Business Details
7 Years
experience
Affordable Community Acupuncture in Burien, WA
Community Acupuncture Project Of West Seattle (CAP) has been dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable acupuncture since 2009. Our mission is rooted in social justice, offering treatments in a community setting where patients receive care collectively, fostering healing through shared energy and accessibility. We operate on a sliding scale pricing model, ensuring financial barriers do not prevent access to care. Our practitioners are licensed and trained in traditional acupuncture methods, emphasizing problem-focused treatments without requiring income verification. We prioritize trauma-informed care, LGBTQ+ competence, and inclusivity, serving patients of all backgrounds. With over 100,000 treatments administered, we remain committed to making acupuncture a regular part of wellness routines.Our clinic in Burien, WA, opened in 2019, continues this legacy by welcoming all individuals seeking holistic health solutions. We believe in the transformative power of acupuncture, supported by both modern research and centuries-old tradition. Our teams expertise spans decades, with practitioners trained at accredited institutions and certified by national boards. We uphold strict hygiene standards, using clean needle techniques to ensure patient safety. Through volunteer programs and community engagement, we strive to expand access to acupuncture while maintaining a welcoming, non-discriminatory environment.
Services
Acupuncture
Pain Management
Wellness Support
Community Acupuncture
Sliding Scale Pricing
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer sliding-scale pricing with no income verification required.
- Our practitioners are licensed and certified by national acupuncture boards.
- We provide trauma-informed, LGBTQ+-competent care in a community setting.
- We prioritize accessibility with 7-day-a-week availability.
- Our treatments combine traditional methods with modern research-backed practices.
Associations and certifications
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
What people say
Affordable treatments
Welcoming environment
Effective pain relief
Transformative experience
Services
Acupuncture
Traditional acupuncture using distal points to treat pain, stress, and chronic conditions. Patients relax in recliners while receiving care in a group setting. Treatments focus on holistic healing without requiring disrobing.
Pain Management
Specialized acupuncture for joint pain, migraines, fibromyalgia, and post-injury recovery. Sessions target inflammation reduction and mobility improvement through targeted needle placement.
Wellness Support
Acupuncture to address stress, insomnia, and immune system support. Treatments promote relaxation and overall wellness through balancing the bodys energy flow.
Community Acupuncture
Collective acupuncture sessions where patients heal together. The group setting enhances therapeutic effects through shared energy while maintaining individualized care.
Sliding Scale Pricing
Flexible pricing model allowing patients to choose payment within set ranges. Ensures accessibility for all income levels without requiring documentation or verification.
People
Sonja Sivesind
Founder & Acupuncturist
Queer, anti-racist activist and licensed acupuncturist with 20+ years of experience. Co-founded Seattle Community Acupuncture Network and serves on POCA leadership circles.
Cynthia Gorsuch
Acupuncturist
Licensed since 2011, specializing in family care and community acupuncture. Certified in acupuncture detox and trained in Tungs Magical Points for specialized treatments.
Aiko Bailey
Acupuncturist
Licensed herbalist and acupuncturist trained in Japan and the U.S. Focuses on individualized treatments using Chinese medicine principles to promote body balance.
Joey Ziegler
Acupuncturist
Combines acupuncture with qigong and taiji principles. Believes in the bodys innate healing ability and community-driven healthcare access.
Questions
What is community acupuncture?
Community acupuncture involves group treatments in a shared space, allowing patients to heal collectively while receiving individualized care at lower costs.
How does sliding-scale pricing work?
Patients choose their payment within set ranges ($50–$100 first visit, $35–$80 return visits) without income verification.
Do you accept insurance?
We do not bill insurance directly but provide receipts for self-submission to flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.
What should I expect during a visit?
Arrive 10 minutes early, wear loose clothing, and relax in a recliner while receiving needles. Treatments last 45 minutes with no disrobing required.
Are your practitioners licensed?
All practitioners hold Washington state licenses and national certifications from the NCCAOM, ensuring strict hygiene and professional standards.
