About The Pin Cushion

As Experienced Seattle Acupuncturists -

  • We believe frequent and regular treatments produce the best results.
    Research in the United States (as well as thousands of years of tradition in Asia) has shown that acupuncture is most effective when it is done frequently and regularly.
  • We treat in a community setting.
    We have grouped several recliners in a warm setting rather than using treatment tables in isolation. Appointment times are staggered so the person in the next chair may be resting with the needles while you receive your treatment. While you rest, someone else may be receiving treatment. The quiet, soothing atmosphere of our clinic will induce your relaxation and speed your results.
  • We use a sliding payment scale. (Between $20-$40)
    Most acupuncturists treat one person per hour and charge from $65 to $175 per treatment. We are committed to providing acupuncture to the widest possible clientele and eliminating cost as a barrier to treatment.
  • We accept cash, checks, as well as Visa, Mastercard, and Discover.
 
Meet Your Acupuncturists
Julie
Seattle acupuncturist Julie Johnson graduated with a Master's degree in Acupuncture from the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 2003. She is NCCAOM board certified and an active member of CAN (Community Acupuncture Network). She is also a NADA certified detoxification specialist.
Susie
Acupuncturist Susie Fanslow graduated from Bastyr University with a Master's degree in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. She is NCCAOM board certified, an active volunteer, and a member of the Community Acupuncture Network.
Gabrielle
Gabrielle Anderson graduated from Bastyr University with her Master’s Degree in Acupuncture. She is licensed as an East Asian Medicine Practitioner and is board certified by NCCAOM.  Gabrielle completed extended training at Long Hua Hospital in Shanghai, China, and she's passionate about utilizing Acupuncture to empower your body's own innate wisdom to shift back into balance.  Gabrielle loves to encourage healthy lifestyle choices along with Acupuncture treatment to achieve optimal health and wellness.

Amber
Amber West graduated from Wu Hsing Tao, where she learned the art and medicine of 5 Element acupuncture. She is a licensed East Asian Medical Practitioner and is NCCAOM board certified.  She is also a NADA trained detox specialist.   Prior to pursuing acupuncture, Amber studied Health Psychology at Bastyr University and Art at Colorado State University.  She embraces life with passion, and excitement, and takes joy in helping others feel their best. 

holly

Holly Berman graduated from Southwest Acupuncture College’s Santa Fe, New
Mexico campus in 1998 with a Master’s of Science degree in Oriental Medicine.
She also has a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Florida, a Certificate of Graduation from the Florida School of Massage and is board certified in Acupuncture by the NCCAOM. Holly practiced Massage Therapy for 10 years and has practiced Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for 15 years in a variety of settings and is excited to join the team at The Pin Cushion.

Cori
As the office manager and main receptionist, Cori Sparks is the unsung hero of the Pin Cushion.  She is the friendly face of the clinic as well as the wrangler of day to day operations.  She began her relationship with us as a patient in 2008 after managing a traditional acupuncture clinic and was thrilled to discover an affordable alternative.  Cori is also a certified yoga instructor and aromatherapist.  We are happy to have her in the driver's seat!