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PHXCA INC

Phoenix, AZ · EIN 814428338 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE E32 · Health Care · Small ($100K-$1M) · phoenixcommunityacupuncture.com
revenue
$257K
expenses
$264K
net assets
$75K
employees
4
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

Providing Pay What You Can acupuncture care and services primarily to the low income community

profile · synthesized from sources

Phoenix Community Acupuncture provides affordable, sliding-scale acupuncture treatments in a group setting to improve accessibility and support frequent care. The clinic serves individuals seeking relief from pain, emotional health concerns, and wellness needs, including specialized services like facial rejuvenation and body sculpting. Treatments are delivered in recliners in a shared space, with a focus on affordability and inclusivity for all community members.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Battlefield Acupuncture
Military-developed pain relief technique offered as an add-on; $5 with treatment or $10 standalone.
Body Sculpting
Combines acupuncture, red/near-infrared light therapy, and cupping to support fat reduction and detoxification; includes targeted digestive and hormonal support.
Community Acupuncture
Group acupuncture treatments in recliners with privacy curtains, using distal needling techniques on hands, feet, head, and ears; sliding scale $30–$60.
Ear Seeds and Press Tacks
Non-invasive auricular therapy for stress, anxiety, cravings, and pain; seeds or tacks left in place for ongoing stimulation.
Facial Acupuncture
Mini or full facial acupuncture sessions focusing on reducing wrinkles and improving skin tone, including light therapy and gua sha; sliding scale $90–$150.
Light Therapy Add-On
FDA-cleared Celluma LED therapy for acne, pain, inflammation, hair restoration, and skin rejuvenation; $20 add-on to any session.
Private Room Acupuncture
One-on-one acupuncture sessions for patients preferring privacy or needing specialized care; sliding scale $60–$120.
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Facial & Body Therapies 12 activities
    • Cosmetic and Body Sculpting Acupuncture
      Provides specialized cosmetic acupuncture treatments including facial acupuncture to lift and tone skin, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and improve skin texture, often combined with light therapy and Gua Sha. Body sculpting sessions include cupping to release stagnation and support lymphatic and circulatory function, with private sessions priced on a sliding scale of $90–$180.
    • Cupping Therapy
      Provides cupping therapy using silicone cups to treat pain, muscular tension, trigger points, scar tissue, and stagnation, resulting in temporary petechiae. Offered as a standalone modality or integrated into acupuncture and body sculpting sessions.
    • Cupping Therapy
      Provides cupping therapy using silicone cups to treat pain, muscular tension, trigger points, and scar tissue. This modality is also used in body sculpting sessions to release stagnation and assist lymphatic and circulatory systems.
    • Cupping Therapy
      Provides cupping therapy using silicone cups to treat pain, muscular tension, trigger points, and scar tissue. It is also used as the final step in body sculpting sessions to release stagnation and assist lymphatic and circulatory systems.
    • Facial Acupuncture
      Provides facial acupuncture treatments to lift, tone skin, diminish fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone and texture, and enhance general well-being, including "Mini Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture" focusing on specific protocols for fine lines and wrinkles.
    • Facial and Cosmetic Acupuncture
      Provides facial acupuncture treatments to lift, tone skin, diminish fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone and texture, and enhance general well-being. This includes "Mini Cosmetic Facial Acupuncture" focusing on specific protocols for fine lines and wrinkles.
    • Gua Sha Therapy
      Offers Gua Sha therapy as a treatment for pain management and muscular tension, administered in the community room and often incorporated as a final step in facial acupuncture sessions to promote relaxation, de-puffing, and skin soothing.
    • Gua Sha Therapy
      Offers Gua Sha therapy for pain management and as a final step in facial acupuncture sessions to promote relaxation, de-puff, and soothe the skin.
    • Gua Sha Therapy
      Offers Gua Sha therapy for pain management and as a final step in facial acupuncture sessions to promote relaxation and soothe the skin.
    • Light Therapy (Celluma)
      Provides Celluma Light Therapy using FDA-cleared devices with deeply penetrating wavelengths to treat conditions such as acne, wrinkles, arthritic pain, muscle spasm, muscle and joint pain, inflammation, and hair restoration. This therapy is offered for 30 minutes during body sculpt sessions and as part of cosmetic acupuncture.
    • Light Therapy (Celluma)
      Provides Celluma Light Therapy using FDA-cleared devices with deeply penetrating wavelengths to treat conditions such as acne, wrinkles, arthritic pain, muscle spasm, muscle and joint pain, muscle tissue tension, inflammation, micro-circulation issues, and hair restoration. This includes blue LED light to kill acne-causing bacteria and red light for hair regrowth.
    • Light Therapy (Celluma)
      Provides FDA-cleared Celluma Light Therapy using deeply penetrating wavelengths to increase cellular energy, micro-circulation, and tissue repair, and to decrease inflammation and pain. Used for acne, wrinkles, arthritic and muscle pain, hair restoration, and skin rejuvenation, with sessions lasting 30 minutes and often combined with red or blue LED light.
  • Community and Private Acupuncture Services 7 activities
    • Community Acupuncture
      Provides acupuncture treatments in a shared community setting using reclining chairs with privacy curtains, offered on a sliding scale fee ranging from $30 to $60 plus a $10 new patient fee. Services may include cupping, Gua Sha, low-level light therapy, or herbal medicine.
    • Community Acupuncture Services
      Provides acupuncture treatments in a shared community setting with reclining chairs and privacy curtains, offering a sliding scale fee from $30 to $60, plus a new patient fee. These sessions may also include cupping, Gua Sha, low-level light therapy, or herbal medicine.
    • Community Acupuncture Treatments
      Provides acupuncture treatments in a shared community setting using reclining chairs with privacy curtains, offering a sliding scale fee ranging from $30 to $60, plus a $10 new patient fee. These treatments may include acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, low level light therapy, or herbal medicine.
    • Private Acupuncture
      Offers private acupuncture sessions in a dedicated room, with a sliding scale fee ranging from $60 to $120 plus a $10 new patient fee. Treatments may include acupuncture, cupping, Gua Sha, low-level light therapy, or herbal medicine, and can be booked online, by phone/text, or as walk-ins.
    • Private Acupuncture Services
      Offers private acupuncture treatments in a dedicated room with a sliding scale fee ranging from $60 to $120, plus a new patient fee. These sessions can include acupuncture, cupping, Gua Sha, low-level light therapy, or herbal medicine.
    • Private Acupuncture Treatments
      Offers private acupuncture treatments in a private room setting with a sliding scale fee ranging from $60 to $120, plus a $10 new patient fee. These treatments may include acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, low level light therapy, or herbal medicine.
    • Sliding Scale Access Program
      Operates a sliding scale payment model for all acupuncture services—community, private, and cosmetic—to increase affordability and accessibility, with fees ranging from $30 to $180 depending on service type.
  • Ear Acupuncture Stimulation Therapies 4 activities
    • Battlefield Acupuncture
      Offers Battlefield Acupuncture as an add-on to regular acupuncture treatments, utilizing a protocol developed by the US military for rapid pain relief.
    • Ear Acupuncture (Seeds and Press Tacks)
      Provides ear seeds and press tacks as non-invasive treatments to stimulate points on the ear microsystem for conditions like anxiety, insomnia, addiction, and pain relief, offering a take-home treatment.
    • Ear Acupuncture with Seeds/Press Tacks
      Provides ear seeds and press tacks as non-invasive treatments to stimulate points on the ear microsystem for conditions like anxiety, insomnia, addiction, and pain relief, offering a take-home treatment.
    • Ear Seeds and Press Tacks
      Provides non-invasive ear seeds and press tacks to stimulate acupuncture points on the ear microsystem for conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, addiction, and pain relief, often used as a take-home treatment following a session.
  • Acupuncture and Integrative Pain Therapy 1 activity
    • Battlefield Acupuncture
      Offers Battlefield Acupuncture as an add-on to regular acupuncture treatments, utilizing a technique used by the US military to combat pain.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Herbal Medicine Consultations
      Offers herbal recommendations through licensed acupuncturists upon client request, integrated into treatment plans as part of acupuncture sessions.
    • Herbal Recommendations
      Offers herbal recommendations through its acupuncturist upon customer request.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$257K
Contributions & grants$5K2%
Program service revenue$228K89%
Investment income$310%
Other revenue$24K
expenses
Total expenses$264K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$160K
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$115K
Cash$105K
Investments$0
Liabilities$40K
Net assets$75K
Liquid reserves4.8 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +13.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Mayo Wardle President 40 $93K
board members · 2
  • Deborah Nardozzi — Secretary
  • Hayden Hage — Treasurer
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • Anna Thibodeaux, Realtor Partner — Recommended realtor
  • Chromatic Painting, LLC Partner — Recommended service provider
  • Dr. Christina Robb Partner — Recommended acupuncture and hypnotherapist
  • Inner Alchemy Partner — Recommended service provider for ketamine therapy
  • Jennifer Hibbard, Owner, Realtor Partner — Recommended realtor from Twins and Co Realty
  • Jennifer Hogenkamp Partner — Recommended service provider
  • Johnita McBride Partner — Recommended service provider
  • Lance Tolbert Partner — Recommended service provider
  • Phoenix Community Acupuncture Partner — Deborah Nardozzi serves as a board member of Phoenix Community Acupuncture.
  • Pranareiki Partner — Recommended reiki service provider
  • Rebecca Perks Partner — Recommended reiki practitioner
  • Sarah Cover Partner — Recommended reiki, dermaplaning, and makeup service provider
  • Spooner Physical Therapy Partner — Recommended physical therapy provider
  • SynapseXT Partner — Recommended herbal supplement for Tinnitus
  • Tina Robb Partner — Colleague and friend whose podcast is recommended for learning about acupuncture.