Wellness without barriers — acupuncture for all!
Shared space. Proven relief. Together We Heal.
what is community acupuncture?
Acupuncture was traditionally a community medicine long before our currently-known standard of boutique-style treatments took over.
Even the origins of acupuncture in the US were in the group setting - In the 1970s, the Lincoln Detox Center in the Bronx—spearheaded by the Black Panther Party and the Young Lords—helped establish acupuncture in the U.S. as a community-based medicine, offered freely as part of broader movements for health justice and collective care.
We honor the legacy of people healing together and co-regulating in group settings by offering acupuncture in a comfortable, shared space at accessible prices. This model allows people to receive care as often as needed for it to be truly effective.
bringing care to the comunity
ACA currently functions exclusively as a mobile entity providing pop-up clinics all around the Capital District! As a mobile practice, we partner directly with community organizations, PT offices, rehabs, non-profits, corporations, colleges, and first responder teams to provide on-site acupuncture in the form of both public and private clincis. This brings the proven benefits of stress reduction, focus, and resilience directly to where people live, work, and heal—making wellness accessible throughout the region. As we grow and expand we plan to find a permanent clinic home and extend our reach of services to even more of our community.
who and how we serve
Independent Groups
Affordable, sliding-scale acupuncture in a peaceful group setting. Prioritize your wellness
First Responders & Veterans
Specialized acupuncture for PTSD, chronic stress, and pain. We serve those who serve.
Rehab - Detox and Sober Living
On-site NADA protocol to reduce cravings, ease withdrawal, regulate nervous system and support recovery
Corporate Wellness
Reduce employee stress and burnout, support performance and morale with on-site acupuncture clinics for your team
Colleges & Universities
Support student well-being and academic focus through evidence-based acupuncture programs
is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for its efficacy in treating stress, pain, and substance withdrawal.
Acupuncture
We are proud co-op members of the People’s Organization of Community Acupuncture and health care practitioners who care about you! That means the person who treats you may be a:
state licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac)
certified auricular acupuncture technician (AAT)
certified acupuncture detox specialist (ADS)
medical acupuncturist (MD, DO, DDS)
POCA’s mission is clear: to make acupuncture affordable and accessible to as many people as possible, and to create stable, sustainable jobs for the acupuncturists who provide it. They understand that real access requires a network—clinics that are connected, supported, and rooted in the principle that care should be a right, not a luxury.
As POCA members, we are part of a growing movement of clinics across North America committed to this model. This affiliation connects us to shared resources, ongoing education, and a community of practitioners dedicated to breaking down barriers to wellness. It reinforces our commitment to sliding-scale community clinics and fuels our parallel mission: to extend care beyond our walls by bringing mobile acupuncture directly to organizations, detox centers, workplaces, and campuses throughout the Capital Region.
To find a POCA-affiliated community acupuncture clinic in another city, or to learn more about joining the cooperative, visit pocacoop.com.
how we got here
Albany Community Acupuncture was founded by Gina Mauro L.Ac (pictured far left) after her time doing relief work through Acupuncturists Without Borders in Western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in September 2024.
Born and raised in the Albany area, Gina has always felt a strong call to serve the Capital Region community in a meaningful way.