The Community Acupuncture Documentary is out! Here’s a video about the work we do in community acupuncture. It talks about the origins of community acupuncture, the benefits to patients and communities, and where its heading in revolutionizing health care. Check…
QUESTION: How often should I come for in treatment? ANSWER: In Ancient China, just as in Chinese acupuncture hospitals and Community Acupuncture Clinics all around the world, Acupuncture is usually received two or more times a…
People often wonder who comes for acupuncture? From where? And why? These are great questions and the answers are very interesting! Who comes to RCA? In community acupuncture, because it’s so affordable, we see a wide range of people from…
This post is written by my friend, teammate, and patient Mark Featherman. Mark is an attorney and Master’s racer. Thanks, Mark! Mel Brooks once defined tragedy and comedy as, “If I get a paper cut, that’s tragedy. If you fall down…
by David Schiman, Acupuncturist Trying to understand the cause of chest symptoms can be a frustrating undertaking. Trying to understand if it is a heart attack, a panic attack, ulcers, ribs, or other health concerns can be very less straight…
This is a great article from Natural News.com about the use of Chinese Medicine and acupuncture to treat allergies. Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine eases people into spring without allergies (NaturalNews) Spring is full of warmer weather, beautiful flowers and…
Every week in the Roxborough/Manayunk Patch, local resident, writer, healer, and counselor Carol Haslam, is posting an article about healing modalities available to us here in the area. This series comes as a follow up to the March In To…
Volunteer at Roxborough Community Acupuncture You may have noticed different people working the desk at RCA over the years, but did you know they were all volunteers?! Yes, it’s true! We have volunteers help us keep RCA running smoothly, and…
From NaturalNews.com, which by the way, is a fantastic resource for healthy living information! (NaturalNews) Cold and flu season is upon us. Traditional Chinese Medicine has effective time-tested techniques which boost immunity and protect us from colds or the flu.…
This is part 2 of a great article from NaturalNews.com on Chi, which is the most important concept in Chinese medicine, and the basis of our health and vitality. (NaturalNews) In part II of this series we’re going to continue…