Wild Rose Medicine is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and our sliding-scale model is designed to make regular care accessible to more people in our community. When you book a community acupuncture session, you'll choose a price within a set range based on what feels honest and possible for you. There's no income verification or paperwork — we trust you to select what works. This model allows us to keep our doors open to everyone while encouraging the consistent, ongoing care that leads to real results.

Most people feel very little when the needles are placed — they're hair-thin, nothing like a medical needle. Once they're in, you'll likely feel a deep sense of relaxation, and many patients fall asleep during treatment. Acupuncture works by stimulating specific points on the body to encourage circulation, reduce inflammation, calm the nervous system, and support the body's natural ability to heal. Each point is carefully chosen based on your unique pattern — addressing not just symptoms but the root of what's creating imbalance. It's especially effective for pain, stress, anxiety, hormonal issues, and supporting recovery from illness or surgery.

Wild Rose Medicine doesn't bill insurance directly. However, Dr. Elena provides superbills — detailed receipts that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Many patients with out-of-network acupuncture benefits are able to recover a portion of their costs this way. We recommend checking with your insurance provider to see what your plan covers. Our sliding-scale pricing for community acupuncture is also designed to make care affordable with or without insurance coverage.