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Inner Balance Acupuncture

Acupuncture in Plainview, NY 11803

Michael Iacobellis, Ms, Dipl.Ac.

 

Michael Iacobellis holds a Master of Science in Acupuncture from New York College of Health Professionals, Syosset, New York. He is Board Certified, NCCAOM. Prior to his education in oriental medicine, he obtained a bachelors degree in business with a concentration in human resources from Adelphi University, Garden City, New York. He has extreme knowledge and experience in pain management, respiratory conditions, fertility, and digestive problems,

The Benefits of Gua Sha: Ancient Technique, Modern Science

The Benefits of Gua Sha: Ancient Technique, Modern Science

For centuries, practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have used Gua Sha to promote healing, circulation, and balance in the body. Think of it as a scraping therapy performed with a smooth-edged tool. Today, it has evolved from a full-body therapeutic practice into a global wellness and skincare ritual used by acupuncturists, massage therapists, estheticians, athletes, and everyday consumers.

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Meridian Theory: The Ancient Map of the Body

Meridian Theory: The Ancient Map of the Body

For thousands of years, practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have described the human body using a very different “anatomy” than modern Western medicine. Instead of nerves, vessels, and organs alone, they spoke of an energetic network or a communication system linking every structure, function, and sensation.

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How Acupuncture Complements Sports Medicine: An Integrated Approach

How Acupuncture Complements Sports Medicine: An Integrated Approach

Modern sports medicine has evolved far beyond rest, ice, and painkillers. Today’s athletes, both professional and recreational alike, are increasingly supported by multidisciplinary care teams that may include physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, nutritionists, and mental performance coaches. Within this integrated model, acupuncture has emerged as a powerful complementary therapy, bridging ancient medical wisdom with contemporary sports science.

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