Integrative Healing Arts Acupuncture, P.C.

Integrative Healing Arts Acupuncture, P.C. IHA offers holistic acupuncture & Chinese medicine in NYC for pain, fertility, and women’s health. Its ancient roots can be traced to China.

Acupuncture is a powerful form of healing and part of a system of healthcare practices dating back more than 5000 years. The foundation of this form of medicine is based on the ancient Taoist principles of Yin and Yang, the transformation of energies within the body as well as external environment to achieve balance. Acupuncture uses the application of needles to stimulate various points on meridians on the body that facilitate the movement of Qi also known as “life force”. Stimulating these points helps bring the body into balance by activating and supporting the immune system thereby increasing the body’s ability to heal itself. This is also known as homeostasis.

Your menstrual cycle provides real-time feedback about your health.Changes in energy, mood, sleep, digestion, and pain a...
02/23/2026

Your menstrual cycle provides real-time feedback about your health.

Changes in energy, mood, sleep, digestion, and pain across the month are not random fluctuations. They reflect each phase of the monthly reproductive cycle and how the body is regulating stress, circulation, and hormonal signaling. This is key for understanding overall health, the fertility window and if there are imbalances that may cause fertility challenges or even chronic illness in the future.

Chinese medicine has used the menstrual cycle diagnostically for centuries, identifying patterns long before symptoms become a chronic condition. When the cycle is understood, this can make all the difference in energy, emotion and stress levels as well as supporting fertility.

Listening to these signals allows for earlier, gentler support.

Cravings are communication, not weakness.Both modern research and Chinese medicine recognize that PMS cravings reflect r...
02/20/2026

Cravings are communication, not weakness.

Both modern research and Chinese medicine recognize that PMS cravings reflect real physiological needs. Mineral depletion, anemia, stress on the nervous system, and poor circulation all contribute to premenstrual discomfort.

Ignoring or suppressing these signals doesn’t create balance or make them go away. Understanding why they occur and supporting your body does. A whole health approach to improve blood flow, mineral and nutritional support and nervous system regulation. The insatiable cravings subside.

Relief comes from addressing the root pattern, not from restriction.

Excited to announce the next Elemental Psychedelic Immersion is happening on February 28th!This is a unique Immersion of...
02/19/2026

Excited to announce the next Elemental Psychedelic Immersion is happening on February 28th!
This is a unique Immersion of powerful healing methods of breath work, live sound with group ketamine.
Lead by seasoned health professionals and healers; Alessandra Licul, Tsao Lin Moy and Christine Kern, held at Acheron Psychiatry in the Financial District.

This is for you:
-If are feeling a little stuck
-Seasonal blues
-Want to go a little deeper with talk therapy
-Are curious about experiencing an expanded state of consciousness in an intimate and safe setting.

Space is limited, the last immersion was sold out with a waiting list.

Click on the link below to register!

https://lnkd.in/grF6xyuR

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Chocolate cravings before your period are not a lack of willpower, they are physiological signals.From a scientific pers...
02/17/2026

Chocolate cravings before your period are not a lack of willpower, they are physiological signals.
From a scientific perspective, these cravings are often linked to magnesium depletion and changes in serotonin that occur during the luteal phase. Magnesium supports muscle relaxation, nervous system regulation, and pain control, all of which are under strain during PMS.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, PMS is often associated with Liver Qi and blood stagnation and inadequate nourishment. When nourishment is insufficient circulation is restricted, discomfort and cramping increases and cravings appear as the body’s attempt to restore balance. The uterus is a muscle and needs sufficient blood and nourishment.

Instead of fighting cravings, integrative care asks a more useful question: What is the body asking for? When addressing the underlying imbalance, cravings often soften naturally.

02/12/2026

If winter feels heavier than it should, it may not be about mindset.

Your nervous system is constantly responding to its surroundings including light, space, noise, visual input, and physical flow. Over time, environments that feel cluttered, dim, or stagnant can challenge emotional balance and energy levels, even when everything seems “fine” on the surface.

Feng Shui is a grounded, intelligent tool for addressing winter blues without adding more tasks to your life. Studies show that home and work environments play an important role in emotional wellbeing as well productivity and happiness. By improving natural light functionality and reducing clutter that can be the source of visual overload, the nervous system receives fewer stress signals throughout the day.

This is not about perfect spaces. It’s about supportive ones.

Seasonal feelings of low mood are often framed as a problem with motivation or a mental health issue, but from an integr...
02/09/2026

Seasonal feelings of low mood are often framed as a problem with motivation or a mental health issue, but from an integrative and Chinese medicine perspective, we have to look at how the environment influences health and wellness.

During winter, we experience reduced daylight, more time indoors, heavier routines, and fewer natural breaks in the day. These changes affect how the nervous system regulates stress, immune function and our emotions can also go darker. When light, clean air, and movement are limited, the body is stressed to maintain balance.

Feng Shui is not about interior aesthetics or wild superstition. It is a practical system known as the art and science of placement, designed to support Qi or life force. This is understanding the role that light, space, and energy play in health and wellness and how it influences how the nervous system responds to the environment. Small changes in lighting, layout, and visual flow can significantly reduce the background stress your body carries each day.

When the environment supports the flow of Qi, emotional regulation follows naturally. Not because you “try harder,” but because your system no longer has to compensate.

What does the Year of the Fire Horse mean for your health and energy?On February 17, 2026 we enter a double Fire year wh...
02/06/2026

What does the Year of the Fire Horse mean for your health and energy?

On February 17, 2026 we enter a double Fire year which is a powerful cycle associated with heart energy, emotional intensity, creativity, and rapid change.

Fire fuels inspiration and joy…

and when out of balance, anxiety, burnout, and nervous system overload.

I’ve created a Chinese Zodiac quiz and a full Fire Horse health guide to help you explore what this year’s energy may be stirring for you personally.

Click here to take the quiz: https://integrativehealingarts.involve.me/2026-chinese-zodiac-copy-236803cbcd7b

This year is not about pushing harder.

It’s about moving consciously, protecting your heart, and choosing what truly nourishes you.

Welcome to the Year of the Fire Horse (2026)On February 17, 2026 we enter the Year of the Fire Horse, a rare double Fire...
02/03/2026

Welcome to the Year of the Fire Horse (2026)

On February 17, 2026 we enter the Year of the Fire Horse, a rare double Fire year in Chinese astrology.

In Chinese medicine, Fire governs the heart, nervous system, emotional expression, and joy. It fuels creativity, connection, and transformation. And when Fire is excessive, we see anxiety, burnout, emotional overwhelm, and restlessness.

The Horse is emotionally sensitive, empathic, freedom-loving, and heart-led. Together, Fire + Horse energy create a year of movement, reinvention, and emotional truth and a strong invitation to protect our energy and care for the nervous system.

Over the coming weeks, I’ll be sharing:
• Fire element teachings
• Chinese Zodiac insights
• nervous system and heart-health themes
• and how to work with this year’s energy consciously

I’ve also created a new Chinese Zodiac quiz and a full Fire Horse health guide if you want to explore what this year may be activating for you.

This series is an invitation to move into 2026 with more awareness, steadiness, and heart.

Click here to read the blog "What Does the Year of the Fire Horse Mean for Your Health and Energy?": https://www.integrativehealingarts.com/blog/what-does-the-year-of-the-fire-horse-mean-for-your-health-and-energy

Click here to read the blog "What is the Chinese Zodiac?": https://www.integrativehealingarts.com/blog/what-is-the-chinese-zodiac

Many women arrive feeling exhausted — emotionally, physically, and mentally — after years of trying and being told their...
01/29/2026

Many women arrive feeling exhausted — emotionally, physically, and mentally — after years of trying and being told their options are limited.

This client’s story is a reminder that consistent, integrative support can create meaningful shifts over time. Acupuncture, herbal medicine, cycle support, and nervous system regulation helped her body move out of survival mode and into readiness.

There are no guarantees in fertility care. But there is support, structure, and a calmer way forward.

Click here to take the quiz "What Your Period Says About Your Health":
https://integrativehealingarts.involve.me/period-chinese-medicine

A quiet win worth celebrating.She came to me after more than three years of trying to conceive. She had been told her ch...
01/23/2026

A quiet win worth celebrating.

She came to me after more than three years of trying to conceive. She had been told her chances of conceiving naturally were very low, that IVF was likely her only path forward. Egg retrievals had produced low numbers and poor quality, and she had experienced loss that made it feel scary to hope again.

For seven months, we focused on gentle, consistent support — acupuncture, cycle regulation, mindset work, and a plan to reduce inflammation and stress. The goal was to prepare her body for a future IVF cycle.

At her pre-IVF check, her body had shifted. Mature follicles were present, and her care team suggested trying an IUI. She decided to say yes. That cycle resulted in a healthy pregnancy.

Every journey is unique, but the body can change in quiet, powerful ways when it’s supported.

Click here to get your free chapter of "Will I Ever Get Pregnant?": https://integrativehealingarts.involve.me/free-chapter-wiegp

Supplements are often one of the first things people reach for when they want to feel better — especially in January. Ma...
01/21/2026

Supplements are often one of the first things people reach for when they want to feel better — especially in January. Magnesium, vitamin D, adaptogens, and hormone-support blends are common questions this time of year.

From an integrative and Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, supplements are supportive tools, not standalone solutions. Their effectiveness depends on how well the body can absorb, regulate, and respond to them. If digestion is weakened, stress is high, or the nervous system is stuck in survival mode, even high-quality supplements may have limited impact.

This is why we focus first on regulation — calming the nervous system, improving circulation, and strengthening digestive function. When the body is supported at the system level, supplements can work more effectively and with less strain.

More isn’t better. Smarter, individualized support is. Contact me at 917-294-3805 to get your wellness on track this year!

From a TCM perspective, sleep is not just about rest — it’s about circulation, nourishment, and balance.At night, Blood ...
01/16/2026

From a TCM perspective, sleep is not just about rest — it’s about circulation, nourishment, and balance.

At night, Blood and Yin are meant to return inward, allowing the organs to repair and reset. When stress, worry, or overstimulation keep the nervous system activated, this inward movement is interrupted. The result may be restless sleep, vivid dreams, waking at the same time each night, or feeling unrefreshed in the morning.

Supporting circadian rhythm in TCM involves calming the Shen (spirit), regulating Liver Qi, strengthening the Spleen, and supporting Kidney energy — all of which influence how safely the body can rest.

Acupuncture gently signals the body that it is safe to shift out of survival mode and back into its natural cycle of rest and renewal. Over time, this regulation often improves sleep, digestion, mood, and hormonal balance together.

The body remembers its rhythm — sometimes it just needs support finding its way back.

Click here to read more on "Why You Can’t Sleep: The Hidden Link Between Stress Hormones, and Chinese Medicine": https://www.integrativehealingarts.com/blog/chinese-medicine-sleep-acupuncture

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32 Union Square East
New York, NY
10003

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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+19172943805

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