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Meeting Point Community Acupuncture
Category: Health and Medical Acupuncture Acupuncture [Edit]
570 S BroadwayDenver, CO 80209
Neighborhoods: Southwest, Washington Park West
(303) 777-0320
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 9 am - 6 pm
Sat 9 am - 2 pm
- By Appointment Only:
- No
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13 reviews for Meeting Point Community Acupuncture
13 reviews in English
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Review from Carrie A.
Englewood, CO
11/5/2011
I'm thrilled to have found Meeting Point Community Acupuncture!!! I was very nervous at first about getting treatment, which I sought because I was having a lot of trouble sleeping, and it was really interfering with my life. I'd tried everything to help, and nothing worked. Until this!!!
Although I'm not too afraid of needles for shots, this was entirely different. How in the world could I relax with a bunch of needles sticking out of me? What would it be like? Would it work for me? At least, I figured, it was affordable, which was always an obstacle for me beforehand. At least, I thought, I could try it out and see, without spending a fortune. And at the point I was at with my lack of sleep, I was willing to try anything.
My fears were allayed after my very first treatment. Jessica knows what she's doing - she's kind and compassionate and she put me right at ease. The treatment feels like a little pinch going in, and then it doesn't hurt at all after the initial minor sting. (If it does, let her know and she'll adjust the needle right away.) And like most of the people in the community treatment room, I've ended up falling asleep during treatments in the very comfy recliners. With community acupuncture, the theory is that there is more healing energy with more people in the room, and this is the way it's practiced in China. I do feel a difference in the energy when there are more people versus fewer in the room, as well, which I find interesting!
The room feels a little warm at first, but many people (myself included) get cold receiving acupuncture treatments, so the temperature is just right. The soft music is also very relaxing, and I swear the last time I was there I smelled peppermint (aromatherapy).
I noticed a huge difference as the treatments progressed. I also have chronic sinusitis, and my sinuses drain every time I get a treatment. I soon realized that part of the problem I couldn't sleep was because I couldn't breathe, and I didn't even realize it until the problem was corrected! My breathing improved, my sleep improved, and I have more energy. I've been told my eyes are brighter and that I look more relaxed now, too. Truly, it has been a lifesaver for me, and I can't imagine why in the world I didn't go for treatment sooner. I think maybe I just needed to find the right place. This is definitely it!!! -
Review from Alice A.
Denver, CO
12/22/2011
I went here last week after trying another acupuncture clinic that is about twice the price.
I called on Wednesday to make an appointment for Friday, and Nate informed me that they were doing free initial appointments on Thursday only. Bonus! I rearranged some things and was able to come in Thursday.
I can only review this based on comparisons to the other place because that is the only other experience I have with acupuncture, and I don't know what a 'normal' experience consists of.
Being antisocial in general and self-conscious periodically (and currently), I was apprehensive about the community room. I'm not big on spilling all of the details on my bowel movements, period clots, and why I'm angry while other people a few feet away are trying to sleep. Thankfully, and maybe unfortunately, Nate did not talk to me very much. Perhaps this was because it was free, but it spared me from having a bunch of strangers visualize what the contents of my toilet look like on a regular basis, so I was cool with it. The intake process lasted about 7 minutes as opposed to the hour or so at the other place. He felt my pulses but didn't look at my tongue, which I thought was The Thing To Do in acupuncture.
The other major difference was that the recliners only allow for needles to be put in on the front of the body and face. At the other place, I was on a massage table where I started out face down with needles in my back, shoulders, neck, and scalp and then basted for a while before flipping over and doing the front. I really do prefer to have both front and back poked, so this was a big drawback for me.
One thing I was worried about was being able to fall asleep in a room full of others. This was not a problem at all, and I actually fell asleep more easily than I did at the other place. However, I am a very light sleeper, and my nap was over permanently once a couple of other people came in and sat in the recliners next to me.
It took me a bit longer here to get his attention with my 'meaningful look' signaling it was time to get the needles out of me than it does at the other place, where I am given a handheld pager thingy that brings the poker guy running to my aide.
The one thing that made me super self-conscious to the point where I will probably not go back regularly is that, when I was done, I sat waiting for Nate to finish up with the other people and tell me what to do next. He had spoken with the people who got done before me afterwards and went over a treatment plan with them, so I figured I'd at least be told something. After a while, he looked at me and said, 'Are you okay?' Embarrassed, I took that as my cue to leave and went up to the front desk, where the very nice woman asked if Nate had told me....something. I told her Nate hadn't told me anything.
She gave me a slip of paper with the practitioners' schedules on them so that I could make an appointment later because I told her I felt too strange (common for me after acupuncture) to figure out when I could come in next. I may make some appointments to supplement my treatment at the other clinic, but I won't make this my primary place. I like being poked in the back too much and HATE feeling like an idiot. I'd rather pay more and go less often and not have to worry about those two things.Listed in: Stress is just a socially…
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Review from Juju B.
Denver, CO
1/18/2011 3 Check-ins Here
::sniffle, acchoo::
Warning: Prevalent Wind Invasion.
Or, as we Westerner's refer to it - Cold Season.
Cold season is upon us. What is a victim of the nasty viral or bacterial bug to do? Set up an appointment w/your PPO for a $50 co-pay where you'll be told you have a cold, to drink lots of water, then be prescribed an antibiotic? No thank you. I am more partial to Eastern medicine where needling strengthens the immune system - our innate antibiotic.
Acupuncture is not new to me, I have been privileged to have a very close friend who is an acupuncturist, she has needled me for the last three years. Unfortunately my soul sister has moved away leaving me to sporadically obtain treatments. No more sporadic visits, my search for a sound acupuncturist has come to an end, Jessica is a pro needling healer.
Meeting Point offers a tranquil community setting to get your qi balanced. The community setting aspect simply refers to a decent sized room where you plop on one of six super comfy reclining chairs with other souls seeking yin/yang equilibrium - versus a private setting, which Meeting Point also offers. We are a community with ails, why not attain healing w/this natural support? Don't worry you won't be talking to strangers, everyone is usually napping; their bodies taking in the benefits of their needling. Don't forget to turn off or silence your cells!
Providing services at a sliding scale is also a unique characteristic of community acupuncture. Services run from $20 -40, up to $55 for your first visit. You are asked, "How much do you want to pay?"
Re-read that last line.
Yeah, you pay what you can afford. Imagine, no stress contemplating an outrageous medical bill; another factor which could propel healing from whatever ails you.
What makes Jessica a special acupuncturist? Her ability to explain what she is doing, why she is doing it, and how it will benefit you. I have found other acupuncturist's getting annoyed when asked too many questions around their needle placement, not Jessica. Also, Meeting Point's space is special, it has a certain healing vibe that resonates w/me.
After three treatments my hellish cold is finally subsiding, slowly but surely. If you're seeking an end to your cold, set up an appointment w/Jessica at Meeting Point Acupuncture. Your only loss in trying it once will be a diminishment of your cold. Wind Invasion, meet your foe, the needle! -
Review from Riza H. C.
Denver, CO
11/20/2010 1 photo
I was recommended to Meeting Point Community Acupunture by one of my dear friends. The first time I was there was a Wednesday afternoon in Oct 2010.
Since both of us are new to this place, we are required to fill out some forms, perhaps that is mandatory for new patients alike. If I am not mistaken the person who took our appointment is Jessica Hardy. I like Jessica since she is friendly, nuturing and accommodating. Its like she has this aura that I like.
Before, she starts with the Acupunture session, she asked me some questions based on what I wrote in the form. If the needle is in your skin, and you can feel pain, Jessica, make sure I am not in pain at all. So she retract the needle, and make sure its in the proper spot. The community room, is filled with inscense and calming music for the patients to relax while having their acupunture session done.
My acupunture session was about half an hour. After the acupunture, I feel slighlty disorientated, by means its a norm for some people to feel this way. I dont mind returning to Meeting Point Community Acupunture when needed. The price is indeed affordable. -
Review from Heidi S.
7/11/2009 ROTD 5/20/2010
Pokeity poke poke poke pokeity poke.
What is that you say? Affordable acupuncture? Why yes! They offer a sliding scale for payment, my first visit I was only charged 40 bucks for a private consultation, a shoulder to cry on, a relaxing session with needles up and down my back - I know! Sounds horrible, but it wasn't. Thanks for the recommendation Tara B.!!
I left feeling much better and the next day I felt even better.
Heading back next week and I am always amazed when I receive more attention and care from people who are not my primary doctor. These women (Jessica was my poker) have traveled to study in China and just have a way better vibe and energy about them.
Maybe if big insurance companies spent less money on advertising trying to convince us of the great care they give us and more on actual patient care, everyone would leave there feeling as good as when leaving Meeting Point. Wait, that is going to happen, so head on over and have your moment of Zen. I know, wrong culture, but whatever.Listed in: ROTD! Woot!
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Review from Kelly T.
2/26/2009
I have no fear of needles. None. Stick needles in me all day.
Ok, maybe not all day, but I have a pretty high tolerance for pain, so I could handle it for a good while I bet. I digress.
The reason I had to stop going to acupuncture was because my new insurance doesn't cover it and what good are needles in my face if I don't have enough money to cover rent that month?
Imagine my joy when I learned of this place that charges on a sliding scale ($35-$55 for your first time, $20-$40 thereafter) depending on what you can pay. My joy was bountiful, palatable almost.
Here's the "catch": It's community acupuncture, which means you get your body stuck in a communal room on a recliner with several other people receiving treatment at the same time.
This initially made me a little uncomfortable, but once I got settled in, I had no problem passing out for almost 2 hours.
Upon arriving, I was welcomed by Jessica, who cheerfully helped me with paperwork and showed me back to the room. My acupuncturist was Melissa, who is a newcomer, but not any less knowledgeable, kind, gentle and friendly. It's almost unnerving to be surrounded by people that love their job so much and are such genuinely happy people.
But not totally.
I sat in my recliner and talked with Melissa about the things I wanted to get treatment for (weekly migraines and almost daily headaches, neck and back pain) and she set about placing needles and explaining why she was putting needles here and what different points they are for.
A little heads up, the room is very, very warm, but I've found that I tend to get very cold during acupuncture, as do a lot of other people apparently, so after a few minutes of discomfort, it actually ended up being the perfect temperature. They also play the sounds you would expect to hear at an acupuncture clinic, but a friend who can't stand pan flute told me they will let you listen to your iPod if you keep the volume down so it doesn't disturb other patients.
All in all, this was a great experience and I can't wait to go back again this Saturday.Listed in: Boss!
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Review from Chris M.
Iowa City, IA
7/31/2009
I love acupuncture. This place is the first place I've had acupuncture at and it was so awesome. I immediately felt welcomed by Jessica, (one of the acupuncturist) She spent awhile talking to me about my body and health and the reason I was coming here (which is because I broke my scaphoid, wrist, bone and now three months later I'm not getting blood flow to the proximal portion of the bone and it's dying).
The sliding scale is perfect for a student, It makes a lot of sense to me. I came back every other day this week just to get things going. I the whole process is really cool and relaxing and I left feeling like I made some progress with my wrist, 5 days after the first time, my wrist is doing much much better than it was when I first came in.
The community part just means you are in a room with a few other people. It really made no difference to me, I passed out everytime I was in there. -
Review from Sport R.
Denver, CO
1/25/2010
Guess who's scared of needles? Guess who gets recurring migraines? Guess who needs to get acupuncture to prevent said migraines?
Yeah. Me.
Me.
Me.
One more, cause this is going so well: guess who's super poor?
Woot! Me again! Wait, that last one isn't so much a woot. Thankfully, Meeting Point Community Acupuncture exists. At MPA you can have a bucket full or neurosis and still walk out feeling better.
Honestly, if you are interested in quality acupuncture at a reasonable price, then MPA Is the place for you.
There is one more thing. MPA really has one very special quality that is unique to their community approach. While receiving treatment, you are in the same room as other people receiving a similar treatment. For me that really enhances the healing powers of acupuncture. When you think of healing as a shared experience, it's all the richer.
I heart MPA. And I heart Jessica (my 'puncturist). Can't sing praises enough of how helpful, kind and compassionate she is. -
Review from Adrienne H.
Littleton, CO
2/16/2011
I had rotten, rotten headaches for years. I went to many different doctors and tried many different treatments. Pretty much all of those also made me feel rotten, just in different ways. My best outcome was to feel pretty solidly zombified on various drugs. All because that's what my insurance covered, and I didn't think I had the $$ for acupuncture.
By the time someone told me there was an affordable acupuncture clinic in town, I was ready to try small animal sacrifice if it would help. I'm not really into woowoo treatments (I say that affectionately), so I was definitely a bit skeptical.
NO MORE. My headaches are COMPLETELY GONE (it's difficult to explain how much that means to me). It's the best. I was a little leery of sitting in a room full of people stuck full of needles, but it's actually strangely relaxing now. And Jessica is just great.
I got a huge part of my life back. This place is fantastic and deserves my very deepest gratitude. -
Review from Crystal S.
Denver, CO
2/9/2011
I was recommended to Meeting Point Community Acupuncture for grief & anxiety over the sudden loss of my mother due to cancer. I had never done acupuncture before, so Meeting Point was my first experience and I was a little apprehensive prior to my first session. I immediately felt welcomed by Jessica. She is warm & compassionate ~ I never felt uncomfortable in this new environment. The treatment room is very relaxing, with reclining chairs, blankets and quiet music. In addition to the acupuncture, Jessica customized some Chinese Herbs specifically for me. I am amazed at how quickly I began to heal emotionally. In less than two weeks I was feeling back to my normal self. It really worked.
In addition to their warm & caring staff, their affordability makes them a great choice! Community acupuncture fees are based on a sliding scale of $35-$55 for your first time, $20-$40 thereafter, depending on what you can pay. -
Review from Tara B.
Denver, CO
Whether it's your first appointment or your are a pro - this is the best acupuncture place in Denver. Unique in design and set up communally, Meeting Point Acupuncture gives you the traditional experience while keeping the price low and affordable! Pay what you can between $20 - $40 - and get the relief you are searching for. The practitioners are kind, gentle and very knowledgeable. They have made a tremendously positive impact in my life through acupuntcure and chinese herbs!
Listed in: On Broadway, West Wash Park = Wonderful
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Review from Erika S.
Denver, CO
2/3/2009
I have been visiting Meeting Point Acupuncture for over a year now, and I love it. I was needle sensitive when I started out, and so I started out lying on my stomach on a bed so I couldn't see the needles. The acupuncturist Jessica was very cautious, and after a few weeks I graduated to one of their reclining chairs. The staff is incredibly warm and caring, and they take the time to listen to your needs and make sure you are comfortable. I usually get treatment for stress or to help increase my energy level. I always leave feeling refreshed. The treatment room is very relaxing, with reclining chairs and quiet music. With their sliding scale payment, you can't beat this deal. I go about once a week, and I highly recommend this center to anyone!
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Review from Catherine M.
Denver, CO
1/31/2009
The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and well-trained. I have found the treatments to be so helpful that I have sent my mom (who is a nurse) and my grandmother (who is married to a doctor) for treatments as well.
