Why Community acupuncture
LMCA's mission is to make acupuncture accessible to the community by offering treatments in a low-cost, high-volume, mutually supportive and inclusive environment. Acupuncture, for thousands of years, has happened in groups, not alone. In community acupuncture, we understand that acupuncture doesn't need to be expensive to work. And that healing alongside friends, family and community is beneficial as well.
Acupuncture is Time-tested medicine that lets you heal naturally
Acupuncture has been shown to be effective in:
- anxiety, depression, stress, addictions,
- mental/ emotional healing
- musculoskeletal pain and ailments
- pain and neurological issues
- digestive complaints, reflux, IBS, colitis, and more
- women's health, hormonal, and fertility
- men's health
- dermatological concerns
- adolescent health
- chronic conditions
- inflammation
- acute conditions
- care during cancer treatment
- diseases and issues of unknown origin
- adjunct therapy for diabetes, heart disease and blood pressure management
- stress, insomnia
- immune support and prevention
- and more...
We don't know exactly How acupuncture works but we Do know that it works. The W.H.O. lists 100 conditions that are successfully treated with acupuncture. To find out more about how acupuncture works check out https://www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org
How Community Acupuncture Works
In community acupuncture, you receive treatment in a reclining chair, in a calm and relaxing environment, with others receiving acupuncture in the same room. Each patient is given individualized care and then given time to relax. Often, people fall asleep and get some much needed rest and healing in a supportive space.
Acupuncture works better when people receive the amount needed to feel better. Sometimes, people need frequent treatments which can be financially challenging. Little Mountain Community Acupuncture charges $25-$45 per session, on a sliding scale and you pay what you can, so you can get the acupuncture you need to feel better and keep feeling better. This is one of the many mutually supportive benefits of community acupuncture.
About LMCA
Andrea Moore, L. Ac.
Andrea is a licensed acupuncturist in Buena Vista, Colorado. After 15 years of sharing her love of yoga with the community, Andrea ultimately decided to study and practice acupuncture.
Andrea attended POCA Tech, the first, and only, Community Acupuncture school, in Portland, Oregon. She is nationally board certified by the NCCAOM and licensed to practice in the State of Colorado.
You may see her in a yoga class in Buena Vista or out drinking tea with friends. Or, spending time with her family out on the trails, slopes, and water around the Arkansas Valley and Collegiate Peaks.
Your Treatment Plans
- At Little Mountain Community Acupuncture, Andrea is committed to providing you with acupuncture services to help you manage pain and chronic conditions, reduce stress, and improve your overall well-being. Together, we will create personalized treatment plans that are tailored to meet your unique needs.
- Some treatment plans may involve cupping and gua sha, in addition to acupuncture, to help you feel better faster. Andrea is happy to discuss how these related modalities may be helpful to your individual needs.
- LMCA is here to provide you with safe, effective, and affordable acupuncture in a supportive, shared space.
Other Important Information
Treatment Times and Confirmation
Appointment Times are scheduled every 15 minutes, so when you Book, it looks like that is the length of the Treatment. Your actual Appointment is longer.
- Your Treatment will last 30 minutes to 1 hour. Arriving, checking in, and needle placement takes about 10-15 minutes. We recommend resting for at least 30 minutes. When time and space allows, some people like to stay for an hour (or more). But you decide what works best for you.
- When you Book an appointment, you will receive a Confirmation Text and Email shortly after scheduling. If you do not receive a Confirmation, please contact me by phone at 719-239-0939, and I will help you get scheduled.
- If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please use 719.239.0939 and not the number from your confirmation text - it doesn't receive information and I won't be notified. Thank you. -Andrea
Payment
We accept Cash, Visa/ MC, “Tap“ to Pay with your phone, and Venmo, and HSA.
Thank you!
Free Ear Acupuncture
Free Ear Acupuncture treatments on
Tuesday, February 25 from 2-5 pm. Treatments last 20-30 minutes
Walk-ins only, no appointment needed. Last treatment at 4:30.
Hope to see you on Tuesday!
- Andrea