How We're Keeping You Safe

At NJ Acupuncture Center we are fully committed to keeping you safe and healthy throughout these unprecedented times. Here are some of the precautions our offices are taking to ensure the healthiest environment possible during your acupuncture treatments.

• Masks. All staff and patients are required to wear masks at all times in our facilities.

• Monitoring Vitals. All patients and staff will be required to have their temperature and oxygen levels checked.

• Sanitizing. All high touch points (door knobs, light switches, restroom handles and sinks, etc.) will be routinely sanitized using hospital-grade disinfectants throughout the day. Hand sanitizer is readily available throughout the offices as well. All tables are sanitized in between patients with fresh paper barriers, too.

• Trusted staff. All of our staff at NJ Acupuncture Center take your health seriously while at work, and at home. Our staff is fully committed to following state guidelines on social distancing both professionally and personally.

• Adjusted scheduling. We have adjusted our scheduling to provide more time in between patients for sanitizing, as well as to reduce the amount of patients in our waiting room at any given time. To comply with social distancing, there will be no more than one person seated in our waiting area at once.

Both our Bayonne and Jersey City locations are open to serve you, Monday - Friday, 10AM-5PM. Book your next appointment by clicking here.

Acupuncture and Herbs has Proven to Be Effective

Based upon research carried out in China and released via HealthCMi, research has proven that acupuncture and herbs, when combined, are quite powerful in the fight against COVID-19.

The Beijing Health Commission reported that 87% of COVID-19 patients in Beijing received traditional Chinese medicine treatment (acupuncture and herbs), and documented that the total effective rate for patients receiving TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) treatment is 92%.

The report also stated, “The spokesperson added that there are many similar cases and that Chinese medicine has “played an active role in improving the cure rate and reducing the mortality rate.”

For more on these findings, find the whole study report here.

While we can not treat ill or presumed ill patients at our facilities, it is extremely reaffirming and comforting to know that traditional Chinese medicine, once again, is helping those who need it the most.

Acupuncture is an extremely powerful health and wellness tool and we are so proud to provide it within our community.

Stay healthy and stay well.

At Home Acupressure for Sleep

In these unprecedented times, it’s no surprise that many of us may be having trouble settling our minds before we head off to sleep.

While you may have tried all the “rules” (no screens before bed, a dark quiet room, eye mask, ideal temperature of 68 degrees, etc.) there may be one thing you haven’t tried — at home acupressure!

Acupressure points can absolutely help you to relax and get a better night's sleep. With similar functionality to acupuncture, the acupressure points are aligned within meridians and when acupressure is properly applied, 

The best points associated with sleep improvement and relaxation are: 

Kidney 3 - this point is located at the back of the ankle, by the malleolus. It is best known for the treatment of anxiety, night sweats, fear, and menopause symptoms. It also helps to tone the kidneys. 

Yintang - this is point is right in between your eyebrows, also known as the third eye. Proper manipulation of this point will lead to help with insomnia, headaches, anxiety, and stress. 

Spleen 6 - this point is located on the inner side of your leg, right above the ankle.  It's important to note to never manipulate this point during pregnancy as it's a popular point for labor induction massage.  This point helps with insomnia, as well as menstrual and pelvic pain and disorders.

Heart  7  - Also called “Shen Men” this spot is on the inside of the wrist if your palm is facing up, and it's at the cross-section of the pinky. This is a great spot to work on if your heart and mind are facing stress, turmoil, uncertainty or anxiety. It will help to calm and relax the patient.

It's important to note that to be effective, acupressure must properly be applied. You can't simply press on points and expect to drift off to sleep. 

How To Do It

The best way to perform any acupressure, including eye acupressure, is to do so first, carefully, and then with firm enough pressure to be effective. This should never be painful, but you should feel a sense of acute pressure in the area you are applying acupressure to.

For a gentler but still effective approach, massaging these points in a circular manner is a relaxing way to ease into the practice. Then,  I typically hold a point for ten to fifteen seconds, then release for about the same amount of time, and then repeating at the same point between 6-10 times, depending on the affliction.

Wishing you a restful night’s sleep.

Coronavirus and acupuncture: What you need to know

You’ve no doubt heard: it seems to be a matter of when, not if, COVID-19—better known at the Coronavirus—will spread here in the United States. The breakout of the viral infection began in Wuhan, China, and has spread across the world, increasing in numbers particularly in Italy and Iran. But with the virus’s gestation period and the difficulty of properly testing and quarantining those who may have been exposed, the virus is expected to make its way around the world, and spread from there…to our shores too.

First a few important things. For now, people should practice proper hygiene, and if they think they may be sick at all—especially with any flu-like symptoms—should see a doctor immediately. Anyone who is feeling ill should not come in for acupuncture services.  

 Secondly, acupuncture will not cure or prevent the Coronavirus.

However, having a properly functioning immune system can only help in case of any viral infection. And if the virus does indeed spread, many people will be scrambling to try and do everything they can to boost their immune systems. At that point, however, it may be too late.

This is one of the reasons why, as we’ve described before, it’s smart to make acupuncture a consistent part of your wellness routine. Acupuncture helps regulate the body’s energy, or qi, increasing bloodflow which helps the body’s general immune system health, and ability to ultimately fight infections. Acupuncture also helps strengthen the body’s most important organs, like the liver and kidneys, which must be functioning properly in order for our immune systems to be at their best.

Having regular acupuncture sessions built into your wellness routine will help your immune system operate at its peak. This cold and flu season may almost be over, but as we know from the news, unexpected things happen all the time. It’s best to be prepared, and to keep your body prepared. Acupuncture is one of the best ways to do so.

Boost Your Immunity with Acupuncture

You’ve no doubt heard: it seems to be a matter of when, not if, COVID-19—better known at the Coronavirus—will spread here in the United States. The breakout of the viral infection began in Wuhan, China, and has spread across the world, increasing in numbers particularly in Italy and Iran. But with the virus’s gestation period and the difficulty of properly testing and quarantining those who may have been exposed, the virus is expected to make its way around the world, and spread from there…to our shores too.

First a few important things. For now, people should practice proper hygiene, and if they think they may be sick at all—especially with any flu-like symptoms—should see a doctor immediately. Anyone who is feeling ill should not come in for acupuncture services.  

Secondly, acupuncture will not cure or prevent the Coronavirus.

However, having a properly functioning immune system can only help in case of any viral infection. And if the virus does indeed spread, many people will be scrambling to try and do everything they can to boost their immune systems. At that point, however, it may be too late.

This is one of the reasons why, as we’ve described before, it’s smart to make acupuncture a consistent part of your wellness routine. Acupuncture helps regulate the body’s energy, or qi, increasing bloodflow which helps the body’s general immune system health, and ability to ultimately fight infections. Acupuncture also helps strengthen the body’s most important organs, like the liver and kidneys, which must be functioning properly in order for our immune systems to be at their best.

Having regular acupuncture sessions built into your wellness routine will help your immune system operate at its peak. This cold and flu season may almost be over, but as we know from the news, unexpected things happen all the time. It’s best to be prepared, and to keep your body prepared. Acupuncture is one of the best ways to do so.