SLOW POKE ACUPUNCTURE
EIN 81-1759328
What they do
Streetside Projects: Acupuncture is Direct Pain Relief Without Use of Opioid Painkillers. Acupuncture is A Perfect Component of A Harm Reduction Program Because It Provides Pain Reduction and Trauma Relief With No Contraindications for Medications or Drugs. Research Shows Acupuncture is Effective for Alleviating Stress, Chronic and Acute Pain, PTSD, Depression, Insomnia, and Anxiety. Regular Treatments Boost The Immune System, Curb Addictive Cravings and Assist The Recovery Process. In Our Experience, People Who May Not Normally Go to A Doctor Will Come to See Us. This Expands Options for Clients Who May Be Experiencing Bureaucratic Barriers to Care, or Are Dealing With Trauma Experiences Around Conventional Care.
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TARA SPALTYCHAIRMAN
About this charity
- Location
- 2921 Folsom Street A, San Francisco, CA 94110
- County
- City and County of San Francisco
- In care of
- Tara Spalty
- Primary officer
- Tara Spalty, Director
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2017
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2017
- Return type
- 990EZ
- Tax preparer
- LIZ IS ALL BIZ INC
- Revocation date
- May 15, 2021