We strive to provide effective and affordable acupuncture and Eastern medicine to our community. We do this with integrity, honesty, and compassion. We strive to connect with and understand each patient while educating them about health and how acupuncture, herbs, diet, and lifestyle can improve their quality of life every day. We are an experienced pain treatment center that is drug-free, affordable, and holistic.
We are a locally owned small business that has served Charleston since 2009. We have given over 50,000 acupuncture treatments over the last 10+ years! A social business is defined as a business whose purpose is to solve social problems in a financially sustainable way. Alternative medicine is too expensive for most people and only partially (if at all!) covered by insurance, which creates huge financial barriers to natural medicine and holistic treatment.
Charleston Community Acupuncture has won Charleston City's Paper's Best Acupuncture Clinic award in 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017!
We are a locally owned small business that has served Charleston since 2009. We have given over 50,000 acupuncture treatments over the last 10+ years! A social business is defined as a business whose purpose is to solve social problems in a financially sustainable way. Alternative medicine is too expensive for most people and only partially (if at all!) covered by insurance, which creates huge financial barriers to natural medicine and holistic treatment.
Charleston Community Acupuncture has won Charleston City's Paper's Best Acupuncture Clinic award in 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017!
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Chad Houfek is a Licensed Acupuncturist in the state of South Carolina, and is nationally certified by the NCCAOM as a Diplomat of Chinese Herbal Medicine.
After graduating from the College of Charleston, he earned his Masters of Science degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2009 from Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, Colorado.
Chad founded Charleston Community Acupuncture in 2009 and continues to refine his skills and build his knowledge by taking continuing education courses and interning with many gifted teachers over the years.
After graduating from the College of Charleston, he earned his Masters of Science degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2009 from Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, Colorado.
Chad founded Charleston Community Acupuncture in 2009 and continues to refine his skills and build his knowledge by taking continuing education courses and interning with many gifted teachers over the years.
Community Acupuncture is how we treat the majority of our clients because it addresses almost every health issue.
Treatments use meridian theory and distal acupuncture so needles are mostly inserted into the extremities plus the ears.
Treatment is held within a group setting in comfortable recliners, located within a dimly lit room, as ambient music plays in the background.
Clients remain fully clothed while needles are applied to head, ears, arms and legs.
It is a comfortable and effective method that can be gentle and extremely relaxing.
Treatments use meridian theory and distal acupuncture so needles are mostly inserted into the extremities plus the ears.
Treatment is held within a group setting in comfortable recliners, located within a dimly lit room, as ambient music plays in the background.
Clients remain fully clothed while needles are applied to head, ears, arms and legs.
It is a comfortable and effective method that can be gentle and extremely relaxing.
Acupuncture stimulates these systems via the insertion of thin, sterile, disposable needles into "points" along connected networks of pathways called meridians.
These meridians are pathways that associate with the different body systems, especially the vascular and nervous systems which connect and communicate with the rest of the body.
As you can see from the pictures, meridians connect all of your systems and allow acupuncturists to distally treat a variety of issues from multiple locations on the head, feet, and hands.
These meridians are pathways that associate with the different body systems, especially the vascular and nervous systems which connect and communicate with the rest of the body.
As you can see from the pictures, meridians connect all of your systems and allow acupuncturists to distally treat a variety of issues from multiple locations on the head, feet, and hands.
When acupuncture isn't enough, Charleston Community Acupuncture recommends our custom herbal medicine.
This is a safe and natural alternative to commonly over prescribed pharmaceuticals including antibiotics and minimizes undesired side effects.
For those patients who seek a comprehensive treatment, Charleston Community Acupuncture recommends combining Acupuncture with Herbal Medicine.
This addresses the cause of your symptoms from both the inside and out.
Our Custom Herbal Formulas have similar pharmacological properties as Western medicine.
This is a safe and natural alternative to commonly over prescribed pharmaceuticals including antibiotics and minimizes undesired side effects.
For those patients who seek a comprehensive treatment, Charleston Community Acupuncture recommends combining Acupuncture with Herbal Medicine.
This addresses the cause of your symptoms from both the inside and out.
Our Custom Herbal Formulas have similar pharmacological properties as Western medicine.
Quietly remove your shoes and socks and along with your bag or purse place them in the basket near you.
If the experience, at any time is uncomfortable, simply make eye contact with your acupuncturist who will assist in maximizing your comfort in order for you to have deep relaxation and rest.
In the reception area, collect your New Patient Treatment Plan, pick up your herbs (if applicable) and pay at the front desk (remember that initial consultations add $40 to the total).
Sometimes, unpleasant symptoms may worsen for 24-48 hours before they get better.
If the experience, at any time is uncomfortable, simply make eye contact with your acupuncturist who will assist in maximizing your comfort in order for you to have deep relaxation and rest.
In the reception area, collect your New Patient Treatment Plan, pick up your herbs (if applicable) and pay at the front desk (remember that initial consultations add $40 to the total).
Sometimes, unpleasant symptoms may worsen for 24-48 hours before they get better.
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