Ed Layton, a licensed acupuncturist with nine years of experience, said HamsterPuncture will operate at Layton Health Clinic at 1329 King St., just a half-block from the northbound Lakeway Drive on-ramp to Interstate 5.
HamsterPuncture will utilize a community-style format that enables patients to receive acupuncture treatments frequently, using a sliding payment scale of $15 to $40.
Up to four patients can be in the same room at a time. After the needles are inserted at appropriate acupoints, a patient can relax in a recliner while Layton begins treatment for another patient. Most acupoints are on the extremities, so people can stay in their street clothes.
"This format makes acupuncture more accessible for people," Layton said. "It enables patients to receive treatments regularly. I want treatments to be relaxed and informal. The group format can be reassuring for people as it's very open and convivial."
Layton will continue to offer private and comprehensive hour-long acupuncture appointments to patients through Layton Health Clinic.
For more information, call 734-1659 or visit hamsterpuncture.org.
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