
Help Asheville Clinic Give Free Healing to Hurricane Victims
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Support Asheville’s Acupuncture Clinic: Free Healing for Hurricane Victims
Campaign Goal:
50-60 of people are flooding the clinic DAILY seeking care for the intense physical and emotional trauma. Urgent support is needed to replenish medical supplies and operate the clinic to be able to continue offering these much needed treatments to the community. Help the Chinese Acupuncture Clinic in Asheville continue providing free, life-changing treatments to hurricane victims.
Campaign Story: A Healing Space for Asheville, Now More Than Ever
For years, the Chinese Acupuncture Clinic in Asheville has been a beacon of health, healing, and support for the local community. Known for their above-and-beyond care, the clinic has treated highly complex cases, including cancer, with heart and expertise. It is a true community center, run by world-renowned practitioners and supported by the local esteemed acupuncture school.
In the wake of the recent hurricane, the clinic has opened its doors to provide free treatments to those affected by the storm—helping people process their grief, stress, and trauma.
Every day, 50 to 60 people are flooding into the clinic seeking solace and support. The experience has been powerful, with countless community members in tears, deeply moved by the compassion and care they are receiving.
These treatments are more than just sessions; they are lifelines. Patients are experiencing tremendous benefits during and after their treatments, helping them release emotional stress and trauma. The gratitude of these patients is beyond words.
(Photos show how the clinic has had to resort to seeing patients in the waiting room and outdoor patios due to the number of people seeking support and medical services at this time)
The Clinic’s Challenge:
While the clinic itself was fortunate not to sustain much physical damage, the impact of the hurricane has severely affected the staff and their ability to work. The clinic still does not have water and likely won’t for some time, preventing them from being fully operational for regular clients. In addition, many of the clinic’s standing patients are either displaced or not currently able to pay for regular services. As such, the income that would be coming in to staff the clinic and replenish supplies has come to a halt without any return for the foreseeable future. Regardless of lack of funds, the acupuncturists and staff have been donating their time and loving energy tirelessly, providing all of these services for free, despite many of them also losing not just their income, but many of their personal belongings as well.
This clinic has become a critical source of emotional and physical support for the city, but they are facing a severe lack of funds to continue this essential work. The medical supplies required for these free treatments are running low, and without a steady stream of income, both the clinic and its staff are struggling.
Why Your Support Is Critical:
By supporting this campaign, you will ensure that this vital community hub can continue to provide free healing treatments for the people of Asheville who need it most. Your donation will go directly toward:
- Replenishing Medical Supplies: Essential to continue offering these free acupuncture sessions.
- Supporting the Displaced Staff to continue giving free medical care for the weeks to come: Providing much-needed income to the staff who have been tirelessly serving the community while facing personal hardships themselves.
For more information about the clinic, visit: https://chineseacupunctureclinic.com/
My Personal Connection:
As a long-time patient of this clinic and a holistic health practitioner and coach, I can personally attest to the power of their treatments. The staff at CAC supported me through an incredibly challenging time in my life, helping me regain my physical and emotional health. Their treatments brought me back into my body, restored my resilience, and renewed my hope.
Now, more than ever, Asheville needs the kind of healing this clinic offers. The emotional and physical well-being of our community is at stake, and this clinic is offering the type of care that truly makes a difference. They are working tirelessly to support the community, and it is our turn to support them.
How the Funds Will Be Used:
100% of the funds raised will go directly to:
- Replenishing necessary medical supplies.
- Providing income to the staff who are giving their time and expertise to help the community, despite their own personal losses.
I am a counselor and coach who has devoted her life to service and this is one of the best ways I could think to support Asheville at this time as the impact of this clinic on the well-being of our community is so tremendous. I am personally organizing and overseeing the distribution of all funds raised to ensure that they are used effectively to sustain this vital center of healing. Every dollar donated will help ensure that Asheville’s citizens continue to receive the care they desperately need during this difficult time. (And please feel free to contact me with any questions or for other ways to support)
Please Donate and Share
Your donation, no matter how small, will have a direct impact on the health and well-being of our community. Please help us keep the clinic open and support the incredible practitioners who are working selflessly to provide this essential care.
Share this campaign with friends, family, and colleagues to help spread the word. Together, we can ensure the clinic's resilience and support the healing of Asheville’s community.
Thank you for your generosity and support.
Shirly Weiss, MA, HHC
PS: ASHEVILLE RESIDENTS...
If you are in need of physical or emotional support, please go get treatments. You do not need an appointment or to be a current patient.
Hours of operation are 9am-4pm however they are being flooded with patients so I recommend you go prior to 2 pm for treatment.
369 Montfort Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
(Phone lines are still down in the clinic)
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Asheville’s Long Road to Recovery
The devastation caused by the hurricane has not only resulted in lost lives and damaged homes/infrastructure but has decimated the livelihood of our entire town. Very few businesses are able to open yet, and it may be a long time before they do. Many businesses will be forced to claim bankruptcy due to the extensive infrastructure damage.
Asheville’s economy and the wonderful people of this small mountain city, heavily reliant on tourism, face an uncertain future. Thousands of people have lost their wages, and many local businesses are at risk of closing permanently. This is not just about rebuilding homes and roads; it’s about rebuilding our entire way of life.
Supporting staples like the Chinese Acupuncture Clinic will help ensure that our town can get back on its feet. By keeping vital community centers like this open, we not only preserve essential healthcare services but also help maintain the cultural and economic fabric that makes Asheville the thriving, unique city it has always been. Your support will be a direct investment in the long-term resilience of our community.
Organizer and beneficiary

Shirly Weiss
Organizer
Asheville, NC
mary majebe
Beneficiary