Milwaukee Community Acupuncture

I’m currently receiving acupuncture twice weekly to help alleviate a variety of symptoms, and I can definitely see not only the physical but also the mental improvements.
But let me back up. Acupuncture itself is relatively painless and is an overall relaxing experience, so don’t be nervous about receiving treatment. The two co-​owners of MCM, Olive and Amy, and extremely knowledgeable and very nice (as is their entire staff), so you’ll always feel like you’re in good hands.
The way community acupuncture works — how it differs from «regular» acupuncture — is that you receive treatment while reclining in a chair (a recliner, duh) that is one of several in a large room — as Rick notes in his review, this is where the «community» aspect of MCM comes into play, as you’re in a room with several people. Each time you attend acupuncture, you have a quick chat with your acupuncturist, when you tell her how you’re feeling, what sort of symptoms you’re having, and so forth. She uses this information to decide where to place the needles. There is soft music playing and several fans going at the same time, so the people around you — who aren’t close enough to eavesdrop anyway — can’t hear your discussion, so you don’t have to be concerned about your privacy being invaded. These sounds, the music and the fans, act as white noise that drowns out any discussion and any noises people might make.
MCM shares its location with several other like-​minded businesses, including Saffron Yoga Center, Cream City Chiropractic, and other massage/​reiki/​life-​coaching businesses. They offer tea and water for clients, which is definitely nice when you’re coming in from the bitter winter cold. And I can’t stress enough how simple it is to register for appointments online — it’s such a user-​friendly system!
As other reviewers have noted, their pricing is quite inexpensive, $ 15-​$ 40 on a sliding scale, so you could end up paying less than a yoga class for an hour of acupuncture treatment, which is a steal (and one of the benefits of community acupuncture).
I’m going to continue to go for as long as needed, but I hope to keep acupuncture — and MCM — in my life for a long time.

I wasn’t sure what to expect with acupuncture, but was open to trying it out.
I was looking to resolve some shoulder/​neck pain and tension. After my consultation, I was recommended 12 sessions.
The pricing structure is great, especially if you are fine with the community aspect. The payments are on a sliding scale, and you can pay what fits your budget per visit.
When you are sent into the treatment area, there is one large room full of recliners in a circle, and if there is one open there that’s ready (the basket will be placed on the chair and the blanket covering the recliner will be re-​fluffed) you can take it. If not, I eventually learned that there is another smaller room off to the back right where there are some more chairs, so you can head there.
Prior to beginning each session, an acupuncturist would check to see how I was feeling and sometimes took a look at my tongue.
You should wear loose clothing, so you can roll up your sleeves and pant legs and once you are settled, go ahead and take your shoes and socks off and roll up your sleeves/​pants. The acupuncture therapist will come by and see how you are doing and place the needles, maybe 10 – 18 of them. I found that most of them were insignificant as far as feeling, but possibly one needle each visit would irritate me after a while, always in a different spot.
In the main room, there is what reminded me of a wind tunnel/​airplane cabin sound, probably meant to be some white noise.
You may find that there’s someone snoring next to you. Most of the times I was there I found it hard to relax for whatever reason, although one or two times I did really relax and it was one of the most heavy states of relaxation I’ve experienced. Sometimes I would focus on one needle and just get really irritated by the sensation. I don’t suppose that I’m easily relaxable.
After some sessions, I would feel a sort of buzzing or vibrancy overall. After my 12^th visit, I felt that I really hadn’t seen an overall improvement in my shoulder and neck pain, and hadn’t had any feedback from the acupuncturists, so I decided to give it a rest, however if you have an interest in trying it out, I think Milwaukee Community Acupuncture is an easy introduction.

I was hesitant about trying acupuncture mostly because of my fear of needles. I quickly realized during my first visit I had nothing to fear. It did not hurt when they put the needles in or took them out. The needles are very thin. I also did not really know what to expect, but Megan walked me through the process and what to expect, putting me at rest.
You walk into this large room that is a bit warmer and has comfy recliners. After all situated and the needles were inserted, I relaxed in the recliner for about 40 minutes while listening to tranquil music and the white noise machine. I may have dozed off for a bit. They charge on a sliding scale of $ 15 – 40, which makes it much more affordable than most places that offer acupuncture services and allows me the opportunity to go three times a week. In today’s world it seems like doctors are so quick to prescribe medicines and I was looking for a more holistic way to treat some of my aches and pains. I would highly recommend trying Milwaukee Community Acupuncture!

If you’re interested or curious about trying acupuncture, this is the place to do it. There are 6 – 7 acupuncture therapists and everyone that treated me was very nice and knowledgeable.
I attended 8 sessions to treat shoulder and ankle injuries. Eight sessions is what the initial therapist prescribed.
While I noticed differences in the form of new discomfort in different areas, I did not really feel that I gained much in the 8 sessions. There wasn’t a discussion after the last session to discuss next steps, so I decided it might be best to stop after the 8 sessions.
They schedule your sessions based on what works best with your schedule, which is great, except it resulted in me seeing 6 of the therapists with each having slightly different needle placement. I was skeptical about changing that up but I just trusted they knew what they were doing.
You’ll sit in a recliner within a large room where others are also being treated. That’s where the «community» part comes in.
I did not feel uncomfortable at any time, as each person in the room acted responsibly and respected each others privacy, as much as could be expected in the environment.
Pricing for the sessions is $ 15-​$ 40. They can explain that to you when you arrive or call.
I scheduled my sessions online and in person with ease.
I may give them a try again in the future.

Great place for affordable alternative health treatments and yoga. The acupuncturists are amazing. Highly recommended!

Chronic sinus issues lead me to try acupuncture a few years back and this was the perfect spot for it.
Located in the heart of Bayview, in a suite about Café Centraal, MCA is a warm and welcoming business. The surroundings instill a peacefulness much like any good spa-​type business would.
Once you are calm and relaxed be comfortable putting yourself in the hands of these trusted professionals. They will consult with you before your treatment and answer any questions that you may have. The practitioners are very well versed in Eastern Medicine practices and are happy to share that knowledge with you. Much of the insight they provided was more beneficial to me that years of Western medical philosophies.
They have a unique treatment approach and conduct all regimes in a communal setting.
After your treatment there’s no stress to your payment as they offer a sliding scale of $ 15 – 40. And it’s pretty easy to book your next appointment.
If you are apprehensive about trying acupuncture this should be your choice, as they could not be anymore accommodating and reassuring!

I originally started treatment at MCA to improve my skin (it was extremely acne prone), as well as treat stress, anxiety, and insomnia.
Since starting 8 months ago, my skin has cleared almost completely, I’ve gone from getting stress headaches at least twice a day to less than once a month, and I’ve went from getting 1 – 4 hours of sleep to a minimum average of 7 a night.
All the accupunctureists are AMAZING, but I have Amy regularly unless she’s not there when I can be. You can tell they all truly care about your health and improving how you feel.

I am so impressed! I read the Unilocal reviews and decided to give MCA a try and I am so glad I did. The atmosphere was pleasant and very relaxing. Olive really took the time to listen to my issues. She was very knowledgeable and kind. I will definitely be back and plan on bringing my mom with me too. I love the community setting and the affordability it brings for everyone to be treated. What a breath of fresh air.

A lovely space and awesome, knowledgeable proprietors.
If you have any interest in acupuncture whatsoever and you’re in or around the MKE area, this should be and is your spot. Trust, dear Unilocal readers.
They offer treatments on a sliding scale of $ 15 – 40 per visit in a communal setting, which makes the whole thing affordable and a little less scary if you’re a first-​timer.
Parking’s easy in the adjacent lot, just don’t forget to fill the meters!

My daughter and I have been going here for weekly treatments for about a month now and we are both noticing dramatic improvement with our health issues. I could never afford weekly treatments without a place like MCA. This is an amazing practice, and ask of the acupuncturists we have been treated by have been professional, caring & just plain wonderful. Thank you MCA for doing what you do and bringing affordable treatment to those of us who could not otherwise afford it. You rock!

I had gone to Milwaukee community accupuncture for contact dermatitis. After about 6 sessions, there was no change and I thought acupuncture was not working. I stopped going and to my pleasant surpise, it actually worked. The following week, I became almost symptom free!
They are very nice group of people and they deserve our support!
No need for you to go spend $ 90/​session. You can pay them $ 25 to $ 30/​session and they will be happy. They have a voluntary payment system — you can pay from $ 15 to $ 40/​session — YOUR choice!

This place is amazing! I always feel great when I leave. They are very knowledgeable and experienced! I do recommend them to everyone.

Shhhhh… whisper in the waiting room. Actually, just whisper the whole time. This is a place of peace and serenity.
I absolutely loved my experience at MCA on Saturday. All of my stress was relieved as I walked through the door. Maybe it was because I have wanted to visit MCA for a long time and I was finally there. But mostly I think the ambient music playing over the speakers, the kindness of the staff, the quiet of the clientele, and the healing energy were exactly what I needed at exactly that moment. I was a little nervous about the experience of acupuncture, but there was nothing to be nervous about. The «needles» are hairlike and flexible. Most of them aren’t even felt when they are placed. The ones I did feel were minor and the feeling went away in minutes. All that was left was a feeling of immediate heaviness and the utmost relaxation. I felt energy flowing through my fingertips, and in the areas where the needles were placed. It was almost emotional how wonderful it was.
Just as a little bit of perspective. I had a bad muscle pull from my ribs to my back, just from stress and sleeping wrong I think. It had lasted about 2 weeks and it hurt to breathe most of the time. That pain is totally gone.
I love the sliding pay scale philosophy. They make acupuncture and alternative healing affordable for everyone. I love the collective healing philosophy. We surely are all connected. I will definitely be returning on a weekly basis.

I’ve been going to MCA since they were located on KK. It’s a wonderful place, I think now even better since they’ve switched locations (bigger) and teamed up with other holistic providers like massage, yoga, chiropractic, and more. Now, it’s like a one-​stop shop for alternative healing and rejuvenating! The Acupuncture practitioners are all fantastic, you can’t go wrong no matter who you choose. They are caring and compassionate individuals. They make you feel at home and relaxed right away. If you’ve never tried acupuncture before… or are looking for a new place to go… this is it! Plus, you can’t beat the sliding scale fees. Totally affordable, quality alternative medicine. Easy to schedule online too! Check the website.

A cozy and peaceful environment and really nice people.

My first time to have an Acupuncture and my very first time to MCA… Very relaxing experience… Amy was fantastic! Since Amy is on her maternity leave, I am seeing Susan and ‘V’, they both are good too. I recommend this place. Thank you MCA and Amy for providing me a nice experience during my visit. Looking forward to future appointments with hopes for cure.

Hi, thanks for taking my call. Long time listener, first time Unilocaler! My partner and I just started coming here 3 weeks ago. Me for some disabling orthopedic issues in my back and her for some private issues that she can discuss if she wants. One word: WOW. The first time I went, the needles gave me a sedating/​getting «high on your bodies own chemicals» affect! It was… WOW! Energy channels getting opened up I guess. If you don’t fight «it», you will probably fall asleep. The «needles» don’t hurt at all– if you can even call them needles. This won’t be an overnight fix for me as I have crazy-​shoot yourself in the foot pain-​but with the sliding pay scale, I can afford it.
I am a skeptic. Correction: WAS a skeptic. But I was sick of being sick. Tired of being tired. If you skip your double latte frappé skippie java monster thingy coffee (can you tell I don’t drink coffee??) for 2 days, you can afford the first session. THAT, my friends, is how affordable it is.
Next, is the staff. OMG. Can they be any nicer? And attentive? And funny? And available for appointments? ‘Nuf said!
You can schedule on-​line in the middle of the night, in your pj’s with Ben-n-Jerry’s Chunky Monkey ice cream on your lap! They won’t know. They send you reminders via email. I personally like that. I kinda ignore reminder phone calls cuz I am usually in the middle of something… like on a ladder, cleaning my crystal chandelier (right?!)
This is so relaxing that my partner instantly falls asleep, twitching and all! I feel all swirly. Very cool feeling. Give it a shot (no pun intended with the needles!)
Peace!

This place is cozy, calming and caring. This is a community atmosphere where you are treated in a dimly lit room with recliners full of other people. You might think getting poked with needles would be intimidating but it is quite the opposite. Amy gently sets the small thin needles in place and you are instantly transported to a place of relaxation. MCA truly has the patient in mind with a very affordable sliding scale payment method. MCA has recently been named best acupuncture clinic in Milwaukee. They have only been around for 2 years but have earned their reputation due to their attention to detail and patient focus. I highly recommend MCA.

Absolutely Love this place! I look forward to my weekly appointment. It is the most relaxing hour of my week.
MCA definitely doesn’t have the feeling of a cold Drs office. The lights are low, calming music is playing, and the main room is filled with recliners as opposed to hard beds.
The sliding scale for pricing makes going once a week extremely affordable.

I have been seeing Amy and Olive for a year now. Wanting to try out acupuncture for years, I was finally driven over the edge with my unmanageable allergy and sinus problems, and sick of being sick. The sliding scale makes this affordable for those of us with crap jobs, and the community atmosphere is actually pretty incredible. I love being in a room with others, as opposed to solitary. Love it.
I love my treatments here. I only wish I could go every day. Amy and Olive are attentive and gentle and thorough. The treatments make me feel like the most amazing unicorn rainbow fart, and my allergies have been delightfully manageable. As well, my once a week sessions leave me feeling well balanced and healthy overall. There are a variety of options depending on what you need treatment for, and I have utilized herbal therapy when needed with most favorable results.
I recommend MCA to anyone who so much as sneezes in my direction, or whimpers in pain. Whoohoo!