E. Shane Hoffman, DAOM, MAcOM, LAc, trained at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine under the leading physicians of China, including Dr. Shizeng Yang, qigong therapist to the People’s Republic of China Olympic Gymnastics Team; and Dr. Gouhui Liu, author on TCM classics and male genito-urinary disorders including male fertility.

While pursuing studies, Dr. Hoffman was named to the national AIDS Activist Circle for work in designing, creating and implementing an education, advocacy and peer support program for people living with HIV.

Dr, Hoffman was part of the clinic team at The Institute for Traditional Medicine (ITM). The Institute is globally known for its innovative work in research and treatment informing protocols that apply Traditional Chinese Medicine to modern health issues. Dr. Hoffman treats everything from acne and allergies to shingles and tinnitus, with particular focus on athletic and performing arts related health. Dr. Hoffman has been practicing in for over 35 years,

He has studied and practiced several traditions of Tai Chi, Qi Gong and yoga for the past 45 years, His work is informed by these healing disciplines.

At his NYC office, Shane Hoffman Acupuncture, E. Shane Hoffman (DAOM, MAcOM, LAc) uses insight gained from ancient medical and spiritual practices as well as contemporary neuroscience to support people achieving creative expression in culturally enriching mediums such as: acting (film, tv, and Broadway), writing, cooking and art.

Dr. Hoffman trained at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine and the Institute for Traditional Medicine (Portland, OR). He is board certified by the National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM0 and fully licensed by the state. He holds the highest level of training available in this country and proudly serves people in being their best.

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Theresa received her Masters Degree of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at Pacific College in New York City where she studied acupuncture, herbal medicine, qi gong and tui na. In practice since 2007 Theresa initially dedicated her practice to treating athletes and performers during and after injury and has had the great honor to use this medicine to treat artists and crew from prominent companies in the fields of dance, music and theatrical entertainment.. She believes that everyone can benefit from this medicine, with focuses on preventative care for well-being, the treatment of pain syndromes, and complementary care during the treatment of disease.

Theresa practices the Mei Zen system of cosmetic acupuncture, an elegant treatment protocol based entirely on classical Chinese medicine which allows for individualized treatments that address aging gracefully, while bringing vitality to the appearance of the face and neck through the use of needling and facial gua sha.

Theresa is licensed to practice in New York and Connecticut and is a Board Certified Chinese Herbalist by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She has completed a 100-hour yoga therapy certification course as well as a 70-hour pediatrics certification and participates in an on-going basis in a small group clinical skills & supervision group with Elaine Stern and an herbal graduate mentorship program with Sharon Weizenbaum.

Theresa received her Masters Degree of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at Pacific College in N... Read More