Many Rivers - Acupuncture you CAN afford
The expert team of acupuncturists at Many Rivers

Affordable, compassionate healthcare
by board certified and licensed acupuncturists

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Rates and Services

Community Acupuncture

$25 – $45

Pay what you can afford

Community acupuncture treatments are on a sliding scale of $25 – $45.  You decide what you can afford. New patient initial treatments are a flat rate of $50, which includes the consultation and community acupuncture treatment.

What We Treat

Pain and Injuries

Acute pain from accidents, sprains and strains. Chronic pain from arthritis, prior injuries, joint inflammation, or muscle tension anywhere in the body.

Mood and Mental Health

Anxiety, depression, stress, grief, insomnia, PTSD, addiction and recovery

Digestive Health

IBS, chronic diarrhea or constipation, bloating, gas, nausea, acid reflux

Headaches and Migraines

Tension headaches, cluster headaches, migraines and auras

Surgery Prep and Post-Op

Joint preparation prior to surgery, pain and swelling after surgery, and help for those trying to avoid or postpone surgery

Menstrual & Pregnancy Wellness

PMS, PCOS, painful periods, irregular menstruation, menopausal symptoms, fertility and pregnancy support

Immune Support

Allergies, asthma, eczema, chronic fatigue, adrenal fatigue, and autoimmune disorders

Cancer-related Issues

Side-effects of chemotherapy and radiation, and ongoing support for cancer survivors and their caregivers

Rates and Services

Private Pain Management Acupuncture

$60 – $80

Pay what you can afford

Private pain management acupuncture treatments are on a sliding scale of $60 – $80.  You decide what you can afford. New patient initial private acupuncture treatments are a flat rate of $100, which includes the consultation, initial posture analysis, and private acupuncture treatment.

Private Pain Management Treatments

Thorough Posture Analysis

Using a posture grid, we look at your head, neck, shoulders, thoracic area, low back, hips, pelvis, knees, ankles and feet to determine posture irregularities.

Postural Exercises

Using your pain location and posture analysis, we suggest gentle exercises to bring the body back into alignment.

Motor Entry Point Needling

Based on the posture assessment and your health history, we needle muscle motor nerve entry points to relax tight muscles and strengthen weak muscles.

Targeted Spine Needling

Points along the spine are needled in order to affect the specific nerves which control the dysfunctional muscles.

We LOVE acupuncture and want to share it with you!

Carrie Sawtell

L.Ac., C.SMA, M.S., Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)

Carrie is a licensed acupuncturist and is board-certified in Oriental Medicine (Acupuncture and Herbology) by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She received her B.A. from Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT. After graduation, she moved to California, where she studied acupressure, tui na (Chinese massage), and shiatsu (Japanese massage) at the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley. She received her Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (MSTCM) from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences in Oakland, CA. Upon graduation, she moved to Shanghai, China, where she lived for three and a half years, continuing her studies. At Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM), she completed the Advanced Acupuncture Training Program. She also interned at two of Shanghai's prestigious Chinese medicine hospitals: in the Acupuncture department at Yueyang Hospital and in the Herbology department at Shuguang hospital. In addition, she learned Mandarin and traveled extensively throughout China and Southeast Asia. She founded Many Rivers Community Acupuncture in 2011. Carrie completed an advanced certification in Sports Medicine Acupuncture® in 2023 with instructors Matt Callison, L.Ac., and Brian Lau, AP, C.SMA.  Carrie is the only Certified Sports Medicine Acupuncture Specialist in Hartford County, Connecticut. She has served on the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Society of Acupuncturists and volunteers for POCA, the People's Organization of Community Acupuncture.  She enjoys incorporating orthopedic physical assessment, advanced palpation techniques, and needling muscle motor entry points into her treatments.

Carrie Sawtell, L.Ac., C.SMA

Carrie Sawtell

L.Ac., C.SMA, M.S., Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)

Carrie is a licensed acupuncturist and is board-certified in Oriental Medicine (Acupuncture and Herbology) by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She received her B.A. from Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT. After graduation, she moved to California, where she studied acupressure, tui na (Chinese massage), and shiatsu (Japanese massage) at the Acupressure Institute in Berkeley. She received her Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine (MSTCM) from the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences in Oakland, CA. Upon graduation, she moved to Shanghai, China, where she lived for three and a half years, continuing her studies. At Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SHUTCM), she completed the Advanced Acupuncture Training Program. She also interned at two of Shanghai's prestigious Chinese medicine hospitals: in the Acupuncture department at Yueyang Hospital and in the Herbology department at Shuguang hospital. In addition, she learned Mandarin and traveled extensively throughout China and Southeast Asia. She founded Many Rivers Community Acupuncture in 2011. Carrie completed an advanced certification in Sports Medicine Acupuncture® in 2023 with instructors Matt Callison, L.Ac., and Brian Lau, AP, C.SMA.  Carrie is the only Certified Sports Medicine Acupuncture Specialist in Hartford County, Connecticut. She has served on the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Society of Acupuncturists and volunteers for POCA, the People's Organization of Community Acupuncture.  She enjoys incorporating orthopedic physical assessment, advanced palpation techniques, and needling muscle motor entry points into her treatments.

Mary Cole

L.Ac., MAOM, Dipl. OM. (NCCAOM)

Mary is a licensed acupuncturist and is board-certified in Oriental Medicine (Acupuncture and Herbology) by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She earned her B.S. from the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH and her Masters of Oriental Medicine (MAOM) degree from the New England School of Acupuncture in Newtown, MA. Upon graduation, she worked for four and a half years at Manchester Acupuncture Studio in Manchester and Nashua, NH, which is one of the oldest and largest acupuncture clinics in the country. Mary is a Connecticut native and is happy to be back in her home state.

Mary Cole, L.Ac.

Mary Cole

L.Ac., MAOM, Dipl. OM. (NCCAOM)

Mary is a licensed acupuncturist and is board-certified in Oriental Medicine (Acupuncture and Herbology) by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She earned her B.S. from the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH and her Masters of Oriental Medicine (MAOM) degree from the New England School of Acupuncture in Newtown, MA. Upon graduation, she worked for four and a half years at Manchester Acupuncture Studio in Manchester and Nashua, NH, which is one of the oldest and largest acupuncture clinics in the country. Mary is a Connecticut native and is happy to be back in her home state.

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(860) 683-0011

Many Rivers Community Acupuncture, LLC
3 Barnard Lane #205
Bloomfield, CT 06002

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