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"April is a reminder that life is a beautiful, ever-renewing cycle. " ~E.E. Cummings |
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In This Newsletter: The Chronogrammies: Vote for us! Welcome new herbalist, Amber Merkens New herbal medicine offerings Spring allergy relief: Explore our services that can help It's Stress Awareness Month: Integrative services to help you unwind ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5-star reviews Upcoming Events: Check what we've got planned for spring A Look Ahead
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We are thrilled to announce that we made it to the voting round in yet another competition! Vote For Us to Win a Chronogrammie! We are in the running for readers’ choice in THREE categories in Chronogram magazine's 2024 Readers Choice Awards - The Chronogrammies! Now through May 15 you can vote for Pellegrino Healing Center (once per day) on the "Health & Wellness" ballot in the following categories: Acupuncturist Medical Spa Wellness Center
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Welcome to the Team, Amber! |
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We are happy to announce that Amber Merkens, Clinical Herbalist & Integrative Specialist, has joined our team! Amber will be working with Dr. Diana Silverman as well as our acupuncturists, offering herbal medicine consultations to help bring balance to the body, mind, and spirit. Amber's unique versatility and knowledge has also landed her at our front desk as a patient care coordinator. She is looking forward to getting to know our patients on a professional level and as someone who is elevating the patient care experience. “I love working at Pellegrino Healing Center because we offer a truly integrative and compassionate approach. Our practitioners are collaborative, applying their unique expertise to each person’s total health picture, and this brings about a myriad of benefits for the patient - and the deep and lasting healing they deserve.” ~Amber Merkens Services offered: Introductory visit for our existing acupuncture patients Brief Herbal Medicine Consultation Comprehensive Herbal Consultation
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Herbal medicine has been used on its own, and in tandem with acupuncture, for thousands of years to bring balance to the body, mind, and spirit. If you're ready to take the guesswork out of exploring natural remedies, supplements, and food ways to achieve your health goals, or if you wish to deepen the benefits of your acupuncture treatments, consider a 1:1 consultation with our clinical herbalist for a customized plan. Herbal formulas and therapeutic foods can help with: We currently offer a few different herbal consultations. Learn about them on our website. |
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Through April 30, all existing acupuncture patients can get $10 off* the Introductory Visit for Existing Acupuncture Patients with our Herbalist Amber. With referral from your acupuncturist, you will meet with our Herbalist, Amber Merkens and receive a recommendation from our apothecary that will enhance your treatment. Pricing: 15-min: $40 Just $30 through April 30! *This discount only applies to the Introductory Visit for Existing Acupuncture patients service. Offer good through April 30, 2024. |
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Now is a great time to do some management or preventative maintenance if you suffer from seasonal allergies. We offer many healing modalities that can help get you through spring in comfort: Acupuncture Acupuncture can help with symptomatic relief of allergies including runny nose, scratchy throat, itchy eyes, and post nasal drip. Integrative Medicine Vitamin IV's: Get relief for your allergies! We have a specialty IV vitamin infusion that was created to help relieve and prevent allergy symptoms with multiple immune boosting vitamins. Herbal Medicine: Herbs provide natural relief of allergy symptoms in a variety of ways. They can help to regulate the body's histamine response, clear mucus from respiratory passages, promote lymphatic drainage, reduce inflammation, and more. Find out which herbs are right for you! Laser Therapy Cold laser therapy: With focus on the sinuses and the immune system, our cold laser therapy can help give you relief from seasonal allergies. LED Light Therapy: This can help with sinus headaches and migraines that come along with seasonal allergies. Manual Lymphatic Drainage When the lymphatic system is stimulated, it will be better prepared to handle the influx of histamines and help flush them through your system faster. Salt Cave Therapy Halotherapy reduces inflammation, flushes irritants and allergens from airways, promotes better sleep by breaking up mucus in airways and sinuses, and relieves head and sinus discomfort. |
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April is National Stress Awareness Month Many people use CBD for stress, anxiety, and a myriad of other conditions. Medical cannabis has become more and more popular due to its ability to help people with conditions like PTSD, chronic pain and more. We offer both a CBD consult and a medical cannabis consult with Heather Matos, who is certified in cannabis healthcare & medicine. CBD Consultation CBD, CBN, CBG, what's the difference? Which is right for me? With so many different types of CBD on the market these days, do you find that you have questions about which one may be best for you? Let Heather help you navigate through the many choices with a CBD consultation. Heather will inform you of all you need to know on how CBD may benefit your body and mind and make recommendations for you. Price: 30-min: $75 Medical Cannabis Consultation Under the guidance of Dr. Diana Silverman, Heather is offering medical cannabis consultations for those seeking to get a medical cannabis card with NY State. Together, they will determine if you are a candidate for medical cannabis therapy. Learn more about this service here. Price: 30-min: $150 Heather has availability on Mondays at 12 & 12:30PM. |
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What Our Patients Are Saying |
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We want to send a HUGE thank you to all of you who have shared your experience with the community and helped others find their path to healing ❤️. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "So happy I found Pellegrino Healing Center! I enjoy the massages and recently had a need for their acupuncture services. Each and every employee I have had the pleasure of meeting is absolutely wonderful. They are genuine in going out of their way to make you feel welcome and comfortable. Everyone is very knowledgeable and professional. We are lucky to have this facility in our area." ~Maria M. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "AHHHHMAZING!!! Chelsea is truly talented!! I booked two more appointments before I left!!" ~Christopher D. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Today, I had my first facial....it was the best! It was relaxing and soothing, and my face feels smooth and firm, yet soft. Chelsea explained what she was doing as she went through the steps of the facial, and had soft music playing in the background. Everyone was friendly and warm when I entered. Chelsea was great. She was gentle, explained everything she was doing as she did it, and took notes on any concerns or questions for when I return for my appointment March 20th." ~Marybeth T. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Many thanks to Christine and Tammy for all the help and concern they showed me today. Went in with tremendous pain. Feeling a big difference now." ~Denise T. |
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Community Acupuncture for PTSD & Stress Relief Acupuncturist Catherine Cusumano, M.S., L.Ac will be treating participants with the NADA Acupuncture Protocol. This effective protocol helps reduce and release symptoms associated with PTSD as well as symptoms of anxiety, stress, panic, mental distress, and other conditions such as addiction and sleep disturbances.
Date: Friday, April 5
Time: 6PM-7PM Location: Pellegrino Healing Center Salt Cave Cost: Sliding scale $45-$15. Always FREE for Veterans. Read full description on our website. | | |
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Community Acupuncture for PTSD & Stress Relief Acupuncturist Catherine Cusumano, M.S., L.Ac will be treating participants with the NADA Acupuncture Protocol. This effective protocol helps reduce and release symptoms associated with PTSD as well as symptoms of anxiety, stress, panic, mental distress, and other conditions such as addiction and sleep disturbances.
Date: Friday, May 3
Time: 6PM-7PM Location: Pellegrino Healing Center Salt Cave Cost: Sliding scale $45-$15. Always FREE for Veterans. Read full description on our website. | | |
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Love Your Liver Spring Cleanse ❤️ SAVE THE DATE! Monday, May 13 Spring cleansing begins within: body, mind, and spirit. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), spring is the perfect time of cleansing, activity and movement, creativity, growth, and renewal. Learn how to effectively shake off winter and support your liver by eliminating toxins in your body. This class will be hosted by Christine Pellegrino, M.S., L.Ac., and our Herbalist, Amber Merkens. Participants will learn three ways to rejuvenate the liver as we move into spring. Choose the method that you are most comfortable with or try them all: Herbal remedies Qigong: Learn how to utilize this ancient practice of movements, breathing, and mental focus to support liver function Springtime foods for detoxification, balancing liver/gallbladder Qi, and supporting emotional healing
We will also be offering info on a gentle liver detox cleanse.
Date: Monday, May 13
Time: 6PM-7PM Location: Pellegrino Healing Center Upstairs in Bldg A Cost: $20 More details on this event coming soon! | | |
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New Acupuncturist Starting Soon! More info on the "Love Your Liver Spring Cleanse" class coming soon! Mother's Day Specials for the mom(s) in your life Community Acupuncture this Friday, 4/5/24
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We hope you all have a great spring! Remember to take some time to fill your own cup. Self-care is essential to our well-being and it is vital to our physical and mental health. We are here for you, to support you in your journey to self-love and healing. 🌼 Thank you for your support. ❤️ In Health, The Pellegrino Healing Center Team |
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