“I came in on my lunch break, sat by the window and fell asleep. Nobody asked me anything about money.”
Alfredo M.Neighbor on Payne Avenue
Payne-Phalen, St. Paul
Acupuncture in a quiet room, for what you can pay
Rest in a recliner under a blanket while fine needles stay in your hands, forearms, knees and feet. Choose what you pay, within a posted range. Walk in during open hours or book a chair.
- This weekMon, Wed, Fri: 3 – 7 p.m.
- Tue, Thu10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Saturday9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Walk-ins welcomeOr call (651) 555-0100
Changes for holidays and weather are posted here first.
Pay what you can
How pay what you can works
Four steps, and none of them is paperwork.
- 01
See the range
It is posted at the front desk and on the booking page: the lowest we ask and the amount that keeps the doors open.
- 02
Choose your amount
Pick anything in the range, at any visit. We don't ask why, and you can pick differently next time.
- 03
No proof of income
No pay stubs, no forms, no questions. Pay after your visit by cash, check or card.
- 04
If the bottom is too much
Tell the front desk. We will work out something that fits, and it stays between us.
Care
Mostly acupuncture, with two extras you can ask for
Everyone sits in the same room. Ask for cupping or ear seeds at any visit.
Acupuncture in a recliner
Fine, single-use needles at your hands, forearms, lower legs and feet. You stay dressed, covered and comfortable for about an hour.
About acupunctureCupping
Glass cups set on the back or shoulders for a few minutes. Faint round marks can show afterward and fade.
About cuppingEar seeds
Tiny seeds on small adhesive dots, placed on the ear. A choice if you would rather skip needles.
About ear seeds
A visit
Your chair, your blanket, about an hour
Most points sit below the elbows and knees, so you keep your clothes on and your chair.
What to expect
Wear loose clothes that roll up past your elbows and knees
Needles are thin, single-use and thrown away after your visit
You rest, read quietly or sleep, and your acupuncturist checks on you
Tell us anything that bothers you and we will adjust or stop
The room
Where you will sit
Recliners, wool blankets and daylight, in a room we keep quiet.
Sample photos.
Questions
What people ask before they come
What if I can't pay the top of the range?
Pay what you can. Pick any amount in the range, with no proof of income. If the bottom is still too much, tell the front desk and we will work something out.
Does it hurt?
Most people feel a quick pinch or nothing as a needle goes in, and some feel a dull ache, warmth or heaviness near it. Feelings differ from person to person. Tell your acupuncturist if anything bothers you and they will adjust or remove the needle.
What should I wear and eat?
Wear loose clothes that roll up past your elbows and knees, and socks you can take off. Eat something light beforehand. Coming hungry or very full makes sitting still harder.
How many visits will I need?
That is your plan to make with your acupuncturist, never a promise. Many people start with a visit a week for a few weeks and then space them out. You can stop at any time.
Are the needles clean?
Yes. Needles are sterile, thin and used once, then thrown away in a sharps container. Your acupuncturist cleans their hands and your skin before placing them.
Can I come if I'm pregnant?
Tell us at the start. Some points are left out during pregnancy, and your acupuncturist will adjust. Check with your midwife or doctor too.
Neighbors
What neighbors say
“The front desk explained the range once and left the choice to me. That mattered more than I expected.”
Caridad P.Comes on Tuesdays
“I like that neighbors of every age sit in the same room, under the same kind of blanket.”
Vickie S.Comes on Saturdays
Sample reviews.
Ask a question or hold a chair
Tell us how to reach you and when. We reply during open hours, by phone, text or email.