Holistics & Alternative Therapies

L. Francesca Paik, LAc, CHHC L. Francesca Paik, LAc, CHHC

Nationally board certified NJ and NY licensed acupuncturist and certified holistic health counselor.

(646) 245-4787 or Lfpaik@gmail.com

Francesca's approach is to focus on the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. While the physical symptoms are addressed, she tries to understand the root of the imbalance in addition to its greater meaning and purpose. She focuses on self-care and also employs nutritional counseling, essential oils, and Chinese herbal medicine.

Francesca has been working in the complementary alternative medicine field since 2000, initially as a financial manager and then discovered her passion for nutrition and Chinese medicine. She received her B.S. in Mathematics from MIT, certification at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and Masters of Acupuncture from the Swedish Institute. Francesca has been a long time student of classical Chinese Medicine with Jeffrey Yuen, 88th generation Taoist priest of the Jade Purity School.

Some health issues acupuncture can treat:

  • back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, injuries
  • digestive issues, IBS, constipation
  • infertility, menstrual issues
  • headaches, migraines
  • insomnia, depression
  • smoking cessation



Liraz Bergman-Turner, NCTMB Liraz Bergman-Turner, NCTMB

Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
Reiki Master

(646) 435-7316 or lirazbergman@heavenlyembrace.com
www.heavenlyembrace.com.

Liraz is a graduate of the Swedish Institute, College of Health and Sciences in NYC. She has been affiliated with exclusive spas and doctors' offices in the Tri-State area and is the owner of "Heavenly Embrace" since graduation.

Qualified and skilled in Swedish massage, Deep Tissue techniques (Trigger Point therapy, Myofascial release), Hot Stone Therapy, Shiatsu, Reflexology and Reiki. Liraz is dedicated to providing quality therapeutic massage and educating people on overall wellness while customizing every treatment to the clients' specific needs.



Kristen Kurie, NCTMB Kristen Kurie, NCTMB

National Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
New York State License
AMTA insured
BA in Dance

(201) 240-0276 or kris10kurie@yahoo.com

Kristen has been using her massage therapy and bodywork skills to create sessions for clients seeking relief from muscle pain and injury. She is experienced in helping people recover from aches and pains both minor and severe due to muscular imbalance, injury, and athletic use. Her 20 years of ballet training and performing have given her a special insight into the body. Her clients include New York City Ballet, and dancers of the American Ballet Theatre. She also operates out of a space at Westside Dance Physical Therapy in the Lincoln Center area.

Kristen’s modalities include myofascial work, deep tissue massage, trigger point relief, neuromuscular therapy, and Swedish massage.