Services - Acupuncture

Natasha El-Massih, MAcOM, LAC

Natasha is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist in the state of Massachusetts, certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), and the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA). Growing up a Ballet dancer, Natasha was always intrigued with how the body works. Her Grandmother was a Pediatrician so she was often surrounded by medicine and hearing about remedies. She loved learning from her Grandmother.

She went on to earn her BS in Kinesiology Exercise Science with a minor in Dance at the University of New Hampshire. Her education delved deep into the anatomy and physiology of the human body, the effects of exercise on the body, and the biochemistry of the body specifically of the cardiovascular system. After a couple years of working she decided to continue her education and get her Masters in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine.

Natasha has been in practice since 2017 and loves merging both Eastern and Western medical philosophies and knowledge together to get optimal health and healing. She treats the body as a whole by focusing on each person as an individual to get to the root cause of their health concern. Her interests and specialties include Women’s health, stress, sleep issues, migraines, and musculoskeletal pain and injury.

Spencer Greene, DTCM, LAC

Spencer Greene has a doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist in the state of Massachusetts. He has been practicing since 2017 and has practiced and studied in hospitals in both the United States and in China. He recently worked for Tom Brady’s performance and recovery center treating professional and collegiate athletes, as well as anybody who wanted to grow healthier.

Spencer uses mostly acupuncture and herbal medicine for the people that he works with. He frequently treats pain, digestive disorders, insomnia, and menstrual issues. Spencer’s approach to clinical work is about being a guide first and foremost. Helping people navigate their illness and the path to greater health, as well as some changes they may consider making along the way.  Spencer loves people and enjoys getting to know each person that he has the chance to work with.

Acupuncture helps the body to remember how to work by restoring its systems and organs to a healthier state.  When your body is working optimally, you wake up with more energy to create change, from your work performance, relationships, and even how you view your life.  A body that is working is harmoniously is the foundation for a fuller and happier life.

Acupuncture as part of Chinese medicine is a complete medical protocol focused on correcting imbalances in the body that when left untreated can show up as medical conditions.  The treatments work at both the root of the issue – and the branch – how the disharmony is manifesting such as headaches, fibromyalgia, infertility, diabetes, high blood pressure etc.  By treating the root, often several issues are treated at the same time. You may come in for headaches and after several treatments realize that your seasonal allergies have also lessened or resolved.

Acupuncture is a whole body medical approach to bringing balance back to the body.  Side effects are typically reduced inflammation, improved sleep, less anxiety, and overall healthier well-being.

Nanopuncture® is Dr. Shiu’s unique acupuncture system that integrates Western neurological analysis, Eastern medicine knowledge of the tendinomuscular meridians of the body, and Dr. Shiu’s specific neurological acupuncture techniques. The result is a new highly efficient system that can analyze where your nervous system’s circulation is inhibited, as well as directly reset and reboot the patient’s nervous system in various parts of the body, and offer significant neurovascular circulation benefits.

An acupuncture needle is about the thickness of a strand of hair. Most patients who are needle phobic find after the first few insertions, that they are no longer afraid. The treatments are relaxing and many patients fall asleep during treatment.

Acupuncture is incredibly safe and effective when given by a trained and licensed practitioner. The needles our Acupuncturist uses are single-use, sterile needles. All Acupuncturists are trained in clean needle technique. Overall, injuries from acupuncture with a licensed practitioner are very rare.

During your initial visit, your Acupuncturist will review your medical history and do a Chinese Medicine intake – this is an in-depth questionnaire regarding your main complaint and the different systems of your body. You will also have ample time to ask questions.