Phyllis Shapiro, L.Ac. is internationally regarded as an innovative, compassionate, and effective practitioner of acupuncture and herbology. She combines her extensive practical training, with broad life experience to bring the most current strategies to all who come to her serene environment for treatment.Ms. Shapiro follows a holistic approach, including acupuncture, herbal formulas and body manipulation techniques, to keep your body, mind, and spirit healthy. Phyllis Shapiro's serene office is conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan, near Columbus Circle.
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Allergies can manifest as runny eyes, drippy nose, sneezing, itching, rashes or general malaise. Allergies can be inherited or develop over time due to over exposure to a substance - sometimes when the body is in an otherwise compromised condition (either physically ill or emotionally upset). There is frequently a threshold below which the body does not react - but once the threshold is reached, there is a hyper sensitivity to stimuli that might otherwise not be noticed.Oriental Medicine can help your body build a new response to the negative stimuli by strengthening the organ system which is manifesting the allergic response.
If getting pregnant is not the problem, but staying pregnant is - there may be help for you in Oriental Medical treatment. Acupuncture points and herbal formulas have helped several of my patients carry a pregnancy to term after several miscarriages. While I usually see patients after several failed IVF attempts - and sometimes only just pre and post transfer - there are patients I see for other reasons and the miscarriage issue comes up as a matter of health during the intake or follow up treatment sessions.
Medical reasons for a miscarriage range from trauma and chromosomal abnormalities to "unknown" factors. An Oriental Medical diagnosis would be needed to confirm a cause of the "unknown" factors, but one reason for the lack of ability to maintain a pregnancy is "Spleen QI" deficiency. What this means is that the "spleen" system (not connected to the western concept of the spleen organ) has a responsibility for holding "things" in place. When this system is weak, the body does not have the strength to securely hold the developing fetus and a premature birth -miscarriage - results.
Acupuncture is the insertion of sterile, disposable, fine gauge needles into the body at specific points along the meridian known to be effective in the treatment of the diagnosed problem. A graduate from a four year program, with a Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine, who passes the National Commission for Certification Boards, becomes a Licensed Acupuncturist L.
Reviews (2)
Mitchell D. Miller
Apr 21, 2020
Jennifer Figueroa
Nov 27, 2017
About 5 years ago, I was told that even though I had no problem conceiving and giving birth to my first child, I would not be able to have any more babies. I was told that my body had started going to go crazy due to stress that I was suffering through. I decided that I was going to give alternative medicine a try, as I had nothing to lose. All I will say is, Phyllis was so kind, and caring.
She worked with me on a weekly basis for almost a year. I gave the acupuncture a chance, and even tried the herbs. I am so happy that I did because I ended up getting pregnant, and giving birth to a beautiful baby girl. I am thankful for having found Phyllis.
She worked with me on a weekly basis for almost a year. I gave the acupuncture a chance, and even tried the herbs. I am so happy that I did because I ended up getting pregnant, and giving birth to a beautiful baby girl. I am thankful for having found Phyllis.
