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Glenside Community Acupuncture

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Glenside Community Acupuncture

Our mission is to provide effective and authentic acupuncture in a healing community setting.

03/23/2026

Acupuncture for Tendonitis & Spring Racquet Sports Injuries

Spring Is Here, and So Are Racquet Sports

As the weather warms up, many people return to outdoor activities like tennis, pickleball, racquetball, and golf. While it feels great to get moving again, the sudden increase in activity can sometimes lead to tendonitis and overuse injuries.

If you’ve noticed elbow pain, wrist soreness, or shoulder tightness after playing, you’re not alone. Spring is one of the most common times of year for these injuries to appear.

Common Spring Racquet Sports Injuries

Repetitive swinging motions can strain tendons and surrounding muscles. Some of the most common issues we see in the clinic include:

Tennis elbow (lateral elbow tendonitis)
Golfer’s elbow
Shoulder tendonitis
Wrist strain
Forearm tightness
Rotator cuff irritation

These injuries often start as mild soreness but can become persistent if not treated early.

Acupuncture is a natural and effective treatment for tendon and muscle injuries. Treatments work by:
• Reducing inflammation• Increasing circulation to injured tissues• Relieving muscle tension• Promoting faster healing• Decreasing pain and improving mobility

Many athletes and active adults find acupuncture especially helpful when recovering from repetitive stress injuries.

Benefits for Active Lifestyles

Acupuncture treatments can help you:

Return to sports more comfortably

Improve range of motion

Prevent chronic tendon problems

Support faster recovery between games or workouts

Spring is the perfect time to take care of small injuries before they become bigger problems.

GCA treatments are personalized based on your injury, activity level, and recovery goals.

Appointments are available. Whether you’re dealing with tendonitis or just want to keep your body performing at its best, our GCA care team is here to help.

03/14/2026

Today is the day!

Looking for calm and better sleep?
Press the wrist point that helps you rest deep.
Starting in April, you’ll find us bringing healing care
Inside Pure Spa in Ambler, see you there!

Join Us for the Ambler Rotary Scavenger Hunt!

Grab your GCA stickers and decipher your clues!!! 🌼

We’re excited to be part of a fun community event this weekend and hope you’ll join us✌️

Saturday, March 14 from 12–4 PM, GCA will be participating in the Ambler Rotary Scavenger Hunt.
You can find us , where we’ll be connecting with the community, sharing information about acupuncture, and celebrating a fun afternoon in Ambler.

The scavenger hunt is a great way to explore local businesses, enjoy time with friends and family, and discover something new in the neighborhood.

Event Details📍 Location: GCA will be at Pure Spa and the Scavenger Hunt will be across the Ambler Borough 📅 Date: Saturday, March 14⏰ Time: 12:00 – 4:00 PM

Stop by our table during the event to say hello, learn more about how acupuncture can support pain relief, stress management and women’s health.

We’d love to meet you and answer any questions you may have.

Bring your friends, your family, and your sense of adventure — and enjoy a great afternoon supporting the Ambler community!

***GCA will be waiving all New Patient Fee’s if you sign up at our Ambler location.***

***Must sign up on March 14 and this deal is good until April 15th.***

We hope to see you there!

03/13/2026

✨ Why Start Now?

Waiting until you’re already sick or deep in allergy season makes treatment more reactive. Preventative care allows your body to build strength and resilience naturally.

A series of treatments over the next several weeks can help you:

✔ Finish winter feeling strong
✔ Transition smoothly into spring
✔ Reduce allergy symptoms before they begin
✔ Feel more energized and balanced

Link in bio to book or call 215-867-9230

03/11/2026

Spring energy is rising 🌸

Spring is the ideal time to realign and it’s time to clear, reset, and grow. We are so ready for longer days, fresh blooms and new starts.

If you’ve been feeling sluggish, tense, or starting to feel your spring allergies, acupuncture helps restore flow and vitality.

Let this be your season of renewal, book your spring tune up. 🌿📅

03/09/2026

Can you see the little pops of green around Jenkintown? It’s coming!

The weather is looking great the next few days so be sure to stop by our neighbors for a delicious coffee, a good book, and a little treasure 💚 and acupuncture of course 📍

03/07/2026

🌼 Three Recommended Treatments for Springtime

~ Seasonal Reset Session ~
A focused treatment to harmonize Liver Qi, support digestion, and improve sleep quality during the transition into spring.

~Stress & Sleep Acupuncture~
Ideal if you experience insomnia, vivid dreams, or restlessness after the time change.

~Cupping & Acupuncture Combo~
Great for releasing neck and shoulder tension often associated with stress and seasonal shifts.

Which treatment do you need right now?? Tell us in the comments or better yet, call or message here: 215-867-9230 to reserve your spring reset.

Your Needles Are Ready! ☀️

03/05/2026

NEWS!!!

We’re excited to share some wonderful news. Our acupuncture practice is reopening in Ambler! If you remember we treated in Ambler in 2024 and took a pause in 2025.

Beginning this April 2026, we will be welcoming patients back to our additional space in the heart of this vibrant borough. Don’t worry, we still have our Jenkintown clinic.

To better serve you, we’re also thrilled to introduce two dedicated acupuncturists who will be seeing patients at the Ambler location inside :

✨ Dr. Mel Wolf – Available Tuesdays starting April 2026, 2PM - 6PM
✨ Kathryn Gerhard – Available Mondays starting April 2026 9AM - 1PM

Both Mel and Kathryn bring exceptional skill, compassion, and a deep commitment to holistic healing. Whether you’re seeking support for pain management, stress relief, women’s health, digestive concerns, or overall wellness, our Ambler team is here to help you feel your best.

Our Ambler location offers a warm, peaceful environment designed to support relaxation and healing, while making it even more convenient for our patients in the Ambler, Springhouse and surrounding communities. We are located within the lovely Pure Spa at 79 E. Butler Ave-- . Parking is available on Butler Ave or in the lot at Cavalier Dr., between Butler and Poplar.

You can start to book your appointments now. We look forward to continuing your care and welcoming new patients into our growing acupuncture family.

Let us know if you have any questions!

Peace love and needles from your GCA team ✌️☯️🎉

03/03/2026

Meet Margaret Haff-Koelper, LAc., Clinic owner and Acupuncturist

Margaret is passionate about using an integrative, body mind approach to patient care and healing and incorporates many training styles into her practice.

Between seeing patients and managing the clinic Margaret is a wife and mom her two sons.

3 simple things Margaret is doing right now to boost health and transition to spring 🌱

🌱10minute morning meditations
🌱 yoga and barre classes
🌱Reading before bed

Margaret practices Acupuncture in Jenkintown on Tuesdays 4-8PM, Wednesdays 12-4PM and Friday 8AM-12PM

03/02/2026

🌱 Support the Seasonal Transition

The shift from winter to spring can put stress on the body. Many people experience:

Fatigue

Mood Changes

Sleep disruption

Increased stress

Acupuncture gently restores balance, supports better sleep, improves circulation, and helps you feel refreshed and energized. Winter can be such a sluggish time. So some of our favorite treatments involve getting the Wei level or immune level moving again. 💪

Link in bio or call 215-867-9230📲 to book

03/01/2026

Meet Kathleen Doyle, L.Ac.

Informed by her background in Psychology, Kathleen treats the whole person to assist with disharmonies in digestion, menstruation, and sleep.

When she’s not in the clinic, Kathleen is renovating her house with her husband and family, learning new recipes, or attending live music events.

3 simple things Kathleen is doing right now to boost health and transition to spring 🌱

🌱 cooking with sautéed greens and citrus/sour
🌱Aiming to be in bed before 11pm
🌱limiting phone screen time to 1 hr per day to support eyes/LV

Book Acupuncture with Kathleen in Jenkintown on Mondays 12 - 8 PM and Thursdays 8 AM - 4 PM.

02/28/2026

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02/27/2026

🌬️ This is your gentle reminder to...
Get Ahead of Spring Allergies!! 🤧

The very best time to treat seasonal allergies is before they start

Acupuncture can:

☯️ Reduce sinus congestion and inflammation

☯️ Calm itchy, watery eyes

☯️ Minimize sneezing and post-nasal drip

☯️ Decrease reliance on allergy medications

By beginning treatment now, our lovely practitioners can help to reduce your body’s overreaction to pollen when spring arrives. Pretty great right??

Link in bio to book or call 215-867-9230

Address

510 West Avenue, STE 100
Jenkintown, PA
19046

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 2pm
Tuesday	11am - 7pm
Wednesday	12pm - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 1pm
	2pm - 6pm
Friday	9am - 1pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

+12158708337

Website

http://glensideacu.com/

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