Aging Well & Pain-Free: How Acupuncture Supports Healthy Aging and Lasting Relief Getting older doesn’t have to mean living with constant aches, stiffness, or fatigue. Discover how acupuncture can help you move more freely, sleep better, and feel more energized—supporting healthy aging and long-term wellness without relying on medication.

Late Summer, from mid-August to the Fall Equinox, is the perfect time to slow down, savor seasonal foods, and align with nature’s rhythms. In Classical Chinese Medicine, this transition is supported by cooling foods like watermelon and cucumber, herbs like chrysanthemum and mint, and practices such as acupuncture to ease the shift into Earth’s grounding season.

Certain herbs actually enhance the body’s ability to retain moisture and maintain fluid balance. Astringent herbs help to tighten leaky tissue that may be allowing fluids to escape, mineral rich herbs provide electrolytes that are crucial to fluid balance, and herbs rich in mucilage are wonderful for moistening dry, irritated mucous membranes.  Herbal infusions offer a little something extra: they not only hydrate but can also tone, soothe, and restore tissue function.

Undergoing surgery, whether elective or necessary, can be a daunting and taxing experience for both body and mind. I have had numerous...

Seasonal custom herbal tea blends are a perfect example of Pellegrino Healing Center’s commitment to holistic wellness, shining through...

As autumn unfolds in the northeast, the vibrant colors, falling leaves, and crisp air all bring reminders that change is upon us - that...

Q&A with Licensed Acupuncturist Catherine Cusumano, M.S., L.Ac While we offer a variety of effective acupuncture techniques at Pellegrino...