down to earth

acupuncture

everyday people

integrative care

for Las Cruces,

El Paso, Juarez

& the barefoot Movement

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

New to Crossroads? Book a free 20-minute consultation.

Returning Patient? Schedule your follow-up session.

Crossroads Acupuncture with Dr. Ryan Bemis

Everyday People

Real Results

What does it feel like to get acupuncture? Dr. Bemis walks you through in this video

“Offering acupuncture is like planting a seed of peace”

Msr Rene Blanco, Co-Founder of Crossroads’ Community Acupuncture School: Promotores Descalzos, Diocese Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

This video shows how our global project Crossroads and the Barefoot Acupuncture Movement bring care into communities, helping people cope with stress along the border — as featured by Emmy Award–winning journalist Angela Kocherga.

Gentle acupuncture for everyday problems

  • Relaxation & Stress: Support for stress relief and daily tension

  • Everyday Balance: Promoting ongoing comfort and overall health

  • Pain & Athletic Injury: Recovery for joint relief and physical performance

  • Energy & Vitality: Supporting natural resilience and stamina

  • Long-Term Well-Being: Building resilience and health maintenance

  • Compassion Fatigue: Easing burnout, renewal, and emotional strength

  • Inner Peace: Fostering long-term harmony and emotional strength

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you are not alone

Dr. Bemis meets you where you are and walks with you on your journey.

Breathe, Heal, pay it forward

@ Crossroads, healing is personal—and collective.

our stories:

paying it forward

  • 120,000+ patient treatments

  • >80% offered for free in underserved communities

  • 525 health workers trained in acupuncture

  • 6 countries reached

"When you come in for acupuncture here at our clinic, you’re getting help for yourself, and you’re helping us help other community health workers who are on the front lines in their own underserved communities.”

— Ryan Bemis, our Executive Director in July 2021's edition of Neighbors Magazine

Let’s chat!

Send us your questions, and let us know a good time to reach you.

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take back your health

Empower yourself to reduce stress, find balance, and support your overall well-being for a better life.

Our global barefoot movement

“A prime example of how acupuncture can take root in communities in distress that lack adequate medical care.”

— Dr. Subhuti Dharmananda

Because every community can build resilience using acupuncture and somatic healing.

WHO Aligned: Task-shifting+Community Health Promotion+Trauma-informed care…where it is needed the most.

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Dr. Bemis has brought peacefulness into my iner being that I would not have otherwise.

Dana

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Absolutely amazing! Always leave feeling relaxed!

PAUL

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What sets us apart?

  • Bilingual Care: English and Spanish services available

  • Veteran Support: Free sessions available for veterans

  • Insurance Accepted: We accept most major insurance plans

  • Affordable Group Clinics: Accessible group acupuncture throughout the region

  • Expert Leadership: Dr. Ryan Bemis (DOM) is certified in TRE (somatic wellness), Heroic Coaching, and yoga/meditation instruction

  • No Long-Term Contracts: Access care without expensive upfront financial commitments

breaking down

barriers

to integrative healthcare

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Crossroads supports the growth of community wellness clinics for underserved populations.

We also train nurses and counselors to deliver acupuncture-based care in settings such as jails, hospitals, recovery centers, refugee shelters, and disaster relief programs.