Clinic Stuff – Page 2 – Boston Acupuncture Project

Masks are still required

May 18, 2021 admin

Mask update: yes, face masks are still required at all times in the clinic space, and we are not sure when this will change.

The new mask mandate in Massachusetts – effective May 29, 2021 – specifies that masks are still required in healthcare settings.

Thank you for taking care of each other by wearing a well-fitting mask in our clinic.

Screenshot from mass dot gov text reads COVID-19 Mask Requirement
Learn about current and future rules related to face-coverings in Massachusetts.
Effective May 29: The Commonwealth’s face-covering order will be rescinded. The Department of Public Health will issue a new face-covering advisory consistent with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated guidance. Face coverings will still be mandatory for all individuals on public and private transportation systems (including rideshares, livery, taxi, ferries, MBTA, Commuter Rail and transportation stations), in healthcare facilities and in other settings hosting vulnerable populations, such as congregate care settings. — *Screenshot from Mass.gov on May 18, 2021*

Blue background with white drawing of mask and white text that says thank you for wearing a mask.

Keeping Our Doors Open – How You Can Help

March 25, 2021 admin

Community acupuncture would not exist without you, and your participation.

Headline in purple: How Community Acupuncture Works. Top box in orange says: 1 acupuncturist, 1 patient, $120. Image shows acupuncturist with pale skin and gray hair next to one head/torso representing one patient. Middle box in Blue says: 1 acupuncturist, 2 to 4 patients, $30 to $60. Image shows acupuncturist with dark brown skin and black hair with 3 heads/torsos representing 3 patients. Bottom box in green says: 1 acupuncturist, 5 to 8 patients, $15 to $25. Image shows acupuncturist with brown skin and brown hair with 6 heads/torsos representing 6 patients.

Boston Acupuncture Project works to make acupuncture more affordable and accessible, so we can make a difference in people’s lives! But we need your help. The way we keep our prices low is by giving a LOT of treatments.

Telling others about Boston Acupuncture Project is the #1 most helpful thing you can do to help us stay open. (After making sure you get enough acupuncture yourself, of course.)

Here are a few other things you can do to help:

Tell your other health care providers how acupuncture is making a difference for you. (We want them to send more patients here.)
Put up a BAP flyer – maybe at work, your local coffee shop, community center, place of worship, anywhere you go where there is a bulletin board. Flyers are available at the front desk – just ask.
Give BAP a good review online, to tell the world about why they should come here for acupuncture!
Share our posts on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. (Yes, it makes a difference!)
Bring your own blanket(s) to your treatment to help us save on laundry time and money.
Pay for your treatments with cash, if you have the means.
Throw in a few extra dollars if you pay with a credit card. (Every credit card payment sends a slice of that money to the processing company.)
Slide up the scale – but only if you’re able to do this and still get enough treatments to feel better. If you’re paying online, consider buying yourself gift certificates of $30 or $40 per treatment.
Make a one-time or recurring donation to Boston Acupuncture Project – these general donations will help us cover rent, electricity, supplies, and other basic expenses.
If you have pre-paid treatments you’re not using, consider letting us know you want to Pay It Forward
Share our other community acupuncture offerings with your workplace or volunteer group.
Let your family and friends know that acupuncture can help them just like it’s helped you. You can even book a Bubble Block appointment to come in all together. (Or outdoor acupuncture when it’s warm out!)
Come in for acupuncture! Don’t forget about how great you feel with regular acupuncture treatments.

Thank you for participating in community acupuncture!

Make an appointment

Clinic Stuff

Our New Patient Process

December 12, 2020 admin

UPDATE AS OF JUNE 14, 2021: tele-health intakes are currently optional. New patients can come in and get acupuncture right away. Book your first visits online or by phone and come in for your intake AND first treatment in person.

Are you new to Boston Acupuncture Project? Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here and we look forward to being your partner in health.

Here’s how our New Patient process works:

Blue box that says New Patient Process Step 1: Book your telehealth consult. Icons of phone and laptop. Text says: book online, call, or text 617-506-3868! — Just get in touch. We do have some times on the online scheduler, but really, feel free to give a call or a text. We can book your first in-person visit at the same time.

Green box says New Patient Process Step 2: fill out paperwork. The link is in your confirmation email! Icons of smartphone and hands typing on keyboard. — (We also know not EVERYONE has email. Just let us know when you call so we can figure something out.)

Yellow Square says New Patient Process Step 3: Have your telehealth consult. We prefer Zoom or Doxy - but can do phone, too! — After your acupuncturist reviews your Health History and Consent forms, you will meet virtually to talk about your health concerns, and what to expect at your first visit.

Pink box says New Patient Process Step 4: come in for acupuncture! Icon of recliner. — Finally, get your first treatment at Boston Acupuncture Project! Talk about your treatment plan and figure out when you’re coming back. You will be able to book all Return Visits online.

Book now!

Clinic Stuff

Pay It Forward Treatments

August 31, 2020 admin

For those who can’t afford our regular sliding scale, but would benefit from community acupuncture, we have the Pay It Forward fund. Your donations support treatment for neighbors in need! The Pay It Forward fund allows us to offer acupuncture to more people, while still meeting financial obligations.

How will this work?

To donate a Pay It Forward Treatment, you can:

Use your own pre-paid visits or any gift certificates on your account – just email or call, and let us know that you would like your remaining treatments to be paid forward.
Make a donation online
Make an extra cash payment in the clinic, and write “Pay It Forward” on the envelope.

To receive a Pay It Forward Treatment, please talk to your acupuncturist.

Clinic Stuff

« 1 2

Category: Clinic Stuff