NYC Acupuncturist - Practitioner of Oriental Medicine Manhattan New York 10010

About Alida P. van Heerden, L.Ac.

I’m a New York State Licensed and Nationally Board Certified NYC Acupuncturist.

I received a Master Science in Acupuncture (MSAC) and a Bachelor’s in Professional Studies from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York City. I’m also an active member of the Acupuncture Society of New York, and hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

With a background in psychology, science, music, and art, I bring to my acupuncture practice a love of the workings of the human mind and body. Pain in the body affects the mind and the spirit. It impairs the flow of vital energy causing chronic exhaustion, depression, insomnia, anxiety, overeating, and takes away enjoyment from life…all of which enervate the immune system and can manifest as asthma, headaches, arthritis, allergies, sciatica, digestive disorders, etc.

I feel that recognizing the individuality of each patient is the fundamental concern of a true healer. I blend Chinese and Japanese acupuncture needle technique to balance energy flow in the body and promote its innate ability to heal itself. I also incorporate in my practice a deep understanding of face and ear diagnosis, which are advanced face and body reading methods in Oriental medicine. Each treatment includes a unique combination of acupuncture, Chinese bodywork and Japanese abdominal massage.

Areas of Expertise

Addiction
Allergies
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Colds and Flu's
Diabetes
Fibromyalgia
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Headaches/Migraines
Hypertension
Infertility
Insomnia
Menstrual Disorders
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Neurological Disorders
Nutrition
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Osteoporosis
Pain Management
Psychological/Emotional Disorders
Sexual Dysfunction
Smoking
Stress/Anxiety
Weight Reduction
Women's Health

PCOA_MSA

SubAbuse

NADA

AcuLicense

CCAOM

CEU_OrthoAcu

Treatment Techniques

Acupressure
Cupping
Gua Sha
Herbology
Homeopathic Medicine
Moxibustion
Qi Gong

Styles of Acupuncture

Auricular Acupuncture
Japanese Acupuncture
Meridian Balancing Technique

Traditional Chinese Acupuncture

Acu-License

Reiki

Dip-Acu

FacialAcu

“Acupuncture treatments are natural, safe, effective and drug-free.

My goal is to activate the natural, self-healing abilities of your body to bring balance and prevent future illness and disease.”

Alida P. van Heerden, L.Ac.