BIO
Monica practices a balanced and gentle form of Asian Medicine, combining Chinese and Japanese acupuncture therapies and incorporating dietary and lifestyle recommendations into her treatment plan. She uses these techniques to treat a variety of health conditions including gynecological, musculoskeletal, and digestive disorders. In addition to practicing acupuncture, Monica is a clinical research assistant at the New England School of Acupuncture and Harvard Medical School’s Osher Institute where she is involved in clinical trials studying the effect of acupuncture on a variety of women’s health conditions, including dysmenorrhea and endometriosis. 

PHILOSOPHY
Monica believes in the importance of engaging her patients in their own healing process in order to facilitate and encourage optimum health.  To this end, she is committed to sharing her knowledge of the philosophies of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine with her patients.   

AREAS OF SPECIALTY / SERVICES OFFERED

• Acupuncture – All Conditions Treated
• Fertility
• Painful/Irregular Periods
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
• Digestive Disorders
• Headaches
• Anxiety/Depression

DEGREES/CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• BS in Biology & Environmental Studies, Bowdoin College (Brunswick, ME)
• Master’s in Chinese & Japanese Acupuncture, New England School of Acupuncture (Watertown, MA)
• Pediatric Acupuncture: Rachel Hartstein, Lic Ac.
• Supporting Women through Pregnancy, Labor & Postpartum: Eileen Power Depaula, Lic Ac.
• Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine for Depression: Rosa Schnyer, Lic Ac.
• Traditional Chinese Medicine for Women’s Health:  Giovanni Maciocia
• Treating Fertility with Traditional Chinese Medicine: Lyn Swirda, Lic Ac.