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.
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...
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...
To continue exploring scientific findings on acupuncture, this post will cover its effects on the brain itself and structures of the central nervous system. Primarily through Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) studies, we know that acupuncture activates...
Many of the patients coming to my office are seeking acupuncture for the first time, and one of the frequently asked questions in that first appointment is how acupuncture works. I’ll sum it up here for all interested. Since the medical research on how acupuncture...
October is Pit Bull Awareness month, so as it comes to a close I want to take the opportunity to share some reflections on wellness benefits of companion animals including the much stigmatized American Staffordshire Terrier, commonly known as the Pit Bull. I haven't...
Curious to get an insider's medical perspective on the cupping marks Michael Phelps and other Olympians were sporting in Rio? I've had several people ask my opinion on the media hubbub and first, let's get some things straight: The overwhelming majority of media...
Do you wake feeling ready to rise and shine, or do you tend to rely on help from your daily 'cup of Joe'? Perhaps it is just a byproduct of living in New York City, but I frequently encounter people who feel overworked and tired. I often ask my patients about overall...
Now that spring has sprung, with the warmer weather many are reinvigorating their exercise routines. For anyone noticing their range of motion limiting their activities, I'd like to address one of the most common complaints I hear in the treatment room: chronic low...