Gua Sha - an ancient healing technique for pain, injuries and much more! Gua sha is a gentle massage using traditional tools to break up stagnation in muscles and joints, increasing range of motion and treating pain.
Turning to Acupuncture During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic forced individuals in New Jersey to postpone non-emergency health care for the months the state was in lockdown. Now that New Jersey has entered the initial stages of reopening there is a question of how safe it is to seek relief from non-life-threatening conditions that are impacting your quality of life. Read more…
Dr. Oz and The Today Show Drug-Free Pain Relief Acupuncture & Yoga
Pain relief without drugs, Dr. Mahmet Oz is featured on NBC’s Today show talking about the drug free options of Acupuncture and Yoga with the Today Show team. We have long known the benefits of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese medicine and it is always great to hear the mainstream media remind people of the incredible benefits of these treatments. Watch the video and contact us to meet our talented practitioner team.
Five steps to nourish your mind and body during divorce
Divorce is stress season, no matter when it is occurring. While you can’t make someone who is out the door stay or stay when everything in you is pushing you out the door, you can choose to strategically reinforce your body's capabilities of handling stress through your choices of which foods to consume. Read more from divorce coach, Lisa Brick…
The Runner's Way: An interview with our Helen Chen
Key to High-Level Wellness: 5 Ways to Reduce Inflammation
At ACNJ, we counsel patients in the important ways they can reduce inflammation and promote natural, healthy function. These healthy and easy to achieve guidelines will enhance your regular acupuncture treatments and greatly improve the way you feel and your ability to resist disease and lead a longer, healthier life. Read more...
How Acupuncture + Traditional Chinese Medicine Help Women in Menopause
At the Acupuncture Center of New Jersey we often meet women who complain of common menopausal symptoms. These include hot flashes, irregular menstruation – sometimes with heavy bleeding that is unpredictable and difficult, fatigue, low libido, vaginal dryness and discomfort, and anxiety. Read more...
Getting to know Dr. Ted - Interview
Get to know more about our new practitioner, Dr. Theodore Treantafelles (Dr. Ted) as he joins the team at ACNJ. He is a talented young doctor in traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture with a sincere passion to support patient well-being. We are excited to have him on the team and believe he will be a great asset to our growing wellness community here in Morristown, NJ.
A Student’s Journey into Acupuncture
My son, Lucas Kadar has grown up with acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, holistic health and living as a foundation his entire life. He's worked for several years in our Morristown acupuncture office and has seen first-hand how acupuncture has helped so many people get well and live a balanced life.
Peter Kadar Attends Dalai Lama Teaching in India
In his talk, the Dalai Lama emphasized the need for people in India to study their Hindu heritage and wisdom tradition, reminding everyone that Buddhism originated out of Hindu spiritual belief. He also emphasized that, at 82 years old, his time on earth is nearing its end, and what he wants people to take from his decades of teaching.
Scholarship Athlete Recovers from Injury via Acupuncture, Cupping + Gua-Sha
Lindsey had gone through physical therapy with limited success. She had even received dry needling, a form of acupuncture performed by physical therapists who have very little training, without good results. On her holiday break from school Lindsey came to the Acupuncture Center of New Jersey in Morristown to see me for evaluation and treatment.
Stella’s Cold Hands and Feet • Patients with Reynaud’s Syndrome
According to acupuncture and traditional Chinese medical theory a person who is often cold and craves warmth will be diagnosed as having a Cold constitution. Stella clearly had this condition. Her other important signs included fatigue, achy joints, weak digestion, a slow, tight pulse and a white coating on her tongue.
Crucial Conversations for the Holiday Season
When handled adroitly these potentially explosive conversations can be defused without giving up or giving in...by being clear and intentional that not only is this not the time or place to have battles, it is a special time to exhibit good will, generate peace at home, and create an environment as conducive to a happy, laughing family as possible.
Suffering from PESD = Post Election Stress Disorder? Actions we can take!
We have many patients complaining of stressful symptoms related to the upcoming election! The non-stop media coverage, our own social media fixations, and the nasty and divisive tone of this campaign have been like no other. We’re glad when we can help our patients with relaxing acupuncture treatments. Contact us for more stress relieving treatments.
Awareness Insights + Health Tips from ACNJ
Acupuncture Skeptic to A True Believer
Upon meeting John, I was bombarded with his extreme disdain for having to be here with me, but even more extreme was his skepticism about acupuncture and traditional chinese medicine. To John it was such a far out, hard to grasp medicine that really put him outside of his comfort zone. But he came, he was here, and as I began to talk to him I realized that he was very eager to put an end to his discomfort from restless leg syndrome.
Back Pain Relief • Julie's Healing Story
Julie was referred to the Acupuncture Center of New Jersey by a coworker who had great success from her treatments. She had very good health insurance so her treatments were 100% covered! Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal causing difficulty walking, balance issues, crippling leg and low back pain, and numbness in the legs and feet. Julie had been suffering for years with the above mentioned symptoms, and often times would have to stay home from her job as a teacher because standing on her feet all day was near impossible. From the moment she stepped off of the table of her very first acupuncture treatment she felt a difference.
Boy Overcomes Chronic Migraines • ACNJ Healing Story
A recent patient of mine exemplifies the power of acupuncture for children. Kenny (not his real name), a 10 year old boy, experienced frequent migraine headaches every day for 4 months when he initially came for acupuncture. He was missing school regularly and was unable to participate in his favorite sports, forgoing soccer and baseball practices and games.
