PRICING | SLIDING-SCALE SYSTEM OF PAYMENT
NO PROOF OF INCOME IS NECESSARY, SIMPLY PAY WHAT YOU CAN
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT THE SLIDING SCALE
CSAcu operates entirely on a sliding-scale fee structure. We’ve done so from the beginning and have no intention of changing. The sliding-scale allows people what they can afford, because we know that there are numerous obstacles to prioritizing your health and we’d like to minimize the financial one. Bear in mind that this is a community-based organization, and it means that we are all in this together. Those that can afford more are helping to sustain those that can’t.
Neither proof of income nor explanations are necessary – simply pay what you can. It’s a sort of honor system.
With that said, sometimes people feel a little confused still about what is appropriate in terms of compensation. You as a client want to honor the treatment you’ve received but don’t want to break your bank. Below is a little guide that may help you reach your conclusion about what you can pay, but it is not intended to be definitive. At the end of the day, you make the decision that you feel comfortable with, and that works for us.
| Net annual Household income | Private acupuncture | Therapeutic Massage (Saturdays) |
|---|---|---|
| $70,000 and above | $125+ | $60+ |
| $55,001 – $70,000 | $100 | $55 |
| $42,001 – $55,000 | $87 | $50 |
| $33,001 – $42,000 | $76 | $45 |
| $25,001 – $33,000 | $64 | $40 |
| $15,001 – $25,000 | $53 | $35 |
| $0 – $15,000 | $40 | $30 |
Consider paying less on the scale if you.
- are supporting children or have other dependents
- have significant debt
- have medical expenses not covered by insurance
- receive public assistance
- have immigration-related expenses
- are an elder with limited financial support
- are an unpaid community organizer
- are a returning citizen who has been denied work due to incarceration history
Consider paying more on the scale if you:
- own the home you live in
- have investments, retirement accounts, or inherited money
- travel recreationally
- have access to family money and resources in times of need
- work part time by choice
- have a relatively high degree of earning power due to level of education or other reason
Acupuncture Pricing
General Acupuncture
- First-time Acupuncture Visit
- $50-$125
- Session lasts between 60 and 90 minutes. Initial intake and health discussion, as well as acupuncture treatment.
- Follow-up Acupuncture Treatment
- $40-$125
- Session lasts about 60 minutes, with a follow-up conversation about progress and acupuncture treatment.
Neuro-Acupuncture
- First-time Neuroacupuncture Visit
- $90-$150
- Session lasts between 60 and 90 minutes. Initial intake and health discussion, as well as acupuncture treatment.
- Follow-up Neuroacupuncture Treatment for Adults
- $75-$150
- Session lasts about 60 minutes, with a follow-up conversation about progress and acupuncture treatment.
Acupuncture Membership
- One-Year CSAcu Membership
- $500-$1500
- 12 Visits per year, can be used at any time
Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment (SAAT) Pricing
- Soliman Auricular Allergy Consultation
- $100
- + Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment (SAAT)
- $75 per allergy treated (up to 3 per session)
- Session lasts between 60 and 90 minutes. Initial intake and health discussion, as well as SAAT treatment. Indicated for patients with concerns about allergies. Follow-up treatment to be scheduled in three weeks. Due to the specificity of this treatment, ALL APPOINTMENTS MUST BE MADE BY PHONE, along with a discussion with the SAAT provider.
Naturopathic Consultation
- First-time Naturopahic Consultation
- $100-$200
- Session lasts 75 minutes.
- Follow-up Naturopahic Consultation
- $70-$120
- Session lasts between 30-45 minutes.
Homeopathy
- First-time Homeopathy Session
- $95-$135
- Session lasts 75 minutes.
- Follow-up Homeopathy Session
- $70-$120
- Session lasts between 30-45 minutes.
Donation-only Days: Every Friday 10 – 1
Thanks to community support and through annual members, CSAcu is able to offer acupuncture on Fridays for everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.
Treatments on this day are done in a group setting, and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are no appointments taken.
If you are able, please consider donating on this day so that others who can’t afford treatment will continue to be able to benefit from this service.
In 2015, we provided over 600 treatments for no charge. In 2016 the number of free treatments nearly doubled. Already in 2017 we’ve offered nearly 600 free treatments in the first 6 months. We’ve also been able to offer affordable tai chi, yoga, and meditation classes.