Open Care Community

We have a fantastic acupuncturist joining us on Saturdays - Kayla Benaburger. She’s a great practitioner with a wide range of experience at different clinics. We’re grateful that she’s joining our team. To welcome Kayla, we are offering 25% off all appointments with Kayla in December. Please enter “Welcome” in the notes section when booking to receive this discount.

Image description: off-white background that says “Welcome Kayla” at the top. On the left side are two gold half circles with a picture of Kayla below them. The text on the right is the same as the text above, and there is a gold bar across the bottom that says book at opencarecommunity.com

Some helpful winter wellness advice from Rachel and a special discount for all of you!

It’s freezing today, I hope you’re all staying warm!

The marathon is just around the corner, and we'd love to be part of your prep AND recovery! From October 28 - November 12, registered marathon runners can come in for a $20 community acupuncture appointment or half off a private treatment. Acupuncture is great for treating running-related injuries, helping prevent injuries and providing post-race relief and relaxation. Book now at opencarecommunity.com (link in bio), dm or email ([email protected]) with any questions. Happy running!

Image description: A white background with the Open Care Community Logo - a purple circle with a yellow cityscape in the background and dandelion in the fore ground - at the top. To the left of our logo it says Open Care Community, 44 Court Street, 10th Floor, Ste 1000, Brooklyn, 917-426-1138, opencarecommunity.com. Below that on the left side is the NYC Marathon logo; to the right of that the green text reads: $20 community acupuncture of 505% off private acupuncture for all registered marathon runners. Below that in red, it says Offer Valid Oct. 28 - Nov. 12, 2023. At the bottom in green text it says: community & private acupuncture * bodywork & massage; herbal medicine; acu-facial rejuvenation; microneedling.

Rescheduled for 11/4
Please join our efforts to fundraise for mutual aid funds supporting newly arrived immigrants! We have a number of ways to support (see above and below!), and all proceeds will go to mutual aid funds distributed by Bushwick City Farms and BAMSA (Black and Arab Migrant Solidarity Alliance).
Saturday 11/4 - 3:30-5:30 - Winter wellness herb club - join us to learn how to make elderberry syrup, fire cider and chili-pepper pain balm. All participants will receive a 4oz bottle of elderberry syrup, a 16oz bottle of fire cider and a 2oz tin of pain balm. After herb club, please stay for a sound bath and meditation session with interdisciplinary artist and healer Rena Anakwe. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat if participating in the sound bath.
Herb Club + Sound Bath - Sliding scale $75-$150
Sound Bath only - Sliding scale $20-$50
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First image: The background is a picture of elderberries on a wooden surface, with a wooden spoon and three bowls that seem to have elderberry syrup and honey in them. The text reads: Sat. 11/4 3:30-5:30; winter wellness herbal workshop + sound bath and meditation; mutual aid fundraiser for newly arrived immigrants; link in bio / opencarecommunity.com
Second image: The background is a picture of interdisciplinary artist and healer Rena Anakwe leading a sound bath. The text reads: winter wellness herbal workshop; make + take home: elderberr syrup, fire cider & chili-pepper pain balm; sound bath and meditation w/ Rena Anakwe; Herbal workshop + Sound bath: sliding-scale $75-$150; Sound bath and meditation only: sliding-scale $20-$50; link in bio / opencarecommunity.com

Please join our efforts to fundraise for mutual aid funds supporting newly arrived immigrants! We have a number of ways to support (see above and below!), and all proceeds will go to mutual aid funds distributed by Bushwick City Farms and BAMSA (Black and Arab Migrant Solidarity Alliance).
Saturday 10/21 - 3:30-5:30 - Winter wellness herb club - join us to learn how to make elderberry syrup, fire cider and chili-pepper pain balm. All participants will receive a 4oz bottle of elderberry syrup, a 16oz bottle of fire cider and a 2oz tin of pain balm. After herb club, please stay for a sound bath and meditation session with interdisciplinary artist and healer Rena Anakwe. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat if participating in the sound bath.
Herb Club + Sound Bath - Sliding scale $75-$150
Sound Bath only - Sliding scale $20-$50

Sunday 10/22 - 10-2 Interested in cosmetic acupuncture, microneedling, facial cupping or gua sha? Come try any of these procedures for half off, and in support a good cause!
DIY Facial Care workshop 3:00-3:45 Join us to learn how to keep your skin healthy and glowing. We’ll go over safe and effective ways to use facial cupping and gua sha, talk dermarollers and review dietary, lifestyle and products to help your skin look its finest.
Sliding Scale $30-$60
All week 10/15-10/22 - Anyone bringing new or lightly used items for our goods drive will receive 25% off their appointment that week. Goods needed include: warm weather clothes for adults and children, sleeping bags and bedding.

Links in Bio or on our website: https://opencarecommunity.com/mutual-aid-for-newly-arrived-immigrants
As always, masks are required at Open Care Community, thought presenters at workshops will remove their masks to speak and there will be one baby who won’t have a mask.
Images by Sharon De La Cruz, image descriptions in comments