The May 11th interactive article in the New York Times, "The Human Body's Hidden Pathways" [1] is a beautiful visual representation of findings about how the body works conducted by colleagues at The NYULH Center for Biospecimen Research and Development, Histology and...
Late last year, an overview of the use of acupuncture in the United States with this title was published in the prestigious Journal of Pain Research. This article covers, "the scientific basis for acupuncture, the training and licensure of acupuncturists, and the ways...
Do you have a 2025 New Year’s Resolution? If so, how is it coming along? This was the year I finally made the leap to do a 10-day Vipassana meditation course and I had such a great experience I wanted to share about it here. My Meditation Journey...
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...
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...
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...
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 first thing that comes to most people’s minds when they hear ‘hormone balance’ is reproductive health. While it is true that acupuncture and Traditional East Asian medicine is very helpful in a wide range of gynecological complaints or infertility as well as...
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...