Christine Marcarian, L.AC / LMT

Christine Marcarian, licensed Massage Therapist & licensed Acupuncturist, is an integral part of our team of wellness experts.  She will be here on Friday afternoons from 2 - 8 p.m. & Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

Christine Marcarianholds a BA in social sciences and theater.  Through her studies in theater - dance, she became very interested in bodywork.  She continued her studies at the Swedish Institute for an AA in Massage Therapy and at Tri-State College of Acupuncture for a Master of Science.

Biomedical massage and acupuncture helps in most pathological conditions.  It reduces biomechanical and pysiological stress.  The nervous system directly relates to the immune, endocrine and cardiovascular system, inducing physiologic self-regulation.  Acupuncture involves the insertion of sterile, single-use, ultra-fine needles into the skin at specific points on the body.  The stimulation of carefully chosen points can access and maintain the necessary flow of the body to alleviate unwanted symptoms and reverse the effects of disease.

Acupuncture achieves its therapeutic results within the physiological limit of each patient.  The biological entropy and healing potential of each patient varies from person to person.  The healthier the patient, the better the results.

Acupuncture Treatment Information

• First, discussion about your condition and a physical assessment will be conducted to gain a proper treatment strategy
• Next, you will be placed in a comfortable position and several needles will be inserted into the skin
• Then, you will relax for 10-15 minutes and the needles will be removed
• Many people feel little to no discomfort during an acupuncure treatment and find the experience quite pleasurable
• During a course of treatment, a number of visits will be recommended based on the patients' condition and goals