These inconspicuous self-acupressure tools extend the effects of an acupuncture treatment for a variety of conditions for up to a week! Sometimes referred to as ear seeds because in ancient times, Vaccaria seeds were used, now most auricular acupressure tools are made...
I'm thrilled that the clinical portion of my research collaboration with Cardea Ketamine Space has concluded. It was an incredible experience and we'll be announcing the results plus more opportunities to engage in this type of mind-body transformative experience in...
Prior to becoming an acupuncturist, I spent a decade in the health food supplement industry researching, ordering and working with nutritional supplements. I learned a lot in those years about how to discern quality from hype. My Fullscript dispensary features what...
Big news-- I am now making custom Vivacitea herb and mushroom formulas available more widely! I've added a few telehealth slots each month so that people outside NYC can now access this service to have a custom infusion or topical blend made specifically for their...
As psychedelic medicine grows in prominence, researchers are increasingly exploring Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) – a new treatment paradigm that uses low to moderate doses of ketamine to facilitate psychological therapy. KAP's effects are typically...
Now that cannabis has been granted recreational status here in NYC, there are more and more trendy shops hustling recreation-geared products with roots in Traditional East Asian Medicine. Looking for suggestions outside of the commercial hype on how to best experience...
As the prevalence of acupuncture in the U.S. grows, many practitioners including myself are going on to conduct doctorate-level research in order to advance Traditional East Asian Medicine (TEAM) through broader understanding and accessibility. As I know many people...
Now that my Chelsea office is in south Chelsea (on 14th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues) I've been frequenting tea shops in Lower Manhattan as I travel between there and my FiDi office (90 Broad Street). I wanted to share my top picks for tea south of Union Square...
Remember the sunscreen when you are out and about this summer! Here's why: Both age and environmental factors beyond our control are responsible for skin health-- yet damage from UV rays seems to be one of the most important influences. Luckily, research shows that...