New Holistic Acupuncture Therapy Available in Manhattan and Long Island.

Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2004

Integrated Approach to Wellness Specializes in Ob/Gyn

Disorders, Pain Management, Facial Rejuvenation, Internal Disorder,

Weight Loss and Smoking Cessation 

Today, patients suffering from chronic pain, eating disorders, smoking, certain terminal illnesses, and even aging can now seek treatment from an entirely different and refreshing new approach to acupuncture therapy previously unavailable in this area. Integrative Acupuncture Therapy, PLLC, established by Shahram Vafai, MS/L.Ac., has opened facilities in New York, NY and Manhasset, New York.

The practice is unique in that it combines the best of four different schools of acupuncture -- Chinese, Japanese, Five Elements, and Taoism - into one holistic solution custom designed to treat the specific needs of the patient. This approach is different than other methods of acupuncture that only treat specific symptoms of pain temporarily or superficially.

Shahram Vafai, a licensed practitioner of acupuncture, has been educated by and continues to study with world-renowned authorities from Japan and China including Mr. Peter Yates president and Founder of Edo Kai, Traditional Acupuncture Society and Mr. Akizo Okada, the president of the Acupuncture Society of Japan. Shahram Vafai has held positions as a board member of the Edo-Kai Traditional Acupuncture Society of New York and adjunct faculty in New York College for Holistic Health.

"We focus on resolving to the root of the problem and treating the entire patient -- not just the patient's symptoms," commented Shahram. "Here, we can eliminate and even replace the need for more expensive and frankly less effective approaches such as basic body treatment, Botox injections. There is no pain associated with our treatment programs. Patients can enjoy a relaxing treatment in a peaceful and calm environment where mind and body are integrated and inseparable."

About the Treatments

Specific Integrative Acupuncture Therapy treatments available include:

-- Pain Management - In our practice, we take the necessary time

to determine the root problem or the main cause of pain.

Whether the pain is musculoskeletal (i.e. back pain, shoulder

pain) or neurological (i.e. Headaches, earaches) we will

narrow the field of possible causes through differential

diagnosis and find the best route to treatment of the

condition.

-- Facial Rejuvenation - a non-needle facial rejuvenation

technique, Shahram is one of only two practitioners in the

area using a protocol that utilizes a mild electric

stimulation to treat the patient. The treatment slows the

aging process by noticeably eliminating fine lines, wrinkles,

eye puffiness, the appearance of age spots, and sculpting 

areas of the face around cheekbones and jaw line.

-- Infertility and Gynecological Disorders - Oriental Medicine

utilizes many unique techniques to treat such conditions. We

determine, through differential diagnosis, the cause of

infertility and other Gynecological disorders. Whether the

condition is due to the Deficiency of blood, stagnation of Qi

(vital energy of the body) or the imbalance of the systems

involved, we incorporate different modalities (i.e.

Acupuncture, Moxibustion, exercise and diet therapy) to

enhance the function of the affected systems and bring harmony

back to the body.

All treatments are safe and implemented according to New York State law. Shahram Vafai uses only stainless steel disposable needles. Treatments are conducted at Integrative Acupuncture's private offices, which are located at: 899 Park, Ave. New York, NY 10021 212/988-5100 and 1201 Northern Blvd, Suite 300, Manhasset, NY 11030, 516/365-6517. Prices for these treatments start at $70 per session, and may vary based on the level and length of treatment. Integrative Acupuncture custom designs treatment programs for each patient to deal with specific ailments. For a limited time only, Shahram is offering members of the press exclusively, a free demo of his procedure at his office or other convenient location.

Clients Support Of Integrative Approach

"Shahram's practice is light years different from all the other traditional acupuncture places out there," commented Dr. E. Jacob Simhaee, OB/GYN, Manhasset, NY. "Using the oldest forms of therapy in a combined, customized approach, he really helps patients resolve their conditions."

"I was experiencing tremendous back and leg pain from a skiing accident," said Keith Morgan of Manhasset, NY. "Working together we came up with a really unique treatment that was painless and quick. I even found my treatments to be relaxing and rejuvenating, and most importantly, got rid of the pain for good. I would highly recommend Shah to anyone, and I have."

"Shahram helped me lose the last of the baby weight I had gained with my recent pregnancy," said Sabrina Horn. "We talked about what was going on in my life including diet and exercise, work and family stress, at every session, and each time he focused on an different energy source in my body. The facial rejuvenation treatments are also extremely effective and truly reduced wrinkles and puffiness around the eye area."

About Holistic Health and Acupuncture

Holistic health is not only concerned with the absence of disease, but with a positive state of balance and well-being. Acupuncture combines the wisdom, traditions and disciplines of Eastern healing arts with the advances of modern Western medicine. This ancient art has helped millions of people by placing disposable needles in specific points on the body to manipulate the flow of energy, thereby restoring the balance, removing blockages and adding energy.

Acupuncture has been widely used for pain relief and is growing in use to treat and maintain good health. It has been used to treat conditions such as high blood pressure, stroke, arthritis, diabetes, depression, incontinence, and digestive disorders as well as bronchitis, earaches, teething, rashes and allergies, asthma, arthritis, Bells palsy, infertility, impotence, sciatica, chronic or acute back and neck pain, ulcers, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and the common cold. It can also be used on cancer patients in conjunction with their prescribed therapy.

For more information or a free consultation, please visit www.integrativeacupuncturetherapy.com, or call Shahram Vafai at 212-988-5100 or 516-365-6517.