We provide integrative medicine based on Traditional East Asian Medicine and recent medical studies showing evidence of efficacy.
In-person Treatment
Each session is individually customized, and our specialty is the release of stress and painful or movement-restricting myofascial trigger points, commonly referred to as muscular knots, through acupuncture. Sessions may include:
Circulatory Bodywork:
Techniques to invigorate the circulatory system for pain relief and immune support include infra-red heat or moxibustion warming body regions & acupuncture points, cupping to create small areas of low air pressure next to the skin gently pulling muscles upward to loosen tension, or gua sha using a smooth-edged tool to increase circulation in deeper tissues for long-lasting improvement.
Dermal Rejuvenation:
holistic treatment with microneedling and low level laser therapy (LLLT) for facial pain, skin and muscle tonicity changes, tissue elasticity and health as well as hair growth.
Electro-acupuncture:
also known as E-stim – passes an electrical current between pairs of acupuncture needles attached by small clips to a unit generating low-voltage, low-amperage pulses on points effective for the condition(s) treated. Low-frequency stimulation is comfortable, subtle and proven to treat a variety of conditions, particularly those that are chronic, including pain, muscle spasms and neurological issues.
Psychedelic Bolstering:
central nervous system balancing treatments and/or somatic release before or after therapeutic psychedelic experiences for preparation or integration. Our in-house prescribing physician is currently doing intakes for patients interested in integrated psychedelic ketamine therapy for mental and physical wellbeing. More info.
Subcutaneous Tissue Release:
This technique is a variation of acupuncture using a specialized needle shape invented in 1996 to effect the subcutaneous or superficial tissue layers just under the skin where the collagen fibers are most abundant. This technique made its way to the United States recently, and Dr. Navarro received specialized training to introduce this innovative modern treatment in Manhattan.
Telehealth
These visits develop personalized integrative healthcare plans, mapping out at-home options to meet your goals, balance your constitutional physiology, and cultivate connections fostering strength in your life. Two common ways to focus a session:
Daily Optimization
Having a hard time fitting everything you want to do, from fitness and movement to nutrition, into the day?
A custom ‘Vivacitea’ RISE or SET infusion, formulated as a latte mix, looseleaf tea or capsules, can be built as just the right touch to start or end your day efficiently helping bring all you can be into fruition– for example by improving digestion and even boosting immunity and regulating hormones for optimized energy. If improved fitness is an aspect of your goals, I can assist establishment of daily meditation and exercise practices in addition to any rehabilitation program designed with a Physical Therapist or Personal Trainer (I collaborate with the best in both fields!).
Periodic Recalibration
Feeling like you need a seasonal reset?
These comprehensive sessions include assessing if any laboratory or diagnostic work is due as well as how your activities, recovery practices and dietary or nutritional intake can be adapted to better fit the current stage. Optional custom ‘Vivacitea’ blends– for instance, one to support dietary cleansing allowing the digestive system to rest while the body rejuvenates– can be an ideal way to kick off a new beginning or maximize acclimation.
