The San Francisco Bay Area Musicians’ Acupuncture Project (MAP) was created to provide acupuncture care for professional and up-and-coming instrumentalists and vocalists in all genres of music. In order to fulfill its mission, admission to MAP is subject to verification of eligibility.
SF Bay MAP is open to anyone wishing to prevent or treat an injury related to music-making, as well as instrumentalists and vocalists of all genres who meet any one of the following criteria:
Can verify their musical activities via a website or MySpace page that includes a recognizable photograph of the artist, as well audio clips, CDs and/or a current performance schedule.
The Musicians’ Acupuncture Project is also open to those working in music administration and production.
Note: If you are the administrator of an organization you would like to see included in this list please contact MAP at (415)846-4643
Clinic Model top
In modern China acupuncture usually occurs daily or every other day, for short courses of treatment. This “high frequency” treatment model is beginning to take root in the U.S. with the aim of replicating the excellent therapeutic results achieved in China.
Our community treatment model enables us to provide high quality, appropriately frequent acupuncture treatment at affordable rates.
The recommended frequency of appointments in our clinic is based on each individual patient’s needs, and can range from multiple treatments per week for more serious conditions to the occasional “tune up” for mild or occasional symptoms.
Clinic Setting top
The MAP clinic is a single room furnished with special upright and reclining chairs. Several clients are scheduled per hour and are treated in the same room. While treatments take place in a group setting, medical confidentiality is maintained through discrete written and verbal communication between the patient and the acupuncturist. Patients complete an extensive health questionnaire prior to their initial appointment.
In keeping with Chinese medical tradition, all treatments are customized to the individual patient’s conditions and needs.
Conditions Treated top
Health concerns appropriate for treatment through MAP may be specifically performance-related, such as muscle tension or pain caused by the repetitive strain of playing a musical instrument, or respiratory/throat conditions affecting vocal production. Also appropriate for treatment in the MAP clinic are almost any conditions that respond favorably to Chinese medical treatment.
For complex conditions, we may recommend that your first visit be a private appointment to allow adequate time for a comprehensive review of your condition.
Conditions Not Treated top
While a great number of conditions can be effectively treated in the MAP clinic setting, there are some conditions not appropriate for treatment through MAP. These include:
Any acute condition more appropriately treated in a hospital emergency room
Peri-natal conditions that endanger the life of the mother or child
Uncontrolled severe psychiatric disorders
Cancer, HIV and other potentially life-threatening conditions, though palliative or supportive care may be available through MAP
Cost top
All treatments are provided on a sliding scale.
Research has shown that most conditions respond best to frequent and regular acupuncture treatment. In particular, pain usually responds best when acupuncture treatment is received several times per week. The goal of MAP’s sliding scale is to make acupuncture available to patients at the frequency required for optimal resolution of their condition.
For each dependent child or elder subtract between $5,000 and $10,000 from your annual gross income.
Annual
Gross Income
Initial
Treatment
Follow-up Treatments
Under $25,000
$20
$20
$25,000 – $30,000
$30
$20
$30,000 – $40,000
$35
$20
$40,000 – $50,000
$40
$20
$50,000 – $60,000
$45
$25
$60,000 – $70,000
$50
$30
$70,000 – $80,000
$55
$35
$80,000 – $90,000
$60
$40
$90,000 – $100,000
$65
$45
$100,000+
$70
$50
The road to success is paved in part by those who have come before. We appreciate your integrity in determining your place on our sliding scale.
The cost of any herbal products recommended is not included in the above fees.
If the lower end of our sliding scale seems high for you, please contact the Haight Ashbury Free Medical Clinic at (415)746-1950 for care.
Herbal Therapy top
While the primary focus of SF Bay MAP is on providing acupuncture, we may recommend concurrent Chinese herbal therapy for some patients if we believe their condition will improve more readily with both.
The MAP clinic stocks herbal products for internal and external use. Many of the herbal formulas for internal use are available in pill or capsule form. However, when appropriate we may recommend a customized herbal formula. This may require a private Herb Consultation outside of MAP clinic hours to discuss options and anticipated costs. Herb Consultations may entail an additional fee.
The cost of herbal products varies depending on the ingredients and formulation. Generally, herbal formulas for internal use average $20.00 to $25.00 per week. Customized herbal formulas may range from $10.00 to $30.00 or more per week. Herbal products for external use generally range from $10.00 to $20.00 per item.
While SF Bay MAP strives to keep the cost of herbal products affordable, these prices are subject to change without notice.
To ensure quality and purity, the MAP clinic stocks only herbal remedies that are tested for harmful adulterants such as bacteria, heavy metals and pesticides.
Moxibustion and Cupping top
Moxibustion and cupping are adjunct treatments used by acupuncturists in some situations. Moxibustion (moxa) is sometimes used for stubborn pain that is relieved by warmth, for chronic diarrhea or for patients with an overall weak consitution. Cupping is sometimes used for stubborn pain in the shoulders and back.
Due to constraints inherent to the community acupuncture setting moxibustion and cupping services may not be available in the MAP clinic. If your practitioner feels you would benefit from one of these treatments, she may suggest scheduling a private appointment outside of MAP clinic hours. In such cases, standard private appointment fees may apply.
Course and Duration of Treatment top
The number of treatments needed varies greatly based on the age and constitution of the patient, the severity of the condition(s) and other factors. A general rule of thumb is “The longer you’ve had a condition, the longer it takes to resolve.”Many conditions, especially pain, respond best when acupuncture is administered 2 or more times per week. The goal of MAP’s sliding scale is to make acupuncture available to you at the frequency appropriate for your condition.
For most conditions a reasonable trial period is 8 to 10 treatments, scheduled at the frequency recommended by your practitioner. Most patients experience partial to marked improvement within the 8- to 10-treatment trial period.
After this trial period we will provide you with a follow-up treatment plan. In cases of partial improvement the follow-up treatment plan may be very similar to the initial one. If you have experienced marked improvement the follow-up plan may include fewer or less frequent appointments. If you achieve complete resolution we will welcome you back to the MAP clinic whenever our services are needed.
Studies in China have shown that around 95% of the population responds favorably to acupuncture treatment for a wide range of conditions. For most conditions, if after 8 to 10 treatments there is no change you may be referred to another modality or provider.
Location top
The San Francisco MAP Clinic is located at 211 Gough Street (between Fell and Oak) in San Francisco’s performing arts nexus centered around Hayes Valley and the Civic Center. We are located 2 blocks from Davies Symphony Hall and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and are highly accessible by public transit. The following MUNI lines all stop within 1 to 3 blocks of MAP
From the Mission District: 26, 47, 49
From other SF locations: J, K, L, M and N (disembark at the VanNess MUNI station), F Market, 6, 7, 71 Civic Center BART is a 7-minute walk
There are one-hour meters on Gough Street. Two-hour neighborhood parking is readily available on Octavia, Laguna, Page and many side streets in the Hayes Valley neighborhood.
The Sonoma-Marin MAP Clinic is located directly above the marquee of the Mystic Theatre in downtown Petaluma. The address is 19 Petaluma Blvd North, Suite 33, (between and Western and B Street). Free two-hour street parking is available on Petaluma Blvd North and surrounding streets.
To schedule your initial appointment in our clinic call MAP acupuncturist Amy Hanks, MS, LAc at (415)846-4643, and say that you’d like to become a MAP clinic patient. During this call you will be asked to briefly describe the condition(s) you would like treated and asked to verify your eligibility for MAP. Current MAP hours are Mondays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Many, but not all, conditions are suitable for treatment through MAP. When appropriate, MAP refers elsewhere any individual we feel can be better served by another provider or modality.
Private Appointments top
Private appointments with MAP founder Amy Hanks, MS, LAc are open to anyone, regardless of their eligibility for the MAP clinic. To schedule please call Amy at (415)846-4643 and say you are interested in a private appointment. Please inquire about current rates when you call.
Substance Abuse Treatment top
MAP may provide supplementary treatment for individuals in substance abuse detoxification programs. However MAP is not designed to replace the comprehensive care of an established substance abuse program.
Clinic
Clinic Model
Clinic Setting
Conditions Treated
Conditions Not Treated
Cost
Herbal Therapy
Moxibustion and Cupping
Course and Duration of Treatment
Location
Scheduling Appointments
Private Appointments
Substance Abuse Treatment
Eligibility
top
The San Francisco Bay Area Musicians’ Acupuncture Project (MAP) was created to provide acupuncture care for professional and up-and-coming instrumentalists and vocalists in all genres of music. In order to fulfill its mission, admission to MAP is subject to verification of eligibility.
SF Bay MAP is open to anyone wishing to prevent or treat an injury related to music-making, as well as instrumentalists and vocalists of all genres who meet any one of the following criteria:
(valid conservatory ID card required)
The Musicians’ Acupuncture Project is also open to those working in music administration and production.
Note: If you are the administrator of an organization you would like to see included in this list please contact MAP at (415)846-4643
Clinic Model
top
In modern China acupuncture usually occurs daily or every other day, for short courses of treatment. This “high frequency” treatment model is beginning to take root in the U.S. with the aim of replicating the excellent therapeutic results achieved in China.
Our community treatment model enables us to provide high quality, appropriately frequent acupuncture treatment at affordable rates.
The recommended frequency of appointments in our clinic is based on each individual patient’s needs, and can range from multiple treatments per week for more serious conditions to the occasional “tune up” for mild or occasional symptoms.
Clinic Setting
top
The MAP clinic is a single room furnished with special upright and reclining chairs. Several clients are scheduled per hour and are treated in the same room. While treatments take place in a group setting, medical confidentiality is maintained through discrete written and verbal communication between the patient and the acupuncturist. Patients complete an extensive health questionnaire prior to their initial appointment.
In keeping with Chinese medical tradition, all treatments are customized to the individual patient’s conditions and needs.
Conditions Treated
top
Health concerns appropriate for treatment through MAP may be specifically performance-related, such as muscle tension or pain caused by the repetitive strain of playing a musical instrument, or respiratory/throat conditions affecting vocal production. Also appropriate for treatment in the MAP clinic are almost any conditions that respond favorably to Chinese medical treatment.
For complex conditions, we may recommend that your first visit be a private appointment to allow adequate time for a comprehensive review of your condition.
Conditions Not Treated
top
While a great number of conditions can be effectively treated in the MAP clinic setting, there are some conditions not appropriate for treatment through MAP. These include:
Cost
top
All treatments are provided on a sliding scale.
Research has shown that most conditions respond best to frequent and regular acupuncture treatment. In particular, pain usually responds best when acupuncture treatment is received several times per week. The goal of MAP’s sliding scale is to make acupuncture available to patients at the frequency required for optimal resolution of their condition.
For each dependent child or elder subtract between $5,000 and $10,000 from your annual gross income.
Gross Income
Initial
Treatment
The road to success is paved in part by those who have come before. We appreciate your integrity in determining your place on our sliding scale.
The cost of any herbal products recommended is not included in the above fees.
If the lower end of our sliding scale seems high for you, please contact the Haight Ashbury Free Medical Clinic at (415)746-1950 for care.
Herbal Therapy
top
While the primary focus of SF Bay MAP is on providing acupuncture, we may recommend concurrent Chinese herbal therapy for some patients if we believe their condition will improve more readily with both.
The MAP clinic stocks herbal products for internal and external use. Many of the herbal formulas for internal use are available in pill or capsule form. However, when appropriate we may recommend a customized herbal formula. This may require a private Herb Consultation outside of MAP clinic hours to discuss options and anticipated costs. Herb Consultations may entail an additional fee.
The cost of herbal products varies depending on the ingredients and formulation. Generally, herbal formulas for internal use average $20.00 to $25.00 per week. Customized herbal formulas may range from $10.00 to $30.00 or more per week. Herbal products for external use generally range from $10.00 to $20.00 per item.
While SF Bay MAP strives to keep the cost of herbal products affordable, these prices are subject to change without notice.
To ensure quality and purity, the MAP clinic stocks only herbal remedies that are tested for harmful adulterants such as bacteria, heavy metals and pesticides.
Moxibustion and Cupping
top
Moxibustion and cupping are adjunct treatments used by acupuncturists in some situations. Moxibustion (moxa) is sometimes used for stubborn pain that is relieved by warmth, for chronic diarrhea or for patients with an overall weak consitution. Cupping is sometimes used for stubborn pain in the shoulders and back.
Due to constraints inherent to the community acupuncture setting moxibustion and cupping services may not be available in the MAP clinic. If your practitioner feels you would benefit from one of these treatments, she may suggest scheduling a private appointment outside of MAP clinic hours. In such cases, standard private appointment fees may apply.
Course and Duration of Treatment
top
The number of treatments needed varies greatly based on the age and constitution of the patient, the severity of the condition(s) and other factors. A general rule of thumb is “The longer you’ve had a condition, the longer it takes to resolve.”Many conditions, especially pain, respond best when acupuncture is administered 2 or more times per week. The goal of MAP’s sliding scale is to make acupuncture available to you at the frequency appropriate for your condition.
For most conditions a reasonable trial period is 8 to 10 treatments, scheduled at the frequency recommended by your practitioner. Most patients experience partial to marked improvement within the 8- to 10-treatment trial period.
After this trial period we will provide you with a follow-up treatment plan. In cases of partial improvement the follow-up treatment plan may be very similar to the initial one. If you have experienced marked improvement the follow-up plan may include fewer or less frequent appointments. If you achieve complete resolution we will welcome you back to the MAP clinic whenever our services are needed.
Studies in China have shown that around 95% of the population responds favorably to acupuncture treatment for a wide range of conditions. For most conditions, if after 8 to 10 treatments there is no change you may be referred to another modality or provider.
Location
top
The San Francisco MAP Clinic is located at 211 Gough Street (between Fell and Oak) in San Francisco’s performing arts nexus centered around Hayes Valley and the Civic Center. We are located 2 blocks from Davies Symphony Hall and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and are highly accessible by public transit. The following MUNI lines all stop within 1 to 3 blocks of MAP
There are one-hour meters on Gough Street. Two-hour neighborhood parking is readily available on Octavia, Laguna, Page and many side streets in the Hayes Valley neighborhood.
The Sonoma-Marin MAP Clinic is located directly above the marquee of the Mystic Theatre in downtown Petaluma. The address is 19 Petaluma Blvd North, Suite 33, (between and Western and B Street). Free two-hour street parking is available on Petaluma Blvd North and surrounding streets.
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Scheduling Appointments
top
To schedule your initial appointment in our clinic call MAP acupuncturist Amy Hanks, MS, LAc at (415)846-4643, and say that you’d like to become a MAP clinic patient. During this call you will be asked to briefly describe the condition(s) you would like treated and asked to verify your eligibility for MAP. Current MAP hours are Mondays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Many, but not all, conditions are suitable for treatment through MAP. When appropriate, MAP refers elsewhere any individual we feel can be better served by another provider or modality.
Private Appointments
top
Private appointments with MAP founder Amy Hanks, MS, LAc are open to anyone, regardless of their eligibility for the MAP clinic. To schedule please call Amy at (415)846-4643 and say you are interested in a private appointment. Please inquire about current rates when you call.
Substance Abuse Treatment
top
MAP may provide supplementary treatment for individuals in substance abuse detoxification programs. However MAP is not designed to replace the comprehensive care of an established substance abuse program.