Business Details
Your Trusted Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine Provider in Mamaroneck
Ira Wahrman L.Ac Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine is a holistic health practice rooted in traditional Chinese medicine. With over two decades of experience, our founder Ira Wahrman combines acupuncture, herbal medicine, and bodywork to address chronic pain, emotional imbalances, and systemic health issues. Our approach emphasizes personalized care, with one-on-one sessions tailored to each patient's unique needs. We integrate extensive training from China's top practitioners, including Master Yu at Beijing's Tong Ren Tang Hospital, to deliver treatments that address root causes rather than symptoms.Our services include internal/external herbal medicine, moxibustion, cupping, and dietary counseling, supported by a commitment to patient education. We maintain strict professional standards through board certification by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Our practice philosophy centers on empowering patients to achieve lasting health improvements through natural, non-invasive methods.
Services
Acupuncture
Herbal Medicine
Bodywork
Moxibustion
Diet Counseling
Cupping
Gua Sha
Qigong
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to individual health needs
- Our acupuncturist has extensive experience treating women's health issues
- Only one patient is seen per hour for undivided attention
- We focus on eliminating root causes rather than masking symptoms
- We submit out-of-network insurance claims for patient convenience
Associations and certifications
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
What people say
AMAZING experience
Truly life-changing
Dramatically improved pain
Professional expertise
Effective treatment
Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves inserting fine needles at specific meridian points to restore Qi flow and promote natural healing. This ancient practice effectively treats chronic pain, emotional disorders, and systemic imbalances by stimulating the body's self-regulating mechanisms. Patients often experience immediate symptom relief and improved overall well-being through regular sessions.
Herbal Medicine
Customized herbal formulas address specific health conditions using time-tested combinations of natural ingredients. These personalized prescriptions treat digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, and chronic conditions while minimizing side effects through synergistic herb combinations that have been refined over centuries of clinical practice.
Bodywork
Chinese therapeutic massage techniques manipulate meridians and acupoints to relieve musculoskeletal pain and improve circulation. This hands-on therapy complements acupuncture by addressing both structural alignment and energetic flow, particularly effective for chronic pain and post-injury recovery.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion applies heat to acupuncture points using burned mugwort herb. This warming therapy enhances circulation, relieves pain, and strengthens immune function, particularly beneficial for cold-related conditions and chronic pain management through deep tissue penetration.
Cupping
Cupping therapy creates localized suction to increase blood flow and release muscle tension. This effective treatment addresses chronic pain, respiratory conditions, and detoxification by stimulating circulation and promoting cellular repair processes in targeted areas.
People
Ira Wahrman
Licensed Acupuncturist
Ira Wahrman is a board-certified acupuncturist with over 15 years of clinical experience. Trained at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and mentored by Beijing's Master Yu, he specializes in chronic pain management and women's health. His practice combines traditional Chinese medicine with modern clinical techniques.
Questions
Does acupuncture hurt?
Acupuncture should not be painful. Patients may feel heaviness, tingling, or a mild ache at insertion points, but treatments are generally relaxing with minimal discomfort.
How many treatments will I need?
Treatment frequency depends on condition severity. Minor issues may require 3-6 sessions, while chronic conditions typically need 10+ treatments spaced weekly or biweekly.
Do you accept insurance?
We submit out-of-network claims for acupuncture coverage. Patients should verify their specific insurance benefits with their provider before treatment.
What conditions do you treat?
We specialize in chronic pain management, digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, anxiety, insomnia, and sports injury recovery using integrated Chinese medicine approaches.
Are herbal medicines safe?
When prescribed by licensed professionals, Chinese herbs are safe and effective. We use high-quality, tested formulations with minimal side effects when properly administered.
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