Business Details
Affordable Community Acupuncture Services in Auburn, CA
Founded by Julie Ormonde, Auburn Community Acupuncture was established to provide accessible, affordable healthcare through acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. With over two decades of experience, Julie specializes in fertility and women's health, drawing from her personal journey overcoming narcolepsy through traditional Chinese medicine. The clinic emphasizes community-based care, offering treatments in a shared space to foster collective healing energy. Suzanne Zahrobsky, a licensed acupuncturist with nearly 30 years of experience in Asian healing arts, joined the team in 2023, expanding the clinic's expertise in pain management and holistic wellness. The practice maintains strict adherence to safety protocols, including restrictions for contagious illnesses, and operates on a sliding fee scale to ensure financial accessibility.All new patient consultations are conducted via tele-health, ensuring flexibility while maintaining quality care. The clinic's commitment to affordability is reinforced through a transparent pricing structure and a 12-hour cancellation policy. Gift cards and eGift options are available for those seeking to share the benefits of acupuncture with others. Auburn Community Acupuncture serves Placer, Nevada, and Sacramento Counties, prioritizing community well-being through preventative and therapeutic care.
Services
Acupuncture
Herbal Medicine
Community Treatments
Tele-health Consultations
Gift Cards
Highlights and features
- We offer sliding-scale fees to ensure accessible care for all income levels.
- Our practitioners have decades of combined experience in traditional Chinese medicine.
- Community acupuncture sessions foster collective healing energy in a shared space.
- Tele-health consultations provide flexibility for new patient appointments.
- Gift cards and eGift options make acupuncture accessible as a wellness gift.
Associations and certifications
- NCCAOM
Services
Acupuncture
Traditional acupuncture treatments using fine needles to stimulate energy flow and promote healing. Targets pain management, stress reduction, and chronic conditions through meridian point stimulation. Sessions occur in a communal setting to enhance collective healing energy while maintaining individualized care plans.
Herbal Medicine
Custom herbal formulations based on traditional Chinese medicine principles. Addresses acute illnesses, allergies, and long-term health goals through natural plant-based remedies. Practitioners create personalized blends to complement acupuncture treatments and support overall wellness.
Community Treatments
Shared acupuncture sessions in a relaxed communal environment. Patients receive individual treatments simultaneously, benefiting from collective healing energy while maintaining privacy. Designed to make quality care financially accessible through sliding-scale pricing.
Tele-health Consultations
Remote video consultations for initial diagnoses and treatment planning. Available during off-peak hours for patient convenience. Includes 30-minute sessions with licensed practitioners to assess health needs before in-clinic treatments.
Gift Cards
Physical and electronic gift cards for acupuncture treatments. Available in customizable denominations. Provides a unique wellness gift option for friends, family, or colleagues seeking alternative healthcare solutions.
People
Julie Ormonde
Licensed Acupuncturist
Julie overcame narcolepsy through acupuncture in 1997, inspiring her 20-year career. She graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in 2002 and specializes in fertility and women's health. A NCCAOM Diplomate, she practices the Balance Method and has helped countless patients achieve wellness through traditional Chinese medicine.
Suzanne Zahrobsky
Licensed Acupuncturist
Suzanne discovered traditional Chinese medicine after resolving chronic pain through shiatsu therapy. With 30 years in Asian healing arts, she graduated in 2023 with a Master's in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She specializes in pain management through acupuncture, cupping, and auricular therapy, bringing decades of experience to community-style treatments.
Questions
What is your sliding scale pricing?
Our sliding scale ranges from $40-$70 for return appointments. $40-49 supports low-income patients, $50-59 sustains operations, and $60-70 helps maintain affordability for others.
Do you accept insurance?
We do not bill insurance directly, but you may use HSA cards for payments. This allows us to maintain our community pricing model without income verification.
Are tele-health appointments available?
Yes, all first-time consultations are conducted via video. Follow-up treatments occur in-clinic during regular hours after your initial assessment.
What safety protocols are in place?
Patients with contagious symptoms must reschedule. Treatments end immediately if coughing/sneezing occurs. We recommend bringing personal blankets for comfort during sessions.
How does community acupuncture work?
Patients receive individual treatments simultaneously in recliners. The shared environment creates 'community qi'—a collective healing energy that enhances treatment effectiveness while maintaining privacy.
Do you offer gift options?
Yes, we provide physical and electronic gift cards in customizable amounts. Perfect for sharing acupuncture's benefits with loved ones seeking alternative wellness solutions.
Reviews (4)
Iona Kellison
Dec 21, 2021
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Best place for acupuncture. They take all precautions necessary for today's requirements, and I enjoy they let you take as long as you need,even taking a nap. The lady who owns it is very patient and takes the time to listen, and makes you feel like you're her only client. I go to her for anxiety, stress, depression, and ptsd. There are acupuncture points for pregnancy and she did points for that along with the usual. I highly recommend her acupuncture facility over others in the area.
FSPForVeterans
Aug 15, 2021
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If you want to get your flow back with life, Julie is a perfect place to experience a way to get your life back on track.
Nicole Mcclain
Jun 27, 2021
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Julie is very knowledgeable and extremely caring. I'm so grateful I found this place. I will never go anywhere else. I feel it's helped me with the issues I'm dealing with and it's affordable so I'm able to go more often than other places.
Kendra Cannoy
May 02, 2021
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Julie really knows her stuff! I had a deep peaceful sleep while the needles did the work. I cant wait to go back.
