About Tempe Community Acupuncture
Tempe Community Acupuncture provides affordable and high-quality acupuncture services in a calm and friendly community setting. The treatment room is peaceful, restful, and clean, with large, comfortable recliners separated to ensure privacy. The business has a 12-hour cancellation/rescheduling policy, requiring clients to give notice to avoid charges. They use a sliding scale payment system, which many clients find generous and helpful. The online booking system makes scheduling appointments simple and convenient. Heidi and Amanda, the acupuncturists, are known for their kindness and dedication. Heidi takes the time to listen carefully and pays attention to every detail, helping clients with issues like vertigo, sleep problems, mood, and shoulder and neck pain. Many clients say Heidi is a healer and appreciate her heartfelt approach. Amanda is praised for her helpfulness and kindness, often going out of her way to make clients feel welcomed and comfortable, even assisting clients in wheelchairs and helping with socks and shoes. Overall, Tempe Community Acupuncture is a welcoming place where clients feel supported and cared for. Many appreciate having access to affordable acupuncture as part of their healthcare and value the skill and dedication of the staff.
This review is for if you are unsure about acupuncture; maybe my story will help a bit. I'm a contractor and about ten years ago I had a work related wrist injury that was so bad I couldn't even hold a pen to write (let alone use work tools). I saw a wrist specialist and he said my only option was emergency surgery. I was scheduled for surgery the next morning. I was 40 years old and had never had surgery of any sort and I really didn't want to (partly because I'm really scared of needles)! After the surgery, I was going to have to go through 8+ weeks of physical therapy before I could return to work. After seeing the wrist specialist, I was sitting at home dreading what was to come the next day. For whatever reason, the idea of trying acupuncture popped into my mind. I've never tried it before and I didn't know anyone else who had, but I decided to try. I found a clinic that could see me that night. After one session, not only could I write again, but I felt confident enough in this course of treatment to cancel my surgery. I had three sessions that first week and was able to ease my way back to work! It took a number of weeks of 2-3 treatments per week, but, I was healed! I was bummed when my accupuncturist retired and moved away, but that led to me finding Tempe Community Acupuncture and Heidi! I couldn't be happier! If you've never had acupuncture before you're probably wondering about some things: 1. Do the needles hurt? My experience has been that about 10% of the needles hurt a bit as they're being put in. However, it's only momentary, the pain quickly goes away. The other 90% of the needles, I only feel a little pressure as they're going in. The needles are incredibly thin and are always brand new. If you've heard somehow that needles are used over and over, that's against the law. Accupuncture clinics have to follow the same health and safety laws related to needle safety and disposal as doctors and hospitals. 2. Is acupuncture a spiritual experience of some sort? No . . . and yes. Both Heidi and my previous accupuncturist have told me that you don't have to 'believe' in acupuncture for it to work. You can believe that acupuncture is a total sham and it can still help you! However, the peace and deep relaxation I feel during and after a session is not only physically healing, but afterwards I feel more emotionally centered and grounded. I feel more in tune with myself and the world around me. For me, that is a spiritual experience! 3. Do I have to take my clothes off? Nope! Just your shoes and socks. While there are acupuncture points all over the body, it's my understanding that some of the most powerful ones are in the feet, ankles, hands and wrists. Here's how things go: When you go into the treatment room, you'll notice soothing music and white noise. Also, the lights are dimmed a bit. You'll see seven comfy recliners spread out throughout a large room. Amanda, at the front desk, will have told you which chair number is yours. You'll see a plastic bin sitting on your recliner. Your shoes and socks go in the bin, along with your phone (on silent or turned off) and other personal items. Then you sit back in the luxurious recliner, push a button on it and recline back. After a minute or two, Heidi (the accupuncturist) walks over and talks with you for a few minutes about what brings you in. She'll ask a few questions and then she knows where to place the needles. By the way, before getting her Master's degree in accupuncture, she was a registered nurse. I've found that this gives her an outstanding understanding of the balance between Eastern and Western medicine treatments. You can then close your eyes for the next 45 minutes and relax! I usually fall asleep! I am so thankful for Heidi and Tempe Community Acupuncture! I'm at a point where I only go in occasionally for a "tune-up" or if some kind of pain comes up. But I know that acupuncture can help a million diff
This review is for if you are unsure about acupuncture; maybe my story will help a bit. I'm a contractor and about ten years ago I had a work related wrist injury that was so bad I couldn't even hold a pen to write (let alone use work tools). I saw a wrist specialist and he said my only option was emergency surgery. I was scheduled for surgery the next morning. I was 40 years old and had never had surgery of any sort and I really didn't want to (partly because I'm really scared of needles)! After the surgery, I was going to have to go through 8+ weeks of physical therapy before I could return to work. After seeing the wrist specialist, I was sitting at home dreading what was to come the next day. For whatever reason, the idea of trying acupuncture popped into my mind. I've never tried it before and I didn't know anyone else who had, but I decided to try. I found a clinic that could see me that night. After one session, not only could I write again, but I felt confident enough in this course of treatment to cancel my surgery. I had three sessions that first week and was able to ease my way back to work! It took a number of weeks of 2-3 treatments per week, but, I was healed! I was bummed when my accupuncturist retired and moved away, but that led to me finding Tempe Community Acupuncture and Heidi! I couldn't be happier! If you've never had acupuncture before you're probably wondering about some things: 1. Do the needles hurt? My experience has been that about 10% of the needles hurt a bit as they're being put in. However, it's only momentary, the pain quickly goes away. The other 90% of the needles, I only feel a little pressure as they're going in. The needles are incredibly thin and are always brand new. If you've heard somehow that needles are used over and over, that's against the law. Accupuncture clinics have to follow the same health and safety laws related to needle safety and disposal as doctors and hospitals. 2. Is acupuncture a spiritual experience of some sort? No . . . and yes. Both Heidi and my previous accupuncturist have told me that you don't have to 'believe' in acupuncture for it to work. You can believe that acupuncture is a total sham and it can still help you! However, the peace and deep relaxation I feel during and after a session is not only physically healing, but afterwards I feel more emotionally centered and grounded. I feel more in tune with myself and the world around me. For me, that is a spiritual experience! 3. Do I have to take my clothes off? Nope! Just your shoes and socks. While there are acupuncture points all over the body, it's my understanding that some of the most powerful ones are in the feet, ankles, hands and wrists. Here's how things go: When you go into the treatment room, you'll notice soothing music and white noise. Also, the lights are dimmed a bit. You'll see seven comfy recliners spread out throughout a large room. Amanda, at the front desk, will have told you which chair number is yours. You'll see a plastic bin sitting on your recliner. Your shoes and socks go in the bin, along with your phone (on silent or turned off) and other personal items. Then you sit back in the luxurious recliner, push a button on it and recline back. After a minute or two, Heidi (the accupuncturist) walks over and talks with you for a few minutes about what brings you in. She'll ask a few questions and then she knows where to place the needles. By the way, before getting her Master's degree in accupuncture, she was a registered nurse. I've found that this gives her an outstanding understanding of the balance between Eastern and Western medicine treatments. You can then close your eyes for the next 45 minutes and relax! I usually fall asleep! I am so thankful for Heidi and Tempe Community Acupuncture! I'm at a point where I only go in occasionally for a "tune-up" or if some kind of pain comes up. But I know that acupuncture can help a million diff
This review is for if you are unsure about acupuncture; maybe my story will help a bit. I'm a contractor and about ten years ago I had a work related wrist injury that was so bad I couldn't even hold a pen to write (let alone use work tools). I saw a wrist specialist and he said my only option was emergency surgery. I was scheduled for surgery the next morning. I was 40 years old and had never had surgery of any sort and I really didn't want to (partly because I'm really scared of needles)! After the surgery, I was going to have to go through 8+ weeks of physical therapy before I could return to work. After seeing the wrist specialist, I was sitting at home dreading what was to come the next day. For whatever reason, the idea of trying acupuncture popped into my mind. I've never tried it before and I didn't know anyone else who had, but I decided to try. I found a clinic that could see me that night. After one session, not only could I write again, but I felt confident enough in this course of treatment to cancel my surgery. I had three sessions that first week and was able to ease my way back to work! It took a number of weeks of 2-3 treatments per week, but, I was healed! I was bummed when my accupuncturist retired and moved away, but that led to me finding Tempe Community Acupuncture and Heidi! I couldn't be happier! If you've never had acupuncture before you're probably wondering about some things: 1. Do the needles hurt? My experience has been that about 10% of the needles hurt a bit as they're being put in. However, it's only momentary, the pain quickly goes away. The other 90% of the needles, I only feel a little pressure as they're going in. The needles are incredibly thin and are always brand new. If you've heard somehow that needles are used over and over, that's against the law. Accupuncture clinics have to follow the same health and safety laws related to needle safety and disposal as doctors and hospitals. 2. Is acupuncture a spiritual experience of some sort? No . . . and yes. Both Heidi and my previous accupuncturist have told me that you don't have to 'believe' in acupuncture for it to work. You can believe that acupuncture is a total sham and it can still help you! However, the peace and deep relaxation I feel during and after a session is not only physically healing, but afterwards I feel more emotionally centered and grounded. I feel more in tune with myself and the world around me. For me, that is a spiritual experience! 3. Do I have to take my clothes off? Nope! Just your shoes and socks. While there are acupuncture points all over the body, it's my understanding that some of the most powerful ones are in the feet, ankles, hands and wrists. Here's how things go: When you go into the treatment room, you'll notice soothing music and white noise. Also, the lights are dimmed a bit. You'll see seven comfy recliners spread out throughout a large room. Amanda, at the front desk, will have told you which chair number is yours. You'll see a plastic bin sitting on your recliner. Your shoes and socks go in the bin, along with your phone (on silent or turned off) and other personal items. Then you sit back in the luxurious recliner, push a button on it and recline back. After a minute or two, Heidi (the accupuncturist) walks over and talks with you for a few minutes about what brings you in. She'll ask a few questions and then she knows where to place the needles. By the way, before getting her Master's degree in accupuncture, she was a registered nurse. I've found that this gives her an outstanding understanding of the balance between Eastern and Western medicine treatments. You can then close your eyes for the next 45 minutes and relax! I usually fall asleep! I am so thankful for Heidi and Tempe Community Acupuncture! I'm at a point where I only go in occasionally for a "tune-up" or if some kind of pain comes up. But I know that acupuncture can help a million diff