We have a big change coming up this month! We will be changing our business name from River Valley Acupuncture to Down to Earth Acupuncture.

Why the change? River Valley is a name that Emily began using when she was treating in a private-room setting. As we transitioned to practicing community acupuncture, we began to feel the need for a name that better reflected the community acupuncture philosophy. We think that Down to Earth better conveys the impression of a welcoming, comfortable community space.

What else will change? Business cards, brochures, and office forms will all have the new name. Our website will be updated and our signs will need to be replaced.

Everything else will stay the same. Same business owner, acupuncturists and location, and same affordable care!

This also means that our River Valley t-shirts are becoming collector’s items! We still have a few shifts left, in Women’s and Men’s sizes Large and XLarge (Women’s run small). We will sell these t-shirts for just $5 per shirt, until they’re gone.

When will the change take place? It may take several months before everything is completely changed over. Our revised website should be up by April 16, and we will probably start answering the phones with the new name for our May 1 May Day celebration (see below for more information).

It might be confusing for a short time, but we are very excited about the new name!

Join us for our 3rd annual May Day celebration. In honor of International Workers’ Day, we are offering free acupuncture for everyone!

All are welcome, whether you are a new patient or you have been coming for years!

Treatments will take place on Tuesday, May 1 from 2:30pm-6:30pm. Appointments are strongly recommended. Walk ins will be taken on a space-available basis.

Treatments on May 1 will last for approximately 45 minutes, so that we can serve as many people as possible. If your normal appointment usually falls on a Tuesday, you have the option to come in for the May Day celebration, or reschedule for another day.

Please help us spread the word!

We have great new artwork in our office by Jackie Penny, the author and illustrator of the children’s book Goodnight Worcester. On display are the original watercolors from the book, which are beautiful scenes depicting Worcester landmarks like Union Station, Shrewsbury Street, and the Worcester Public Library.

Jackie wrote Goodnight Worcester for her own children. Because of the sentimental value, this artwork is not for sale and it has never before been displayed in public. This may be your only chance to view the original watercolors in person, so stop into the office to see them soon!