Business Details
Your Trusted Acupuncture Partner in Whitestone, NY
Dragonfly Acupuncture is dedicated to providing patient-centered care that prioritizes individualized treatment and holistic wellness. Our practice focuses on harnessing the body's innate healing abilities through traditional and modern acupuncture techniques, herbal medicine, and complementary therapies. With a commitment to understanding each patient's unique health journey, we deliver personalized care plans tailored to address specific conditions and promote optimal well-being.Our team combines extensive clinical experience with evidence-based practices to treat a wide range of physical, emotional, and chronic conditions. By maintaining rigorous professional standards and staying current with advancements in integrative medicine, we ensure our patients receive comprehensive, compassionate care that aligns with both ancient wisdom and contemporary medical science.
Services
Acupuncture
Nutrition and Herbal Medicine
Body Acupuncture
Auricular Acupuncture
Electro-Acupuncture
Scalp Acupuncture
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to individual health needs
- Our practitioners hold advanced degrees from accredited institutions
- We utilize both traditional and modern acupuncture techniques
- Our team has extensive experience treating complex conditions
- We maintain strict adherence to clean needle technique standards
Associations and certifications
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
- Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CCAOM)
Services
Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese acupuncture uses fine needles to stimulate energy flow and promote healing. This evidence-based treatment addresses chronic pain, stress disorders, and various medical conditions by restoring bodily balance. Our practitioners combine ancient techniques with modern medical understanding to create effective treatment protocols tailored to individual needs.
Nutrition and Herbal Medicine
Customized herbal formulations and dietary recommendations complement acupuncture treatments. This integrative approach addresses systemic imbalances and supports long-term wellness through natural remedies. Our practitioners create personalized plans based on traditional Chinese medicine principles and modern nutritional science to enhance treatment outcomes.
Body Acupuncture
Targeted needle placement across meridian points addresses whole-body conditions like chronic fatigue and autoimmune disorders. This comprehensive approach stimulates energy flow throughout the body's systems. Practitioners use precise point combinations to restore balance and enhance natural healing mechanisms for improved overall health.
Auricular Acupuncture
Specialized treatment focusing on ear acupoints to address addiction recovery, stress management, and pain control. This technique offers effective support for emotional and psychological conditions through targeted stimulation of specific ear points. Practitioners use this method to complement broader treatment plans.
Electro-Acupuncture
Combines traditional acupuncture with electrical stimulation to enhance pain relief and muscle recovery. This advanced technique improves treatment effectiveness for chronic pain conditions and neurological disorders. Practitioners use controlled electrical impulses to amplify therapeutic benefits while maintaining patient comfort.
People
Dr. Tai Assalone
Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Dr. Tai Assalone holds a doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. She specializes in pain management, women's health, and stroke rehabilitation through acupuncture and herbal medicine. Her clinical experience includes working with cancer patients, trauma survivors, and first responders.
Questions
What conditions can acupuncture treat?
Acupuncture effectively addresses pain management, stress relief, migraines, women's health issues, autoimmune disorders, and stroke rehabilitation among other conditions.
What techniques do you use?
We employ body acupuncture, auricular therapy, electro-acupuncture, scalp acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, and herbal medicine for comprehensive treatment.
Is acupuncture safe?
Yes, we use sterile, single-use needles and follow strict clean needle technique protocols certified by CCAOM for maximum safety.
How are treatment plans developed?
Each plan is personalized based on individual health history, current conditions, and wellness goals through comprehensive patient consultation.
What experience does your team have?
Our practitioners hold doctorates in acupuncture and have specialized training in pain management, oncology support, and trauma recovery.
