OUR MISSION

Traditions Acupuncture Foundation focuses on supporting our diverse local community. We recognize that Chinese Medical care is not accessible to all. Our Haywood Street Congregation partnership helps bridge the gap between need and access. This internship is essential as it helps to educate interns in the concerns of the medically underserved. It is our hope that they will carry these skills into the communities each will serve in the future.

HAYWOOD COMMUNITY CLINIC

We are proud to sponsor Daoist Traditions College's partnership with Haywood Street Ministries in treating the medically underserved population of Asheville. Through the offsite clinic at the Haywood Street Congregation in Downtown Asheville, Daoist Traditions interns regularly treat 15-20 unhoused community members each week. Since 2013, our interns have been offering free acupuncture every Wednesday morning, while Haywood Street Congregation offers day-to-day care including meals, hot coffee, free haircuts, and essential supplies.

TAF is a 501c3 that provides funding and support for initiatives that provide Chinese medical care and acupuncture for the medically underserved. Chinese Medicine can provide care for many conditions which include:

Substance Abuse & Addiction Recovery
Depression
Most illnesses - colds, flu, digestive problems and more
Pain
Diabetes and other chronic illnesses
Postpartum mood disorders
Arthritis