City Garden Community Acupuncture
Why a new name? Because we have had a big change! We are now an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit. U-District Community Acupuncture has always been 100% patient supported. The many $20-$40 payments people have given for their treatments are what have made this clinic possible. Even though U-District CA has continued to grow year after year, I'm ready for it to take a big leap forward. By becoming a nonprofit, the clinic will be able to accept donations. Instead of solely depending on patient payments at time of treatment, we have more options. People who don't need acupuncture all the time, but want the clinic to be there when they do, can still show support with online donations. These additional funds can be used for future goals - like having a second acupuncturist to open the clinic more days and hours.
Will this change your treatments?
Not at all. Your clinic experience will remain the same. Becoming a nonprofit is about future growth, but it will always be based on the same mission of providing effective, affordable acupuncture in a group setting.
We have a Board of Directors
As a nonprofit, the clinic is no longer run as a small business with a single owner making decisions. Instead there is a group of people lending their talents and expertise. Take a look at their bios below.
Alicia Dara, President
Alicia is a Seattle-based voice teacher (singing and public speaking) with over 20 years experience. Corporate clients include Microsoft, Kimpton Hotels, Planned Parenthood, and and Premera. Private clients include the National Women's Political Caucus and members of Amazon, Merrill Lynch, Seattle Trade Commission, Core Power Yoga, Windermere, and Lake Partners. Her "Public Speaking Bootcamp for Women" regularly sells out. Her "Vocal Strength for Attorneys" workshop is approved by the WSBA. As a musician she has released 5 solo records and 3 with her current bands Diamondwolf and The Volcano Diary. Her writings about public speaking and creativity have appeared on CoveyClub, The Write Life, and Daily OM. She also serves on the Board of Advocates of Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and Hawaiian Islands. In 2017 Alicia became Board President of the City Garden Community Acupuncture Clinic.
Adrienne Lopez, Treasurer
With higher degrees in nonprofit business management and the arts, I possess a multi-faceted knowledge of marketing, communications, branding, licensing, art and design, fundraising, program development, campaign management, and outreach My professional endeavors have included the execution of brand and marketing strategies from small entrepreneurial efforts to large scale global campaigns, including print, web, experiential exhibits, television, film, and beyond. I am proud to have over ten valuable years of experience with organizations and clients such as Bristol Bay Native Corporation, Starbucks Corporate, World Vision, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, Creative Capital, and the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Equally as important, I bring strong interpersonal skills to the table, along with a positive, friendly, team-building attitude.In my free time I enjoy practicing my own art making, community work, advocating for social justice, volunteering and adventuring outdoors.
Also thanks to Amber West, EAMP, who helped get things going!
From this day forward, look for our blog on our new website citygardenacupuncture.com
