In old China, traditional doctors were not paid by their sick patients. They were paid by and supported by their community members. Much like public health insurance the burden of payment was shared by the society. Unfortunately, Classical Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture are not widely paid for by modern insurance and individuals who want to improve their health by means of these ancient techniques must pay their own way.
True Human Acupuncture is committed to making our services as accessible as possible to as many people as possible.
We offer “Acupuncture Sociale” (aka. Community Acupuncture ) which is acupuncture with a reduced cost sliding scale rate.
The Sliding scale system allows you to pay what you can for each treatment. We do not verify your income or ask you to prove your net worth. You simply pay what you can afford within the range of the scale for as many treatments as you need.
If you want more in depth or longer treatments , or if you want to experience more than one treatment modality during a session, you may book two or more treatments back to back.
Chinese Medicine has one system of diagnosis but many modalities of treatment.
All new clients must come for an initial intake and consultation. This consultation will be applicable to any treatment you may choose.
We offer Acupuncture, Tui Na Massage, Moxibustion, Cupping, Gua Sha, and Qi Gong instruction.
Below is a list of the treatment modalities which we offer and the various sliding scale prices available:
- Private acupuncture treatment – $60-90 sliding scale
- Community Acupuncture treatment – $30-60 sliding scale
- N.A.D.A. Auricular acupuncture. – $25-50 sliding scale
- Massage – Acupression Tui Na – – $70-90 sliding scale
- Cupping, Gua Sha – $60-90 sliding scale
- Qi Gong private instruction. – $60-90 sliding scale
We will try to give all of our clients the best treatment possible regardless of their financial status.
As a practitioner of Classical Chinese Medicine I adhere to oath of Sun Si Miao who was one of the greatest Chinese doctors of all time and was considered to be the “Hippocraties of China”
The Oath of Sun Si Miao:
“When I go to treat an illness I first must calm my mind and make steadfast my intentions.
I shall not give way to idle wishes and desires but should first develop an attitude of compassion.
I vow to rescue all living beings from their sufferings.
If anyone comes to me because of an illness or any other difficulty I will not concern myself with whether they are powerful or humble, rich or poor, old or young, beautiful or ugly.
Enemies, relatives, good friends, Chinese or barbarians, foolish and wise, they all are the same to me. I will think of each of them of them as a close and loved relative – or indeed as if it was I who had been struck down by an illness.
I shall not worry about my own life or my fortunes or misfortunes.
My purpose is to preserve the life of others.
I shall not hide away in the mountains. Day and night, in cold and heat, in hunger, thirst and fatigue, I will single-mindedly go to the rescue. If I am able to act in this manner I may approach being a great doctor for those who are sick. If I act contrary to these precepts I am no more than a great thief to those who are alive.
People all too often look with contempt on those who suffer from abominable things, such as ulcers or diarrhea, however I shall maintain an attitude of compassion, sympathy and care. Never in a great physician should there arise an attitude of rejection.
I will not glory in my reputation. I will not discredit other physicians while I praise my own virtues.
Thus I shall fulfill my responsibilities and my destiny as a physician until I am no longer capable of fulfilling my obligations, or until the end of my lifetime.”