How Acupuncture Works
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years - it is safe, drug-free, & gentle
Acupuncture causes a physiological response within the brain and organ systems to release the body's own natural chemicals, such as serotonin, endorphins, and dopamine, that can help restore homeostasis within the body.
Services Offered
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient healing practice that uses fine, sterile needles applied to specific points on the body to support balance, harmony, and overall well-being.
Cupping
Cupping therapy is commonly combined with acupuncture to promote muscle relaxation, encourage healthy circulation, and relieve pain.
Microneedling
Microneedling is a gentle, collagen‑boosting procedure that involves very fine sterile needles applied to the skin to encourage natural rejuvenation.
Massage
Massage is a therapeutic bodywork treatment that helps ease tension, reduce stress, and promote deep relaxation and healing.
Dry Needling
Dry needling is a therapeutic technique that uses thin, sterile needles to target tight or irritated muscles, helping to relieve tension, improve movement, and reduce discomfort.
Cosmetic Acupuncture
Cosmetic acupuncture is a holistic skin rejuvenation treatment that helps enhance circulation and stimulate collagen for a refreshed, glowing complexion.
Tips for Your First Visit
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Wear loose-fitting clothes that can be easily rolled up above your elbows and knees. Also, you will need to expose your abdomen from your rib cage to the top of your hips, so avoid one-piece suits or dresses.
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For all acupuncture visits, be sure you have eaten at least a light meal within a few hours prior to arriving. Avoid overeating immediately before treatment.
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During the intake, you will be asked many questions, some related specifically to your complaint and others seemingly unrelated. Oriental Medicine requires the entire person to be taken into consideration so we can determine what is causing the disease. We treat the whole person, not just the symptom.
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Please bring any information about your case you may have from your doctors, including lab tests, blood work, reports of X-rays or MRIs, etc.
About Me
Melissa holds a Master's in Acupuncture from The Won Institute of Graduate Studies in Glenside, PA. She is a licensed Acupuncturist (L. Ac) in the state of New Jersey and a Certified Diplomat in Acupuncture (Dipl. Ac) as recognized by the National Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Melissa is also a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), a Shiatsu bodyworker in NJ and NY and a Reiki Master.
Melissa’s Approach to Treatment
The goal of treatment is to enhance the overall function of the body’s natural inclination to heal and perform at optimum levels. Melissa looks for the underlying cause of illness and treats the subtle imbalances that can wreak havoc on the body.
Melissa treats using a mixture of Master Tung, Dr Tan, traditional Chinese medicine, five-element acupuncture, massage, shiatsu, cupping, moxa, and gua sha. By integrating multiple modalities, we are able to treat many aspects of imbalances in the body.