Business Details
7 Years
experience
Affordable Acupuncture Services in Santa Fe, NM
At Pion Community Acupuncture, we are dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality acupuncture and holistic health solutions to the Santa Fe community. Established with a mission to make acupuncture affordable and widely available, our clinic offers treatments in a serene group setting using Japanese and Balance Acupuncture techniques. Our practitioners bring decades of combined experience, with specialized training in Oriental medicine and Chinese herbal therapy. We prioritize creating a welcoming environment where patients can receive frequent treatments at a cost they determine through our sliding scale pricing model.Our philosophy emphasizes healing through community, offering complementary wellness programs like tai chi and qi gong classes to support long-term health. By combining traditional Eastern medicine with modern accessibility, we help patients address chronic pain, stress, and other health concerns through natural, non-invasive methods.
Services
Acupuncture
Herbal Medicine
Tai Chi Classes
Community Treatments
Wellness Programs
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer a sliding scale $30-$60 pricing model to ensure accessible care
- Our practitioners hold national certifications and decades of experience
- Community-style treatments promote holistic healing in a group environment
- Complementary wellness programs including tai chi and qi gong classes
- Specialized in Japanese Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine
What people say
Relief for back pain
Wonderful spot
Friendly practitioners
Cumulative effects
Knowledgeable staff
Services
Community Acupuncture
Our community acupuncture sessions use Japanese and Balance Acupuncture techniques in a group setting. Patients receive personalized care while benefiting from the collective healing energy of the group. Treatments address chronic pain, stress, and various health conditions through non-invasive methods.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Customized Chinese herbal prescriptions complement acupuncture treatments. Our practitioners create tailored herbal formulas to address specific health concerns and support long-term wellness through natural remedies and constitutional therapy approaches.
Tai Chi Classes
Weekly tai chi classes teach the Cheng Man-ching 37-movement form to improve energy flow and physical health. Both beginner and advanced classes focus on proper form, balance, and traditional tai chi principles for overall wellness.
Private Instruction
Personalized tai chi instruction offers one-on-one guidance for students seeking focused attention. Sessions cover proper technique, form refinement, and individualized progression through the tai chi movements at the student's pace.
Wellness Consultations
Initial consultations include pulse diagnostics and health history review to create personalized treatment plans. Practitioners develop comprehensive strategies combining acupuncture, herbs, and lifestyle recommendations for optimal health outcomes.
People
Dr. Jonathan Gimbel
Doctor of Oriental Medicine
Dr. Gimbel has practiced Oriental medicine since 1995. He holds national certifications in acupuncture and Chinese herbology, with advanced degrees from Northwest Institute of Oriental Medicine and Southwest Acupuncture College. He serves as Associate Professor at Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe.
Dr. Catherine Maxwell
Doctor of Oriental Medicine
Dr. Maxwell earned her Master of Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization from Southwest Acupuncture College in 2022. She continues her education through the High Desert Hari Society and maintains NCCAOM certification while focusing on patient-centered care.
Questions
What are your acupuncture pricing options?
Our community acupuncture treatments use a $30-$60 sliding scale with no income verification required. You choose what you can afford for each session.
Do you accept insurance for treatments?
We don't bill insurance directly due to our sliding scale model, but we can provide statements for potential reimbursement or flex-spending account use.
What types of acupuncture do you offer?
We specialize in Japanese Acupuncture and Balance Acupuncture techniques, both administered in comfortable recliners during group sessions.
Are there wellness classes available?
Yes, we offer weekly tai chi classes for all skill levels and occasional qi gong workshops in our community space.
What's your cancellation policy?
We require 12-hour cancellation notice. Late cancellations incur a $10 fee unless we can fill the slot.
Do you offer private treatment options?
While our focus is community-style treatments, we provide private tai chi instruction at $45 per lesson with Dr. Gimbel.
