Our Mission
Our mission is to help people achieve optimal health and wholeness through Traditional Chinese Medical treatments, known today as Acupuncture. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) views each person as individually unique and addresses the root cause of health issues. It is a complete medical system that has treated and prevented illness for several thousand years.
Wellspring of Life Acupuncture is committed to providing patient’s throughout Long Island with the care they are looking for and deserve.
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Wellspring of Life
2171 Jericho Turnpike
Suite 135
Commack, NY 11725
Melissa Peters, L. Ac, MSTOM
Phone: 631.670.6690
Email: melissa@wolacupuncture.com
BODY
Acupuncture is a safe and natural treatment for those suffering with physical pain and other ailments. It is very effective in providing relief and restoring harmony to the body.
MIND
The connection between the mind and the body is not separate in Chinese Medicine. Acupuncture helps restore emotional balance in a profound way.
SPIRIT
Traditional acupuncture treatments will help bring back a vitality to your spirit. True health and energy comes from being balanced and whole within.
Meet Melissa Peters, L. Ac., MSTOM
Melissa Peters is a New York State licensed acupuncturist. She practices acupuncture, herbal medicine, eastern holistic nutrition, and therapeutic tuina massage. She has a general family practice that includes treatments focusing on pain, emotional imbalance, female gynecological conditions, and autoimmune disease. Her knowledge and studies of Traditional Chinese Medicine is one that treats the whole body and not just symptoms. Melissa’s treatments are individualized and tailored to fit each patient’s unique makeup and health needs.
Melissa has always had a passion to help others improve their quality of life. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2003. During that time she studied under a professor whom had been cured from an illness through diet, herbs, and lifestyle changes. This fueled her desire to further her education in nutrition, herbs, acupuncture, and alternative medicine. Instead of focusing exclusively on counseling, she decided to embrace a holistic approach to helping people both physically and emotionally.
Melissa went on to study Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego. In 2006, Melissa became a holistic health practitioner and began to practice massage therapy and bodywork. She continued her studies in acupuncture and herbal medicine and completed her internship from the Pacific College campus in New York City in 2010. Melissa was fortunate to treat hundreds of patients while an intern in many different settings. She worked as an intern in a family recovery center for women, a homeless clinic in San Diego, and a very busy clinic at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in NYC.
In 2011, Melissa opened up Wellspring of Life Acupuncture clinic in Commack, NY. The name ‘Wellspring of Life’ comes from a popular proverb that states: “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” She chose that name because her beliefs are centered on the concept that mind/body/spirit are not separate. All aspects must be in balance to achieve a healthy and fruitful life. She is very passionate about helping others reach their health goals.
Melissa offers a variety of treatments, including:
- acupuncture
- cupping
- massage
- herbal therapy
- nutritional advice
Traditional Chinese Medicine’s Role in Healing
Commonly Treated Conditions
Pain
Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Headaches
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Gynecological Disorders
Therapeutic massage
Massage is another treatment, that in addition to acupuncture can greatly reduce pain and inflammation. Therapeutic massage helps relieve specific areas of tension throughout the body. Massage is also an excellent way to improve circulation. Enjoy a soothing massage in our tranquil, professional office setting and discover how holistic treatment from Wellspring of Life Acupuncture can enhance your life.
Acupuncture
The insertion of tiny thread-like needles into particular acupuncture points of the body is referred to as acupuncture. These points are located along the meridians which correlate with different vital, internal organs throughout the body. The flow of qi or energy in the body is brought back to balance by the insertion of these thread-like needles.
Cupping
Cupping is often referred to as reverse massaging, because rather than applying pressure to the body, the skin is carefully and gently pulled upward by a vacuum created in a cup over the area of the body in pain. Cupping is an excellent treatment to improve circulation and reduce pain and inflammation. Many cultures including the Chinese, used cupping at the onset of a cold. Cupping removes toxins that have built up in the body and can prevvent the cold from sinking in deeper.
The use of Herbal Medicine
The use of herbal formulas is a big component of Chinese Medicine. Many times, herb formulas are custom made according to each patient. Herb formulas are available in the form of teas, pills, powdered granules, capsules, and topical patches, oils, or liniments.
Qi and it’s movement in the body
There are many different types of therapies available to patients at Wellspring of Life Acupuncture, such as herbs, massage, cupping, food therapy, qi gong exercise, and of course, acupuncture. TCM is built upon the theory that QI (chee), often compared to what we know call energy, is travelling through particular pathways and channels referred to as meridians. If the body or meridians are out of balance, the usage of herbs and acupuncture can help rebalance the qi. A body in balance is in a desirable state.
The purpose of TCM is not to just treat symptoms, but rather to discover and address the root cause of disease in the body. This is done by an extensive health history, examining the tongue, and palpating the pulse.
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Wellspring of Life
2171 Jericho Turnpike
Suite 135 Commack,
NY 11725
Phone: 631-670-6690
Email: melissa@wolacupuncture.com
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