Our NYC Acupuncturists
Our acupuncturists specialize in treating pain, sports injuries, and physical symptoms of stress. We do so by employing a blend of acupuncture styles that mainly include traditional acupuncture and trigger point dry needling. Our unique treatment style allows us to provide effective care for a wide range of patients dealing with a range of issues.
We graduated from acupuncture school with a Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Acupuncture school includes a rigorous 3 year program which has over 2,500 hour including 1,000 hours of clinical practice and patient interaction.
Our training focused on several styles of acupuncture which we incorporate as needed to provide individualized acupuncture treatments. These styles in include Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Acupuncture Physical Medicine (APM), electroacupuncture, auricular (ear) acupuncture, Five Element acupuncture, classical acupuncture, and dry needling or trigger point acupuncture.
We use these techniques along with other modalities of Chinese medicine like herbs, moxibustion, electroacupuncture, cupping, gua sha, qi gong, tui na, and dietary recommendations as needed to enhance the effects of the acupuncture treatment.
We seek to provide a safe and open healing space for all people that allows patients to feel at ease. We meet each patient wherever they are on a given day so they can feel supported throughout the healing process.
We are all licensed by the state of New York and nationally board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
Meet Our Team
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Theodore Levarda (Teddy)
Licensed Acupuncturist
Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist
M.S., L.Ac, Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)®, CMTPT/DNHe/Him/His
My acupuncture practice specializes in pain (acute, chronic, and sports injuries) and stress related disorders.
I primarily use acupuncture in my treatments, utilizing a trigger point or dry needling style of acupuncture to release myofascial constriction to relieve acute and chronic pain, and treat sports injuries. At a deeper level I use traditional acupuncture points with a focus on calming the nervous system to restore the balance between the mind and body.
My work with patients is usually focused on releasing the tight fibers in soft tissue to reduce pain and promote normal functioning of the affected area. My main goal for people is to allow them to get back to doing the things they love as quickly as possible without pain.
I am nationally NCCAOM Board Certified in Oriental Medicine (Acupuncture & Herbs) and a member of the Acupuncture Society of New York. I am also a Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist in Dry Needling (CMTPT/DN) via Myopain Seminars.
I decided to study acupuncture and Chinese medicine so I could share the benefits of this wonderful healing system with those around me. I was also once a first time acupuncture patient dealing with chronic pain. After trying everything else, I eventually discovered the combination of acupuncture with dry needling and had such a life changing experience that I decided to become an acupuncturist myself so I could learn how to help others heal from acute and chronic pain & stress.
To me, Chinese medicine seeks to harmonize the mind-body connection which allows a return to homeostasis and optimal health. It helps relieve pain and inflammation, promotes circulation and more restful sleep, and rebalances the nervous system. Dry needling offers a more mechanical pain relief mechanism by identifying and releasing trigger points that cause pain. Combined, these treatment modalities offers more comprehensive pain relief than either one alone.Acupuncture Education: Master of Science from Pacific College of Health and Science (via Tri-State College of Acupuncture)
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Marina Ferraro
Licensed Acupuncturist
Certified Yoga Instructor
M.S., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)®She/Her/Hers
My acupuncture practice specializes in treating physical pain—both acute and chronic—and stress-related disorders.
I have trained in three distinct acupuncture styles: Japanese style acupuncture with Kiiko Matsumoto, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and Acupuncture Physical Medicine. I am also an expert in Trigger Point Dry Needling. By integrating these methodologies, I prioritize immediate symptom relief while investigating and addressing the root cause of the problem. My goal is to eliminate the patient's complaint at its source, promoting lasting health and well-being.
In treatments, I primarily use acupuncture, tailoring each session to the individual needs of my patients. I focus on releasing muscular tension and myofascial constrictions to alleviate pain and restore normal function. Additionally, I utilize traditional acupuncture points to calm the nervous system and rebalance the connection between mind and body.
I am a nationally board certified acupuncturist and also a certified teacher of YogAlign, Vinyasa Yoga, and Yoga for Cancer. My experience in yoga and movement therapies complements my acupuncture practice, allowing me to offer a holistic approach to health and healing.
Prior to studying acupuncture, I was a singer and actor, performing in a Broadway National Tour, at live music venues in NYC, North Carolina, Virginia, and Dublin, as well as on TV and film. My background in the performing arts gives me a unique perspective on the physical and emotional stresses that can impact overall health.
I decided to pursue acupuncture to share the profound benefits of this healing system with others. Having experienced firsthand the transformative effects of acupuncture on physical pain and stress, I am passionate about helping others achieve optimal health through personalized, integrative care.
Acupuncture Education: Master of Science in Acupuncture from Tri-State College of Acupuncture
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Nicholas Dill (Nick)
Licensed Acupuncturist
Certified in Sports Medicine Acupuncture
M.S., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)®, C.SMAThey/Them/Theirs
My acupuncture practice specializes in pain (acute, chronic, and sports injuries), stress related disorders, and headaches.
My work with patients is a patient-centered, holistic approach. Within a treatment, I primarily use acupuncture, electroacupuncture (e-stim), cupping, and tui-na/bodywork. My acupuncture style is an integrated approach combining classic Chinese medicine (TCM), trigger point therapy, dry needling, and elements of Sports Medicine Acupuncture.
For pain conditions, I tend to include a postural assessment and/or orthopedic assessments within the intake. I then use the treatment to address structural and postural imbalances in order to address the specific pain. Additionally, I use traditional acupuncture on a deeper level to calm the nervous system and restore balance between mind and body.
I am a nationally board certified acupuncturist and also Certified in Sports Medicine Acupuncture (C.SMA). This program combines acupuncture with orthopedic assessment and motor point acupuncture to provide effective treatments for athletes and sports injuries.
Prior to studying acupuncture, I was a freelance dancer and yoga instructor in New York City. Originally from northern Kentucky, I moved to New York City in 2012 to pursue a double major in Dance and Psychology from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. After receiving my BFA, I became a certified yoga instructor through the Perri Institute for Mind and Body, a holistic and alignment-based approach to the yoga practice. I taught dancers restorative yoga at Steps on Broadway, as well as teaching at SOMA gym in Williamsburg. During my training at the Perri Institute, I studied meditation from Ethan Nichtern and the “science of breath” from Lynn Martin.
I am also a run coach (visit Run With Coach Nick for more info) and marathon runner and and have run several marathons including a personal best of 2:55.
Acupuncture Education: Master of Science from Pacific College of Health and Science (via Tri-State College of Acupuncture)
