Acupuncture

Acupuncture is among the oldest healing practices in the world. As part of Traditional Chinese Medicine, It is based on the concept thatdisease results from disruption in the flow of qi (life force energy) and imbalance in the forces of yin and yang.

By stimulating specific points on the body using a variety of techniques, acupuncture removes blockages in the flow of qi and restores and maintains health.

Acupuncture and Relaxation
Acupuncture is not painful as one might imagine. Most patients find the treatments to be pleasantly relaxing, rejuvenating, and energizing at the same time.

Traditional Chinese Medicine as a Lifestyle
Traditional Chinese medicine should not be considered an “Alternative” medicine. For millions of healthy people, it is a part of their daily awareness and a lifestyle that prevents illness.

Ancient Healing Art in Modern Times
In today's society, we are increasingly subjected to daily stresses starting at younger and younger ages. We are also tempted by a tremendous amount of modern foods that are often highly detrimental to health. To sustain daily health, it is a must that one learns to make better choices in food and in lifestyle. A visit to your acupuncturist's office helps determine your health pattern according to Traditional Chinese Medicinal Diagnostic Methods. Once your health needs are recognized, a guideline can be drawn out for your body's specific needs in order to keep everything functioning at optimum health. Unlike conventional Western Medicine which has its focus mostly on advanced and effective crisis intervention healthcare, Eastern Medicine emphasizes illness prevention and health maintenance via daily awareness. Therefore, you do not need to wait until you are sick to go see your acupuncturist.

Take charge of your own well-being and health by nurturing and balancing your body, mind, and spirit. In addition to eating well and doing routine exercises, it is recommended that everyone receive at least one acupuncture treatment each month or four treatments a season. It is simply a healthy thing to do.

Jennifer Hoang, L.Ac
Jennifer Hoang had her official training in the United States at the New York College of Holistic Professions and in China at the Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her first hands-on experience began at the age of seven when she and her brothers apprenticed under their father during their escape from Vietnam as the "Boat People".

Starting at this early age, Jennifer witnessed the undeniable effectiveness of acupuncture in the jungles of South Vietnam and Malaysia. Observing and helping her father successfully treat severe conditions amongst the malnourished refugees in harsh environments where modern medical aid was not available, Jennifer learned to embrace the ancient art of Chinese healing. She is carrying out her family tradition as an acupuncturist in the United States. Recently, Jennifer relocated her private practice from Manhattan to Port Jefferson, NY and now St. James, NY. She has been a member of the teaching faculty at the New York College for Holistic Professions in Syosset.

Jennifer’s approach is preventative, holistic and individualized. Treatments are usually a combination of acupuncture, acupressure, ear acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, moxabustion, exercise, and Eastern nutritional recommendations. She performs all treatments without the involvement of any technicians or medical assistants, and treatments are typically 45 minutes to 1 ½ hours long. All techniques and equipment are New York State approved. Jennifer specializes in the area of women’s health including healthy pregnancy and child birth, allergies, insomnia, pain, and emotional imbalance. Those who are needle shy find Jennifer’s treatments pleasant, gentle, and without the need to overcome the fear of needles.