Author: admin

Volunteer Opportunities in November 2025

Spread the word about the awesomeness of community acupuncture and meet your neighbors by volunteering with Boston Acupuncture Project (BAP) at one of our November events: the Community Acupuncture Fundraiser for Hyde Park Food Pantry on Friday, November 14, 4-6 PM and/or BAP’s 7th Birthday Celebration on Saturday, November 29, 10 AM-2 PM!

What will volunteers do?

  • greet guests
  • show them around the clinic space
  • chat about acupuncture at BAP and answer questions
  • offer consent forms for a free treatment
  • keep track of a waiting list, if needed
  • restock refreshments (at the Birthday Celebration)
  • show people how to sign up for visits on our website
  • help Ren clean up at the end of the event

Who can volunteer?

Anyone who is a current or former participant in community acupuncture at BAP is welcome to volunteer! All volunteers get a voucher for a free return treatment on another day.

Where? When?

Boston Acupuncture Project, 74 Fairmount Ave – you know, our usual spot.

Friday, November 14 we need volunteers only from 4:00-6:00 PM.

Saturday, November 29 we need volunteers from 10 AM-2:30 PM.

Helping for one hour is great, you don’t need to stay the entire time.

How do I sign up?

Email, text, call, or talk to Ren!

Big thanks to Ali Buzzeo, LAc for covering at BAP

Ren met Ali while getting a treatment as a patient at Brookline Community Acupuncture, and now welcomes Ali to join BAP’s team of substitute acupuncturists!

Ali Buzzeo's face close up

Alexandra (Ali) Buzzeo, Lic.Ac., received her Master of Acupuncture degree from the New England School of Acupuncture. She is nationally Board Certified in Acupuncture through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
 
Ali formerly worked as a therapist with neurodiverse children and their families. She practices meditation, breath work, and hoop dancing daily.

This month, Ali will be covering on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. The last appointment is at 6:00 PM. Save your spot by booking online now.

Book Now

Volunteer opportunity Sunday, August 10 at Open Streets

Spread the word about the awesomeness of community acupuncture and meet your neighbors by volunteering with Boston Acupuncture Project (BAP) at Open Streets – Hyde Park.

What will volunteers do?

  • help Ren set up the tent and table
  • greet people and talk about acupuncture at BAP
  • offer consent forms for a free treatment
  • keep track of a waiting list, if needed
  • show people how to sign up for visits on our website
  • help Ren clean up at the end of the event

Who can volunteer?

Anyone who is a current or former participant in community acupuncture at BAP is welcome to volunteer! All volunteers get a voucher for a free return treatment on another day.

Where? When?

Exact location TBA – outside Boston Acupuncture Project, on Sunday, August 10, 2025 from 10:00 AM-3:30 PM.

Helping for one hour is great, you don’t need to stay the entire time.

How do I sign up?

Email, text, call, or talk to Ren!

BAP welcomes Lisa Keyes, L.Ac.

Boston Acupuncture Project (BAP) is pleased to welcome Lisa Keyes, L.Ac. as a substitute acupuncturist at our Hyde Park clinic. Lisa graduated with a Master of Acupuncture degree from Tai Sophia Institute (now Maryland University of Integrative Health) in 2009. Lisa was licensed and practicing acupuncture in Maryland before moving to Massachusetts.  

smiling white woman with brown hair

One of the major reasons she loves acupuncture is the wide variety of issues it can help with, and that multiple health issues can be addressed simultaneously through personalized treatments.

Lisa has had experience treating many conditions, including: digestive issues, migraines & headaches, menstrual issues, insomnia, anxiety, allergies, and sciatica. She also appreciates how Reiki and acupuncture complement each other.

Lisa is not only licensed as an acupuncturist by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine, she is also a certified Reiki Level II practitioner and a certified Acupuncture Detox Specialist.  

A member of the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) and the People’s Organization of Community Acupuncture (POCA), Lisa also completed the Acupuncturists Without Borders Healing Community Trauma training.

She graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a B.A. in psychology and a minor in Women’s Studies.

This coming week, Lisa will be treating patients at Boston Acupuncture Project during regular community acupuncture hours on Tuesday, July 29 and Saturday, August 2. Book with Lisa online using our online scheduler.

Book with Lisa

Welcoming Miranda Gerzon!

Boston Acupuncture Project welcomes a new licensed acupuncturist, Miranda Gerzon! Miranda usually practices at The Meeting Point in Jamaica Plain. She holds a Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the New England School of Acupuncture and a Bachelor of Arts in International Development & Social Change from Clark University.

Miranda is here for the embodied revolution towards a more peaceful and just society. Healing tools of transformation and liberation are more crucial than ever. The awe-inspiring power humans have to grow, transform and heal energizes her work as an acupuncturist and as a way of life. She strives to create space for people to feel seen, heard and cared for.

In her words: “I’m honored to be able to share this empowering medicine with you. Whether you’re new to acupuncture, dealing with aches and pains, or feeling anxious and wanting to feel more grounded, balanced, and like yourself again—you are welcome just as you are. Bring your curiosity and an open mind and I hope to see you soon.”

Miranda outdoors smiles at camera
Book with Miranda

Support and Celebrate Community Acupuncture with BAP’s Spring Fundraiser for 2025

Here at Boston Acupuncture Project (BAP), we believe healing is powerful – not just for individuals, but for entire communities. Through community acupuncture, we help people find relief from pain, stress, and isolation.

Last year, BAP’s first ever Spring Fundraiser successfully raised $7,500 thanks to 111 people! These donors made it possible for BAP to continue running our clinic with an affordable $30-$60 sliding scale.

Donations also make it possible to serve our communities with

  • free treatments at public events like Hyde Park’s Juneteenth Joy celebration
  • affordable mobile clinic services in partnership with organizations like The Teachers’ Lounge
  • fundraising nights for non-profits like Afrimerican Culture Initiative.
Volunteers represent Boston Acupuncture Project at a community event in Hyde Park
Licensed acupuncturist Ren treats a patient outdoors near the Hyde Park mural on the side of the clinic's Fairmount Ave building.
Two people in recliners enjoying an acupuncture treatment at a City of Boston event.
Text says Community Acupuncture Fundraiser for Afrimerican Cultural Initiative. Friday, February 21, 4:00 to 6:00 PM at 74 Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136. Image of hands around a heart with Afrimerican Cultural Initiative Logo. URL bit.ly/BAPfundraise
Image of Black woman doing yoga in park. text says: Community in Nature. Free yoga plus acupuncture. Sundays 10-11 AM. Mother's Rest Park on September 11. Reverend Loesch Family Park on September 18. 4 Corners Yoga and Wellness Logo.

Now in our 7th year open, acupuncturists at BAP have treated almost 2,000 individuals! We know our clinical work makes a difference. In a recent poll, 96% of returning patients said that treatment at BAP gave them relief from pain, and 95% said the same for stress.

Our goal this year is to raise $10,000 by May 31. Click here to learn more about our campaign, and share with friends.

By donating to Boston Acupuncture Project this Spring, you’re sustaining the kind of community care we need more of in this world.



Volunteer Opportunity on Friday, Feb 21, 4-7 PM

Do you want to spread the word about the awesomeness of community acupuncture, meet your neighbors, AND support another great local non-profit? This is your chance! Volunteer for our Friday Fundraiser benefiting Afrimerican Culture Initiative! (And be sure to check out their Black History Month event series, Boston Redline 87.)

What will volunteers do?

  • greet people and welcome them to BAP
  • offer consent forms if they’re new
  • explain policies and forms
  • give tours of the clinic

Who can volunteer?

Anyone who is a current or former participant in community acupuncture at BAP is welcome to volunteer!

One hour is great, you don’t need to stay the entire time. All volunteers get a voucher for a free treatment on another day.

Where? When?

At Boston Acupuncture Project, 74 Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136 on Friday, Feb. 21, from 4:00-7:00 PM/

How do I sign up?

Email, text, call, or talk to Ren!

New Year, New Patient Special: $25 in January 2025

Celebrate 2025 with a $25 acupuncture treatment! This month only, NEW patients get their first community acupuncture treatment with us for only $25. Our regular sliding scale is $40-$60 for first visits, so this is a big discount!

Book Now

This special applies only to:

How To Redeem

  • Book Online and pay only the $15 deposit (then pay the other $10 when you come in)
  • Walk in during our regular community acupuncture hours
  • Text or call us at 617-506-3868 if you have any questions, difficulty booking online, or want to make sure we have space for you to walk in.
Ren treats someone in a recliner. Text says $25 acupuncture for new patients only in January 2025. BostonAcupunctureProject.org

Click the button below to save your spot now!

Make My Appointment

Nicole Brown, L.Ac. covers on Monday, December 16, 2024

Nicole Brown, licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, returns to Boston Acupuncture Project on Monday, December 16. Appointments are available only from 1:00-4:00 PM, so book soon!

Nicole Brown is in private practice at nearby Inner Sage Boston Acupuncture & Wellness, LLC. She earned her Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the New England School of Acupuncture (NESA) in 2008. Nicole also has extensive training in nutrition and functional medicine. She specializes in women’s health issues, fertility, hormones, and stress-related conditions.

Nicole talks to patient while another patient reclines in the background. All are wearing face masks. Photo by TDM Photography.

With her multicultural upbringing and background in psychology, Nicole has a unique perspective on health and healing focused on mind/body root cause and solutions. Nicole combines conventional and holistic approaches, educating and empowering patients to achieve lasting health and wellness.

BAP’s executive director, Oren “Ren” Pilinger, met Nicole when they both worked on Small Steps Project pop-up clinics with We Got Us, offering free holistic healing to the community. Ren can personally attest to the power of Nicole’s acupuncture treatments!

Don’t miss your chance to get an affordable acupuncture treatment from an excellent practitioner! Our regular sliding scale of $30-$60 applies (add $10 for a first visit). Save your spot now for Monday, December 16, 2024 by clicking here or on the button below:

Book Now

Give the Gift of Community Acupuncture

Imagine being able to gift someone relaxation, well-being, relief from pain, or a good night’s sleep. Maybe those things don’t go inside a gift bag under a tree, but you can give a gift certificate to Boston Acupuncture Project.

Purchase Online

The easiest way to purchase is to go to our Scheduling page and click the very first link. It looks like this:

Purchasing online will give you instant access to a printable gift certificate. The best value is the Three Acupuncture Treatments with Intake package. This covers a first visit plus two return visits at a slight discount.

Remember when purchasing a gift to please use your own name – otherwise it may be flagged as fraud. It must match the name on your credit/debit card! You can put the recipient’s name in the “Note To Business” section.

Purchase In The Clinic

You can also purchase a paper gift certificate in our clinic at 74 Fairmount Ave, Hyde Park, MA 02136 anytime we’re open:

Loading...

If you’ve purchased a certificate online and want a paper one to go with it, feel free to call or text us at 617-506-3868 and we can figure it out!

Give to a Neighbor in Need

You can also give the gift of community acupuncture to neighbors you don’t even know by contributing to our Pay It Forward fund. Neighbors who can’t afford to pay on our regular sliding scale can use a Pay It Forward treatment instead. This kind of gift is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law, because we are a 501c3 non-profit organization.

Happy Holidays!

1 2 3 … 8

Accessibility Toolbar