Shalin Lakhani is a nationally board certified Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist with Master of Acupuncture
and Chinese Herbal Medicine (MAC CHM), a comprehensive three-year program from the New
England School of Acupuncture (NESA) at MCPHS University in Massachusetts, where she
also specialized in Japanese Style Acupuncture. As part of her clinical training, she completed
her internships at Boston Medical Center and UMass Memorial Medical Center, gaining
valuable experience treating patients in hospital and integrative healthcare settings. She is also
a Naturopath and Yoga Physician, BNYS (Bachelor of Naturopathy and Yogic Science) from
India, a five-and-a-half-year medical program that provided her with a strong foundation in
holistic and natural medicine.
With a deep understanding of both Eastern and Western healing principles, Shalin draws on her
background in Naturopathy and Yoga philosophy to inform her holistic perspective. In her
acupuncture practice, she focuses on addressing the root causes of imbalance rather than just
symptoms. Her clinical approach includes modalities such as traditional needling, trigger point
needling, cupping, tuina, electroacupuncture, etc, each treatment tailored to meet the unique
needs of her patients. Shalin helps individuals with a wide range of conditions, including
orthopedic and musculoskeletal pain, stress/anxiety, constipation, insomnia, headaches,
fatigue, women’s health concerns, and geriatric care.
She is passionate about empowering individuals to take an active role in their wellness journey.
Shalin believes the body holds an innate ability to restore balance when given the right support
and care. Committed to lifelong learning, she stays current with modern research and likes
combining traditional wisdom with evidence-based knowledge to deliver compassionate,
effective, and personalized care that promotes vitality and long term well-being.
Tina Nicastro, MAOM, L.Ac. is a licensed acupuncturist and board certified herbalist specializing in holistic fertility and hormonal health.
She’s the author of Conceive: A Heroine’s Journey to Awaken Natural Fertility. This book outlines her holistic fertility approach, designed to deeply support women along their journey to motherhood. She uses elements of this program in the acupuncture clinic, and dives into them more fully in her 1:1 holistic fertility coaching offerings.
Tina earned her master’s degree from New England School of Acupuncture in 2014 – logging over 3000 hours of clinically focused training – and she’s since immersed herself in post-grad studies for herbal medicine, advanced acupuncture techniques, and women’s health.
These include:
-Six consecutive years in the Graduate Mentorship Program with renowned women’s health herbalist, Sharon Weizenbaum
-Advanced studies in distal acupuncture with Si Yuan Balance Method, the long-time mentees of the late master acupuncturist, Dr. Richard Tan
-Certification and ongoing mentorship in Five Element Functional Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine, a trailblazing treatment method synergizing the wisdom of Chinese medicine with modern nutritional supplementation and mind-body healing techniques.
Tina is preparing to sit for the ABORM fellowship exam: American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine is the national gold standard for reproductive acupuncture + its integration with modern biomedicine. And within the next couple years, she plans to complete her doctoral studies at PCOM (Pacific College of Oriental Medicine).
Tina’s always been a nurturer, a mother hen, a teacher. She earned her undergraduate + first graduate degree in theater/dance and secondary English education, which led to her first career as a high school English teacher and drama director. Her deepest fulfillment as a teacher was supporting young people as they explored and expressed who they were and how they envisioned their lives.
During this time, however, Tina suffered massive burnout. She’d achieved quite a bit outwardly, but her physical and mental health plummeted. It was a wake-up call which led her to embark on a healing journey. Along the way, she developed a deep appreciation for natural medicine, nutrition, and self-cultivation practices.
Tina eventually left her teaching career in search of a more fully aligned life, and “by chance” landed an office manager job in a fertility acupuncture clinic. Every day at work, she’d witness patients’ amazing results and hear their stories: “I tried everything. Nothing worked. Until I found acupuncture.”
It was this experience that helped Tina see her future was in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. While at NESA, she discovered her passion for all things women’s health, nourished and healed her own menstrual irregularities, and was pregnant with her first child by graduation!
Tina’s mission is to help women live pain free, in flow, and in alignment with their natural cycles. She believes our bodies are infinitely wise and carry within them the power to heal. Whether a woman is trying to start a family, birth something new in her life, or transitioning into menopause, vibrant feminine wellbeing, regulated nervous systems, and balanced hormones provide the foundation for a fully expressed life.
Alyssa is a licensed acupuncturist in NY and CT with a diverse background in personal training, fitness, and nutrition. She earned her Master’s degree in Oriental Medicine, equipping her with an in-depth understanding and expertise in various healing modalities, including supplements/herbs, acupuncture and Amma/Tui Na. Alyssa specializes in treating orthopedic pain, chronic pain, post-operative pain and sports-related injuries.
Alyssa’s integrated approach combines the wisdom of traditional Oriental medicine with modern therapeutic techniques to provide comprehensive and individualized care. With a passion for promoting health and wellness, Alyssa is dedicated to helping her patients achieve optimal physical and emotional well-being. Her empathetic and holistic approach ensures that each patient receives personalized treatment tailored to their unique needs.
Whether you are recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or looking to enhance your overall health, Alyssa is committed to guiding you on your journey to a pain-free and balanced life.
