Peter D'Aquino, L.Ac, MS, NCCAOM

Licensed Acupuncturist

Peter D'Aquino is an Acupuncturist and Diplomate in Oriental Medicine based in New York City. Peter is licensed to practice in New York State and holds board certification by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture (NCCAOM) and Oriental Medicine in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. He has 10 years of experience practicing holistic pain management and sports medicine. He specializes in treating pain and orthopedic conditions along with rehab, fitness, weight loss, and digestive issues. He is also certified as a Personal Trainer by The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and certified in Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) and Functional Range Release (FRR) movement therapy. He holds an MA in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York (PCOM).

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Use Acupressure for Back Pain

If you’re dealing with back pain, especially from a herniated disc or sciatica, doing acupressure can help. Acupressure is simply the process of stimulating specific points of your body that trigger the release of pain...

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Stop Nausea With Acupressure

Acupressure is a simple therapy that involves applying pressure to key areas of the body to relieve symptoms like nausea. The scientific evidence is compelling, but experts aren't completely sure how (or if) acupressure ...

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Relieve Pain Using Pressure Points

Acupressure is a traditional Chinese therapy which is used to relieve pain by applying pressure to certain parts of the body, and it is often used alongside more conventional medical treatment. The idea behind acupressur...

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Use Acupressure to Induce Labour

Many people wish to naturally induce labor. Using acupressure points is one method that may help start or speed up labor. Proponents of acupressure as an induction aid believe it works by encouraging cervical dilation an...

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Ease Constipation with Acupuncture

If you're struggling with constipation, acupuncture may help improve your digestion and reduce intestinal inflammation.. 14 April 2020. There are points along the trunk, legs, and arms which, if punctured at the right an...

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Get Rid of Nausea (Without Medicines)

Nausea is a horrible feeling. Luckily, if you’d rather not take medications to treat your upset stomach, there are several natural remedies that can help. From doing deep breathing exercises to drinking ginger tea, we�...

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Do Acupressure

Acupressure is an Asian Bodywork Therapy (ABT) with roots in ancient Chinese medicine. Acupressure uses the basic concept of chi: the energy that flows through the body following lines called meridians. These meridians ...