Elena Novikov DACM, LAc., MD (Israel)
Services & Rates
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used forms of medicine in the world. Originating in China more than 2,500 years ago, acupuncture is currently one of the most thoroughly researched, practiced, and respected forms of complementary medicine available anywhere.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, your overall health is determined by the quality of the Qi (energy) flow through the natural pathways of your body (meridians). Acupuncture uses a variety of techniques, including placing very thin sterile needles into specific points on the body, to stimulate and improve your Qi flow. The many benefits of acupuncture include:
- Pain reduction
- Stress and tension relief
- Increased energy levels
- Stronger digestion
- Relief from bad habits and addictions
- Greater sense of overall health and well-being
Chinese Herbology
Chinese herbal medicine is a 2,000 year old tradition using naturally occurring substances — including herbs — to enhance one's health and vitality. As opposed to Western medicine, the foundation of this approach is to support the body's natural self-healing mechanisms and abilities.
Since each patient has different needs, I carefully select and combine a variety of herbs that will synergistically blend together to achieve optimal results for your unique situation. I prescribe high-quality, professional-grade herbal medicines that are available only to qualified licensed professionals.
Cupping
Cupping has been a part of Chinese Medicine for over 2,500 years. It relieves aches and pains, improves circulation, and also helps with respiratory and digestive issues. I simply place a specialized "cup" onto specific points on your body, and then use suction to draw your skin up into the cups. It doesn't hurt — it simply draws fresh blood to that area of your body, which facilitates the cleansing and strengthening of your Qi (energy). The end result is a greater overall sense of health and well-being.
Gua Sha
Although Gua Sha is an ancient healing technique used by Chinese Medicine practitioners for thousands of years, it is relatively unknown in the West. It is recognized throughout Asia as a highly effective treatment for chronic pain conditions, stress, fatigue, and a host of other ailments.
First, Gua Sha oil is applied to a specific meridian (energy pathway) on your body. I then use a smooth round-edged object (such as a spoon) to apply short brisk strokes to that area. This creates red patches of skin (called "Sha"), detoxifying your blood and restoring the healthy flow if Qi (energy) to the area. There is no pain involved, and the Sha will fade in 2 to 3 days. But the sense of health and vitality you experience from it will last much longer.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique that involves the burning of mugwort, a small, spongy herb, to facilitate healing and health. Moxibustion has been used for healing purposes throughout Asia for thousands of years. The purpose of moxibustion, as with most forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is to strengthen the blood, stimulate the flow of Qi (energy), and enhance your overall vitality and health.
Among other benefits, a landmark study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1998 found that 75.4% of women suffering from breech presentations before childbirth had fetuses that rotated to the normal position after receiving moxibustion at an acupuncture point on the bladder meridian.
Pulse Diagnosis
One of the most common questions that patients ask about Chinese Medicine is: "Why does my practitioner check my pulse?" Pulse diagnosis is actually one of the most complex and important diagnostic techniques we use in Chinese Medicine. Through feeling and evaluating your pulse, I obtain an accurate diagnosis of your overall constitution, Qi (energy) flow, and internal organ health, among other things. I then synthesize all of this information into a highly effective and individualized treatment plan for your specific needs.
Tui Na
Tui Na is an ancient form of bodywork that is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I use a variety of pressures and strokes along the meridians (energy pathways) of your body to both relax your muscles and also stimulate the flow of energy throughout your body. By treating both the physical (musculature) and energetic (Qi) levels of your body at the same time, I can achieve results far beyond what you’d receive from a conventional massage therapy session.
Prices, FSA / HSA and Insurances Accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield(Anthem), Aetna, United Healthcare insurances are accepted. Flexible spending account/Health spending account payments are accepted. Out of network plans that cover acupuncture are acepted or superbill can be given to submit for out of network insurance plans, that cover acupuncture.
I frequently offer discounts to make this beautifull medicine more affordable. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions about prices.
Face Rejuvenation for Beauty and Holistic Wellness program
Holistic wellness for rejuvenation and balance, including Face Rejuvenation. Our face is an expression of our inner health and wellbeing. Face rejuvenation is a part of holistic full body restoration and rejuvenation program to improve your health, restore your innternal balance and to bring the youthfull appearance and glow to your face.
The treatment is comprehensive and can be done once every 3-4 weeks, 10-12 session are recommended.
Post Covid 19 complications treated with Acupuncture
Many of my patients have been experiencing unusual symptoms such as hair loss, low energy, weakness, fatigue, anxiety, depression, insomnia, muscle aches, arhtritis of small joints, especially in hands, color change in fingers, low appetite and other symptoms started weeks after they recovered from Covid 19. Those symptoms in many cases are related to Covid 19 and represent post-Covid sequella, or complications of Covid 19. The clumping in the small blood vessels happens as a reaction to virus itself but continues long after the virus is cleared from the body. Therefore symptoms like shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, heart problems, fatigue continue for many monthe after the acute phase of Covid 19. Also, the immune system, digestive tract, endocrine system remains unbalanced after the acute stage of Covid 19 is over.
Chinese medicine has a great knowledge of how to bring the body and mind back to balance. My patients after 3-4 weeks of treatment noticed that the amount of hair loss is ''just normal and not scary anymore!''. The energy level has been improving as weel as appetite and the mood.
If your health has not been great after you recovered from Covid 19, please contact an acupuncturist and start your journey toward your best health.