The Veterans Community Acupuncture Project offers free monthly acupuncture for veterans. Acupuncture can treat pain, stiffness, headaches, insomnia, digestive problems, anxiety and many other issues. It is also extremely relaxing!
Treatment is done in a community-style format, which consists of:
- a group setting with people seated in chairs
- treatment lasts 20-45 minutes (you decide how long you want to stay)
- uses sterilized, single-use disposable needles only
- needles are tiny (about the width of a hair) and virtually painless
- all volunteers are professional acupuncturists licensed by the Massachusetts state medical board
All veterans are welcome to attend. Please feel free to bring a friend or family member to join us for a treatment.
Our services are strictly confidential. We are an independent group of volunteers, not affiliated with any government agency, religion, or veterans’ group, and do not share records with any other organizations or individuals.
A recent study funded by the Department of Defense on using acupuncture with veterans to relieve stress and improve quality of life showed extremely positive results. We have treated many veterans during our pilot project earlier in 2008, and received very positive comments from people who attended.
Our Next Clinic:
Saturday, March 20
1:00 to 3:00 PM (drop in any time)
Charlestown Yoga Studio
191 Main St.
Charlestown, MA 02129
617-241-0824
For more information on the program, call Pathways to Wellness at 617-859-3036.
All visits are walk-in and do not require an appointment. Feel free to bring a guest.
If you would like to support this project, please visit our “SUPPORT VCAP” page to learn more. You can make donations to this project by visiting: http://www.firstgiving.com/veteransacupuncture
