Her studies have taken her around the world to Peru, Thailand, China, and India in order to gain a deeper understanding of ancient healing practices and herbalism. Merging ancient wisdom from global traditions and scientific knowledge along with her deep intuition enables Shari to not only treat, but partner with her clients to improve physical and mental health.

Shari believes Chinese medicine combines the two most effective tools of natural healing -- acupuncture + herbs -- that together or individually are good for so many conditions. More importantly Chinese Medicine is a system of prevention that keeps you healthy!

Shari enjoys treating the whole person, emotionally and physically. Chinese medicine doesn’t separate the mind and body, in Chinese medicine they are connected.

Outside of WTHN, Shari loves to garden, cook, and spend time with her beautiful daughter and supportive husband.

Fascinated by the body’s innate ability to heal, she loves to help facilitate that process of healing in others. With a background in visual arts and psychology, Lauren was drawn to the holistic, creative and complex nature of Chinese Medicine theory—and how relevant (and necessary) it is in our modern world.

Lauren especially enjoys treating women’s health, fertility, gastrointestinal problems and emotional conditions such as stress, anxiety + depression. She completed an externship at NYU Langone supporting women with acupressure for labor, delivery and postpartum care.

Outside of WTHN, Lauren spends her time painting, practicing yoga or relaxing in nature.

Iyanna decided to study Chinese Medicine after she fell in love with East Asian philosophy and deeply resonated with its guidelines for nurturing and sustaining ourselves physically, mentally, and socially.

Iyanna especially enjoys treating both acute and chronic pain, including neck, shoulder, upper back, and knee pain, as well as migraines, stress, seasonal allergies, digestive issues, and women’s health issues.

Outside of WTHN, Iyanna likes to spend time in nature, traveling, and doing pilates.

After she started receiving acupuncture during her senior year of college, she became more aware of her own body, allowing her body to heal itself. She became passionate about bringing this awareness to others and decided to pursue a career in healing.

Kristin especially enjoys treating emotional + physical pain.

Outside of WTHN, Kristin enjoys DIY projects—you can find her trading her acupuncture needles for sewing needles to hem a skirt or alter a pair of jeans.

After years working as an engineer, Greg became interested in Chinese Medicine because it provided him the greatest opportunity to impact communities anywhere in the world. Greg has been practicing acupuncture for five years, including treating underserved communities in Guatemala, Dominican Republic and NYC.

Greg especially enjoys treating issues that plague modern life and an active lifestyle, such as fatigue, anxiety, depression + musculoskeletal issues.

Outside of WTHN, you can find Greg practicing martial arts, including TaiJi and Aikido (in NYC and globally), running, reading non-fiction and cooking for family + friends.

After years of studying anatomy and bioscience as an undergraduate, Caitlin was interested in seeing the body from a different perspective. Through her work as a doula, she saw how powerful the mind can be over the body and wanted to explore that connection.

Caitlin especially enjoys treating musculoskeletal complaints, such as pain and tight muscles, as well as emotional conditions like anxiety and depression. And as a doula, she also enjoys treating menstrual complaints, fertility and providing relief from pregnancy concerns such as nausea, low back pain + heartburn.

Outside of WTHN, she enjoys singing folk music from around the world, learning how to play the guitar, cooking with friends and biking around the city.

Robert chose to study Chinese Medicine to help people that fall through the cracks in the Western medical system - specifically those with emotional disorders and “untreatable” chronic pain.

Robert especially enjoys treating depression, anxiety, respiratory disorders + chronic pain.

Outside of WTHN, Robert is a singer, drummer and songwriter who makes his own music. Robert also has a Chinese Medicine-related podcast that he works on for fun.

After working in finance for nearly 10 years, Teddy decided he wanted a more flexible and fulfilling career. His own personal experience with acupuncture for sports injuries and stress led him to acupuncture school. Teddy especially enjoys treating sports injuries, acute + chronic pain, stress, emotional trauma, digestive issues, and menstrual irregularities. Outside of WTHN, Teddy plays soccer in various leagues in NYC, spends time outside, and is expecting a baby girl in September.

After receiving her first acupuncture treatment for a foot injury, Karen visibly noticed a reduction in swelling and pain, and was able to walk the next day. She decided to go back to school to become an acupuncturist, knowing that there was something powerful about this form of medicine and that she would be able to help people in a more holistic way.

Karen especially enjoys treating emotional and physical issues, including fertility, anxiety + stress, and has been practicing Chinese Medicine for 15 years.

Karen spends her free time doing yoga, meditating + dancing.

Charles is intrigued by the mind-body connection at the core of Chinese medicine and the long history of results to back it up. He believes TCM is so effective because it considers all aspects to holistically treat a patient.

Charles especially enjoys treating mental health issues like anxiety + depression, hormonal issues like PMS + irritability, and any kind of pain, especially migraines.

Outside of WTHN, Charles works out through weight lifting, animal movements and martial arts. He also loves to read, practice qigong and spend time with his loved ones—including his cat, Nefi.

As an ex-professional skier, after many minor injuries and feeling that her body was deeply connected with her emotional life, Maya started seeing how Chinese medicine has always connected the two. Maya appreciated the holistic nature of Chinese medicine and began studying to become an acupuncturist and herbalist.

Maya especially enjoys treating anxiety, mental health, pain + supportive care for cancer patients.

Outside of WTHN, Maya loves to travel, meet new people and explore various cultural experiences. She also volunteers doing acupuncture in underserved areas such as Guatemala and supporting women who suffer from domestic violence.

After her first acupuncture treatment helped her with a health problem she had dealt with for years, Laura was blown away by the results and decided to enroll in acupuncture school just one year later.

Laura especially enjoys treating women's health conditions and muscle aches and pains by using acupuncture to help address underlying postural imbalances. She has additional training in women’s health and experience empowering women with disabilities.

Outside of WTHN, Laura loves reading books that help her grow, working out and spending time with her loved ones (and cats).

As a chronically sick teenager, Lana discovered acupuncture at age 16. Although skeptical at first, she was shocked by how effective acupuncture was for treating her chronic health issues. Lana also loves Chinese medicine because she has lost loved ones to addiction and appreciates that this medicine is a natural, safe, non-addictive alternative for treating pain.

Lana especially enjoys treating chronic pain, menstrual issues + pain related to emotional trauma.

Outside of WTHN, you can find Lana playing with her cat, playing piano + spending time in nature—especially at the beach. Lana has spent time volunteering in a wide variety of settings, from preschools in the Bronx and assisted living centers for the elderly, to detox centers for drug addiction.

Andie felt destined to become a healer and believes Chinese medicine can help support one's healing process. She is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and also studies classical literature and medical texts as an interest. Andie especially enjoys working with clients who experience musculoskeletal pain, digestive issues, gynecological conditions, and psychosocial issues. Outside of WTHN, Andie practices daily meditation and enjoy hiking, nature walks, and house plants. She can also be found in her studio making art and designing custom jewelry.

After developing a passion for meditation, Thiago wanted to learn a science that could help him understand the connection between body, mind and health—which led him to explore Eastern medicine, including Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine. He felt an immediate bond with the Chinese medicine theory and felt the results of its applications immediately.

Thiago especially enjoys treating pain, musculoskeletal issues + emotional conditions, such as stress. He believes that acupuncture is an extremely powerful tool when used to achieve a state of relaxation, reintegration of the mind and body + homeostasis.

Outside of WTHN, Thiago practices TaiJi, freedives + studies Eastern meditation techniques. He also enjoys good jazz, cooking for friends + modern dance.