Stone Springs Wellness Center - About Melissa J. Kopple

Melissa Janette Kopple, M.S., L.Ac.
has an acupuncture practice in Somers, N.Y., in which she combines a mind/body approach, using her knowledge of Yoga and other Healing Arts with the Oriental system of Acupuncture to facilitate the healing process for her patients. She practices Japanese Acupuncture and has been fortunate enough to study with Kiiko Matsumoto and Master Kawai (both experts in the field of Japanese Acupuncture techniques).

These techniques allow acupuncturists to use not only needles, but Diode Rings (these work with the body to produce a micro-current which promotes healing), and Moxa Artemesius Vulgaris (a plant herb that warms the acupuncture needles and heightens the therapeutic response.) Japanese acupuncturists are trained to insert the needle at very shallow depth and therefore the treatments are virtually painless.

The Tools and Services we provide:

	Japanese Acupuncture Needles: Pre-sterilized stainless steel needles, thin, flexible. pictured below (left and middle): Administering the needles to pressure points, Acupuncture needles and diode rings in practice

	Diode Rings: Semi-conductors that move the flow of energy in the direction of the meridians. pictured above (right): Administering the diode ring
	Moxa (Artemesius Vulgaris): A plant herb that is used to warm the acupuncture needles. pictured below (l-r): preparing the herb and application

	Magnets: Small magnet pellets that stimulate the acupuncture points continuously, while helping to reduce inflammation of injured tissues.
	Acupressure: Applied when necessary to alleviate muscle tension. especially in the neck and upper back.
	Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation: click here for more information