“I fell asleep under a blanket I didn't bring from home and woke up when it was time to go. I come most weeks now.”
Ingrid L.
Jeffersontown, Kentucky, near Louisville
Acupuncture you can keep coming back to
A community clinic where you rest in a recliner, under a blanket, in a quiet room with other people. You choose what you pay.
Care at Quilt
One room, three ways to rest
Every visit is clothed and seated. Your acupuncturist explains each step first, and you can say no to any of it.
Recliner acupuncture
Fine, single-use needles in the arms, legs and feet while you rest under a blanket with a few other people in the room.
About recliner acupunctureEar acupuncture
A short, seated visit with a few small needles in each ear, for when a full visit is more than you want today.
About ear acupunctureEar seeds
Tiny seeds taped to points on the ear, so you can press them gently between visits.
About ear seeds
How it works
How pay what you can works
No forms about money, no proof, no awkward moment at the desk.
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You see the range
A sign at the front desk shows a range for a first visit and a range for a return visit.
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You choose
Pick the amount that fits your week. It can change from one visit to the next.
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Nobody asks for proof
We never ask for pay stubs or a reason. What you pay stays at the front desk.
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If the low end is too much
Tell the front desk. We would rather work something out than have you skip care.
Your first visit
Wear something loose and bring a sweater
Everyone stays dressed, so your acupuncturist reaches points on your arms, legs and feet through rolled-up sleeves and trouser legs. Eat something light first. A first visit takes about 75 minutes, and after that about an hour in the chair.
Wear or bring
Sleeves that push above the elbow
Trousers that roll above the knee
Socks you can take off
A list of the medicines you take
The recliner room
Quiet chairs, soft light, a lot of blankets
Several people rest at once, turned toward the windows or away from the room. Nobody is asked to talk.
Sample photos.
Questions people ask first
What if I can't pay the bottom of the range?
Tell the front desk. We would rather work something out than have you skip care, and nobody asks you to explain.
Does it hurt?
Most people feel a quick pinch, a dull ache or a heavy, warm feeling, and some feel nothing at the point. The needles are much thinner than the ones used for shots. If anything feels like too much, tell your acupuncturist and they will adjust or stop.
Are the needles clean?
Yes. We use sterile, single-use needles from sealed packs, and used needles go into a sharps container. Risks are small, and your acupuncturist explains them first: soreness, light bruising, feeling light-headed and, rarely, bleeding or infection.
How many visits will I need?
Your acupuncturist suggests a plan on your first visit, for example visits close together at first and then fewer. It is a suggestion, not a promise, and results vary. You can change the plan or stop at any time.
Will I have to stop my medicine?
No. Keep taking everything your prescriber gave you, and tell us all that you take. Acupuncture works alongside your doctor's care, never in place of it.
Neighbors
What people say after a visit
“I'm on a fixed income. The front desk explained the range once, nobody asked me to prove anything, and I choose what fits each time.”
Garfield W.
“A room of quiet people and one clock. My acupuncturist always asks before starting, and I like that I can watch the light change.”
Penny R.
Sample reviews.
Questions before you come?
Tell us how to reach you and when suits you. We answer by phone, text or email, and you are welcome to walk in during room hours too.