Small Steps Healing Project making big waves

Group photo of (Left to Right) LaShyra "Lash" Nolen (founder of We Got Us Project), Golda and Cornelie Jean-Charles (Haitian-American sisters who have a business called I Love Me Reiki https://www.ilovemereiki.com/), Dr. Tolbert Small, Oren "Ren" Pilinger (lead acupuncturist at Boston Acupuncture Project), Geri Hughes (Blue Willow Acupuncture), and Eana Meng, founder and director of the Small Steps Healing Project.

In the past few months, over 150 community members received free holistic healing thanks to the Small Steps Healing Project, part of We Got Us. Boston Acupuncture Project had the opportunity to contribute to this work.

Community Empowerment

What is We Got Us? From their website: “The We Got Us Empowerment Project is a Boston-based collective of Black community members, health professional students, and allies dedicated to empowering our communities with education about medical racism, COVID-19, and the vaccine. We also seek to promote public health and to influence policy in order to help keep our communities safe and healthy.”

The Small Steps Healing Project, a community-based collaborative, aims to “increase access to acupuncture and holistic healing for the historically marginalized populations in Boston and beyond.” Harvard medical student Eana Meng named the project after Dr. Tolbert Small, physician to the Black Panthers and one of the first American doctors to practice acupuncture.

Eana and other Small Steps Healing Project volunteers organized eight pop up clinics around Boston, providing acupuncture, reiki, sound healing, and more – all free for the community.

Learning and Celebrating

This past Saturday, October 22, 2022, Eana arranged for Dr. Small to fly out and speak in Dorchester. We learned more about Dr. Small’s trail-blazing life and work as a Black physician and activist. It was wonderful to be there and an honor to meet Dr. Small.

Healers from around Boston

Check out the work of some of the other healers participating in the Small Steps Healing Project:

Click arrow to see more photos. Photos 1-5 courtesy of Elizabeth Ropp, L.Ac. Final group photo courtesy of the Small Steps Healing Project.

Short trailer video by Eana Meng about her research journey! More videos at https://www.wegotusproject.org/small-steps-project

October 2022 Special Discount for Co-op Members

Co-op Month October 2022 By The Community For The Community Co-ops banner by Shareable.net

October is Co-op Month! To celebrate, BAP offers 20% OFF up to 3 community acupuncture treatments* for co-op members this month.

First Visits for $28 (regularly $35-$65)
Return Visits for $20 (regularly $25-$55)


You can belong to any local co-op (let us know which one!) but we are highlighting our friends at Dorchester Food Co-op.

Dorchester Food Co-op is building a community- and worker-owned grocery store to challenge the traditional food system and instead create an asset that nourishes, employs, and reinvests in the local community.

*treatments/visits being discounted for co-op members are regular community acupuncture treatments in October 2022; this special does not apply to Bubble Blocks and cannot be combined with any other special offers or discounts. Thanks for understanding!

Free Outdoor Yoga + Acupuncture

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.

Join 4 Corners Yoga + Wellness and Boston Acupuncture Project for outdoor yoga followed by relaxing group acupuncture!

Community In Nature Yoga Classes:
Sunday, Sept. 11 at Mother’s Rest Park, 10-11 AM
Sunday, Sept. 18 at Rev. Loesch Family Park, 10-11 AM

To see details and register:
1. Visit https://www.4cornersyogawellness.com/yoga
2. Select the date of the class on the scheduler at the top of the page
3. Click the green “book” button next to the class name.

(Drop-ins are also welcome!)

At the end of these classes, Boston Acupuncture Project provides free relaxation acupuncture.

Please bring your own yoga mat!

Yoga + Acupuncture at Mother’s Rest Park

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.

Join 4 Corners Yoga + Wellness for 2 free/donation-based outdoor classes!

Community In Nature Yoga Classes:
Sunday, Sept. 11 at Mother’s Rest Park, 10-11 AM
Sunday, Sept. 18 at Rev. Loesch Family Park, 10-11 AM

To see details and register:
1. Visit https://www.4cornersyogawellness.com/yoga
2. Select the date of the class on the scheduler at the top of the page
3. Click the green “book” button next to the class name.

(Drop-ins are also welcome!)

At the end of these classes, Boston Acupuncture Project provides free relaxation acupuncture. Please bring your own yoga mat!

Virtual Yard Sale

We are selling a few excess furniture items! Your entire purchase will fund things the clinic actually needs. Please feel free to share with local friends. Call the clinic at 617-506-3868 or email contact@bostonacupunctureproject.org if you would like to check out or purchase one of these recliners!

Brand New Recliner for $195

Comfy and brand new recliner purchased for $263.99 with 5 year protection by Allstate ($52.99 value). Discontinued item from Wayfair. Purchased for high weight rating of 660 lbs but length is too short for us. Reclined length is a little under five feet. Great for a shorter, heavier person or someone who sits down with a lot of force. Find this Oliviya 26.37” Wide Manual Standard Recliner By Latitude Run on OfferUp or just stop by the clinic. Asking for $195 OBO.

Zero Gravity Loveseat for $45

Comfy and unique porch or patio furniture. 3’9” wide from armrest to armrest, seating area is 3’1” wide. Reclines with body weight. Folds flat for easy storage. Lightly used. Find this Orange Zero Gravity Loveseat on OfferUp or just stop by the clinic.

Used Recliner for $55

Well-loved recliner in good working order. This is exactly like the smaller, fluffy recliners in the clinic. 38″ tall, 35″ deep, 32″ wide. Find this Recliner on OfferUp.

Supporting movements for reproductive rights

Cartoon people hold a banner that says Abortion Is Healthcare

In July, BAP shows our support for everyone working for reproductive justice and abortion access with a 20% discount on all community acupuncture treatments*.

We know this is an especially stressful time for everyone involved in repro movements, whether that’s in a paid or volunteer capacity. Acupuncture is one way to care for yourself and help you get through stressful times.

First Visits for $28 (regularly $35-$65)
Return Visits for $20 (regularly $25-$55)

How to use the special: when you come in for your treatment, just let us know you’re using the July special.

*treatments are regular community acupuncture treatments; this special does not apply to Bubble Blocks and cannot be combined with any other special offers. Thanks for understanding!

Acupuncture Outdoors in Summer 2022

Boston Acupuncture Project still offers Bubble Block appointments at the clinic during our regular clinic hours.

What is a “Bubble Block”?

Bubble Blocks reserve the clinic for one full hour, for up to 4 people. (Or just for yourself!)

The name comes from earlier in the pandemic, when many people were only interacting with others in their “bubble.”

Bubble Blocks cost $100 minimum – add $10 for each new (first-time) patient. Anyone new should fill out health history and consent forms before you arrive. 24 hours’ notice is required to cancel or reschedule a Bubble Block.

Outdoor Appointments

This summer, Bubble Blocks head outdoors – to your back yard!

Interested in hosting a Bubble Block at your outdoor location?

Call or text us at 617-506-3868 or fill out the Outdoor Acupuncture Appointment Request Form online (click here).

Juneteenth Joy in Hyde Park

Boston Acupuncture Project offers free sample treatments as well as education on the Black history of acupuncture in the USA at Hyde Park’s annual Juneteenth celebration.

Celebrate Juneteenth! Register at https://westfhcommunity.org/juneteenth/

Hyde Park Juneteenth Joy! Saturday, June 18, 2022, 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM Rain date June 19. At the Martini Memorial Shell Park and Moynihan Recreation Area (1015 Truman Parkway, Hyde Park, MA 02136). Keynote address: Segun Idowu, City of Boston Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion Mayoral Address: Michelle Wu, Mayor of Boston Special Honoree: Kim Janey, Former Mayor of Boston Mistresses of Ceremonies: City Councilors Ruthzee Louijeune and Julia Mejia Speaker: Conan Harris, CEO/Founder at Conan Harris & Associates Featured Ceremony Openers:Brandy Fluker Oakley State Representative 12th Suffolk District Rob Consalvo State Representative 12th Suffolk District Ricardo Arroyo City Councilor District 5 Tanisha Sullivan President Boston Branch, NAACP Invited Speaker: Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley Special guests: The 54th Regiment Company B Activities: • Group Paint Party • African Dance Lessons • Chicago Step Lessons • Relax Now- 5-minute Massages • Bouncy House - Menino YMCA • Children's Activities - Field games • Drumming Lessons • Kids Storytelling and Free Book Giveaway • Kidogo Kids Paint Kits • Family Photo Booth • Hourly Giveaways • Roosevelt School Student performances Food Samples from: • Zaz Restaurant • Las Columbias • Fair Nutrition Smoothies • Gourmet Fish • Park 54 Restaurant • Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream • Manyi Juices • Cappy's Pizza • Effies cookies • Shaws Supermarket Exhibits & Vendors • Dress with Confidence (African  Clothing) • The Switch Coop (African Inspired Art  pieces) • We Grow Microgreens • Intriguing Hair (Black Hair accessories) • HP Historical Society • Keep Hyde Park Beautiful • Lady Dye Yarns • My Crown Speaks Exhibit/Sales • And more! Free Swag Bags! Pre-event Activities: June 18- 8:45 am – Yoga For All and Group Weight Training Register here: https://bit.ly/Junejoyhp Sponsored by: Rockland Trust Bank Boston Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture   Needham Bank Coalition for a Resilient and Inclusive Waterfron Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Insight Realty Group New England Aquarium Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau LeadvantEDGE (This may not be a complete list of sponsors!) This program is supported in part by a grant from the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture and the City of Boston.

(Click image above for updated PDF version of this flyer.)

Keynote address: Segun Idowu, City of Boston Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion
Mayoral Address: Michelle Wu, Mayor of Boston
Special Honoree: Kim Janey, Former Mayor of Boston
Mistresses of Ceremonies: City Councilors Ruthzee Louijeune and Julia Mejia
Speaker: Conan Harris, CEO/Founder at Conan Harris & Associates
Featured Ceremony Openers:Brandy Fluker Oakley State Representative 12th Suffolk District
Rob Consalvo State Representative 12th Suffolk District
Ricardo Arroyo City Councilor District 5
Tanisha Sullivan President Boston Branch, NAACP
Invited Speaker: Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
Special guests: The 54th Regiment Company B

Activities:

• Group Paint Party

• African Dance Lessons

• Chicago Step Lessons

• Relax Now- 5-minute Massages

• Bouncy House – Menino YMCA

• Children’s Activities – Field games

• Drumming Lessons

• Kids Storytelling and Free Book Giveaway

• Kidogo Kids Paint Kits

• Family Photo Booth

• Hourly Giveaways

• Roosevelt School Student performances

Food Samples from:

• Zaz Restaurant

• Las Columbias

• Fair Nutrition Smoothies

• Gourmet Fish

• Park 54 Restaurant

• Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream

• Manyi Juices

• Cappy’s Pizza

• Effies cookies

• Shaws Supermarket

Exhibits & Vendors

• Dress with Confidence (African  Clothing)

• The Switch Coop (African Inspired Art  pieces)

• We Grow Microgreens

• Intriguing Hair (Black Hair accessories)

• HP Historical Society

• Keep Hyde Park Beautiful

• Lady Dye Yarns

• My Crown Speaks Exhibit/Sales

• And more!

Free Swag Bags!

Pre-event Activities: June 18- 8:45 am – Yoga For All and Group Weight Training Register here: https://bit.ly/Junejoyhp

Sponsored by:
Rockland Trust Bank
Boston Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture
Needham Bank
Coalition for a Resilient and Inclusive Waterfron
Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
Insight Realty Group
New England Aquarium
Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau
LeadvantEDGE
(This may not be a complete list of sponsors!)

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture and the City of Boston.

Free Stress Relief Acupuncture for those impacted by racist violence

From the recent racially motivated shooting in Buffalo, NY to the astronomical increase in anti-Asian hate crimes over the past two years, many in our community are feeling impacted by racist violence.

This week, BAP offers free stress relief acupuncture treatments on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for anyone feeling impacted.

Masks required. Minimal paperwork. You can save your spot by clicking here to make an appointment using our online scheduler.

Walk-in appointments available this Friday, May 20, from 4:00-7:00 PM.

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