I am so grateful to have this as a resource in Sebastopol. I have been getting treatments from Derek and they have been deeply healing. I can tell he takes his work seriously and it shows through the treatments I have received. read more

I've been going for years! I love the affordable, helpful and friendly acupuncturists there. Derek, Amy, and Alan are all really great!

Despite COVID, the normal flu is still floating around. I have been sick for the past week at home with sore throat, coughs, chills, nausea, congestion, back and neck pain. I did 2 COVID tests and they were both negative. Doing self care at home helps like herbs, tea, honey, Dayquil and of course rest. When my right throat started getting worst with stabbing pains that goes into my right ear that wound up in electric shocks in the back of my head..I knew it was time to see an acupuncturist! It's been awhile since I last seen an acupuncturist for my carpal tunnel syndrome and you know it's tough to get an appt the same day. I called various locations in Santa Rosa and they were either closed or full. Most of them require online booking and their earliest appt was Monday 8/9. I then found Sebastopol Community Acupuncture and gave them a call. Nobody picked up so I gave up at that point. Lo and behold, Derek called me back and told me there was a cancellation and was able to squeeze me in the same day! Feeling very grateful and lucky for his call, I took him up on an appt. I have never done "Community Acupuncture" before which is doing acupuncture in the same room with other people. It's pretty amazing to see Derek run around poking people, sanitizing the chair, and bringing the next guest in. He does it all! From front office to acupuncture to back office. I did not mind and it ended up to be a great experience. The location is in an old Queen Anne Victorian house. Plenty of parking on all sides of the house. The acupuncture clinic is in the back of the house. They also operate on a sliding scale. There is a chart which lists income on one side and the fee you would pay based on that but no pressure at all! You pay between $30-60 and it's whatever you can afford. I checked in and filled out some forms. Derek led me to one of the many rooms they have (it's about 2-3 patients per room now due to social distancing). The chairs are leather with a big plastic covering over it which he sprays down after every client. He would poke you and you would relax for 30-45 mins. If your eyes are still closed, he would leave you alone. Once you are awake, he will come by to take the needles out of you. Interesting experience in a victorian home with chandeliers hanging down. Relaxing music played as I tried to relax and eventually dozed off. Would definitely come back again for any needs! Derek just wants to help and tries to help as many people as he can. Highly recommend! read more

I went for acupuncture treatment feeling tired and run down from the high level of pollen currently. I felt terrible and had very low energy. After treatment I felt so much better. Acupuncture was w/ Alan who is a long time, seasoned practitioner. His treatment made me feel well cared for and I left feeling much improvement. Highly recommend this clinic and Alan. read more

This is a wonderful, affordable place to get acupuncture. The staff are great and the experience is very peaceful and relaxing, which think helps with the healing process. I have been coming weekly to get through a stressful time in my life and the acupuncture has helped me with anxiety and insomnia. read more

This place is amazing. Derek is a very kind and loving person with paying attention to what your needs are. I visit this place on a regular basis. read more

I'm so impressed with the owner Derricks knowledge, and professionalism. He's eager to be flexible and try his best to fit you in his schedule. I truly believe I'm standing upright because of the quality care I get from him. Thank you Derrick!! read more

No matter if it's my shoulder pinching, my stomach is upset or I'm feeling moody Sebastopol Community Acupuncture has what it takes to sooth me. Highly recommended!!! read more

I have been coming to Sebastapol Community acupuncture for the past 2 years and ALWAYS leave feeling so much better than when I arrived! The covid safety precautions taken here are exemplary: Temperatures taken before entering, masks are mandatory at all times, very limited & generously spaced seating, air purifiers in each room. Sanitizing done after each & every treatment. I am extremely cautious about self protection & I continue to feel safe in this space. read more

I have a particularly complex trauma history, and after being fired by three different acupuncturist because they didn't have enough skills to help me, I went in total desperation to Sevastopol community acupuncture clinic. I have worked both with Jan and with Barbara. Jan can handle ANY issue like a real champ. I was very surprised to find the person who finally had the level of nuance and talent to address the multiple mental health and sometimes physical issues that come with a complex trauma history to be in a community acupuncture setting. Barbara, quite literally, has allowed me to accept pleasure and release so much grief. She has also done a lot to help me regulate my menstrual cycles. On top of that, Barbara is an extraordinarily warm human being who is a joy to work with and really cares about every single one of her patients. read more

The sliding scale is very enticing. However the environments not conducive to relaxation and healing. There are so many sounds from rustling paperwork, computer keyboard clacking, cold rooms and lack of a practitioner patient assessment. The space lacks the ability to focus on relaxation and healing. I have never experienced a practitioner that placed acupuncture needles so quickly, it was not a beneficial or healing experience. The placement of the acupuncture needles seemed very haphazardly placed; this treatment isn't a one type fits all. Our body's are different and this didn't seem like some that was taken into consideration. I won't return. read more

Couldn't be happier with the care of providers her at Sebastopol Community Acupuncture. I go here regularly and attribute much of my well being to their care. Thanks especially to Diana, Gideon, Graham. Jennifer, Family Nurse Practitioner read more

I LOVE this place. It's very different from all the other places I've been to in the past. Instead of having you lay on a table in a cold tiny room, they have a community room of lazy-boys with blankets and soothing music and waterfalls.. Also, more important than the atmosphere, they administer the needles on the head and limbs which I find to be far more effective. I've seen Jessica a few times now and she is extremely helpful and gentle. She's given me several suggestions to help improve in mind, body and spirit and I always leave feeling so much better physically and mentally. I would also like to note that Lisa, one of the women that works the front desk, was wonderful in giving me the intro of the place. She explained the entire process, gave me a quick tour and it made me feel so much better about the new experience. I can't recommend this place enough! They can help you with just about any problem you might be having whether it be back pain or anxiety and nothing beats the great price! read more

Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. Barbara and Carmen are amazing with their energy & skills. Walk in miserable, leave relaxed and rejuvenated. Super clean and organized - front desk people friendly and accommodating. This type of business model should be the norm for all American medical treatments. read more

Everyone is special here. These people are so incredibly genuine and they have a true desire to help people to feel better, faster. Jessica was so kind and the others were wonderful too. There is very little wait, usually just walk in and get right to business. The setting is very quiet, low lighting and the softest Enya type of music plays lightly in the background. I am so relaxed just remembering it now! Great great place to go for acupuncture and a lot of TLC! read more

i really love this place. I am now approaching a year living in the 707 and feel like I have found my spots. spots which make me love the fact that I left the Bay Area and made the 707 my home. it seems like sliding scale medical stuff is really popular in the 707. this is my first foray into sliding scale business and I love it, as it allows me, or someone for that matter to explore something which they may not have been able to do without. With me, it has also allowed me to make Acupuncture a part of my life, which would not have been possible before. I know go every 2 weeks they have a 10 visit punch card, which comes with a free 11th visit which is great. You can purchase the card using the same sliding scale fee as you normally would. Enough about the boring logistical matters. ----I've been going now on my 5 or 6th session with Nicole. She is wonderful, very easy to talk to explain whatever may be bothering you at the time. My only gripe and in reality, it isn't really a gripe, it may be the fact, that this stuff works, is that, i really never have any issues to deal with on my visits. I may have a pain or two during the week, which oddly always clears up before my appointment date. read more

I stated visiting this clinic last year and I have always had excellent care. I see Barb and now realize from the other reviews that she is the founder of this wonderful healing environment. I have gone in for colds, bronchitis and even knee and ankle pain. She has kept me from going down the bad road with my lung issues and shortened the duration of my colds. I sometimes receive herbal tinctures that are far easier for me to take than antibiotics and I heal quicker. Thanks for this amazing place. read more

Barb is amazing! She is so calm and knows the world of acupunture. The place is clean, relaxing, and affordable. Everyone who "works" there knows how to heal your body. read more

This acupuncture clinic offers a low sliding scale fee schedule from $20-$40 per treatment. There are 3 acupuncturists and all are caring, sensitive and effective. The clinic's goal is to provide quality alternative services for the surrounding community at low cost. The setting is an old Victorian building with 3 open "community" rooms with comfortable lounge chairs. The chi energy in these rooms is amazingly strong and promotes deep relaxation. The website, sebastopolcommunityacupuncture.com has extensive information about the clinic. read more

I was skeptical at first, but I find myself coming here about 2 to 4x a month now because it is such affordable, high quality acupuncture. I can stay and sleep in those big cozy arm chairs as long as I want, and I can almost always get a same day appointment. Jessica, Jan, and Barbara are all wonderful practitioners. The front desk staff are kind and courteous. I have come in for everything from sprains to headaches to tendonitis to stiff neck to acute stress to fighting off the flu and all have significantly improved within 24 hours of treatment. I always leave feeling more peaceful, happier and balanced. I play hard, and life happens. This acupuncture clinic helps put me back in balance! Thank you!!!!! read more

I love going to SCA. Everyone is so friendly and thoughtful. I always feel so much better when I'm done with my treatment. When Anyone I know tells me of an ailment of some sort, I tell them to call Barbara at Sebatopol Community Acupuncture. I would recommend her to anyone. read more

I have been going to SCA for 3 years now. I go when I have allergy issues or dealing with pain. The staff there is wonderful. The acupuncturist (not sure that's a word) are very professional and seem to know what's going on with me before I open my mouth. I go when I feel my immune system needs fine tuning or when my body seems to be off and needs correction. I appreciate this place and advise anyone seeking acupuncture, to go and give SCA a try. read more

I can only echo the 5 star reviews of others....the caring folks at SCA have helped me get my sparkle back....I am so grateful for their care and expertise that creates balancing within the body for me to be able to enjoy my wonderful life. I can now experience the joy of living...Thank You all from the bottom of my heart....xo read more

The Sebastopol Community Acupuncture team has created a beautiful space and I am very grateful it is here. It is clean, tidy, very inviting, with lovely natural light and a calm energy that promotes healing and wellness. I have received treatments from Barbara and Jan through the years and the treatments have helped relieve pain in my shoulders, hip, and foot, and upon leaving the clinic I always feel rejuvenated and more balanced. The affordable, sliding scale makes this treatment broadly accessible, and I like purchasing the multi-treatment card to make it even easier to make frequent visits. Thank you for being here, Sebastopol Community Acupuncture! read more

I love this place. It is so peaceful and lovely and comfortable. The practitioner I've been working with Barbara, is truly skilled and has helped my sacroiliac and my shoulder be more mobile and nearly pain free. She is an angel in my eyes, very humble and truly wanting to help her people to be comfortable in their bodies and spirits. I only have praise for this community gem. Highly recommend it. read more

When I'm up in Marin, I always stop at Sebastopol Community Acupuncture. Barbara Chapman is a wonderful, caring person with excellent diagnostic skills and great needling technique. The vibe is serene and so relaxing. Rates are super reasonable. Parking is easy. And I love the acupuncture porcupine sculpture. Always makes me smile. Highly recommend this oasis of healing. read more

I'm writing to sing the praises of the Sebastopol Community Acupuncture Clinic. They are offering $10 off new patients price. They do acupuncture treatments on a sliding scale for $20-$40. A new patient gets a longer consultation as well as a treatment and those appointments are $35-55. They are on the east/south side of downtown Sebastopol in the Queen Anne Victorian Building at Victorian Square 876 Gravenstein Highway South. I have been going to them for various ailments for 10 years. The calm, nurturing atmosphere is very relaxing....I can often sleep here in their lounge chairs with my needles better than in my bed. They have helped me most recently with pain and slow healing for my foot after a car accident. They cured me of recurrent sinus infections about 8 years ago. You can book appointments online at their website sebastopolcommunityacupuncture.com once you register. You can call for a first appointment and stop in first for for a coupon at the front desk.....ample shaded parking. My Allstate car insurance (medpay) covers acupuncture. My union insurance reimbursed me for acupuncture treatments. I don't think Medicare covers acupuncture but I'm not sure. This service is a bargain and effective for many conditions......go to their website to see how they treat the root of conditions not solely the symptoms. Here is a list from their website: PAIN: back, hip, neck, shoulder, knee, wrist, ankle, post-operative pain, arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, sprains and strains. Headache, stomach ache, toothache. Ear pain, eye strain. Really, all types of pain are treated with acupuncture and results are usually immediate. RESPIRATORY: Asthma, allergies, common cold, flu, cough, bronchitis, sinusitis, rhinitis CIRCULATORY: hypertension, arteriosclerosis, palpitations, angina DIGESTIVE: indigestion, gastritis, IBS, constipation, diarrhea, colitis, abdominal pain, stomachache, nausea & vomiting, ulcers, acid reflux EMOTIONAL: anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, drug addiction NEUROLOGICAL: headache, migraine, TMJ, Bell's Palsy, carpal tunnel syndrome, post-stroke syndrome, numbness, tremors GYNECOLOGICAL: PMS, menopausal symptoms (hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, palpitations, irritability, mood swings), endometriosis, infertility, painful menstruation, irregular menstruation, low libido UROGENITAL: UTI, frequent urination, incontinence, nocturia OTHER: Chronic Fatigue, Vertigo, Lyme's Disease, Restless Leg Syndrome, skin conditions, stress, edema, immunological support, health maintenance, weight management, addictions read more

This is the first time I have been able to afford acupuncture with any regularity to fully realize the benefits. What a transformational experience it has been! I started coming for allergies (after trying everything else) which were successfully cleared up. I came back for an old running injury (after trying everything else over 10 years) which is finally being managed and I'm now successfully training for a marathon. I've also had pesky minor health issues that had been a part of my life for 20 years--resolved. All of the practitioners are very skilled and knowledgable, I couldn't be happier with my experience at SCA! read more

This place offered me a light of hope in an otherwise dark time. I won't go on about the benefits of acupuncture; I'll focus just on the business and service. They have an ultra convenient way to schedule appointments online. Everyone greats you with a smile and speaks very softly (an approach I find helpful when deal with the crankies in life). They have a variety of lazy boy recliners and blankets and pillows. Pick a chair, get cozy and then Jessica (my acupuncturist) will come over and ask me a few questions being sure that she tailors treatment specifically to me and my needs. Amazing and relaxing. Ambient sound and music induce a great calm, but I usually listen to my own mediation sounds via headphones. What an amazing business model. read more

I am grateful Sebastopol Community Acupuncture exists. It is a haven away from the craziness of life where one can find peace and rejuvenation. Acupuncture can be very expensive...here it is affordable with a $20 to $40 sliding scale rate. Their hours of operation makes it easily accesible for all types of work schedules. Thanks to all the practitioners for being a part of an amazing and caring team. Thank you Barbara for making it all happen! read more

I was recommended to Barb Chapman's community clinic by a friend when I started experiencing some lower back on a recent trip to visit friends. Oh, I am so relieved to have found her! The atmosphere immediately put me at ease and Barb explained the treatment with such kindness and clarity. After an hour in the lazy boy (and a major power nap), I awoke refreshed and, best of all, my back pain was a memory! I've since returned home and am now looking for a community clinic in Maryland/DC that measures up but I miss that cute Victorian house with the comfy chairs. Keep up the good work, SCA! read more

Most amazing, relaxing, beneficial experience. Jessica is very knowledgeable and helpful! Very inexpensive!

Thank you Graham! Rochelle and Theresa really took the time to explain how the practice works before we booked the appointment and after we arrived. Thanks Rochelle for your help. Our son had remnant cold symptoms possible sinus infection in question Graham talked to him and decided how to help him feel better. It was nice to find eastern medicine practice availiable being away from home visiting family here locally this holiday. Thanks Graham, your passion and expertise made us feel welcome and we really trusted your care. Sinus infection symptoms gone! You have a new family of patient's. read more

Such a wonderful resource for the area! I could not recommend this place enough. Barbara is so knowledgeable & caring. The reception staff is always friendly & are very accommodating. read more

I have to agree with just about every other review here. This is a wonderful place! I have done both herbal consultations and acupuncture treatments there for over a year now. Their pricing system makes it possible to go regularly which is where the real benefits of the treatment kick in. Otherwise I could never afford it. The practitioners are so friendly and caring, many of them with their own private practices, but work shifts here too, just to give back and spread their expertise to the community. High praise! read more

Wow! This place ROCKS. I've been there at least a dozen times, and think it's the best concept in the world. I've turned my friends and boyfriend onto it, and they've raved about their experiences as well. First of all, they usually accept walk-ins, which is rare. Secondly, they offer sliding scale treatments from $20-$40.- depending on what you can afford. They make treatments affordable so you don't have to take out a second mortgage on your house to continue going. They also don't force you to leave an hour after putting the needles in, so you can get the the full benefits from the experience. I've stayed for over 2 hours, and at that point, woke up and felt refreshed and ready to go. The application process is thorough and they really take time to go over your health goals with you before each treatment. They provide a comfortable, quiet atmosphere with reclining chairs, pillows and blankets. Calming music and a babbling fountain quietly play in the background to help you relax. I've had the luxury of seeing several of the acupuncturists while receiving treatment there. They all are very helpful, sweet and each one brings something special and unique to the experience. I've been going for a few months to help with neck pain and carpal tunnel in my hands and wrists. It's also helped ease my anxiety and regulate my sleep patterns. There are many benefits to including acupuncture in your life, and at these prices, you can't afford not to go. read more

This place is awesome. I can't give them enough praise they are true healers. Each and every one of the acupuncturist there are truly caring and kind and wonderful to all the clients. They always treat the clients with the greatest care and healing love. The receptionists are all wonderful too. Each and every time I go there for treatment I always come out feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. You guys are awesome keep up the great work read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. It is such a privilege to have affordable care so close to where I live, with great practitioners and a warm front desk. I have received treatments from most of the acupuncturists, and have always gotten positive results, but I am particularly fond of Graham. He has been really invested in addressing the repetitive strain I get from my job and I have experienced amazing results! I have been going for over a year and am mostly pain free. Seriously thankful that a place like SCA exists. read more

For over 6 years I struggled with insomnia and a dependence on prescription sleep aids. Even after moving on to herbal remedies, I still couldn't sleep without assistance of some sort. After a month of routine treatment at SCA, I'm now sleeping like a normal person! Barbara and the other therapists have made an amazing change in my life, and done it at a price that a working artist could afford. Thank you SCA! read more

The providers and support staff at Sebastopol Community Acupuncture are caring and professional. They offer a peaceful, serene environment and quality care. The sliding scale payment scheme is fair and makes treatment affordable for everyone in the community. I have been coming here on an intermittent basis for the past 18 months for painful bouts of sciatica due to continuing problems with my feet. The acupuncture sessions have alleviated the pain and allowed me to walk comfortably again. Thank you for your help! read more