Acupuncture Associates of Hartford

History

A 1984 graduate of New England School of Acupuncture, the first accredited acupuncture school in the country, Marc Gerstein, L.Ac., is one of the early pioneers in the field of Chinese Medicine in this country. Marc and Leslie both have a long history of practice of the cultivational systems of Chinese Medicine, including meditation, tai chi and chi kung. They are senior students in the US of Master Wang Haijun in Chen style Taiji, and they teach under the auspices of the Chen Taiji Academy in Hadley, MA.

Specialties

Acupuncture Associates of Hartford offers comprehensive, integrative, alternative health care for a wide variety of conditions. Marc Gerstein, L.Ac., and Leslie Franks, LMT, have studied many styles of Oriental Medicine and favor the treatment efficacy offered by the practice of Classical Chinese Medicine. With combined clinical experience of almost 50 years, and utilizing the modalities of Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Dietary Therapy, scientifically validated Nutritional Supplement Therapy, and Massage and Essential Oil Therapy, we have successfully treated many difficult conditions that have resisted treatment by other modalities. We have an extensive pharmacy of Chinese Herbal Medicine and nutriceuticals on the premises for the convenience of our clients. Acupuncture Associates provides a personable and relaxed environment for our clients. Our