Working Class Acupuncture
Long time Cully based non-profit Working Class Acupuncture works hard to provide low-cost health care services to those in need. They have a strong focus on equity and charge based on income using a sliding scale method to ensure equitable access to all. Their stated goal is to " offer people as much acupuncture as they want, in support of whatever goals they have, so that they can use it in whatever way works best for them." We had a chance to check in with members of their leadership and this is what they had to say:
What inspired you to open a business in Cully?
We opened WCA in 2002 because our founders, Skip and Lisa, had bought a house in Cully for their family. We wanted to provide affordable acupuncture to our neighbors.
What exciting things are happening at your business?
At the moment the most exciting thing is surviving COVID! Seriously, though, we are excited to be celebrating 19 years this month of providing community acupuncture. Adapting to COVID has helped us make some positive changes in our organization and even plan for the future. (Also, we are grateful for the grant from the Cully Boulevard Alliance that helped us buy a new washing machine! We do a LOT of laundry, so a new washer is exciting.)
What is your favorite thing about the Cully neighborhood?
The people! Also the fact that we have the best coffee (thanks to the Bison Coffeehouse), and also the best park (Cully Park).
Is there anything else you want Cully community members to know about your business?
We use an affordable sliding scale for acupuncture ($20 to $40 per treatment) but, particularly during COVID, finances are a challenge for many people and so if our sliding scale feels out of reach, we will work with you to help you get the treatment you need. Please just ask. We want to serve as many of our neighbors as we possibly can.
Our mission statement is: Working Class Acupuncture provides low-cost acupuncture to the community through a cooperative, grassroots, financially self-sustaining model. Our goal is to offer people as much acupuncture as they want, in support of whatever goals they have, so that they can use it in whatever way works best for them.
To learn more, book an appointment, or donate to W.C.A,
visit their website:
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