Acupuncture is an ancient healing modality used to promote well-being and help treat illness. It has been used traditionally to relieve health conditions and symptoms, such as pain, as well as to improve general health. It is the practice of correcting imbalances of energy flow called “Qi” in the body by the insertion of fine, sterile needles into specific acupuncture points along the meridian pathways. Acupuncture will activate your body’s own healing powers.

Common conditions treated at our office:

Pain disorders:

• Back Pain, Sciatica, Neck Pain or Muscle Pain
• Headaches and Migraines
• Arthritis
• Pain in joints, feet, arms, hands
• Sports injuries
• Fibromyalgia

Digestive Issues:

• Heartburn
• Acid Reflux
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Acute and Chronic Gastritis
• Nausea/Vomiting

Mental and Emotional Well-Being:

• Stress/Anxiety/Depression
• Sleep Disorders/Insomnia

Reproductive Issues:
Fertility (Male/Female), Increased efficacy of in vitro fertilization (IVF), Irregular Menstruation, Menopause.

Pain Management Benefits
Acupuncture may relieve pain by releasing endorphins, the body’s natural pain-killing chemicals, and by affecting the part of the brain that balances serotonin. Serotonin is the key hormone that stabilizes our mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness.

Cosmetic Benefits/Facial Rejuvenation
Acupuncture can naturally help make the skin look younger, smoother, and healthier. Not only with signs of aging, but also the skin’s overall health.

Are you searching for a safe and effective natural treatment to improve the health of your eyes?

Micro Acupuncture 48 is a contemporary acupuncture system developed in Denmark in the 1980s that treats degenerative eye disorders. It involves 48 acupuncture points located only in the hands and feet. Acupuncture will not only treat your eyes but your systemic issue causing your eye disease. Many eye conditions are often associated with systemic health problems. Chinese medicine can help balance the relationship between your organs and tissues. Eye problems respond to acupuncture treatments well and have successfully been used for centuries.

Common eye conditions treated with Micro acupuncture include:

• Glaucoma
• Cataracts
• Chronic Dry eyes
• Macular Degeneration
• Optic Neuritis
• Optic Atrophy
• Diabetic Retinopathy

We use the combination of Acupuncture, Herbs, and Nutrition to improve your eye health. Anita Harmat L.Ac., is one of the few certified Micro Acupuncture 48 practitioners in New York.

In China, for thousands of years, herbs have been used to treat many health conditions. Chinese Herbal Medicine returns the body to a state of natural balance so that it can heal itself.

Chinese Herbal formulas may contain a variety of different ingredients. Herbal formulas are taken in the form of teas or powders. Ingredients are mainly of plant origin and may include roots, bark, seeds, flowers, and leaves. Each ingredient has its own unique characteristics that, when combined, offer the desired therapeutic effect.

Conditions that can be treated with Chinese Herbal Medicine

As in the case of acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine can help with well-being and help treat illness – promoting relaxation, healing, and restoring proper body functions.

Chinese Herbal Medicine may help in the treatment of:

• Digestive disorders
• Sleep issues
• Mental-emotional state (stress, anxiety, depression)
• Pain
• Cold or flu symptoms
• Fatigue
• Breathing issues

We provide a custom combination of herbal formulas for the unique needs of every patient.

Cupping is an ancient form of alternative therapy that originated in China. It involves placing cups on the skin for a few minutes to create suction. The suction then facilitates healing with blood flow. It is used to help with pain, inflammation, relaxation and general well-being. It can also be viewed as a type of deep-tissue massage.

Cupping therapy is used to treat:

• High blood pressure
• Migraines
• Anxiety and depression
• Skin problems such as eczema and acne

What is cupping?

The Cupping suction helps facilitate the flow of “chi” in the body. Chi is a Chinese word meaning life force.
Many believe that cupping helps balance the yin and yang, or the negative and positive, within the body. Restoring a proper balance using cupping is thought to help with the body with its ability to increase blood flow and reduce pain.

Cupping increases blood circulation to areas of the body where the cups are placed. This can relieve muscle tension and aches, improving overall blood flow and help cell repair.

Cupping can:

• Bring circulation to an area of poor circulation
• Create a healthier skin tone and strength to the tissues
• Release blockage of cold stagnated blood from deeper layers that can be a source of pain

Traditional Chinese medicine Doctors have been successfully treating internal medicine conditions for thousands of years. Chinese medicine is able to treat the causes of the illnesses as well as the symptoms.

Acupuncture enhances the human body’s innate self-healing ability through the parasympathetic nervous system, endocrine system, and circulatory system and by maintaining physiological homeostasis.

Internal ailments that we can help with include:

• Autoimmune Disorders
• Digestive Disorders
• Hypertension/High Blood Pressure
• Allergies
• Fatigue
• Chemotherapy Side Effects
• Diabetes and more

Diet, nutrition, and lifestyle are important parts of your Chinese medicine treatment plan. With our modern-day stress, it can be challenging to live a balanced lifestyle and to take care of yourself. You will be educated on what foods should be eliminated or added to your diet based on your diagnosis and wellness goals. We will evaluate the supplements you are taking and provide you with recommendations.

There are over 100 acupuncture points in the ear that may be used for pain management, digestive disorders, addiction, stress management, weight loss, and more. We can also use sterile ear acupuncture disposable press patches/ acupuncture tacks, which provide continuous acupressure to maintain the treatment effect between visits. Ear tacks may be left in the ear for 1- 2 weeks, and they provide the unique benefit of ongoing healing therapy. They stimulate the release of endorphins, which can help you cope with pain and stress and lead to more dopamine production, a vital chemical in our bodies for physical and mental well-being. Ear acupuncture has been successfully used for many years to treat pain, anxiety, depression and addictions.