Meghan Van Dina- L.Ac., graduated first in her class from New York College of Health Professions with a Masters in Science. She is a licensed acupuncturist, a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, and a Board Certified Herbalist. She also finished first in her major from Quinnipiac University with a Bachelors Degree as a Psychology major and fulfilling all pre-med requirements.
She has been treating patients at her practice in Long Island, NY for over 15 years. Meghan Van Dina L.Ac. is trained in both TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) as well as Japanese acupuncture. In addition she is trained and skilled in herbal medicine, Tui Na (Chinese Medical Massage), moxa (a warming technique), gua sha (a myofacial form of release), cupping, electric stimulation, nutritional counseling, and sho ni shin (a pediatric technique). She has special certifications in Fertility, Gynecology, Pediatric care, Psychology in TCM , and Facial Rejuvenation.
Meghan Van Dina, L.Ac. is dedicated to the health and well being of all of her patients, and looks forward to guiding you on your journey to better health.
Dr. Kim Creaven is a licensed and nationally board-certified acupuncturist. She earned her Doctorate in Acupuncture from Pacific College of Health Sciences, a Masters in Health Science and Acupuncture from The New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Mineola, NY. and received her Bachelor of Science degree from St. John’s University in NYC.
Dr. Creaven has worked in the healthcare field for over 25 years and has been successfully practicing Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, servicing the Long Island, NY community that she so proudly calls home. Dr. Creaven specializes in Fertility, Pain Management, Stress and Anxiety Management protocols. Dr. Creaven also incorporates Cupping, Gua Sha, Tui Na Therapeutic Massage and EFT modalities into her acupuncture treatment protocols. She is also a certified practitioner of Facial Rejuvenation and Facial Gua Sha. She is committed to helping her patients on their road to recovery and wellness.
When not at the office treating her patients, Dr. Creaven can be found in her community where she donates her time and services to the local military population.
Alessandra knew at a young age, that she wanted to work in the healing profession. At 16 years old she became a Reiki master. In 2004, she completed her associates degree in massage therapy at The New York College of Health professions. Alessandra later went on to earn her Masters degree in Science and Acupuncture. While at New York College, she worked as the Dean’s assistant and managed the professional acupuncture clinic. During her training, she became certified as an infant massage instructor.
Alessandra has a long and successful career in healthcare, and has always incorporated a holistic approach with all of her clients. She has worked in some of New York’s top spa‘s, including Georgette Klinger on the miracle mile in Manhasset, Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa in Garden City, Red Hot Spa in Roslyn, the Cow Shed in the world famous Soho House NYC, and the Forbes Five star rated Peninsula Spa in Manhattan. Alessandra has also worked alongside many successful Chiropractor’s offering their patients a more holistic approach to healthcare.
She specializes in making treatment plans with her patients that incorporate yoga, meditation, and whole food dietary recommendations. One of Alessandra‘s many specialties, is helping her patients take comfortable and necessary steps toward a healthier more conscious lifestyle, to feel their very best. She also utilizes orthopedic testing, and active isolated stretching to make her treatments more effective. Alessandra specializes in lactation support, infertility, STRAIT method scar work, and women’s health.
She has a strong background in sports medicine, and has treated many famous athletes & professional bodybuilders. Long distance marathon runners and triathletes, helping to prepare them pre event and easing recovery post event. Alessandra incorporates, cupping, moxibustion, gua sha, hot stones, massage therapy, Amma, reiki and her natural intuition to heal the body into her acupuncture treatments. In doing so, she is able to make every patient’s experience uniquely tailored to their needs. Her passion for wholistic healthcare and genuine care and concern for her patients is apparent in her approach and each of her treatments.
Renee is a licensed acupuncturist, a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, and a Board Certified Herbalist. She received her Masters in Health Science and Acupuncture from Pacific College of Health Sciences in New York, as well as a Bachelor of Arts from Hofstra University.
Renee specializes in treating patients suffering with psycho-emotional conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, insomnia, and grief. She specializes and excels in treating pediatrics and has a lot of experience treating children as young as 7 months old for developmental delays, allergies, and asthma. She also specializes in women’s health issues and infertility. In addition to treating patients traditionally with needles she prefers to incorporate electrical stimulation, cupping, gua sha, moxa, and topical herbal formulas into her treatments based on the patients needs. She also has special training in performing single point acupuncture treatments, in order to deliver a very focused method of healing for patients, especially for those who are adverse to needles or are new to acupuncture.
Renee has a rich background in yoga, and did her first yoga teacher training in 2009, and since then has taken over 2,000 hours of yoga teacher trainings, including an 800 Dharma Yoga psychic development training, prenatal yoga training, Ashtanga, and hot yoga. She has led teacher trainings for Dharma Yoga Wheel. She enjoys incorporating her knowledge of physical yoga stretches as well as meditative techniques from her yoga training into her acupuncture treatments.
Renee is currently recording a podcast along with her best friend and yoga partner Raquel called She Wolf podcast for educational healing. It combines their years of yoga, martial arts and traditional Chinese medicine experience in order to share with and help others.
Lindsay O’Connell L.Ac. is a New York State licensed acupuncturist and herbalist. She was born and raised on the Jersey Shore and moved to New York in April 2017. Soon after her move, she began her formal education to become a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, solidifying her commitment to a lifelong passion of healing others. Lindsay received her Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from one of the top Oriental Medicine schools in the country, Pacific College of Health and Science. In addition to acupuncture and herbal medicine, Lindsay is trained in cupping, electroacupuncture (E-STIM), and lifestyle/nutritional counseling among other healing modalities. She has an excellent bedside manner, communication skills, and strong attention to detail. Although her specialty areas include psycho-emotional, reproductive health, substance abuse recovery, and gastrointestinal issues, she will welcome anyone who feels drawn to her practice for healing! She believes that her role as a practitioner is to provide an environment where her patients will get the healing they deserve and tools they need to foster their own healing journey. Lindsay also has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The College of New Jersey and an Energy Healing Practitioner certification from the Infinity Foundation in Highland Park, IL. Both of which enhance her career as an acupuncturist and herbalist. Lindsay is excited to meet and work with you!
Charlie Eichhorn, L.Ac. is a licensed acupuncturist specializing in pain management, trigger-point acupuncture, electrical stimulation, and myofascial techniques. With a focused and results-driven approach, Charlie helps patients reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore functional balance in their daily lives. Charlie completed his professional training in Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine at Pacific College of Health and Sciences, where he developed a strong foundation in both classical theory and modern clinical practice. His education included extensive hands-on internships with a concentration in orthopedic acupuncture, neuromuscular rehabilitation, and integrative pain management. Charlie’s commitment to pain-focused acupuncture is deeply rooted in personal experience. After facing his own challenges with chronic pain and finding meaningful relief through acupuncture and myofascial therapies, Charlie became passionate about offering others the same opportunity for recovery and renewed physical freedom. This firsthand understanding allows Charlie to approach each patient with empathy, patience, and a genuine appreciation for the complexities of healing. Charlie’s clinical style integrates traditional acupuncture principles with contemporary neuromuscular techniques, offering highly targeted treatments for acute and chronic conditions. By combining precise needle placement with modalities such as electroacupuncture, cupping and gua sha. Charlie works to address both the root cause of dysfunction and the symptoms that impact patients most. Whether treating injuries, muscle tension, nerve pain, or postural imbalances, Charlie provides attentive, personalized care designed to support long-term healing, functional strength, and overall well-being.
Ka Yan Sarah Ng, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. Sarah is a New York State licensed and nationally board-certified acupuncturist. She graduated magna cum laude with a Master of Science in Acupuncture from the New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Mineola, NY. She is currently working on her Doctorate in Acupuncture at Pacific College of Health and Science. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Adelphi University in Garden City, NY. Her healer’s path began after a near-death experience that led to a profound spiritual awakening. She believes true healing occurs when the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of our being work together in harmony. As a practitioner, Sarah is committed to providing compassionate and integrative care. She guides patients in reconnecting with their bodies to restore balance and promote overall well-being. Sarah specializes in Pain Management, Mental and Emotional Health, Digestive Issues, Women’s Health, Fertility, Autoimmune Conditions, and Oncology Support. She incorporates other modalities such as Cupping, Gua Sha, Moxibustion, Cosmetic Acupuncture, Electro Acupuncture, Tui Na Massage, Acupressure, Facial Reflexology, Ear Seed Jewelry, Heated Muscle Scraping, Energy Healing, and Sound Healing with Tuning Forks and Singing Bowls. She is also certified in Tong Ren Healing and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping. Her training includes mentorship with Dr. Tom Tam, a renowned acupuncturist in Massachusetts, a course in Fundamentals of Oncology Acupuncture through Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and a workshop in Oncology Acupuncture 101: GuidelineBased Foundations and Safety Strategies through Society for Integrative Oncology. Outside of the practice, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, creating art, photography, and traveling to experience different cultures. “Every one of us needs more unconditional love because unconditional love has the power to heal us.” – Tricia Barker
Dr. David Ng, L.Ac., DAC
Currently on Sabbatical while directing the clinic at PCOM.
Rob Johnson, L.Ac., owned and operated a successful acupuncture practice on 5th Avenue in Manhattan with 100 five star reviews for six years, and taught at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (“PCOM”) as a Clinical Supervisor and Adjunct Instructor before joining North Nassau Acupuncture. At PCOM Rob supervised students in the largest acupuncture clinic in the United States outside of California, and he also supervised offsite internships at BronxCare Health System in Family Medicine and Hematology and Oncology. He is also currently the Director of the Clinic at PCOM.
Rob’s post-graduate training has included such studies as: Xing Nao Kai Qiao (“XNKQ”) post-stroke recovery acupuncture from Dr. Atsuki Maeda, Morita Trigger Point Therapy from Dr. Yosiyuki Morita, and courses in Acupuncture in an Oncology setting from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He has an MSAc from PCOM, a JD from Cardozo School of Law, and a BA from Wake Forest University.
Rob’s interest in Chinese Medicine stems from his interest in martial arts and qi gong. He has studied martial arts and qi gong for over 30 years, including over 20 years from Ken Lo, the 7th Grandmaster of Wu Mei Pai Kung Fu. Additionally Rob has studied meditation from many esteemed Tibetan masters.
Rob decided to become an acupuncturist after acupuncture freed him from chronic migraines. Naturally, migraines and neurological conditions are an area of strength for Rob as a practitioner. Additionally, he has years of experience treating athletes such as Broadway performers, professional dancers, and football players. Moreover, he has assisted many couples or individuals in their journey towards pregnancy and parenthood.
Rob excels at the use of Electrical Stimulation (“E-Stim”) in the form of micro-current. He studied from and practiced for a year with Dr. Jeremy Pulsifer, a noted E-Stim teacher and practitioner. Rob also uses the Dr. Wang Ju-Yi channel palpation diagnostic technique that he learned from Yefim Gamgoneishvili, a disciple of the late Dr. Wang. Additionally, Rob had the good fortune to spend a year under the since-retired tongue and pulse master Dr. Roger Tsao. Moreover, he learned how to diagnose and treat complex conditions with the Stems and Branches from Dr. Sharon Zhao.
With natural solutions and personal care, here at North Nassau Acupuncture LLC, our goal is to be your guide to a healthy life. We provide quality acupuncture, massage therapy, and herbal medicine and consider our practitioners to be the best in the field. They will make sure that after each visit you leave our office with the proper alignment and overall balance helping your whole body function properly.
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