which acupuncture do I sign up for?

Traditional acupuncture is effective for treating physical and emotional issues. It can address body pain, anxiety, insomnia, allergies, digestion, hormones, fertility, and mental health issues.

Direct Back and Neck treatments are for when you want to be face down on a massage table, treating pain with acupuncture directly in your back or neck.

Dry Needling/Trigger Point appointments are for muscle pain. Needles will be inserted into the painful area and stimulated, breaking up adhesions.

how long is each appointment?

Traditional acupuncture and Trigger point/dry needling appointments last an hour. If it is your First Visit, allow another 10 minutes for paperwork.

Cupping appointments are 30 minutes,

can i read during treatment?

can i listen to my headphones?

You won't be able to read during treatment because you'll probably have needles in your arms or hands.

Listening to headphones is just fine, as long as it is quiet and doesn't disturb anyone around you.

what's the best way to make an appointment?

do you accept walk ins?

the best way to make an appointment is by using the online scheduler. There's a link at the top right corner of the page that says "Book Now".

no, we are by appointment only.

is there parking?

there is free street parking on all streets around the clinic.

City Garden is also located at the Columbia City Lightrail station and along bus routes 50 and 106.

Do you take insurance?

No, we don't take insurance, but we can give you a receipt that you can submit.

can i move while I have needles in?

One should not move after the acupuncture needles are inserted. A small shift, or slowly scratching your nose is alright, but any bigger movement could be painful or could cause the needles to fall out.

can i pay with a credit card?

Yes! We accept credit/ debit cards and cash

do you reuse needles?

No, all acupuncture needles are for one time use and are disposed of in sharps containers.

is there anything special I should do after acupuncture

Drinking water is recommended. It's also a good idea to wait at least an hour before doing any strenuous work-out.

Do you treat children?

Yes! As long as they are on board for getting a treatment. Parent or guardian also needs to be present at the appointment.

Can i combine acupuncture with massage/physical therapy/chiropractic/etc?

 Yes! Acupuncture doesn’t interfere with the work of any other modality and the needles themselves will still be effective during your treatment.