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 series in early 2025 was in support of the charity ‘Medical Aid for Palestinians’, and we raised €850, all of which went to the charity!
There is no group acupuncture currently in progress, but keep an eye on my social media channels to be notified of the next one!
How does getting treated in a group setting work?
You will be treated you 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.
While there will be other people in the room with you, the chairs are spaced out and you won’t hear much noise or talking from treatments happening around you. There is soft music to create a relaxing, soothing environment.