listen and help. The space is calming, clean and quiet. My health is consistently better since I've been going weekly. The on-line scheduling is easy to use. Thank You Thank You Thank You. read more

I think Flux is great, it allows people to get the treatment they need without adding the stress of high medical bills. If you are familiar with acupuncture then you know that getting regular preventative treatments (when you are well) is considered the norm, vs the western mindset of only going to health practitioners for a "magic bullet" cure or for sickcare. Flux is the perfect place to go for this, as often as you feel you need it. Even if it were just for the oft-over trivialized reason "just to relax;" that could be reaping some of the deepest and greatest benefits cumulatively to your health over the years (stress-related diseases being the number one killer currently in the US). Flux is clean, the space lovely and inviting and most importantly the Acupuncturist I saw (Caitlin) was so dextrous and gentle with the needles, and perfect with placement that they soon began to work their magic even though I came in as tightly wound as a spring. This is not the place for a long in-depth consultation or to get localized treatment on anywhere inaccessible reclining and fully clothed. read more

I can't praise Flux Acupuncture Lounge enough. From the moment you walk in, you feel better. The environment is very calm and relaxing from the waiting room to the treatment room. Complimentary tea is available while you wait for your treatment or to enjoy after. Acupuncturist Jami Rose is extremely compassionate and nurturing. I always feel that I am getting just the treatment that is needed for whatever my condition. She has helped me with various aches and pains and I always feel better and more refreshed when leaving the lounge. The recliner chairs in the treatment room are comfy as are the blankets that are offered while your needles do their work. Soft music plays in the background and I also love the water fountain sounds. I encourage folks in the Santa Cruz area to give Flux a try. I'm glad I did! read more

I've had about 6 or 7 sessions here and seen three different acupuncturists. Each experience has been fantastic! The facility is relaxing, I don't even notice there are people sitting in the same room and the acupuncturists are truly wonderful. As good service as you'd get a 'normal price' place. read more

I absolutely love this place and so happy I found it! I noticed their sign after getting some coffee at Verve and there is ample parking on the street and behind the building. Their website is super easy to use and schedule. I love community acupuncture and the ability to take as much time as needed during your treatment. I got amazing results and can't wait to get back read more

I came here repeatedly towards the end of my pregnancy. All the staff are great. They each have their own twist on how to go about acupuncture but the results are equally relaxing and useful. They're sliding scale, which makes them much more affordable than most acupuncture clinics. read more

Jaimi Rose is, hands down, one of the best bodyworkers I have had the pleasure of knowing in Santa Cruz. I have had hormone imbalances my entire adult life and have been on and off several combinations of hormones to maintain a healthy mind and body since I was sixteen. Unfortunately, the side effects of taking synthetic hormones (for me, severe depression, lethargy, and anxiety) grew worse and worse as I got older, and going off hormones yielded the most inconsistent and painful menstrual cycle I've ever experienced. So I tried acupuncture as a weekly therapy routine. Within weeks of seeing Jaimi I was no longer experiencing the pain and inconsistency I had always experienced off hormones. I attribute this change to Jaimi's extensive knowledge of TCM and potent points, and her constant care and advice outside of clinic hours. Jaimi goes the extra mile for her patients, and will even suggest herb blends and outside care to help you heal holistically. I've seen her for wrist circulation and viral infections in addition to hormone balancing, and I have seen results for every issue. I even send my grandma to her to help heal from a recent knee surgery. We're both very happy with the results. In addition to Jaimi's expertise, Flux as a clinic is a very professional, clean, and relaxing atmosphere. There's always fresh tea and peaceful music, and she really makes sure you're comfortable sitting for an hour at a time with optional bolsters, blankets, eye pillows, hand weights, etc. My weekly Flux nap is definitely the most comfortable hour of my week. I am a certified massage therapist, and I send my clients to Flux when they need the kind of care outside of my realm of practice. Everyone I know who has seen Jaimi raves with similar reviews. The best of the best, at a jaw-dropping affordable rate. You really can't go wrong when you choose to go to Flux. read more

I came here initially on a groupon/living social type of deal and have come back on occasion since as well. I hadn't ever tried acupuncture prior to Flux, and felt immediate results in minor maladies for which I wanted to test acupuncture's effectiveness. I've seen Jami most of the time, and Caitlin once. Both have been great listeners and have known exactly where to stick needles to attack whatever needs a little healing that day. Jami has gone above and beyond by sharing in-depth knowledge of herbs as well, which I really appreciate. The entry sitting area is comfy with hot tea available, which is a nice little extra. This place is definitely a gem. read more

I've been in chronic pain for one year from my hand all the way through my shoulders and neck, and I tried nearly literally everything with no real results. This was impeding every single aspect of my life and the only reason I has not done acupuncture was because it was not covered by my insurance and was way too expensive. When I found this place I was skeptical, how could they possibly be anything too legit at such an affordable incredibly reasonable price? I'm not exaggerating to say that this place has restored my hope and Has alleviated about 75% of my pain in 2 weeks. I have done everything from chiropractors to braces and slings, to physical therapists, to massage, to muscle relaxants in the past year and now I'm kicking myself for not coming here sooner. I have seen many practitioners and have been impressed by all of them. They are thorough and kind and the atmosphere is calm and pretty in a lovely complex near the beach. It actually couldn't be a better place for healing. I think I've written like maybe two yelp reviews in my entire lifeAnd they were both prompted LOL. This was not. This message is being posted both out of gratitude to Flux as well as to inform potential clients that it's well worth it to attempt to get some relief here. It Is heartening to see if there are places like this available for those of us who can't afford to just toss money around every supposed "healer" or strange supplement or whatever they hear about to stop pain. If you are on the fence and you're in painYou should take a leap of faith here in my opinion. That's all! And thank you to Flux for restoring and continuing to restore my quality-of-life. Amanda K read more

Great experience with Debbie for chronic neck and shoulder pain due to working long hours at my desk. After the first visit I felt immediate relief unlike my previous treatments at other clinics, other healing modalities, or pain medication. This works! Give Debbie a try. I'm hooked. Also, Debbie's skill with the insertion of the needles was gentle and painless. The space is very comfortable, quiet and relaxed. I have fallen asleep each time and been pleasantly awoken on my own. read more

This was the first time I've ever had acupuncture. Jeannine Ruskin was kind, knowledgeable, and attentive. The session was very effective for releasing a lot of tension and stress. I know there were a lot of other healing aspects of the acupuncture points she used but that's what stood out most to me. I plan on going back often. So grateful that I found this place * read more

Excellent acupuncturists, comfortable environment, reasonable prices, and good results. I strongly recommend Flux Acupuncture Lounge.

My weekly acupuncture sessions have been amazing. Debbie is amazingly sweet. I can't help but boost how great a job she does. Highly recommend anyone who is looking into acupuncture. I hope that with continued visits I can see my pcos go away! read more

An amazing wellness experience. Their intake questionnaire is thorough but easy to understand, and Caitlin took the time to meet with me and go over all the issues before we started,. The facility is clean, sunny, and airy, and the quiet music and lavender eye pillow made this an incredible experience. I love that they let you sit as long as you need/want to. My half-hour flew by (I had to be somewhere else after) and I will be back again soon, and give myself more time to enjoy this. I felt like a brand new "me" when I left!I was referred here by a housemate and am so glad he mentioned it! read more

Was able to see Jami on a Groupon, and omg! it was amazing! excellent massage and acupuncture, both which absolutely targeted my areas of concern. Left feeling refreshed, relaxed and much better. The community environment was not an issue, and I felt very comfortable. Highly recommend, and can't wait to continue the healing! read more

I really love the staff and atmosphere at Flux. It's clean and comfy and feels like home. Everyone is incredibly professional and I always leave walking on clouds and completely balanced. Having sampled multiple community clinics around the bay area, I can definitely highly recommend Flux as one of the best I've been to. So grateful that we have such an amazing offering in our town. read more

Caitlin is a wonderful practitioner, very knowledgeable and she's great at putting you at ease if you're a bit nervous. I've had great acupuncture sessions from her for pain relief, stress relief and countless other things. It's great to stay balanced! read more

Best experience ever !!!! I started accupuncture 3 weeks ago and it;s an absolute amazing experience. Jami makes you feel so comfortable and after my treatments I'm incredibly relaxed. Yes, you are with other people in the room but everybody is extremely respectful and while you relax you don;t even realize when someone comes in. I feel understood and totally comfortable with the treatment I'm receiving. Communications in regard to appointments are amazing. Can't wait for my next weeks appointment. I can only recommend to go there. Thanks to all the staff at Flux read more

This place is amazing! I've never been to a community acupuncture place, so this was my first experience in a shared environment. I get the controversy, the idea and price makes acupuncture affordable for all and undercuts other practitioners. Hopefully, the acupuncture industry is growing and this is just another option for people to try acupuncture. If you are looking for one-on-one treatment with the same person, a private room and an acupuncturist with very specific treatment, then you can still go to other more expensive places. Flux is an affordable alternate that makes acupuncture available to all. The shared room environment also gives a different feel, like your in someone's living room that is unlike a doctor's office and is a great way to introduce newbies to acupuncture. I would highly recommend Kim, she was really really great, very knowledgable and exactly what you want in an acupuncturist. read more

LACK OF INTEGRITY I have used acupuncture for over 25 years as an aid to my holistic health regime. I saw a Groupon Certificate for a reasonable price and decided to give it a try. It is essentially a group of recliners in a circle in a big empty room and they only do a generic treatment of your lower legs from the knee down and your lower arms from the elbow. Something I would call "acupuncture lite" The sessions are not very effective for specific treatment needs. Because it was alway problematic booking on line I went to the "Lounge" to get an appointment, only to be informed that they had decided not to honor the certificate anymore (I had already paid for it months ago) and if I want my last treatment it would be $18 more. What?? Choosing to be out of integrity, they were not willing to keep their agreement. A sign that perhaps business is not so good. If you want real and effective acupuncture I suggest you look elsewhere. Always remember..... you get what you pay for. read more

What a great place! I had never tried 'community' Acupuncture before and was a bit weary.. but this is such a beautiful place, with a relaxing environment and great staff! The price is so amazing! I really believe in the benefits of acupuncture, but could never really afford to have the treatments on a regular basis.. Flux allows me to go in and get treatments and not feel like I'm going broke. Love this place! read more

Awesome! I love that this is a community acupuncture place where you can pay $20-40 (what you can afford) making it possible to go in more times. That makes so much of a difference! Jami has a wonderful energy -- makes me feel really cared for. The space is very soothing -- I feel more relaxed before the needles even go in! read more

I love this place! It is an incredible place to relax and get what you need for your body's imbalances. Kaitlin is layed back, professional, and committed to creating a restorative experience. The financial arrangement makes acupuncture available to anyone who needs it. I say, "Give it a try!" read more

What a stroke of luck to discover this great place for healing. The adventure started with a conversation to determine where I needed help, then on to a wonderful massage and finished with a very restful acupuncture session. I have returned 4 times and can't wait to go again. This is my first time to a lounge setting and it was highly effective at a great price. Not sure how they handle needles to help your back but will ask next time. read more

FAL is great and Debbie McMenemy is amazing. Calming environment and exceptional & experienced care. Debbie McMenemy brings her confident, professional and gentle needling technique to the chair each time. The philosophy of "community acupuncture' is lived and consistent and long term care is now available & affordable to everyone. My overall health has improved and I attribute it to Debbie's devotion to the field and concern for her patients. Go try it and add acupuncture as another facet to your health maintenance & well being regimen. read more