$20 Acupuncture Treatments in Ocean Beach, San Diego. Every Day, for Everyone.

Our Clinic
We're located in OB at 4993 Niagara Ave, Suite 206, San Diego, CA 92107, one block south of Newport Avenue. The building is at the corner of Bacon and Niagara Avenues, upstairs above Blue Parrot Restaurant and next to Details Salon. There is a parking lot behind the building in addition to street parking.

Appointments
To make an appointment, book online using the "book now" button on this site, or call us at 619.488.5515.

Fees
The fee for a treatment is $20 (plus $10 paperwork fee at the first visit only). We accept cash (exact change, please) and checks. We don't accept credit cards. Sorry, we don't bill insurance, but that's OK! Just ask us for a receipt, and send it in for reimbursement.

Acupuncture Studio
In our clinic we use recliners in our quiet, lovely common room. The environment is peaceful and comforting. Treating patients in an open setting has many benefits: it's easy for friends and family members to come in for treatment together; people enjoy feeling part of a community; patients have more control over their treatments; and costs are lower. Originally developed by Working Class Acupuncture in Portland, Oregon, community acupuncture is catching on nationwide as a way to receive high-quality, affordable healthcare without you having to rely on insurance companies.

Many Western acupuncturists treat patients on tables in individual rooms. This is not traditional in Asia, where acupuncture usually occurs in a community setting. Community acupuncture clinics represent a return to tradition. Community acupuncturists focus on using “distal” points (below the knee and elbow, and on the head and neck) so patients can remain fully clothed during treatment. Community acupuncture clinics often use recliners rather than treatment tables. Many patients prefer a community setting because they find it more relaxing.

Private acupuncture in the U.S. costs between $60 and $200 per treatment. Acupuncturists tend to spend a long time talking with each patient, going over medical records and asking many questions. We don't. The only way that we at BCA can make acupuncture affordable and still make a living ourselves is to streamline our treatments and see multiple patients in an hour, so we have returned to the traditional approach. On your first visit we will ask you some questions and go over your health questionnaire, but on subsequent visits we will just get a brief update and then use tongue and pulse diagnosis to decide how to treat you. We do not provide primary care medicine; acupuncture is a wonderful complement to Western medicine but is not a substitute for it.

**New patients click here for what to expect during your first treatment.

BCA's Owner & Community Acupuncturist

Nicole Murray, L.Ac., MSTOM, is BCA's owner. She specializes in stress reduction, women's health, seniors' health, addictions, general balancing and wellness, and the treatment of pain. Nicole has a master's in traditional oriental medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and is licensed by the California Acupuncture Board. She has specialized training in Japanese-style meridian acupuncture, pediatrics, and orthopedics. She completed clinical rotations in a general medicine clinic, UCSD Sports Training Center, Rady Children's Hospital, and the UCSD Free Clinic Project. Nicole strongly believes that stress plays a powerful role in health, and places a special focus on stress reduction with all of her patients, regardless of condition—whether they are sick, in pain, or working to improve overall wellness. Before studying Chinese Medicine, she worked in nonprofit management, fundraising, and program management. She lives with her family in Ocean Beach, is a busy mom of two young kids, and loves yoga, swimming, travel, and reading.

Josephine Salman, L.Ac, MSTOM, helps patients live happier and healthier lives. Josephine began her career in healthcare as a consultant in health adminstration departments in the long term care setting  for Geriatric and psychiatric facilities in Chicago. Josephine furthered her career as Director in various acute care settings. Her journey to vibrant  health lead her to the prestigious Pacific college in San Diego. She has completed clinical rotations at the UCSD free clinic project and general medicine clinics. She sucessfully treats genitourinary disorder in both men and women, menopausal symptoms, infertility, menstrual irregularities, allergies, digestive disorders, addictions and a vast array of pain. She has specialized training in Mei Zen cosmetic acupuncture, orthopedics and Japanese-style meridian therapy. According to Josephine, "Acupuncture is a preventive medicine and an illness is not needed to invest in your health."

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