After 18 years of calling the funky little building at the corner of Laurel and MacArthur home, we have made the difficult but necessary decision to close our Laurel location. Our last day of service at Laurel will be Friday, May 22nd.
Why the Change?
This wasn’t an easy choice, but several factors made it clear that a shift was needed to keep OAP sustainable. Between the challenges of maintaining stable staffing across two locations and the Laurel building going up for sale this past year, we realized we needed to consolidate our resources to better serve you.
What Happens Next?
Beginning June 1st, Sarah and Evelyn will join Dawn and Holly at our Grand Avenue location. Our Schedule will be as follows (though please visit Vagaro for the most up to date information):
- Monday – 9am – 2pm (Evelyn) / 2pm – 7pm (Dawn)
- Tuesday – 9am – 2pm (Evelyn) / 2pm – 7pm (Holly)
- Wednesday – 9am – 2pm (Sarah) / 2pm – 7pm (Evelyn)
- Thursday – 9am – 2pm (Sarah) / 2pm – 7pm (Dawn)
- Friday – 9am – 2pm (Sarah) / 2pm – 7pm (Holly)
- Saturday – 9am – 1pm (Dawn / 1pm – 6pm (Holly)
- Sunday – 9am – 2pm (Holly) & 2pm – 7pm (Dawn)
You can start booking appointments for June and beyond with Sarah and Evelyn at the Grand clinic on May 1st through the Grand Vagaro Link. (Booking with Dawn and Holly is already available)
Please note that Evelyn will be out of town the first week of June and Sarah will be out of town the 2nd – 4th week of June.
We recognize that this transition may be difficult for some of our Laurel regulars. Grand Avenue is in a busier neighborhood, and importantly, the building is not ADA accessible (it requires a short flight of stairs). We sincerely apologize for any disruption this causes to your care. Please keep reading to find out our plans to address this issue in the future.
Looking Toward the Future
Please know that our stay at Grand Ave is a bridge to something better. We are actively searching for a new, long-term home that is more ADA accessible. Our goal is to move into a space that meets everyone’s needs by this fall when our Grand Ave lease concludes.
Notes On the Grand Clinic
- Contact – Grands new contact info is Laurel old contact info:
- Email – OaklandAcu@gmail.com
- Phone (text or call) – 510-842-6350
- Parking: There is metered street parking on Grand Ave. If you don’t mind walking farther you can sometimes find free 2 hour parking in the surrounding neighborhoods. Please allow yourself extra time to find a parking spot before your appointment. The clinic does not have any patient parking spots on the premises.
- Entrance: The entrance to the building is up a short driveway and 6 stairs. There is a railing on the stairs.
- Door Code: The front door has a code to open it. The code is 4-2-1-ENTER. Please save this code in your phone or memory. It will also be listed in appointment confirmation emails. Please do not bang on the door if you cannot remember the code. We will check periodically if we are waiting for a patient who has not arrived.
- Building Layout: Just like at Laurel, you do not need to wait in the lobby….just head straight into the treatment room and get comfy. Turn right at the hallway to get to the treatment room door, and turn left to get to the bathroom. The payment prep station is in the lobby and the payment drop box is through the treatment room door and to the left.
Help Us Honor the Space
We know this is big news and you likely have many questions and feelings about the move. To ensure we can keep our treatment sessions focused on your care and healing, we ask that you please address these questions and feelings by emailing the clinic at OaklandAcu@gmail.com. You can email any questions, concerns, or logistical inquiries and we will address common questions in upcoming newsletters. Also, if you have a favorite story or a bit of love for the Laurel clinic, we’d love to hear it! Let’s celebrate the 18 years of healing that happened in this space.