We offer a variety of modalities including Reiki, Gua Sha and Chinese cupping. Reiki is an energy healing technique where a practitioner locates the energy fields around the body, and then transfers universal energy from their palms to the client. This work can be done both in the virtual realm and in person. Practitioners often uses crystals, sage, palo santo, and other instruments in order to aide the clearing of energy from the body and the space. Cupping has been used for centuries in cultures all around the world. It is a highly effective modality for increasing circulation of nutrient rich, oxygenated blood to internal tissues and correcting the course of internal energy pathways. When applied by an experienced practitioner, this techniques can strongly reduce pain, decrease inflammation, and improve the function of muscles and related tissues. Common complaints that may benefit from these treatments are sciatic, arthritis, athletic injuries, headaches, and digestive discomfort. Gua sha is a traditional Chinese healing practice in which a practitioner uses a smooth-edged tool to stroke the skin. The aim of gua sha is to help relieve joint and muscle pain by removing inflammation, breaking up scar tissue, improve range of motion, and increase circulation. Gua Sha can be included in your acupuncture and cupping appointments.

Services

Cupping

Cupping is a technique that involves placing glass or plastic cups on the body’s surface. By creating a vacuum within the cup, the underlying muscle layer is manipulated to improve blood circulation within the tissues. If you or your acupuncturist feel that you would benefit from an extended cupping treatment, this service can be booked as a standalone service. Please note: when booking cupping as a standalone service, the actual cupping portion of your treatment traditionally lasts anywhere between 15-20min.

Reiki

Reiki is a Japanese spiritual practice that promotes healing of the mind, body and spirit. “Rei” means universal, and “ki” means life energy; during a Reiki session, a practitioner uses their hands to restore and balance the natural life force energy flow within the body. The practitioner’s hands are lightly placed on or near the body in various positions around the head, shoulders, stomach, and feet. This service is offered in a private room.

Reiki/energy healing

Ayana (Yaya) (she/her) is a practicing healer and wellness advocate. She received her prenatal yoga teacher certification from Juniper Yoga + Healing Arts and completed her 200hr yoga teacher training at New Love City in Greenpoint. She teaches in person classes at The Corner Yoga and Solid Gold Yogi in Williamsburg. She received her Reiki level 1 and 2 certifications from Brook Albrigo Shamanic Healing and her health coach certificate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Yaya is trained to work with the vast majority of conditions, but her sweet spot is typically folks looking to work on their mental and behavioral health, from stress relief to PTSD and trauma support. You can learn more about Yaya through Queer Healers and by following her on Instagram.

Carmen (she/her) is a queer, New York born and raised Reiki practitioner and yoga teacher. She received her Reiki Level 1 and 2 attunement at Minka Brooklyn with Aki Baker and Manu Del Prete, completed her 200hr yoga training at Sacred Brooklyn, and has completed yoga mentorships at Sky Ting and Flying Tree Yoga in Medellin, Colombia. In both her yoga classes and Reiki sessions, she likes to incorporate elements of tarot and astrology.

Melissa (she/her) is a Reiki master practitioner whose approach to healing is rooted in self-empowerment. Her sessions incorporate several forms of energy work, as well as intuitive counseling, meditation, and pranayama (breathwork). She completed her 200hr yoga teacher training with Radiantly Alive in Ubud, Bali; studied Prana Vidya, the yogic method of energetic healing, with Yogi Charu in the Bhakti tradition; received her Reiki 1, 2, and master-level attunements from Kari DeLuca in Chicago; and learned from many teachers throughout Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and North/Central America. She knows life’s greatest challenges to be gifts of transformation and growth, and through her work assists others in stepping into a higher frequency. Melissa’s background is in the creative arts; she writes short fiction and explores visual art from a perspective that co-creates with the natural world. Visit her at theawakenedwave.com and worldwidewoz.com.

Please Note: Melissa will be on sabbatical from November 2023-Feb 2024. Please contact her directly on her website above to inquire about availability of virtual appointments.

Cupping

Felicia Guglielmi LAc (she/her) received her Master of Science from Tri-State College of Acupuncture (TSCA) in New York City, where she taught for four years as a teacher’s assistant for Dr. Sharon Zhao, LAc. Felicia chose TSCA for its unique curriculum, studying three styles of acupuncture: Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kiiko Matsumoto (under Master Kiiko Matsumoto) and Acupuncture Physical Medicine (with Trigger Point needling) under Dr. Mark Seem. Felicia integrates all styles in her practice to best treat her patients. Felicia previously worked for fifteen years in the non-profit world until lingering effects of mononucleosis caused her to seek acupuncture treatment as a last resort. After just a few sessions her energy returned, her soreness went away, and she started to feel like herself again. This inspired her to leave the stress of the 9-to-5 world to share the healing effects of acupuncture with others. Felicia holds a keen interest in emotional imbalances, stress, muscle tension, and GI dysfunction and believes the key to health is mind-body balance. Her goal is to help patients return to their daily lives with renewed health and further understanding of their own wellness. Felicia uses cupping and gua sha in her treatments.

Jenny Levine LAc, DACM (she/her) received her master’s degree in acupuncture and East Asian medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM) in New York and recently completed her doctorate. Prior to embarking on this career, she received a B.F.A. in theatre arts from NYU. Her desire to understand how and why our physical and emotional health both influences and is affected by our interactions inspires her work. She focuses on Channel Theory, Classical Acupuncture, and TCM/Zang-Fu style, but loves working with each individual to establish which techniques may work best for them. In addition, she is an herbalist and utilizes moxibustion, cupping, gua sha, and e-stim therapies where appropriate. Jenny treats conditions including, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, pain syndromes, addiction recovery, headaches, female reproductive health, and digestive disorders. It is her belief that when people are free of chronic ailments and addictions, and when they have effective strategies for managing stress, they will have the space and energy to move through the world with empathy, compassion, and a deeper sense of well-being.

Wendi Matson LAc, LMT (she/her) is a dual licensed acupuncturist and massage therapist. She received her master’s in acupuncture as well as her associate’s in massage therapy from Pacific College of Health and Science. Her work in these two modalities gives her the ability to recognize patterns of stress and pain in the body and the knowledge to help facilitate their healing. She uses cupping, gua sha, and manual therapy interventions when needed. Wendi has also treated depression/anxiety, insomnia, digestive complaints, headache, and painful and irregular periods. Her goal when working with patients is to provide an attentive ear and calm presence to help create a space for deep healing.

Danette Plagge LAc (she/her) received her Master of Science from Tri-State College of Acupuncture in New York where she studied Traditional Chinese Medicine, APM or trigger point needling, and Kiiko Matsumoto-style acupuncture. She also holds a master’s in education and has worked for many years in the NYC and Virgin Islands public school systems. Prior to her career as an acupuncturist and educator, Danette worked as a residential case manager with adults diagnosed with psychiatric disabilities who were transitioning out of the NY prison and shelter system. Danette was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 8, which eventually forced her into a back brace for more than five years. As an adult, crippling back pain became a barrier to everyday life. Although needle-phobic, she eventually was convinced to try acupuncture, which began a long, circuitous journey toward becoming an acupuncturist. Danette’s practice has a special focus on injury rehabilitation, pain management, and pediatric care. She uses cupping, moxibustion, gua sha, and e-stim in her treatments. She believes strongly in people’s ability to change their own lives given the right support systems.

Nicole Matteini LAc (she/her) is a Licensed Acupuncturist with a decade of experience in the healthcare industry. She received her Master's in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science, her health coach training certificate from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, her bachelor's in Psychology at Fordham University, and completed a health and community comparative study abroad program with Students in International Training. She first came to the field as a patient, introduced to acupuncture by her yoga teacher, over a decade ago. Nicole works to meet patients where they are and takes a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. She approaches treatments from an evidence-based perspective as well as an esoteric and spiritual angle. She explains and creates care plans based on how each patient best receives information. Outside of the office you can find her reading, cooking at home, or listening to way too many podcasts. She uses cupping, moxibustion, gua sha, and e-stim in her treatments.

Kelpy Cathedral LAc (they/them) is a licensed acupuncturist who is dedicated to providing a welcoming and comfortable space for the LGBTQIA+ community to access care. They received their masters’ in acupuncture from Pacific College of Health and Science. They are passionate about treating transgender and gender-nonconforming people, and they specialize in pre- and post-operative care for gender-affirming surgeries, which includes building the immune system, improving circulation, and relieving pain and inflammation. They are very experienced in treating scars and offering support for maintaining hormonal balance during hormone replacement therapy (HRT). They also enjoy treating digestive issues, menstrual irregularities, chronic and acute pain, psycho-emotional unease, and addiction/recovery. Each treatment is thoughtfully personalized to meet the patient’s needs, and Kelpy often incorporates other modalities such as cupping, gua sha, and moxibustion in their practice.

Carolyn Kweon LAc (she/her) received her Master of Science from Pacific College of Health and Science.  She discovered Acupuncture while trying to heal a sports injury during her college athletic years.  She believes in healing the mind and body, as by treating both sped up her recovery process.  Her focuses are on orthopedic disorders such as pain management, pre and post-operative surgeries, as well as psycho-emotional disorders such as stress, anxiety, and depression.  She also treats dermatology, women's health/GYN disorders, and healthy aging.  She utilizes trigger point therapy, moxibustion, cupping, gua sha, and e-stim therapies when appropriate.  She is currently pursuing her Doctorate from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine.

Davin Ramlogan LAc (he/him) is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. He received his Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science (PCHS). His journey began in healthcare with the advice of his spiritual master who taught him the value of serving humanity through the healing arts. He has a strong focus in the practice of Kiiko Matsumoto Style acupuncture, having studied under her direct student, Vidhya Rojanavongse. After his graduation from PCHS, he continued to develop that style of acupuncture through his apprenticeship with Paul Rathe. He also enjoys incorporating the use of trigger points into his treatments. He is a member of the International Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology Association. He received his Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology Diploma from master herbalist and world-renowned clinician in the field of dermatology and Chinese Medicine, Mazin Al-Khafaji. He has also apprenticed with Dr. Joseph Alban, another Chinese Medicine Dermatologist. Davin ncorporates a variety of modalities when appropriate into his treatments including moxibustion, tui na, cupping, electroacupuncture and gua sha.