Learn what causes TMJ disorders and how acupuncture for TMJ can be an effective way to treat temporomandibular joint disorders naturally.

A migraine is a type of throbbing headache that can also cause sensitivity to light, nausea and vomiting. Some people also experience auras or visual disturbances where they see flashes of light.

Learn what causes migraines, common triggers which exacerbate symptoms and how acupuncture for migraines can be extremely effective. Relieve migraine pain naturally so you can live life to the fullest.

Top athletes like Tom Brady and David Beckham are huge advocates of acupuncture as it helps them stay in peak condition. Here’s why…

Learn what causes IBS, common triggers and how acupuncture for IBS can improve digestive health, alleviate symptoms and reduce flare-ups.

Learn how to increase yours chances of getting pregnant naturally with acupuncture for fertility. Discover the most common causes of infertility and how fertility acupuncture can help.

The iliopsoas or psoas muscle is a commonly overlooked area of muscle tightness that can cause pain in the front of the hip and low back. The main action of this muscle is to flex the hip (bring the knee towards the chest).

Discover the benefits of acupuncture and dry needling for relieving pain in the gluteus medius muscle. Learn about how releasing gluteus medius trigger points can reduce back pain and hip pain.

In Chinese medicine, the menstrual cycle is an important indicator of general and reproductive health. It gives a great deal of information about the status of various physiological processes in the body. Regulating the menstrual cycle using acupuncture and Chinese medicine is often at the center of treatment for many chronic health conditions and for treating fertility issues. A healthy menstrual cycle is a sign of overall health.

It’s now been over six months since the start of the pandemic in March. Since many people did not plan on working from home for so long, they continue to work in sub-optimal work conditions that can lead to various types of back, neck, and hip pain. I have seen many new pain cases since re-opening in June that were caused by improper work-from-home setups.

Here are some easy tips and observations that can help slow or stop the occurrence of back, neck, and hip pain while working from home.

The time has come to move the Upper West Side office to a new location. Starting next week (9/14 onwards), appointments will be at our new address:

900 West End Ave (Enter on 104th St.)
Suite 1C
New York, NY 10025

Living through a traumatic event can leave lasting effects on our mental and physical well-being. That’s because experiencing traumatic events affects our nervous system and our perception of the world. This can lead to predicable physical symptoms along with residual feelings of anxiety, anger, fear, and depression. Acupuncture has been shown to relieve the physical symptoms of stress as well as calm down an overactive nervous system to reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.

I was recently interviewed by Business Talk Radio to talk about my acupuncture practice and how I became an acupuncturist. Here’s a link to the interview and a rough transcript of the interview.

After having to close the doors to the office for the past few months to comply with New York state and CDC guidelines, I’d like to share that the office will re-open next week for in-person acupuncture treatments.

To schedule an appointment, please call or text (917) 830-4440.

The murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and many more have sparked increased attention and protests against racism and police brutality targeting Black people. Systemic, institutionalized racism has been present since the founding of our nation. We need to use this moment in time to perpetuate change rather than have it be another instance where the issue is swept back under the rug and the injustices continue.

Even as we try to make the best of things, it is impossible to ignore the collective trauma that the COVID-19 outbreak will leave us with and the struggles many people are currently going through. It is normal to feel scared, sad, worried, or even angry during these difficult times.

I wanted to provide some resources in case you are having trouble navigating day-to-day life under quarantine.

Qi Gong is a gentle moving meditation that offers simple and practical self-care for your mind and body. I have found Qi Gong to be extremely helpful in dealing with the escalated levels of fear and anxiety all around us during the escalating COVID-19 health crisis.

The office will be closed for at least 2 weeks starting today. This has been a difficult decision because I know how helpful acupuncture can be for relieving pain and stress, while also boosting the immune system. Unfortunately, the risks outweigh the benefits and we all need to minimize our exposure to other people to prevent the spread of the virus.

As an acupuncturist, I feel that providing a safe, calm, and stress-free environment is paramount in times of extreme stress and difficulty. Here are 5 things you can do to help manage any acute or chronic stress and anxiety you may be feeling.