Ithaca Community Acupuncture

Ithaca Community Acupuncture is an acupuncturist in Ithaca, NY. The clinic provides community acupuncture treatments to residents of Ithaca and the surrounding area, working with patients who arrive with chronic symptoms, acute injuries, or a desire to maintain a healthy way of life. Patients rest in a large communal room of reclining chairs while remaining fully clothed, with loose-fitting clothing that can roll past the knees and elbows. Practitioners place needles at distal points on the scalp, arms, legs, ears, shoulders, and occasionally the abdomen to address a wide range of conditions, including back, hip, and neck pain, which the clinic counts among its most common complaints. The community room currently holds seven chairs, and sessions can last from twenty minutes to one hour after needle insertion. The clinic has been serving Ithaca for twelve years. The clinic operates on a social business model that addresses the barrier many people face in affording regular acupuncture out of pocket. By treating multiple patients in a shared space, Ithaca Community Acupuncture is able to keep fees accessible while still delivering effective care. Treatments take place in a quiet, dimly lit room warmed by music intended for healing and tranquility, and most patients settle into rest, meditation, or sleep once the needles begin their work. The clinic has earned recognition through community voting, placing second for Best Acupuncture in the Finger Lakes Favorites three years running and being voted Best Acupuncture by the Finger Lakes Favorites in 2022 and 2023, as well as Best Alternative Healthcare Practitioner/Acupuncture by the Ithaca Times in 2016 and 2023. It holds a rating of 5.00 based on reviews from its customers. The clinic sits on Dey Street, steps from Auburn Park and a short walk from Conley Park. The Sciencenter museum and the Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County are within a few blocks, and State Route 13 runs nearby.