Why did you become an acupuncturist?
My choice to become an acupuncturist has been a pursuit of passion. As have many others, I have repeatedly observed and experienced how Traditional Chinese Medicine, which has existed for thousands of years, is a compassionate and effective healing method.

What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?
By combining my knowledge and experience as both a Western and Eastern healthcare practitioner, I serve my clients well. I have found that many routine health problems and chronic conditions for which drugs and surgery are only partially effective or not effective at all benefit from Traditional Chinese Medicine.

What do you enjoy most about your work?
I am in awe of this incredible medicine every moment of my practice and life. Every day I see what can be construed as minor or even major miracles, whether it is alleviation of stress, anxiety, depression, acute or chronic pain, or the breaking up of vicious cycles of illness and emotional turmoil. Having been an RN in critical and emergency care for decades, and now as a practitioner of Oriental medicine for more than 10 years, I have developed a deep confidence in the effectiveness of this medicine. Its success lies in its emphasis on identifying and treating the root cause as well as the symptoms of a problem.

What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?
The biggest misconception regarding Oriental medicine is that it is mostly a treatment for pain. Often, it is regarded as a last-resort treatment. Oriental medicine needs to become well known as a truly preventive and first-resort medicine that covers a wide range of health issues.

How do you stay healthy in your own life?
I am constantly working to maintain and improve my health and wellbeing. I get acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, and craniosacral treatments regularly. I take herbs when needed. I see an MD who practices functional medicine. I take regular supplements and eat only organic and whole foods that I cook at home. I bike and walk regularly. I start my mornings slowly, making a wonderful breakfast, having quiet, meditative time to myself. Most days I practice a rather simple and short qigong routine.

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Why did you become an acupuncturist?
Acupuncture is the medicine I was looking for my whole life. Health has always been my interest and priority, but acupuncture resonated with me, and it made me feel better than I had in years. Acupuncture opened my eyes to how my job, my relationships, and my lifestyle were all connected and impacting my health. I craved that “balance” my practitioner spoke of, and I realized I knew many people who felt the same way. After acupuncture, I felt so hopeful about the power of the human body to heal, and I wanted to share that with others.

What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?
You will feel cared for when you come to me for treatment. I work very hard for my patients, and understand the challenges they face in their everyday while trying to live a healthy lifestyle. Just like most people, I also strive to find balance in my life. We can’t always control our circumstances, but I have seen this medicine do amazing things for people. The human body is capable of tremendous healing. I believe in taking an integrated approach, utilizing both Western and Eastern medicine, in order to give patients the most comprehensive care possible, and make them feel wholly taken care of. Many people search for the right thing to help them with their health, and often they end their search here.

What do you enjoy most about your work?
My interactions with patients are the best part of my job. Working with people to improve their quality of life is an incredible way to invest energy. I am inspired by the people I meet, and filled up by the stories and strength of the patients who come in my door. We are all trying to get through life in the best way that we can, and to be able to help someone along that road makes this a most rewarding profession.

What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?
People often believe acupuncture does not work because they did not “get better” in one or two treatments. We might spend years pushing our bodies and neglecting our health, yet we expect to be symptom-free overnight. There are certainly times you will see amazing results after just a few treatments. More often than not, it takes time for our bodies to come back into balance, as well as commitment from the patient to the treatment plan.

How do you stay healthy in your own life?
Running, spinning, and climbing make me feel stronger both physically and mentally. Music, travel, and people inspire me and make me happy. I spend time outdoors and with the people I love. I get acupuncture. Eating whole foods keeps me energized, and finding a good Pinot noir keeps me from being too serious.

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Why did you become an acupuncturist?
While receiving acupuncture treatments for a hip problem during a particularly stressful time, I realized I was much calmer and focused, so I continued treatments even after the hip pain was addressed. I was surprised when allergy season arrived that I had no symptoms. The concept of addressing imbalance before it manifested in symptoms of illness was thrilling. It became clear that my greatest source of imbalance was my work as a CPA. I was more concerned about my secretary’s neck pain or the office manager’s acid reflux than my clients’ millions. Upon telling friends and family that I intended to pursue a degree in Oriental medicine, I received choruses of approbation. This surprised me. But I soon realized that others had been seeing for a long time what it had taken me much longer to realize—that I was meant to share my passion for wellness.

What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?
Who I am distinguishes me. That is what distinguishes every acupuncturist first and foremost. Acupuncture is an energy-based treatment, so it is important to resonate with the energy and personality of your acupuncturist. Listening was an important part of my prior careers as an actress and then as an accountant in wealth management. Many patients have told me I have kind eyes, but what I think they are really saying is that they feel heard and they see it in my eyes. I am trained in several styles of acupuncture: TCM, Traditional Japanese, Kiiko Matsumoto, and Acupuncture Physical Medicine. As a result, I can choose the style or styles best suited to a particular patient or situation. I allow 90 minutes for the first session and 75 minutes for follow-up sessions, so I am never rushed and am always able to fully focus on each patient.

What do you enjoy most about your work?
I enjoy helping others on their path, whether physically, spiritually, or emotionally. Acupuncture is an amazing medicine. I find that I leave my office each day rejuvenated because people are being helped in ways that they never even imagined were possible. How many professions can say that?

What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?
There are two main misconceptions: one, that it hurts, and two, that it is a magic bullet. Acupuncture needles are incredibly fine and people experience a variety of sensations, but not usually pain. Also, acupuncture is very powerful and people may see amazing changes immediately, especially in acute situations. The effects, however, are cumulative and may require several sessions to see real improvement, particularly with chronic complaints.

How do you stay healthy in your own life?
While I view health and wellness as a continuing process, I also like to compare it to a three-legged stool. The three legs are physical, emotional, and spiritual—and external. On the physical side, diet and nutrition, exercise, and sleep all are important. I walk, do yoga and pilates, bicycle, kayak, and ski. I eat whole, local foods, and I try to go to bed at the same time every night. On the emotional and spiritual side, I practice a gratitude meditation, spend time with my husband, friends, and my cats, and I sing with a group that performs for hospice patients. On the external side, I get regular massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic treatments, and I go for an annual Western medical wellness exam (physical). When I do not pay attention to any one of these areas, I feel it, in much the way that a stool is crooked or falls over if one leg is shorter or missing!

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Why did you become an acupuncturist?
Just like the gentleman on the razor commercials, I was a satisfied customer. I first received acupuncture more than 20 years ago and loved the benefits I could see and feel in body, mind, and spirit. I had been preparing to begin my studies to become a certified nurse midwife, but soon realized that a career in acupuncture would allow me to serve a greater variety of clients in a greater range of circumstances. I loved discovering that I could help the body self-heal rather than becoming another provider of procedures and pills.

What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?
I understand and like science, and I am able to explain the sometimes mystical-sounding world of acupuncture in clear non-mystical language. I continue to receive acupuncture treatment regularly and know what it is like to be on the patient side of the equation. I’ve thought a lot and written a lot about the policy side of the field.

What do you enjoy most about your work?
I love working with people of all ages and circumstances. I enjoy getting to know what makes people tick. I enjoy seeing people thrive and regain good health, often after years of illness or just not feeling well.

What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?
That it is primarily used for pain.

How do you stay healthy in your own life?
I take a long walk with Buford, the dog, every day and I make an effort to get a reasonable amount of sleep. I eat three mostly healthy meals per day. I take yoga three times a week. And I try to laugh and spend time with family and friends regularly, and I get outside as much as I can.

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Why did you become an acupuncturist?
I fell in love with my work. The Doctor of Chinese Medicine program had everything I was looking for to continue to enhance my education. The combination of acupuncture, herbs, massage, nutrition and much more seemed to be the perfect complement in order to help my clients further their progress to achieve maximum health.

What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?
I undoubtedly add all of my personality into my work. Since we are all different with the same education, this would distinguish me as a unique acupuncturist. I have a fun, easy going personality, ensuring that anyone will immediately feel comfortable even when I am poking them with needles. I am passionate about my field which is a benefit to my clients. They know that I genuinely care for their wellbeing and health.

What do you enjoy most about your work?
Educating clients, and seeing their surprise when they feel the results. Every day offers a new challenge with different symptoms to consider. This keeps me on my toes. Last but not least, being engaged and talking with my clients, always learning from them.

What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?
“Acupuncture doesn’t work.” When I hear this, I like to remind clients that sometimes things come very easy and sometimes one must work harder. In the end, great results can be enjoyed and appreciated. It’s just a matter of time, patience and effort, like anything else in life.

How do you stay healthy in your own life?
Laughter, love, and trying anything! I like to look at the bright side of a sticky situation while keeping my smile bright. Exercise is very important to me as well as educating myself as often as possible. You can never stop learning in life. I always strive to find what modality will work in different situations and use it. There is so much out there for us to try. I believe that keeping an open heart and mind will always help me stay healthy.

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Why did you become an acupuncturist?
Wanting to help athletes and weekend warriors, I’ve found that acupuncture is one of the best natural medicines for pain management and treating stress. Unlike pharmaceutical drugs, acupuncture and herbs have limited to no side effects, which is very important to a patient’s wellness.

What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?
Having a niche in pain management and stress allows me to focus my treatments on specific conditions. I also like watching TV and sports. You don’t have to be a hippie or hipster to enjoy acupuncture.

What do you enjoy most about your work?
I love getting to know my patients, figuring out the best way to treat them, and seeing how excited and happy they are when they start seeing results.

What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?
That it hurts, and that it’s a bunch of mumbo jumbo. It’s good to have some sensation from acupuncture, but pain should not be one of them. Also, just because we don’t know exactly how acupuncture works doesn’t mean it doesn’t work. I’ve seen it work for a lot of people.

How do you stay healthy in your own life?
Eat good foods and exercise my body and mind.

Do you accept medical insurance for acupuncture?
The majority of major medical providers cover acupuncture. If you don’t know if your medical benefits include acupuncture, give us a call and we will find out for you.

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Why did you become an acupuncturist?
As an acupuncturist, I always get asked the question, “How did you get into this field?” The short answer is: The hard way. As a college athlete, I endured excessive physical stress which resulted in several injuries. At the time, I thought my only option was surgery. Four years and multiple surgeries later, I thought there had to be a better way. As I was recovering from my fifth knee surgery a year after college graduation, I found my answer in an alternative health magazine. I read about a former college athlete, in my same position, who was now an acupuncturist. The article went on to explain her story and the benefits of acupuncture. I was sold! I made an appointment with my local acupuncturist in small town North Dakota and the rest is history.

What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?
I specialize in treating chronic and musculoskeletal pain. In doing so, I first look at the entire body to find out what weaknesses allowed the injury and subsequent pain to happen. Once this is established, all muscles supporting the injured site are treated—not just those involved in the injury. For example, most people with knee injures also have weak and tight hips. If this is the case, I will treat not only the knee but also the hips in order to prevent future injuries to both areas.

What do you enjoy most about your work?
If you have ever been in pain, you know how debilitating it can be, both physically and emotionally. My greatest joy comes when I can facilitate your healing process and your active life is restored.

What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?
That it hurts. Once you talk to a friend who has had acupuncture, this misconception is quickly dismissed. Another misconception I hear is that Western medicine doesn’t know how it works and therefore acupuncture must be a placebo. In fact, overwhelming evidence shows that acupuncture increases blood flow along paths that are blocked. This increase of blood flow restores function to muscles, organs and even your brain. Over time, this reverses symptoms and disease.

How do you stay healthy in your own life?
Balance—which, as everyone knows, is easier said than done. I once heard a mom and successful business woman say that the key to balance is focusing on one thing until another thing needs your attention. Keep what you just put aside in your peripheral. I couldn’t agree more. Staying mindful of what my body and mind need, and reacting to those needs, keeps me healthy. For me, that involves eating whole, nourishing foods; exercising everyday, even if it’s just a short walk; and clearing my mind and dealing with stressors as they arise.

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Why did you become an acupuncturist?
My background includes studies in psychology, Shiatsu, and Reiki, but with acupuncture I felt an immediate connection and I realized, from day one, that this would become my path as a healing artist. I found a medical method that was concrete, precise and full of insights into human complexity, and at the same time, an art that is ever-evolving and relevant to modern life’s challenges.

What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?
My treatment is a lively, dynamic interaction, where patients are encouraged to actively participate in the process of changes in holding patterns. I combine Japanese acupuncture with trigger-point release and I specialize in unthreading the progression between chronic stress, chronic pain and chronic fatigue. I see one patient at a time, my treatments are 75-90 minutes long, and I use a lot of humor and good music (no new-age music in my practice—please, it gives me heartburn).

What do you enjoy most about your work?
1. I help people. Acupuncture is like restoring factory settings and sometimes I can see what patients looked like when they were born. The weight of the years is being pulled away. This is an amazing moment to witness. 2. When asked, “How far in do the needles go?” I say, “Do you mean in inches or in time?” 3. I see a happy crowd.

What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?
1. Qi is not energy. It is action-potential. I do not deal with some mystical form of energy healing. I deal with activating connective tissue, fascia, to send messages to the brain, thus eliciting hormonal, bio-chemical and bio-electrical changes in the body. 2. Acupuncture can create strong physical and emotional sensations. When releasing trigger points in muscles, patients will feel strong movements and some soreness. This is a very powerful and liberating feeling, as they realize that I am not causing them pain as much as I am touching their pain.

How do you stay healthy in your own life?
I pay great attention to what I eat and how I eat it. My wife and I are nutrition enthusiasts and we inquire a lot about it. I exercise regularly. I use stress-reduction and focusing techniques. I believe that the point of rest is the axis upon which the world revolves. I choose to be optimistic.

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Why did you become an acupuncturist?
Teaching yoga for 10 years made it easy for me to see where my passion lies—in making a difference for people. I loved (and still do) seeing the shift in people, physically, mentally and emotionally from the time they come into a yoga class to the time they leave. I soon realized I wanted a full time career that was designed around making a difference for people, especially in their wellbeing. Being a person who has preferred alternative medicine to more traditional routes for many years, becoming a Doctor of Oriental Medicine was an easy choice. I have never been more fulfilled in a job in my life. I love my patients. I enjoy working with them to make their lives more wonderful!

What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?
I am an advocate for the wellness of my patients. I prefer to work with people who want to get well and stay well, and who are willing to look at lifestyle and dietary changes if that’s what’s needed to get the results they desire. I bring yoga into my practice when it’s appropriate for a patient—for example, for injury rehabilitation or stress and anxiety. I bring all I know to the table to help my patients achieve their desired goals. I am a registered yoga instructor, and am certified in point injection therapy. These modalities, in addition to acupuncture and TCM, can make profound and lasting changes in one’s daily health and wellbeing.

What do you enjoy most about your work?
What I enjoy most about my work is hearing from patients how good they are feeling, and seeing the shift in not only their physical condition but also their mental and emotional wellbeing.

What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?
That it’s painful or scary, and that it’s only good for pain. I can’t tell you how many times a new patient has sighed in relief when I show them an acupuncture needle for the first time and tap it gently into a point. “Is that it?” is what I most often hear, usually followed by a laugh of relief. Acupuncture does not have to be painful. Most often patients feel extremely relaxed and even sleep during treatments. The other misconception is that acupuncture is only good for treating pain. While it is a fantastic tool to treat pain, acupuncture works on nearly everything. It treats holistically, looking at the big picture and not just treating the symptoms. I have treated patients with issues ranging from allergies to vertigo and everything in between. If you’re not sure if acupuncture can help what you are dealing with, just call me for a free consultation and find out!

How do you stay healthy in your own life?
Staying healthy is important to me. It is difficult for all of us to find the balance in our lives all the time. I use yoga to help me stay centered. I get out on my paddle board or kayak with my husband and daughter and breathe fresh air and enjoy the water as often as possible—that is my restorative place. I try to move a bit every day. I try to watch my diet, making healthy choices the majority of my diet with the occasional chocolate bar or dessert. I try to get to bed by 10 o’clock, drink lots of water, take necessary supplements and Chinese herbs. But my main drive is always balance, in all areas of my life, which is a lifelong journey.

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Why did you become an acupuncturist?
Born into a family of health professionals, my interest in holistic healthcare began in 1999 when friends and family members sought support in navigating health issues, some of which were not responding to Western medicine. While I believe the cornerstone to a happy and healthy life are choices made on a day-to-day basis, I became an acupuncturist to aid others in healing with this powerful classical East Asian medicine. I founded Vivacity Acupuncture & Holistic Health Care to provide high-quality and affordable treatment.

What distinguishes you from other acupuncturists?
What distinguishes me most from other acupuncturists is my eclectic treatment approach. I studied intensively with world-renowned master acupuncturist Kiiko Matsumoto. My practice is largely based upon her innovative clinical strategies and incorporates my background in nutrition, fitness and herbology allowing me to utilize the best of both Eastern and Western medicine. In addition to my private practice, I work alongside orthopedic surgeons and therapists in an integrative clinic. In both settings, I am intent upon providing self-care options for people who would like to be proactive about maintaining their health outside of the treatment room.

What do you enjoy most about your work?
I thrive on the investigative nature of customizing treatment to each individual. I am driven by getting to the bottom or root of a condition so that my treatments yield sustainable healing. Due to this approach, I typically see a 50-90% improvement within the first three-to-five treatments.

What is the biggest misconception you hear about acupuncture?
A common misconception about acupuncture is that it primarily, or even exclusively, treats pain conditions. While it is true that acupuncture is very useful for this, it is a traditional medicine used for hundreds of years to treat every health issue known. Many of my patients initially come to me to relieve pain, but are thrilled to realize that since acupuncture treatment is holistic many other health concerns or imbalances are being alleviated at the same time. This realization often leads to a lasting interest in addressing any other conditions that arise that they previously had no idea acupuncture would be helpful for.

How do you stay healthy in your own life?
Despite a lifelong interest in health and wellbeing, nothing has had a greater effect on me than living in New York. Life and work in this city places many demands on my health, and it has placed me in contact with a wide diversity of people and myriad approaches to healing illuminating both ancient and modern wisdom. My experiences over the years led me to realize that even seemingly simple choices every day can be significant boosts to your health. I am an avid cyclist, maintain a regular yoga practice, and I pay attention to my diet and lifestyle. I also receive regular acupuncture and bodywork treatments! Generally, I shy away from being overly rigid or fanatical about health and healing because I realize we are all leading different lives.

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