Joan Boccino, MSTOM, L.Ac.
Acupuncture Associates, PC
At Herbs and Healing we are committed to helping you get and stay healthy in the quickest time possible. We provide the highest quality acupuncture/acupressure, customized herbal treatment and Chinese dietary therapy/nutritional counseling.
We care deeply about our patients and realize that the path to wellness can sometimes be challenging, both physically and emotionally. We provide a safe, comfortable and professional office environment where each patient is a valued individual.
Most people think of Chinese medicine as acupuncture alone, but it actually consists of a number of modalities including Acupuncture, Herbology, Dietary Therapy, Medical Massage, Qi Gong (an ancient Chinese meditative practice) and Tai Qi (a gentle martial art that’s good for your health). Our team of specialists works with patients to develop an individualized holistic plan that’s best for each situation. Chinese medicine is amazingly adaptable and can be easily and safely integrated with western or other complementary therapies.
Education/Training
MSTOM Pacific College or Oriental Medicine
Post graduate study Shanghai College of Traditional Chinese Medicine/Yue Yang Integrative Medicine Hospital
Post graduate study with Jeffrey Yuen
Bio
Joan Boccino, MS, L.Ac. is a specialist in integrative medicine. She has designed acupuncture protocols for clinical trials at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where she was the first non-MD to be hired by the Center’s Department of Integrative Medicine. A faculty member at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York, Joan has lectured internationally on the use of Chinese Medicine in an integrative medicine context. Joan is nationally certified in Oriental Medicine (which includes Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine), by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). A graduate of the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Joan has also studied in China including postgraduate work at the Yue Yang Integrative Medicine Hospital in Shanghai. She continues to seek out extensive postgraduate study with leading experts in Chinese Medicine here and abroad.
A student of martial arts since 1980, Joan holds a black belt and teaching certificates in Shotokan karate and currently studies Seidokan and Tai Chi. She is a professional member of The American Association of Oriental Medicine, The American Society of Reproductive Medicine and Resolve. A certified herb geek who loves to cook, Joan also blogs about Chinese Dietary Therapy.
Memberships
AAAOM, ASNY, Resolve
Other Languages
Basic Spanish
Payments Accepted
Healthnet provider, most major credit cards
Hours:By Appointment
License:000923 New York
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Acupuncture / Alternative Medicine
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Japanese Style Acupuncture
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Auricular Acupuncture
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Korean Hand Acupuncture
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Chinese Herbal Medicine
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Moxibustion
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Classical Acupuncture (Five-Element)
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Shiatsu (Acupressure)
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Cupping
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Traditional Chinese Acupuncture
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Electro-Acupuncture
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Licenses/Certifications
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Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.)
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Master of Traditional Medicine (MSTOM)
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National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
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