Acupuncture & Company

Acupuncturist

Deborah Hanley LAc

Deborah Hanley is the founder and owner of Acupucture and Co as well as the adjoining tea shop, Tea and Co.  She is a New York State licensed Acupuncturist, Board Certified by the NCCAOM in acupuncture, NADA, and a member of ASNY & ACCAOM.  She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology at St. John’s University and a Masters of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from New York School of Health Professions in Syosset, NY.  She also worked at the Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in the Bronx , NY where she mastered the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) detox protocol. 

Prior to acupuncture, Deborah worked for 13 years in a Physical Therapy office where her main focus was developing patient exercise programs.  She noticed patients with similar injuries responded differently to the same treatment, healing at different rates.  Her continued study of exercise and medicine led her to the field of acupuncture.  Acupuncture views each person as having their own unique flow of energy (chi) which controls the health of the body, mind and spirit as one allowing Deborah to combine her skills and work with a person's mind and body constitution as well as environment they live in.  She finds the acupuncture needles work as a guide to the body's ability to reconnect, heal and strengthen one's entire being.   At Acupuncture and Co, Deborah strived to build a place where specialists could look to strengthen a patient's body, increase health enabling the body to not only heal an illness but prevent illness as well.

Deborah is also trained in Pediatric Acupuncture.  She has found using gentle techniques with or without needles yields great results.  As children are so much more sensitive to medication and the world around them, acupuncture is an effective alternative.

Deborah is a Huntington resident and a mother of 2.  She is the former President of Child Abuse Prevention Services on Long Island.

Nicole Armstrong, LAc

Nicole strongly believes in the power of preventive medicine and the body’s unique ability to heal. The definition of health is much more than just the absence of dis-ease. She incorporates an understanding of health that includes what you do to and for your body, mind and spirit. Nicole’s passion is rooted in helping people empower themselves to live healthy, happy and fulfilling lives. It was her interest in alternative medicine and her dedication to improving the lives of others that led her to become an acupuncturist.

While Nicole treats a wide variety of complaints, from pain to internal disorders, she has a special interest in treating women’s issues including fertility enhancement. She also has a successful history in working with digestive disorders, sports medicine, stress reduction and disease prevention. Because no two cases are alike, Nicole places the utmost importance on tailoring each treatment to the individual. Her approach is supportive, caring and compassionate.

Nicole is a licensed acupuncturist in NYS and is board-certified with the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Maryland and a Masters in Acupuncture from the New York College of Health Professions.

Nicole is a lifelong student who is always discovering and incorporating new techniques to better assist her client’s needs. She trained in the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) detox protocol at the Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in the Bronx , NY.  Additionally, she has completed post graduate study in Pathophysiology, Kyo Jung Therapy, and 36 Classical Needle Techniques from the Institute of Classical Asian Studies (ICAS). She is currently enrolled in the 3 year Medical Qigong training program with ICAS.

Nicole enjoys an active lifestyle that includes practicing Tai Chi, spending time outdoors, hiking and playing in the Long Island Ladies Soccer League. It is this passion for living that fuels her desire to empower and inspire others to live their best life.

Edwin Hewitt

A native of Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies, Mr. Edwin Hewitt will be joining Acupuncture & Company in the Summer of 2010.  He is a graduate of The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences.  Edwin received his undergraduate degree in Clinical Health Science with Honors, while serving in the United States Navy & Marine Corps.  Edwin Retired in 1996. He went on to work for Sentara Norfolk General Hospital as a Cardiothoracic Vascular Technician.  In 1998 he returned to the open seas working for Military Sealift Command as a Medical Services Officer.  In 2004 Edwin was accepted into the Masters of Acupuncture program at New York College of Health Professions and graduated in 2008. Mr. Hewitt is a licensed Acupuncturist in the state of New York; board certified by the (NCCAOM) the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Edwin is also certified as an Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (NADA).  

Reiki Masters Laura Maglio & Teri Sarin

We are Theresa Sarin, MS. Ed, and Laura Maglio. We both are Usui and Karuna Reiki Master Teachers, Certified Hypnotists, as well as Light Body graduates who have studied with Sanaya Roman/Orin and Dwayne Packer/DaBen.

               
We are Angelic Energy Healing Practitioners who use intuitive and spiritual guidance. We offer clients a variety of complimentary energy modalities and services which include Reiki and Crystal Healing sessions. In addition we offer monthly Healing Circles and Guided Meditations as well as teaching classes in Usui Reiki, Karuna  Reiki, Angel and Crystals Workshops.  
 
We are also members of The American Board of Hypnotherapy. As well as Board Members of the

Long Island Reiki Connection, a non- profit organization whose mission is to promote Reiki within our communities.