If you have always wanted to try acupuncture but could never afford it, I strongly advise that you check out East Nashville Community Acupuncture, located next to Pad Thai Kitchen in the 2-story brick building at 604 Gallatin Ave. I’m not sure how long this place has been there, but I went for the first time recently and had an extremely satisfying experience.
First of all, acupuncture is usually pretty expensive – $60 or more for a single visit – but at ENCA they do a sliding scale for payment, so you only pay between $15 and $35 depending on how much you happen to feel like paying that day. It’s worth that price and way more. The staff is friendly and helpful and Alexa Hulsey, the owner/acupuncturist, was very professional and really took the time to talk to me about the issues I was there to treat.
The acupuncture room at ENCA is calm and soothing
The acupuncture itself takes place in a quiet, dimly lit room with about 10 or so super-comfy reclining chairs where Alexa can treat many clients at once, but never once did I feel bothered by people coming and going, even when the room was almost entirely filled. Calm, soothing music plays softly in the background so you can zone out to while resting, or you can bring headphones and listen to your own music. Alexa also gives each person a comfy blanket, eye pillow, and a bell to ring if you need to get her attention.
The East Nashville Community Acupuncture website has lots of useful information for new patients, including paperwork that you can fill out and bring with you to save time. Payment is by cash or check only, and be aware that there is a one-time $10 application fee in addition to your visit fee the first time you go.
Follow East Nashville Community Acupuncture on Facebook, or contact them by phone at (615) 457-1979.
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Just a quick update – I have been a couple more times since initially writing the above post and I have to say that I have had a consistently excellent experience each time. I feel like my issues that I am going there to treat are improving. And I always leave with energy which gets me through my evening shift at work. I really can’t recommend this place enough.
My dad started doing acupuncture somewhere in Nashville and its helped him a lot. I’ll have to tell him about East Nashville Community Acupuncture.