Acupuncture & East Asian Medicine
Healing through ancient wisdom. Time-honored methods that treat the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – to restore balance and promote lasting health.
Acupuncture & East Asian Medicine
What we Treat
East Asian Medicine effectively addresses a wide range of conditions by treating the root cause of disharmony rather than just symptoms. Our approach is personalized to your unique constitution and circumstances.
Pain Management
Acupuncture is highly effective for both chronic and acute pain conditions. We treat back pain, neck pain, sciatica, shoulder injuries, arthritis, and sports-related injuries by addressing inflammation and promoting natural healing.
Stress & Anxiety
East Asian Medicine offers powerful support for mental and emotional health. We help manage chronic stress, anxiety disorders, depression, and emotional imbalance through treatments that calm the nervous system and restore inner peace.
Digestive Issues
Digestive problems often stem from imbalances in the body's energy flow. We address IBS, constipation, acid reflux, nausea, bloating, and other gastrointestinal issues by harmonizing digestive function and reducing inflammation.
Sleep Disorders
Quality sleep is essential for health and healing. Our treatments help with insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, restless sleep, and night sweats by calming the mind and regulating the body's natural sleep-wake cycle.
Headaches & Migraines
Whether you suffer from tension headaches, chronic migraines, cluster headaches, or sinus headaches, acupuncture can provide significant relief by addressing underlying triggers and reducing pain intensity and frequency.
Women's Health
We provide specialized care for women's health concerns including menstrual irregularities, PMS, menopause symptoms, fertility support, pregnancy wellness, and PCOS. Our approach addresses hormonal balance and reproductive health naturally.
Respiratory Issues
Respiratory conditions respond well to acupuncture and herbal medicine. We treat seasonal allergies, asthma, chronic sinusitis, bronchitis, and support recovery from colds and flu by strengthening immune function and reducing inflammation.
Fatigue & Energy
Persistent fatigue and low energy often indicate deeper imbalances. We address chronic fatigue syndrome, burnout, post-viral fatigue, and adrenal exhaustion by rebuilding vitality and restoring your body's natural energy reserves.
Our Services
Acupuncture
Traditional needle therapy to restore balance and promote healing. Effective for pain relief, stress reduction, and overall wellness.
East Asian Herbal Medicine
Customized herbal formulas tailored to your specific needs and constitution, supporting your body's natural healing process.
Holistic Consultations
Comprehensive assessments using the principles of East Asian Medicine to identify patterns of disharmony and create personalized treatment plans.
James Garofalo, LAc
James F. Garofalo L.Ac. is dedicated to offering Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine services to the Finger Lakes region, blending his diverse background in military service, fitness coaching, and holistic medicine.
His journey culminated in his 2020 graduation from the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, following two decades of immersion in Chinese language, culture, history, and medicine.
Hailing from the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, James embarked on a path of service after high school, enlisting in the United States Air Force. During his 11-year military career, which included deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, James served as a Cryptologic Linguist while simultaneously pursuing his passion for fitness. He became a CrossFit Level 1 trainer, distinguishing himself as a Physical Training Leader and Unit Fitness Program Manager.
After an honorable discharge in 2011, James utilized the Post 9/11 GI Bill to earn an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science at Ithaca College. During his studies, he honed his coaching skills, developing strength and conditioning programs for collegiate athletes and coaching at CrossFit Omaha (Omaha, NE) and CrossFit Pallas (Ithaca, NY). Recognizing the natural convergence of Chinese language studies and Exercise Science, James embarked on his journey into Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine at the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Completing over 4,000 hours of classroom and practical instruction, James graduated with a Master's Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 2020, earning his license to practice acupuncture (L.Ac.) in New York State. Committed to an integrative approach to wellness, James combines modern training methods with traditional Nourishing Life practices, using the lenses of Chinese and East Asian Medicine to identify, diagnose, and treat patterns of disharmony and disease.
In 2023, James attained board certification through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and holds the designation of Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (Dipl. O.M. NCCAOM). He has also been studying in the Energy Arts System of Bruce Frantzis since 2016 and became certified to instruct Foundational Qi Gong in 2023.
