Group or community acupuncture is when acupuncture treatment is done in a group setting with multiple people at once, rather than on an individual basis.
Because a number of people are being treated at once, the cost of the treatment is much lower than for a private consultation. Also, community acupuncture allows friends and family to come in together to share the experience in a supportive and friendly environment.
Due to the nature of group acupuncture, there is not enough time to conduct individual diagnosis for each individual. Points are chosen which are generally beneficial for a high-level treatment- for example, relaxation and stress relief. For patients who have had a private consultation and detailed diagnosis already, your personal acupuncture protocol can be provided.
Our most recent group acupuncture event was in November 2025 in support of the charity ‘Medical Aid for Palestinians’, and we raised €811, thanks to the help of Carol O’Sullivan from Eira Wellness, Niamh Fitzgerald from Niamh Fitzgerald Massage Therapy, and Sandra O’Donnell from The Holistic Coach. This follows on from a group acupuncture series in early 2025 which raised €850 for the same charity, with 100% of the proceeds being donated to helping those in Palestine.
There is no group acupuncture currently in progress, but keep an eye on my social media channels to be notified of the next one!
A Note on Group Acupuncture
Group or community acupuncture is when acupuncture treatment is done in a group setting with multiple people at once, rather than on an individual basis.
Due to the nature of group acupuncture, there is not enough time to conduct an individual diagnosis for each person, an important aspect of a standard acupuncture treatment. Instead points are chosen which are generally beneficial for a high-level treatment- for example, relaxation and stress relief. For patients who have had a private consultation and detailed diagnosis already, your personal acupuncture protocol can be provided.
You will be treated in a large room alongside other people while seated or lying in a comfortable recliner chair. You will remain fully clothed and acupuncture needles will only be insert in places that can be easily accessed with your sleeves/trousers rolled up: your arms, hands, lower legs, feet, head and neck.
The environment will be as relaxing as possible, helped along by some soothing background music.