WorkSong

Tuesday woke up with a stiff neck, Wednesday couldn’t move, went to Work Song Thursday morning and immediately left feeling better. By nightfall, I almost felt back to normal. The combination of the acupuncture and cupping worked wonders! Christine asked all the right questions, and worked on all the right pressure points. I go to WorkSong anytime I have aches & pains and it is always healing. Thank you for all you do and making this wonderful practice affordable to all!

every time i have come here for any reason (no sleep, depression, anxiety, feeling sick) they have healed me. the last time was definitely the best. i really recommend this place if you have anything bothering you. life is too short to not feel good.

Really great spot! The only issue is that sometimes the person who you book isn’t the person you end up getting.

I can’t overstate my love for WorkSong and it’s talented/​amazing/​loving/​magical practitioners. I started going for chronic back pain years ago and not only was I able to see immediate relief, but I was also thrilled to be treated for other ailments that I had been more or less ignoring because my back pain was so severe. I’ve worked with at least 4 of the current practitioners, and although they are all wonderful, my heart and soul are forever indebted to Kate Henderson for the markedly improved health and wellbeing she has ushered into my life. All it takes is 5 seconds of sitting down with her to realize how much she truly is invested in her patients and her practice. Her knowledge base is exceptional, and as a health care provider she strikes that rare balance of utmost professionalism and warm, caring devotion that you’re lucky to come across a handful of times EVER. I’ve been to many acupuncturists across the country and WorkSong stands out head and shoulders above the rest.

Went for the first time today and was very impressed I was not sure what to expect with a community atmosphere but it was very quiet and private, Stephanie was awesome she treated everything I told her hurt me, there am was no over the top music playing or anyone trying to up sell anything to me, their price structure is great very affordable I can’t wait to go again.

Karta at WorkSong has been really helpful during my move to New York. My mood and energy have both been greatly affected since I have begun to work with her. I highly recommend.

Had my first session with Isobeau today and I loved it! I have some health conditions that make sitting still for a long time somewhat uncomfortable but Isobeau walked me through what she was doing and it was great.
They have a sliding scale which is so, so helpful for people dealing with chronic conditions who KNOW they can benefit from ongoing treatment but also know that treatment can get quite pricey. Worksong is more expensive than some other Brooklyn community acupuncture clinics but I haven’t been to the others so I can’t comment on their quality.
Worksong has a very relaxing atmosphere that I really enjoyed. I’ve been to a private acupuncture clinic that was at least double the price and felt more like an uncomfortable doctor’s office than a spa, so this was much better!
Thank you for providing affordable health care, Worksong!

Intense treatment with Karta yesterday to treat sinus pressure, sleeplessness, lack of energy and such. I had needles on my scalp, face, nose and around the brows. It was scary for a minute but it gave me a immediate boost of energy! After almost an hr of treatment, I was hopping back home like a bunny!

The greatest addition to the hood! I’ve seen each practitioner and loved them all. Each one listens, asks smart, caring questions, and truly treats you with care. Everything I’ve gone to have them work on has improved, and the pricing cannot be beat. Truly a gem!

UMMMMMM this place is AMAZING. I have a regular acupuncture clinic back home but was in sore need of some TLC due to a broken foot. I walked in there limping with a cane for support and after a session of acupuncture with Carta and some cupping, I walked out and felt like a new person. I was able to go without the cane and have been walking around New York since! I’m going back again while I’m here and looking forward to it. If you’re looking for a sliding scale acupuncture place in Brooklyn, I can’t recommend it enough.

I’ve been a weekly patient of Kate Henderson for about a year. These were some of my first acupuncture treatments and I was (and probably still am) scared of needles. When you come to see Kate you feel like you are in excellent care. She pays close attention to your intake and has an excellent bedside manner. Whether I come in for musculoskeletal, mental or emotional concerns, Kate always has a treatment that works wonders. You leave Kate’s care feeling well taken care of.

I might be Worksong’s biggest fan. I’ve been going to there for over a year now and they work miracles. Not only am I sold on acupuncture, but I’m also sold on this particular business.
I see Amber and Kate regularly and both are stellar. Professional, sweet and courteous but equally if not more important, they have helped me solve problems that western medicine — for all its advances — haven’t been able to treat effectively, either at all or on its own.
I first saw Amber for a skin allergy and after two treatments, it disappeared completely. She also referred me to an herbalist for my cystic acne; it’s been nearly a year and not only have I not had a single breakout since, but my scars are practically invisible. On the other hand, I saw multiple dermatologists about both issues for over three years, spent hundreds of dollars and nothing worked.
Kate, meanwhile, sticks a few hair-​thin needles in and my muscular pains (I have three workout-​related injuries) are lessened or gone by the next day. She’s also helped with arthritis, sleeplessness and other matters with incredible results.
Best of all, they are an affordable small business. I’ve always wanted to try acupuncture but was put off by the high price of a single session. With their sliding-​scale, community-​based philosophy — multiple people are comfortably treated in a room, which is apparently how it is actually practiced in China — they have made an amazing medical service available to everyone, regardless of income.
There are two rooms with two zero-​gravity chairs and one table in each, and never have I once had to wait more than 5 minutes to be seen. The entire space is cozy, beautifully decorated and serene with a tea pot bubbling away in the reception area. I always leave much more relaxed than when I came in.
I tell everyone and anyone to go there or, at the very least, look into community-​based acupuncture.
Keep up the amazing work! Your practice is the best!

This place is amazing. Aesthetically beautiful. Great vibe. Knowledgable staff with positive energy. They have a pay what you can price range system that’s awesome and considerate for those of us who aren’t Scrooge McDuck, but honestly I can’t really imagine getting better treatment at any price point.

I live in the neighborhood, 3 blocks from Worksong, so they were a logical choice for treatment for my cervical spine pain which is caused by compressed discs in my neck. My neck pain is really bad sometimes, so I came to depend on worksong over the course of the 2+ years I went there for treatment. That is until Kate Henderson treated me in the most awful and unprofessional manner I’ve ever experienced by any medical/​therapy practitioner. She treated me so poorly I got up and walked out instead of receiving the treatment I had been looking forward to for pain relief… and believe me… I was looking forward to that appt for weeks.
Their treatment tables are pushed up against the wall on their long side, which means you can’t hang one arm unless you pull the table a few inches from the wall. In all the years I’ve been receiving massage, accupuncture, and other holistic treatments, this is the first time I’ve seen the treatment tables pushed against the walls. Anyhow, Kate came in and was ready to begin. I realized I needed to pull the light-​weight table from the wall to hang my right arm and shoulder so I got up, pulled the table slightly from the wall, and layed back down to begin. She looked at me as if I had committed a high crime and said, «What are you doing!!!» I said, «I need to hang my arms or it hurts my neck.» She said, «Don’t you think you should ask before you start moving the furniture around?» I was dumbfounded. «The furniture?» It wasn’t just what she said, it was the tone. I felt like a 3^rd grader getting scolded by my teacher. I’m 45 and a regular client there… where was this adversarial energy and tone coming from? At this point Kate began telling me how I «should be able to lay down with my right arm at my side.» I said, «Kate…it REALLY hurts my cervical spine to be face down unless my arms are dangling. I’ve had this issue for 25 years… I know what hurts and what doesn’t.» My explanation wasn’t good enough for her and she muttered something unkind under her breath as she walked out of the treatment room. At that point the thought of her sticking her needles in me was no longer appealing and I left without receiving therapy. I never had a problem with anyone there before this incident.
A couple weeks later I made time to write an email to Isobeau who runs Worksong. I told her about my experience. She said she «already heard all about it.» From her email it was clear Kate had told her what was clearly her side of things and she wasn’t open to speaking with me on the phone or in person. She ended up not replying to my 2^nd or 3^rd emails and later I discovered she blocked me from her online booking system. Amazing. I was trying to book an appt with either Isobeau, Christine, or Amber but I guess Isobeau decided it was easier to just deny me therapy. My 2 years of loyal patronage be damned. How sad. I had really come to depend on Worksong and was always kind with them.
Lastly, I have some concerns about the quality of treatment there. Sometimes I got relief and sometimes I didn’t. Just being honest. It was hit or miss. On a few occasions therapists left needles that I discovered as I got up from the therapy table or as I put on my shirt. No big deal, needles are small, it happens… but it’s never pleasant when it does… just something to consider. I would have kept going to The Brooklyn Accupuncture Project (which is amazing) but I moved to Greenpoint and Worksong was a few blocks from my house. Clearly I do not recommend Worksong.
You know, I wasn’t going to write this review because I always try to keep things positive in my life and I’m a busy person. It was just really really disappointing… and incredibly unprofessional the way Kate treated me and the way Isobeau turned her back on me and my therapy needs as a result of Kate’s poor attitude. Anyhow, moving on. Good luck.

Fantastic, clean, professional place. Do not fear the idea of «community» acupuncture here. You will be in a room with 2 others at most and the price can’t be beat. Kate was great with me: thorough and truly pleasant.

WorkSong is the best. I love Ariel — she is great. I feel so much better after experiencing crippling next pain.
Thanks Ariel!

Worksong is so wonderful. They really help the community and after dealing with some pretty heavy issues, the treatments really help. Im lucky to have them in the neighborhood.

Just a great resource. Should rank highly among the local wellness options for anyone feeling depleted or off-​kilter. This is a great way to ease into acupuncture for a newbie, an affordable option for those of us who need that — many of us have a hard time spending money on self care — this place is a great investment in the community and a great investment in yourself.
This is not the most comprehensive treatment, they will typically set you up with a few spots and that is fine and good. Its good to know about different styles. Some practitioners use dozens of needles in an appointment. I have a few acupuncture people I recommend– and each have different styles, some are more thorough and most are much more expensive than this community place. But Worksong is such a blessing and is perfect for a certain kind of day when I’m fraying at the edges and need support and cant justify the steep prices or the delay of booking a hardcore acupuncture appointment. They generally can accommodate last minute appointments and they provide an oasis for a healing experience. Once you have set up the basics on the intake appointment you will always feel supported knowing this is an option, to book a time, go in smoothly, be restful, quiet your mind, let go of the need to check your iphone. with a few needles humming in your wrists and ankles, you will feel restored afterwards. that wasnt so bad was it? this should be a regular part of your self-​care routine.

great place. clean, relaxing, fair pricing and lovely staff. Highly recommend it!

The thought of acupuncture was ridiculous to me. The thought of having it done in a room full of other people sounded even worse, but when you’re sick, you try anything.
I have been going to Worksong for about 4 months now and I absolutely love it.
If you are sick or have an injury or have been feeling off and nothing seems to be getting better, I encourage you to try this at least once. You will be glad you did. The prices are reasonable and the place is quiet and peaceful. They have 2 small rooms that can treat up to 3 ppl.
My acupuncturist is Christine but everyone there is knowledgable and caring.
Acupuncture works. :)
Did I mention how much I love this place? Yeah. 10 Stars.