Quality Natural Healthcare and Individualized Treatments at a Price You Can Afford!

• Comfortable small group setting
• Sliding Scale fee $15- $35

618 East Girard Ave. Philadelphia PA 19125 (right in the heart of Fishtown!)

 For Directions click Here.

Our clinic location is easy to get to from anywhere along Girard Ave. by taking the Girard Ave. trolley and is easily accessible by car from I-95.

If you would like to make an appointment, or would like to learn more about community acupuncture, please call 215.870.2211 or email at jencorbin@msn.com.

“Eight years ago I injured my back.  For the first year doctors gave me anti-inflammatories and pain medications… when they finally did an MRI they found that I had shattered a disc- I had two surgeries which offered no relief.  I then learned that I had suffered a lot of nerve damage due to the initial damage to the disc, and multiple medical opinions later I was told that there was nothing more that could be done, that I should stay on the medications, and see a counselor. 

Then I started receiving acupuncture at the Barefoot Doctor Clinic.  Within 3 treatments the leg and back pain had decreased and were more bearable.  Because of the sliding scale, I can afford treatments although I have been unable to work due to the injury.  I can’t thank Jen enough!” ~ Rich

Come to the clinic on Wed. July 21st from 6-9pm for an open house!  We’ll be offering FREE sample treatments and consultations with the acupuncturist!  If you decide to schedule an appointment, you’ll receive your first treatment free as well!

Also- consult and get a demo with Gretchen Gerhauser who will be beginning a series of Posture Healing classes at the clinic.  If you suffer from pain or injury, her individualized blend of tai chi, yoga, and chi kung can offer great benefit- learn how to use your body properly to avoid injury and heal!

We’ll have food and drink and would love to have existing clients visit too!  Bring questions and curiosities, friends and family- everyone is welcomed!

Carol Denker, who has been treated at the clinic, wrote a great article about it in the June 24th Spirit!  Read it online by clicking the image below!

Abc News did a story on November 18th about acupuncture for treating infertility.  To watch the video click the image above!

The City Paper ran an article in their latest edition about community acupuncture and PCA- my friends’ clinic in West Philly!  Check out the article!

Sticking Together

Hope you’re all staying cool!  Last Week I recommended to someone that they make Chrysanthemum tea for dry eyes during the summer.  Then I happened to stumble upon a recipe for it online so I decided I’d pass it along.  It’s a really cooling drink and tastes pretty great.  You can probably find all the ingredients at the Spring Garden Market!

Summer Treat for Heat
Summer is the season of Yang energy and activity.  Under the rising temperatures, our bodies are especially prone to accumulated Heat and Dampness. The high metabolic rate causes much perspiration at the expense of Qi (vital energy) and body fluids. Certain foods and drinks can help cool the body and keep the symptoms of summer heat in check.

Cold Chrysanthemum Tea
This is an ideal drink for hot summer days. It helps to prevent sunstroke and clears Heat, benefits Qi, promotes body fluid secretion and is an excellent thirst quencher!

Ingredients:
60 - 80 White Chrysanthemum Flowers
3 teaspoon of Jasmine Green Tea
Rock sugar or honey
4 liters of water

Instructions:
Wash the chrysanthemum.
Put chrysanthemum and tea into a cooking pot.
Pour in 4 liters of water and bring it to boiling.
Reduce heat and continue to cook for 20 minutes.
Put in rock sugar or honey.
Remove pot from the heat and allow it to cool until it reaches room temperature.
Strain the tea and put into refrigerator
Serve the tea chilled and enjoy.
From Acufinder.com