Meet the Doctor
Beth Palmisano, licensed acupuncturist (LAc) and physician (MD)
Dr. Palmisano received her bachelor’s degree from Boston University and her M.D. degree from the American Medical Program at Tel Aviv University followed by residency at NYU Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine. Following residency, she completed a fellowship at Florida Spine Institute in Interventional Pain Management specializing in treating pain and disorders of the spine. She is a licensed MD in New York and New Jersey and holds dual Board Certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and Pain Medicine.
Dr. Palmisano received her Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) education at Pacific College of Health and Science in New York where she completed a Master of Science Degree in Acupuncture. She is a licensed acupuncturist (LAc) in New York and New Jersey and is one of only a few allopathic physicians (MD) to also hold Board Certification in Chinese Medicine (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine - NCCAOM). She is a member of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, the professional organization for physicians that advances the evidence-based integration of medicine and acupuncture. She has received special training in myofascial and trigger point release used in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain, and she is certified in the use of acupuncture for Facial Rejuvenation.
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The science behind acupuncture
Acupuncture originated over 2000 years ago in China and has a long-recorded history of effective treatment. A modern approach to acupuncture is understanding the science behind ancient traditions. The mechanisms underlying how acupuncture works from a biomedical perspective have been widely researched and we now understand that acupuncture has the following beneficial effects:
Activates the body’s natural opioid mechanisms in the brain and spinal cord causing release of endorphins which bring pain relief naturally
Stimulates healing and cell repair through activation of the fascia network (connective tissue) upon insertion of needles
Stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system (the relaxation response) to help regulate stress, decrease anxiety, improve digestion and sleep
Stimulates the release of neurotransmitters including serotonin and dopamine which benefit physical and emotional health and sense of well being
the evidence for acupuncture
A modern approach to acupuncture utilizes research outcomes as an evidence-based approach to applying acupuncture techniques as a treatment modality.
Increasing evidence has supported the safety and effectiveness of acupuncture in many clinical areas including pain, cancer, stroke, mood and sleep disorders, and autoimmune diseases among many others. Some of the most trusted medical groups in the country including the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Pain Society support the use of acupuncture as part of a treatment plan for chronic pain and other health concerns.
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Discover the healthful, relaxing, holistic benefits of acupuncture. Experience less pain, better rest, better digestion, better health. Contact us to learn more or schedule an appointment today.