As a long-standing member of POCA, the People’s Organization of Community Acupuncture, we would like to adopt and share POCA’s statement of solidarity with AAPI communities. In solidarity, People’s Organization of Community Acupuncture (POCA) grieves with our neighbors, colleagues, and loved ones within the Asian American Pacific Islander communities (AAPI). Last month's violent white supremacist killings in Georgia exemplify the very real battles those in the AAPI community face. While the pandemic has certainly increased Anti-Asian sentiment in our communities, this is not new. Our hearts ar ..read more

It has been a long couple of months...for all of us. Adjusting to the new normal has taken some time and effort, but hopefully we’ve learned it's not impossible. We’re all coping with a tremendous amount of stress right now, and we’d like to recognize and thank all of the essential workers out there. Without your perseverance and dedication we would all be worse off, thank you for helping your fellow man. At MCA we are very much looking forward to coming back to work and helping everyone relax, feel better, and most of all coping with the recent traumas and regaining a sense of normalcy. If yo ..read more

Dear Patients and Friends of MCA, As we continue to learn more about the coronavirus, COVID-19, and with an increase in confirmed cases in Wisconsin, we’d like to update our community as to how we are handling concerns over the virus at MCA. Keeping our community and staff healthy and safe is always our top priority. We hope that by being transparent with our systems and policies we can alleviate anxiety and all get through this together!  As acupuncturists, we are trained in disease pathology and understand biological mechanisms associated with the spread of viruses. We have always had ..read more

For a lot of our patients, the concept of sliding scale is new or even confusing. Some people have heard of sliding scale, but have never experienced it or benefited from it. We took the opportunity to explain our sliding scale and the reasons why this payment model is so important.  A sliding scale fee structure, sometimes referred to as ‘pay what you can’, takes on many different forms but is always intended to encourage financial freedom. Typically sliding scale is based on income, you bring in a pay stub and a sliding scale is determined for you based on what you earn.  At Milwau ..read more

This month marks the 10 year anniversary of Milwaukee Community Acupuncture! It has been an honor and privilege to serve the community ever since. Continuing to make lasting partnerships with patients and providers in the area is why we started the clinic 10 years ago. To mark this momentous occasion we are having a 10th anniversary fundraiser party the evening of Saturday, October 12th. Tickets for the event can be purchased at MCA or online at milwaukeecommunityacupuncture.org/10yearparty. There will be food, music from local musician Lisa Gatewood and a silent auction filled with loads of g ..read more

People ask all the time, “Can acupuncture heal a broken heart and help depression?” Simple answer, yes. For most people acupuncture can be a major relief from the all encompassing feelings of loss and depression that accompany heart ache. Journalist Megan Wood wondered the same thing. She asked MCA acupuncturist Megan Bielinski to explain how this is possible. Below is article that appeared on Swipe LIfe in December 2018, titled “Acupuncture Cured my Broken Heart” “Acupuncture Cured My Broken Heart” Megan L. Wood December 21, 2018 It’s said that time heals all wounds, but that’s not entirely t ..read more

With the winter solstice upon us, and snowbirds retreating to warmer climates, Vitamin D is having its moment in the sun. It is estimated that 50% of adults are deficient in Vitamin D, especially those who live in northern climates. On December 21 we experience the shortest day of the year, the winter solstice, when the Earth’s axis tilts the Northern Hemisphere farthest from the warmth of the sun. After the winter solstice, we gain a minute of sunlight every day until the slow crescendo six months later to the summer solstice on June 21, aka the longest day of the year. This year the winter s ..read more

It’s starting to get warmer. The urge to get outside at every opportunity grows and grows. Bike rides, running, gardening, all great ways to get outdoors and move! But. Something is stopping you. Your old bum knee is acting up, or you can’t bend over to garden like you used to, or your asthma and allergies prevent you from running because it interferes with your breathing. Have no fear, acupuncture is here! We know that acupuncture has many benefits; acupuncture decreases inflammation, increases circulation, increases blood flow to the muscles, helps the body to release its own natural opioid ..read more

Spring has finally sprung, and for a lot of people that jubilation comes with some hesitation: allergies are back. Some new staggering statistics might make jaws drop, and not because you can’t breathe through your nose. A new study shows the incidence of asthma and allergies are becoming more common. Researchers are attributing this rise to the  increasing pollen due to global warming and climate change rather than genetics. The pollen count is estimated to double by 2040; only 22 years from now. “Average pollen counts in the United States are likely to reach 21,735 grains per cubic mete ..read more

It is a common misconception that acupuncture can only be utilized for adults. Just as children are mini adults, acupuncture and acupressure are safe, drug free and effective way to positively influence your health. For centuries acupuncture has been helping children boost their immune system, help them sleep, and improve digestion, just to name a few. For many children (and also many adults) the thought of “needles” can be enough to elicit panic and fear. The best way to combat fear is knowledge. Most “needles” that people are familiar with are hollow bore needles used to give shots, while ac ..read more