Business Details
22 Years
experience
Expert Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine in Philmont
Established in 2004, our practice specializes in Five Element Acupuncture, rooted in ancient healing traditions. Margaret Hallisey, a licensed practitioner with a Master's in Acupuncture, brings over two decades of expertise to personalized treatments addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Our approach combines classical acupuncture techniques with customized herbal formulas, focusing on restoring the body's natural energy balance. Margaret's background in dance and choreography enhances her kinesthetic understanding of body mechanics, benefiting patients seeking relief from chronic pain, fertility issues, and unexplained symptoms. We serve clients in Philmont, NY, and the surrounding Hudson Valley region, offering tailored sessions that integrate preventative care and holistic healing.Our practice emphasizes individualized attention, utilizing pulse diagnosis and meridian therapy to address each patient's unique needs. With certifications in Clean Needle Technique and advanced training in Auricular Acupuncture and Pain Treatment, we maintain rigorous professional standards. Patient testimonials highlight the transformative impact of our treatments on conditions ranging from anxiety to Lyme disease. We accept cash, check, credit/debit cards, and FSA payments, and provide insurance reimbursement documentation. Our mission is to empower clients to achieve lasting wellness through time-tested Eastern medicine principles.
Services
Acupuncture
Herbal Medicine
Cupping Therapy
Gua Sha
Moxa Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- Licensed practitioner with 20+ years of experience since 2004
- Personalized treatment plans using pulse diagnosis and meridian therapy
- Specialized training in fertility support and hormonal imbalance treatment
- Integration of acupuncture with customized Chinese herbal formulas
- Proven track record helping patients with chronic conditions like Lyme disease
Associations and certifications
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
- Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (Clean Needle Technique)
What people say
Masterful treatments
Deeply restorative
Exceptional diagnostic skills
Personalized care
Effective for chronic issues
Services
Acupuncture
Our acupuncture treatments use ultra-fine needles to stimulate energy flow along meridians, addressing chronic pain, stress, and systemic imbalances. Margaret's expertise in pulse diagnosis ensures precise point selection tailored to each patient's unique needs. This ancient practice promotes natural healing by restoring qi circulation and enhancing the body's self-regulating capabilities.
Herbal Medicine
Custom herbal formulas complement acupuncture treatments using whole-plant medicine to address digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, and chronic conditions. We offer raw herbs, granules, and tinctures that work energetically rather than chemically for subtle, sustained healing effects that support daily wellness between sessions.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping uses heat-induced suction to relieve muscle tension and improve circulation. This therapy effectively addresses chronic pain patterns by releasing adhesions and promoting blood flow to areas of stagnation, often described as a 'reverse deep tissue massage' by patients experiencing muscular relief.
Gua Sha
Gua Sha involves gentle skin scraping with specialized tools to resolve stagnant blood and energy. This technique effectively treats musculoskeletal pain and systemic inflammation by stimulating microcirculation and lymphatic drainage while promoting whole-body energetic balance.
Moxa Treatment
Moxibustion applies heat from burning mugwort to specific points, enhancing acupuncture effects by stimulating blood flow and qi movement. This warming therapy particularly benefits cold-related conditions and chronic pain, working synergistically with needle treatments to restore energetic balance.
People
Margaret Hallisey
Licensed Acupuncturist
Margaret Hallisey has practiced acupuncture since 2004, earning her Master's from the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture. With certifications in Clean Needle Technique and training in Auricular Acupuncture, she specializes in fertility support and complex health conditions.
Questions
What conditions do you treat?
We treat chronic pain, fertility issues, anxiety, digestive disorders, and complex conditions like Lyme disease using acupuncture and herbal medicine.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide reimbursement documentation for out-of-network acupuncture coverage but do not accept insurance directly.
What should I expect during treatment?
Initial visits include detailed health assessment followed by acupuncture; sessions typically last 1-2 hours with personalized herbal recommendations as needed.
How often should I receive treatments?
Most patients start with weekly sessions, gradually extending intervals as energy balance improves, following our 'law of least action' approach.
Are the treatments painful?
Most patients experience minimal discomfort with ultra-fine needles, often feeling deep relaxation during and after sessions.
What makes Five Element Acupuncture unique?
Our approach combines classical pulse diagnosis with personalized treatment plans, integrating 20+ years of clinical experience and specialized training in complex condition management.
