02/24/2026
I have a big ASK of my Boise community:
It is time.
Boise needs a holistic medical clinic that is accessible and affordable.
I will be resurrecting a community type clinic to address the health needs of my peers. A place where patients can receive compassionate, high quality care without breaking their wallets.
(In case you’re unaware, I owned and operated The People’s Clinic in Boise for 10 years. The People’s Clinic was an acupuncture and natural medicine clinic where we charged on a sliding scale for acupuncture treatments, herbal and nutriceutical medicine and health coaching. Payments were done on the honor system and we did not verify income. We operated without grants and without handouts, and we did not require any sort of financial verification from patients. The average patient paid $40 for an acupuncture treatment; the market rates at the time for acupuncture were $75-250 per treatment.)

I’m searching for a clinic space for this endeavor. I have been looking through mainstream channels, talking to rental agencies and brokers, and it’s entirely possible I will find the right space this way.
But i got to thinking, I’ve been in the Treasure Valley since 1991 and I first started doing acupuncture and natural healthcare here in 2008. I know a lot of people; people who are generous and kind and people who know a lot of other people. I’ve treated literally hundreds of you. So I’m reaching out to you all.
If you know of someone who has an affordable space for lease that’s approximately 400-600 ft.² or larger, that is kind and compassionate and ethical, and that believes in the community that Boise is, would you put me in touch with them? Maybe you don’t know this person firsthand, but maybe you know someone who knows someone. This is how we found the space for The People’s Clinic in 2008. It was a beautiful 10 years of community and health and a type of fellowship. Along with the support of some other wonderful people, I built something beautiful and I want to do that again.
So keep your eyes peeled. I need a space located somewhere from downtown Boise west to the edge of Meridian, north of the freeway. The ideal space would have a small reception area and one large room.
If you don’t know, community acupuncture relies on a business model of low overhead, and I need a landlord full of human compassion and that understands what I’m trying to do. An affordable lease allows me to create a clinic where patients can afford to receive the care that they need without using their insurance and without taking out a second mortgage on their home. Therefore, I’m looking for someplace that isn’t terribly expensive. I don’t need anything fancy or shiny; just safe and with a landlord who is ethical and kind.
You know me guys. I’m sure a lot of you can vouch for how responsible I am and how passionate and dedicated I am to what I do. I know I can do a lot to help people who are suffering. The only piece that’s missing is finding an appropriate space at the right price so that I can charge very low rates.
Here is something you can share :
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Hello!
My name is Donna Selle. I am a nationally board-certified and Idaho-licensed acupuncturist practicing in Boise since 2008. I’m reaching out to explore the possibility of leasing space to offer a low-cost, community-style natural healthcare clinic about three days per week. I will primarily provide acupuncture treatments in this space.
A little about me and my background:
For ten years, I owned The People’s Clinic in Boise, providing acupuncture and natural medicine on a patient-determined sliding scale fee schedule. I strive to remove as many barriers to care as possible, and my work centers on creating spaces where people feel safe, welcomed, and respected. I believe deeply that high-quality healthcare should be accessible to people of all incomes, faiths, backgrounds, genders, and identities. When care is priced out of reach, many simply go without — and that runs counter to my values.
Community acupuncture is the model that allows me to live those values. I treat 4–6 fully clothed patients at a time in a shared, peaceful room, offering treatments on a $30–60 sliding scale. Patients pay what they can, anonymously and on the honor system. Keeping overhead low makes it possible to provide consistent, dignified care in a truly community-centered way.
In addition to my private practice, I have served as an acupuncturist at allopathic medical clinics, physical therapy practices and The Cancer Institute at St. Luke’s. I continue to receive referrals from St. Luke’s as well as hospice organizations and medical providers across the valley.
This practice requires a room large enough for six chairs; 400-500 square feet is ideal, and a larger space is fine. I need a space available for approximately five hours, three times per week, and I am flexible on the schedule. If it is a mixed use space, I am able to use zero-gravity type chairs that fold and can be set up and taken down easily. It would also be wonderful if there were room for these chairs to be stored along with blankets and a small amount of supplies in between sessions. I’ve been in practice for 20 years, I carry my own liability and malpractice insurance and am licensed in Idaho and nationally certified through the NCCAOM.
If this feels aligned, I would genuinely welcome a conversation. Email is wonderful, or you may call or text me at (208) 918-6724. My website (in progress) is www.fl-oh.com.
Thank you so much. I truly look forward to connecting and I’m deeply grateful for your consideration.
Warm regards,
Donna Selle
Donna J Selle, MS, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac., LMT
Licensed Acupuncturist—State of Idaho
Natl. Board Certified, NCCAOM Diplomate
Master of Science, Acupuncture
Licensed Massage Therapist—State of Idaho
www.fl-oh.com
Mobile: (208) 918-6724
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My deepest gratitude for everything everyone has done to support this work over the past decades.
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