Why didn't I come to Petaluma Community Acupuncture sooner?! I came here for plantar fasciitis (aka the worst) after trying everything my doctor recommended with minimal improvement. A friend suggested this place, and I'm so glad I listened. Total game changer. I started seeing Elizabeth and Steven, who set me up on a twice-a-week plan for a few weeks, then once a week after that, and it actually worked. My pain dropped dramatically, and I began looking forward to each session. If you've never been to a community-style acupuncture clinic, it might feel a little different at first: a big, peaceful room filled with recliners (each with its own colorful sheet) and everyone in full relaxation mode. You get comfy, they pop in the needles, and suddenly you're in the most blissful nap of your life. Elizabeth (the owner) and Steven are both amazing - super knowledgeable, collaborative, and they actually read your chart and adjust your treatment each time based on how you're feeling. You can tell they genuinely care about their patients. I hear Mackenzie is awesome, too. My daughter saw her and loved her experience! Payment is on a sliding scale after your first visit, which makes it easy to keep up with treatment. And don't miss the adorable little shop out front. I may have gone overboard on crystals, but hey, good energy never hurts! Once you go here to Petaluma Community Acupuncture, you'll walk out feeling lighter, calmer, and wondering why you didn't start sooner. read more

I've walked by this particular place a handful of times, and had no idea they had Acupuncture! I definitely want to check them out! On this particular day, I was going to check out the tinctures they had in different drinks inside their little refrigerator. I was surprised to see so many different types of vitamins, as well as Replacement/supplements in their store!! I need to make an appointment with them next time so I can actually get Acupuncture! But the lady was very nice and greeted me. She told me the pricing since they didn't really have a price sheet. Initial consultation $80 return visit, $60 - session Not too bad considering the acupuncture and cupping place I go to in Sunnyville charges $120 for acupuncture and cupping, but granted thank you a 90 minute session at gin Acupuncture. read more

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I've been coming to Petaluma Community Acupuncture for ~ 6 months and plan to continue indefinitely. Steven is an amazing practitioner! I have developed a complete trust in him and in his work and see very positive results. Steven is very skilled at his craft and deeply cares about his clients. I really appreciate that and I look forward to my weekly sessions. It is an important part of my self-care routine for my busy lifestyle. The staff is wonderful, too!! read more

i have had an 8 year long chronic cough going back to 2016 that dominated my life. Stanford, UCSF and many other doctors with no final solution or remedy. i wont go into deep details of how it made my life miserable, but it did. especially spending multiple thousand dollars(still paying) to get no real results. and I truly thought for sure acupuncture would lead to the same let down. I truly thought I would cough for life. well the fine folks at Petaluma Community Acupuncture have me in the best potion with my cough that I have ever been in. I am amazed and so pleased. I wasn't a big follower or believer in acupuncture at all. always just went with Western medicine. I couldnt be happier that I gave this place a try and will always continue to come here for my cough and for ANYTHING else that ails me. Thank you Eliza and the whole staff at Petaluma Community Acupuncture Jason read more

Petaluma Community Accupuncture is such a gift and treasure to the community! I have been going here for many years and always leave feeling better and more balanced than when I walk in! Over the years, I have gone in with specific ailments : stiff neck, frozen shoulder, digestive issues, menopausal symptoms... and also for preventative/ maintenance care. The practitioners are thoughtful, attentive and so caring. The pricing is sliding scale, the staff in the shop are knowledgable and helpful and it is well stocked ... so there is no excuse. I recommend this place to all my friends and now I am recommending it to you! read more

I highly recommend Petaluma Community Acupuncture. The staff is welcoming, the atmosphere is so relaxing and welcoming.

This place is great. I tell everyone to go here. I see Michael specifically, he remembers me, checks on me, and always remembers to ask if I need anything before I leave (sometimes it's a big ol' hug). The set up is pleasant and relaxing, the little shop is well stocked for being short on space, and Taylor at the front is always spot on. Keep it up. See you soon. read more

I'm a newbie to acupuncture, but fairly well-verses in other alternative medicines and practices (chiropractic, yoga, nutrition, etc). I just finished up session #2 at PCA after a stubborn recurring neck/shoulder tension issue, which has been known to cause me migraines. After leaving today, I felt the first *real* relief since this bout started over 2 weeks ago. This after pulling out the Big Guns (muscle relaxants, ibuprofen, tiger balm, and heating pad--all at the same time--with marginal results). I love that the practitioners here consider the whole body when approaching treatment (well that's acupuncture, isn't it?). I was impressed that even the smallest of details I provide are factored in and considered. I feel heard for the first time. While my problem neck and shoulder issue isn't fully resolved, I feel confident that it will soon be. And the thought of actually dealing with other mysterious ailments I've had over my life is exciting. I feel confident in the practitioners I've had so far and love the community vibe of this place. The one suggestion I would have is to fix the air conditioner/heating unit. It's effective at keeping the space cozy, but sooo loud. To the point of drowning out the white noise machines and calming music playing in the background. read more

Such a warm and welcoming atmosphere-NOT! I have been going here for years,seen many therapists,was a great service until tonight when i got the cold rude news at the front door that their prima-donna therapist,Amber,cancelled my appointment for personal reasons and i was not booked a replacement therapist,even though i had made the appointment the week before,My knees have been really bad with all the rain and i was looking forward to getting some pain relief. There are allot of pain remedy therapists to go to in petaluma,there parking is often difficult,hard to find chairs that are big enough for me and the really loud fan makes it hard to relax,So i drove down the street 1 block to jessie jing's foot massage,for the same price you get a much better service with full body shiatsu acupressure, & allot more without the drama. read more

This place is a true gift to our community! I come here for all sorts of different physical issues and always feel better after a treatment. At the low cost, I don't think there is any more effective or helpful thing one can do for one's health and comfort. Acupuncture is a self-care modality that is tried and true-and often times very expensive. I feel so lucky that PCA exists! read more

this place is more a community store than a healing center. Very disappointing.

This business discriminated against me. I was made to feel very uncomfortable. I was hoping for relaxation but I guess the practitioner felt too threatened by my existence to extend this service to me without judgement? I don't know, it was a very unfortunate experience for me. Do not go here unless you fit "the mold." Very sad to see this in 2021. read more

My friend made an appointment for me and I was very skeptical, but went anyway and agreed to have an open mind (if only a little). I broke some vertebrae many years back and have learned to live with the injury by being grateful that I can walk. A few hours after my treatment yesterday, I began to feel sensations in my spine, I don't know if it's nerves, energy, or what. I haven't experienced that feeling of "chills up my spine" in 19 YEARS! I also bought an herbal remedy for sleep and I had the best night of rest in many many years!! read more

I've been going to community acupunture for several years and it is a healing and helpful experience every time. All the staff is very knowledgeable and caring and I leave there feeling better every time. Cupping has been especially helpful with my back pain. It provides immediate relief. Elizabeth, the owner, has helped me to address some of my neck issues and gives helpful advice along the way. I feel lucky to have such wonderful healers in my life. read more

This place rocks! Acupuncture always seemed out of my reach because of the high cost for "private" appointments. When I heard about the community, sliding scale model here in Petaluma, I thought I would give it a try. I sought treatment for a painful neurological condition called RSD/CRPS. Both acupuncturists were familiar with my condition, and seemed upbeat and optimistic about my treatment. The treatment room is large with high ceilings. There are numerous over sized recliners, with blankets and pillows for your comfort. When you arrive for you appointment you select the chair you would like, and get comfortable. Your acupuncturist will then consult with you and begin treatment. They are all knowledgeable in herbal and homeopathic treatments that they may discuss with you too. There is soft calming music playing. You can stay as long as you want. Most people seem to stay about an hour. Overall a wonderful addition to Petaluma! read more

I recently had my first ever acupuncture treatment here, and I was thoroughly impressed by the results! I've had pain stemming from a dislocated jaw, back issues and re-occurring tendonitis that I can't seem to shake, but even after one treatment I felt worlds better. Not only did I leave relaxed and energized at the same time (yes, it's possible!) I felt instant and noticeable results. Since, I've gone back for a second treatment and continue to experience a physical and spiritual rejuvenation. I'll definitely be back soon! Can't recommend them enough. read more

I couldn't be happier that Petaluma Community Acupuncture opened. I have had a lot of acupuncture in the past and since moving to Petaluma I haven't found someone here that I have seen on a regular basis. The ladies running it couldn't be nicer. The space is large and inviting. The pricing is affordable. I know I will be making this part of my health routine. read more

Petaluma Community Acupuncture is a true gem in the community! I started going for acupuncture and also cupping for some serious neck and back injuries after an accident. I had tried everything in conventional medicine and couldn't get relief. The cupping treatments have been the most beneficial for me and I particularly like seeing Elizabeth who is a self proclaimed "cupping ninja". She does several rounds of cupping and gets every major muscle group that has been bothering me. Everyone that i've met is knowledgeable and kind. Their prices are affordable and they offer a sliding scale based on income. They also have a fantastic retail section with every herb you can imagine. I was prescribed a few different ones for my back, neck and overall inflammation and they have truly made a difference. I highly recommend! read more

Thy are just life saving. Such a hidden secret. I wish I knew about them 15 years ago. The staff is great. I feel very grateful for the amazing services I received. My arm was in pain and in the first treatment it was so much better. Try them out. It's a gem and I am going back every week. Thanks so much. read more

I don't know if Acupuncture works or not, but I showed up at 1:29 for a 1:30 appointment and didn't receive treatment until 2:10. Normally I allow an hour and had some flexibility till 3:45, but I realized I'd actually spent more time waiting than being treated. I think maybe they should work on the scheduling a bit as there were several people needing the Accupuncturist on duty's attention at the same time. Having said that - it's a great value and people are very caring. read more

Great place. They offer sliding scale which I think is amazing. I have alway left happy with my treatment and the staff is so caring.

I am the ultimate cynic and Petaluma Community Acupuncture was so smart to offer a great Groupon deal to get me in. Now that I have 4 visits behind me I am a convert. I have a difficult to treat condition that is both genetic and environmental and I noticed a difference after the first treatment! The office is typical of Petaluma.... a little funky but nice people who believe in what they do. If you don't think acupuncture is for you I encourage you to give it a few tries! read more

Awesome atmosphere & delicate touch - Elizabeth is a dream! Thorough assessment & recommendations are on point! Fully trust their experience & knowledge! read more

Kevin Cates is a patient and compassionate healer. In todays world, even a good practitioner can easily be caught up in the overall pace of life, but this has not been the case with Kevin when I've had care from him. And it is clear that he DOES care, which is something that you cannot just get from the professional training. Realistically given the nature of community acupuncture it can easily become a kind of "fast food" medicine, but I do not get that sense with Kevin even though the time spent is necessarily brief. I've been going to PCA for years off and on (as well as other community acupuncture clinics) and there are other good practitioners, but I felt Kevin should be highlighted. Besides he sacrifices his Sundays so people are able to get care at a time that works for many of us. read more

About 2 years ago I came in for the first time because my allergies would not let me function ,even with medication. After one session I was able to stop my medication. About a month ago I went again because of my allergies, Elizabeth told me it was really rare for allergies to be gone after one single session, but again I am not on meds anymore. I was not even able to eat cherries before because my mouth would get really itchy and it would last for days. After this last session I've been eating pounds of them with no issue at all. They are absolutely amazing!! read more

I have had such a wonderful experience here . I see Elizabeth when I can , but if I have to go on a day when she is not there, the other acupuncturists are very good and so lovely. I always leave feeling both relaxed and revitalized. I started acupuncture here to balance my hormones, which are now not causing me any major issues. So grateful for Elizabeth and the lovely staff here! read more

Fantastic place! Clean, neat, quiet, friendly and professional. My health issues, while starting to resolve before starting acupuncture, are really resolving a lot faster now that I get weekly treatments. Plus it is calming, soothing and helps my mind be quiet and alert. Mani is a great needler! If you are considering acupuncture, this is a great place to try! read more

Thank goodness for this place. Always professional and welcoming. My treatments are just right for me. I love the procedures because they loosen up the problem areas and let my body heal naturally. Thank you for the sliding scale due to being on a fixed income. I have had 3 different therapists and happy to report wonderful results from each of them. Thank you so very much. read more

I have had very good treatment at Petaluma Community Acupuncture. I am a dental hygienist and have been for 48 years, and have tried multiple modalities to care for myself; some were good for a while. I have some longstanding health issues with my neck, back and migraines. I have mostly had treatments with Elizabeth and have had cupping and acupuncture. This week, I didn't wake up with migraines after working the day before! Also, as I've suffered with constipation most of my life, I now feel "regular" for the 1st time in my life! Thank God for this place and the wonderful people who have worked on my body. Bobbie read more

I started going to PCA for tendonitis in my shoulder. Along with physical therapy, thanks to treatment I received at PCA I am now completely pain free. I have also gotten treatment for a chronic digestive condition I've had for several years. Traditional medicine helped very little. All they could do is prescribe lots of harsh drugs with terrible side effects. Acupuncture treatment at PCA has helped tremendously. The difference in my condition now is like night and day. I take very little medicine and my symptoms are manageable. I am amazed at the effectiveness of the treatment I've gotten at PCA. I feel blessed to have the ladies at PCA in my life. They have helped me a lot. read more

The past few months Elizabeth and other practitioners continue to amaze us with high quality acupuncture, cupping and herbal medicine. They are such a dedicated team of wise, caring and talented people. Our issues are healing and getting better. We come in weekly and leave feeling transformed. The care here is authentic, exceptional and worth noting. After years of getting expensive, individual acupuncture, we took a break for awhile as we tightened our budget. When we checked out this place, we found a warm, cozy, lovely and clean environment full of remarkable people. We are still impressed that such high quality acupuncture exists with a sliding scale. It's clear they are talented at what they do, care about people and want to make sure acupuncture is affordable for everyone who needs it. Depending on our finances, we pay $25-$45 sliding scale per session. The front desk staff is also really nice and we get our supplements here too. It's a gentle yet powerful place. It always has a peaceful and tranquil environment that puts us in a good mood. read more

They are truly professional and such a fun wonderful staff to work with. They will listen to your needs and help you target any health concerns so you can live a well-balanced healthy life. They are extremely knowledgeable and OH so talented! My family and I have been going to Petaluma community acupuncture clinic for several years now and our sessions are worth every penny. Elizabeth and all her staff are very knowledgeable and serious about their craft and overall holistic treatments. Beyond providing acupuncture, they recommended long term wellness services. Every time, I leave the office with extreme relief and recharged ready to start my week. If you are seeking herbal consultation or acupuncture service, contact the Petaluma community acupuncture clinic right away, you won't be disappointed. You will wonder why you didn't call them sooner. I recommend them without reservation for any health problems or concerns. read more

I had a strange nerve thing going on with one of my fingers, some anxiety going on, and neck and shoulder pain from to much stress. I remember coming here three years ago, and being treated like gold. So I decided to come back and try it out because of various health things going on. The receptionist was incredibly kind, warm, and welcoming. She smiled and made me feel comfortable, and booked me for the next day since I came in at closing time. I came in the next day, and updated some things on my form about medication and injuries. I was then told to go into the next room. Inside quiet relaxing oriental sounding music plays. There are giant chairs draped in sheets that people are laid upon or sitting in with needles all over various parts of their body based upon what they are there for. I am told to take a chair. I run to the restroom first. The restroom is clean, lemony fresh smelling, and big. I make my way to a chair and sit for about one or two minutes before the acupuncturist (probably wrong term) comes up to me with a big smile. She obviously read my sheet and approached me asking if, "we are working on anxiety?" And I replied yes, but also I have this weird nerve thing going on in my finger as well as neck and shoulder pain. She nods and says she will be right back with some clean needles. I am nervous. I tell her this...that it has been a while since I have done this so I am a little afraid. She says she will go slow and tell me where she is placing them. This helps, and she begins by place a few on the top of my head. I barely feel the prick. I can feel the one between my eyes on my forehead, but it isn't to bad. Like a small quick pinch. I feel the others too, on my leg and foot, ears especially. and the ones on my arm and hand, but they are tolerable and quick...not bad at all. I am told to not move my right arm, but my left one is fine to move. After she is done poking needles in me, she asks if I'm alright and I ask how long I am suppose to stay there for. She says about 30-45 minutes. She asks if I want to incline the chair more so I am laying completely down, to which I say I am fine sitting. I don't like sleeping during the day and have no intention of falling asleep. But she asks if I fall asleep, do I want her to wake me up? I say yes and then I sink into the relaxation process, earbuds in with a nice audible book. I find that after 3-5 minutes, I am struggling to keep awake. The points to ease my anxiety must be taking effect because I never struggle to stay awake during the day. I fight it, but I end up dozing several times. After about 40 minutes, she comes over and asks if I am ready to get up. I nod and she pulls out all the needles and throws them away in a big red plastic container. She helps me up out of the chair and I wobble a bit, still drowsy and blinking my eyes. I am a broke college student, which is really nice for me because this is a sliding scale for payment of 25 to 40 ish. I pay 30, being a broke student and all. I leave feeling refreshed and very relaxed. I definitely will be back if I can! read more

Am totally thrilled with my acupuncture experience here. I live in AZ and travel to CA periodically. Upon the recommendation of a friend, I made an appointment with Petaluma Community Acupuncture so that I could continue with treatments even when I'm traveling. I have to say, I love this place! It's better than where I normally go in AZ. I saw Leila for my initial visit and was very happy with the time she spent with me and suggestions she gave. My follow up visit will be with Andrea due to my schedule. I would be happy to see Leila again but am also happy to get to know some of the other practitioners here. I definitely plan to come back for treatments whenever I'm in CA. read more

Theres no where else like this. Friendly and warm staff, in a beautiful clinic space. The best part is how deep the treatments are, I was pleasantly surprised by the combination of quality and community. I came in for a torn hamstring and left with a good nap and significantly less pain in my leg. They also make their own herbal formulas to fit individual needs and cary a ton of local stuff. Will return, would recommend! read more

The quality of my life has increased since discovering Petaluma Community Acupuncture. The experience is positive from the time you walk in the door to when you leave and I look forward to this weekly self care routine. Sharing a room with other patients has its benefits! Tune in to the healing energy around you and relax into your chair. I have not had the pleasure of seeing all of the licensed therapists on staff, but Amber is absolutely amazing. She has helped my body recover from injury and severely reduced the chronic pain in my feet. Its hard to describe the exact feeling, but I leave with a sensation like I am walking on clouds. It's amazing, she is amazing. Do not hesitate to investigate this healing method if you have chronic pain! read more

Very impressed after my first visit and I feel our community is blessed to have such a resource. I do wish that at my initial consultation a more specific treatment plan had been offered as opposed to being told that I was welcome to come back whenever and as often as I wished. read more

I love this place. Give yourself an hour or two to relax and enjoy the benefits of acupuncture to the max. I just feel so darn good when I leave there... read more

The helped my a lot with my stress level & to get better quality of sleep. Liked most of the practiciners. One did try to do too much, too fast. i just switched to another team member & it was back to being great. read more

I've been going to PCA for about 6mos now and each time I have a wonderful experience. I look forward to seeing the staff as much as I look forward to the treatment. Everyone who works here is friendly, helpful, & professional. The acupuncturists do a great job and the treatments are effective and pleasant. If you're on the fence about acupuncture, try PCA. You may become a regular like I did :) read more