*We are not accepting new patients until May. If you would like to be on a cancellation list please contact us by email at harbouracu@gmail.com. Sorry for any inconvenience! We are so grateful for your support.

About Acupuncture

FAQ
Peoples Organization of Community Acupuncture
Acupuncture can be used effectively for many conditions -- The most common reasons people see an acupuncturist are:

  • Allergies                                     Infertility
  • Anxiety                                        Knee Pain
  • Depression                                 Low Back/Hip Pain
  • Digestive Disorders                   Neck/Shoulder Pain
  • Headaches/Migraines              Sleep Difficulties 
If you have been sick or around anyone that has been sick please stay home. If you are exhibiting any symptoms such as Fever, Chills, Shortness of Breath, Cough, or Diarrhea, please stay home. 

Some housekeeping that needs to be covered:

  • We will provide hand sanitizer at the door to be used before you come in. 
  • Please leave personal items in your car.
  • If someone is traveling with you we ask that they stay outside.
  • No walks-ins please.
  • Scheduling online or by phone to prevent lingering in the reception would be favorable.
  • Please come to your appointment on time or cancel with ample notice as it is a limited schedule and we have blocked off more time to provide for extra cleaning and limited exposure. 

What you can expect from us:  
  • There will be a limited amount of patients in the office at one time. 
  • Surfaces will be cleaned throughout the day. 
  • Air purifying essential oils will be diffused.
  • We will be running UV-C air purifiers throughout the day as well. 

Please let us know if you have any questions regarding our new policies. We look forward to keeping everyone healthy and safe!

COVID-19 Information For Our Patients:
As medical professionals we try to follow the correct information from the right resources so we can pass on this knowledge and answer questions with facts vs misinformation so that it doesn’t lead to fear. We want to ensure that you can take the proper precautions to safeguard your health and the well-being of our community.

We understand the concerns regarding the unknown and like many small business owners, we recognize how this can affect all of our lives. Let’s do the best we can to stay healthy and ride this thing out!

Here are a few suggestions for supplements. If you have any questions about what herbs or supplements to take please call and set up a consultation. If you have autoimmune conditions please consult with your provider before taking any immune boosting supplements as they may set your system into overdrive and make you feel worse.
Anti-Viral Support:
L-Lysine 1,000-3,000 mg per day
Beta Glucan - as directed
Colostrum - as directed
Reishi - as directed
Oscillicoccinum - as directed
Immune Support:
Probiotic
Zinc
Vitamin C 
​Vitamin D
​Quercetin
Olive Leaf Extract
Oil of Oregano (This is not the same as oregano essential oil. Do not take oregano essential oil internally)
Garlic
Stay hydrated - Electrolyte waters are best (LMNT, Nectar) or make your own, Pink Sea Salt in mineral water or coconut water (look for sugar content!!) 
Upper Respiratory Health
Purchase a table top nebulizer and have meds on hand. Look up Dr. Brownstein and Dr. Mecola's saline and hydrogen peroxide solution for upper respiratory health.
TCM Food recommendations:
Congee
Bone Broth
Ginger and Green Tea
Pears
Honey

  • At the onset of a cold foods like garlic, ginger, cinnamon, onion, green onion, leeks, squashes (acorn, butternut, pumpkin, etc.) Think grandmas chicken noodle soup. Things that are nourishing and warming.
  • If you have a fever and sore throat (usually the next phase of a cold) so more cooling foods: Green, peppermint or chrysanthemum tea, banana, pears, strawberry (great for lung issues), seaweed (kelp), spinach, watercress, daikon radish, barley, amaranth.
  • If the cold has now gone into the chest and you have a lot of phlegm (dampness) more bitter/cooling foods: bok choy, bitter melon, cabbage, celery, watermelon, kiwi, papaya, cucumber, zucchini, lemon water. 
  • Avoid Sugar, Dairy, Breads, Fried/Greasy, Alcohol, raw and cold foods. 

We have some of these supplements in stock as well as Chinese herbs that are specific for upper respiratory and flu like conditions. Juice Plus is another great way to get (whole food) fruits and veggies in as well. Please let us know if we can assist in any way.   

Be Well,
Susie