Portsmouth Community Acupuncture

Emily is one of the best acupuncturists I have ever worked with. Plus the treatment room is amazing. Hands down the most relaxing community acupuncture room I’ve ever been in. I start looking forward to my regular Monday appointment on Saturday :))))

I was traveling to New England and after a 9-​hour drive, I knew I could use a session. I had found Emily online before coming to the area and walked in on a Friday afternoon. I go regularly at home in Baltimore to a community acupuncture clinic, and I have to say that I really wish Portsmouth Community Acupuncture was in MY city instead! It was a fantastic experience. Since probably a lot of you have never tried acupuncture, here’s how the whole thing went:
I filled out extensive forms detailing my health history and complaints — for me, my biggest concerns are/​were depression and anxiety, migraines, and a sprained ankle. Emily sat with me to discuss all of these in detail before the session and asked lots of questions, then we went into the poking room. The space is beautiful and relaxing — a vaulted ceiling, open space, recliners arranged in a large circle. They tip all the way back. Emily took pulses, swabbed the points of insertion and proceeded to stick me with LOTS of needles — many more than I’m used to (the more, the better!). I was covered with blankets and left for about an hour, but I had a buzzer in case I needed her. When the needles were removed, I felt fantastic as I usually do when done.
I would highly, highly recommend this place to anyone considering acupuncture. It’s a very peaceful experience (one woman in the room was conked out and snoring) and can really help with a variety of conditions. Emily is attentive, genuine, and listens well to your concerns.
Two pieces of advice: First, make an appointment! She does take walk-​ins but the practice is very busy, at least in summer, and you may end up waiting awhile if you just show up as I did. And to get in, you go through the door that looks private next to the running store, and take the elevator up to the 4^th floor.

Also a sceptic by nature, but I really enjoyed it. The treatment is relaxing and painless, Emily is very accommodating, and I felt a big difference after I was done.

Was the first time ever having acupuncture and it was a pleasant enough experience, I understand getting non-​Western medicine, but this just wasn’t for me.