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...
Medical Science Posts
Acupuncture Dovetailing Therapeutic Ketamine Experiences
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...
How to Find the Most Reliable Acupuncture Research
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...
Light Therapy to Protect and Heal from Sun Exposure & More
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...
The Benefits of Facial Acupuncture for Pain and ‘Rejuvenation’
As the name implies, I founded Vivacity Acupuncture to help people live more vibrantly, whether that is through resolving nagging pain, maximizing sleep or optimizing digestion. I have come to realize over my years in practice that part of helping people live more...
The Synergy of Integrative Medicine
As New Yorkers, many patients are looking to maximize their time doing self-care by consolidating appointments during the work week. For patients seeking an integrative approach to their healthcare, I offer acupuncture alongside physical therapy, massage therapy and performance coaching at my office. Because myself and these exceptional practitioners work together on a synergistic team, we see patient outcomes multiply.
Medical Benefits of Meditation and How to Integrate it with Acupuncture
Did you have a 2018 New Year’s Resolution? If so, what was it & how did it go? Mine was to explore meditation (an admittedly vague intention). I initially had no idea what form it would take— here’s how it all panned out: The Journey Begins...
Debunking 4 Common Myths about Acupuncture
Ten years ago I started one of the most impactful journeys in my life by entering the field of acupuncture. Over the years practicing here in NYC, I've encountered some common myths about acupuncture in the U.S. that are worth clearing up. If one of these kept you or...
Ergonomics Part 1: Posture & Body Position
My patients often ask me about what they can do at home or in the workplace to keep the tension and stress that acupuncture alleviated from coming back. In recent years, internet capable devices have become indispensable to modern life yet that comes with certain...