Acupuncture Financial District

Our Facility

ACA Financial District center is newly built with 12 treatment rooms that can accommodate patients who work at a fast pace and the high-stress environment in the downtown area. Our location is only blocks away from the World Financial Center, Stock Exchange, Wall Street, and City Hall.

Managing Acupuncturist

Li Ma

Healing is a self generating process. What I do is only encouraging one’s innate healing ability.

Li is an NCCAOM certified and NYS licensed acupuncturist and certified herbalist.

She has been a TCM practitioner for over 15 years. She holds a master’s degree in acupuncture from Swedish Institute College of Health Science, and a separate training in Chinese Herbology from Tri-State College of Acupuncture. Her medical background includes Nursing and Biotech research before entering the field of oriental medicine. Li has had diverse working experiences as a licensed acupuncturist. By working in different clinical settings she became a skilled practitioner and is able to treat various health conditions.

She specializes in personalized care and works with individuals who would like to utilize alternative medicine to alter one’s health state. Her achievements can be seen from providing attention and details in consultation and treatments to provide quality health care. Preventive medicine is another area of interest. Her goal is to help her clients to actively involve in preventive medicine in order to achieve their optimal health state and maintain physical and mental wellness.

Acupuncturist

John is a doctoral candidate for Doctorate of Acupuncture at Pacific College of Health and Science, where he is conducting research on the efficacy and mechanisms of acupuncture for various health conditions. He is also a board-certified and NY state licensed acupuncturist with clinical experience in treating a diverse range of patients.

John has completed his clinical rotations at esteemed institutions such as Columbia University Health, Veteran Affairs Hospital, and Institute for Family Health, where he gained valuable insights and skills in integrative medicine and collaborative care. His areas of expertise include anxiety, stress management, orthopedic pain, and post-cancer care. John’s approach is rooted in holistic and compassionate care, ensuring the well-being of his patients.

Physical Therapist

Ms. May Penalba

Ms. May Penalba graduated from Far Eastern University in the Philippines, where she earned her Physical Therapy degree and is currently a licensed Physical Therapist in New York. She has over 20 years of experience and has worked in various settings, from a skilled nursing facility to private practice to hospital and rehabilitation facilities consisting of orthopedic, post-surgical, sports medicine, and neurological patients. She has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 2012. May’s passion for learning and expanding her skills as a physical therapist have led her to participate in many continuing education courses.

One of her goals is to share her knowledge and skills to help many families and individuals return to their normal lifestyle through this profession, also with the opportunity to continually educate and positively impact the community by serving the best way she can and rendering exceptional care.

For May, she is blessed to have this career that she calls a “Profession with a Heart,” as she gets to share the love for each patient by helping them get well and treating them like her extended family.

Kyungjun Lee

Kyungjun Lee is a highly skilled physical therapist with a passion. After completing his undergraduate studies in physical therapy at Korea University, he pursued a graduate degree in rehabilitation science, where he delved into the intricacies of spinal stabilization by Stanley Paris and myofascial release techniques (MFR).

However, it was his exposure to Osteopath Institute (OPI) at Seoul that truly sparked his interest in osteopathic manipulation, such as Craniosacral Technique (CST), Visceral Manipulation (VM) & Ligament Articular Strain (LAS), and he has since become an expert in this field.

Dr. Lee continued his education by completing a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Touro College in New York, where he honed his skills and gained invaluable clinical experience. He is currently pursuing continuing education at the Barral Institute, where he specializes in Advanced Visceral & Neural manipulation (VM & NM).

When he’s not busy, you can find him exploring the vibrant city of New York, trying out new exhibitions at museums, and indulging his love of art. With his warm personality and extensive knowledge, Dr. Lee is a valuable asset to the field of physical therapy and a sought-after practitioner for those seeking relief from their physical ailments.

Dr. Trupti Mokati

Trupti has more than 6 years of experience working with a wide range of conditions. She holds a Master’s in Orthopedic in Physical Therapy from DY Patil University Pune and is currently a Licensed Physical Therapist in New York. She has always pursued her passion for working in an outpatient setting. To ensure that she offers high quality care to her patients, Trupti updates herself by taking the continuous education courses. She is extensively trained in treating all musculoskeletal and post operative conditions.She has taken several manual therapy courses and training in Shoulder rehab. She is committed to work with the diverse community and support them with the unique nature of their conditions.

Insurance

Empire BCBS, Oxford, United Health Care, Cigna, Aetna, Oscar, SWH, Agewell, Empire Mediblue Select HMO, Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE, Humana Gold Plus HMO, and others. Please call us to find out if your acupuncture treatments will be covered by your insurance.

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