About

Founder & Acupuncturist

Dr. Christine Palma, L.Ac, DACM, FABORM, is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in California, New Jersey and New York state. She is one of the ten acupuncturists in New York that is board certified in fertility. Her areas of specialty include women’s health, fertility, pain management and sports medicine. She was an acupuncturist at RMA NJ, one of the most successful fertility clinics in the world.

“I was that patient that thought my pain would eventually go away on its own. By the time I was in my early thirties, the Silicon Valley lifestyle (being on a computer all day!) caused me to have chronic shoulder pain. I tried everything conventional medicine had to offer, painkillers, cortisone shots, physical therapy, you name it. I thought I was going to have to give up the things I loved like swimming. The only thing that worked was acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. This experience led me to pursue further education in traditional healing methods.”

Christine is driven to help those that conventional treatments have failed.

“I was also that patient that thought I could just show up at the doctor’s office, grab a prescription, and think my problems would magically disappear. Western medicine is amazing with acute problems and trauma, but is terrible with anything chronic. If you have been suffering with the same problem for more than 6 months, the odds are, you need more than a prescription drug to make it permanently go away. Your body has the ability to heal itself if you stop overloading it with things that make it sick.”

Christine designed medical devices for some of the largest & most influential companies prior to becoming a natural healer. Her engineering background adds to her problem solving ability.

“While I worked at Intuitive Surgical, maker of the da Vinci robot, Boston Scientific, Stryker, and Abbott, I saw how limited the surgical options are for many different health issues. I would see women getting total hysterectomies for fibroids or benign uterine bleeding. There is no need to resort to such extremes for the majority of women.”

"WHEN I TAKE CARE OF MY BODY, MY BODY WILL TAKE CARE OF ME"
Christine holds a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, a Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University, a Master of Science from Columbia University in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from SUNY Stony Brook.

Acupuncturist

Elizabeth Sharma, L.Ac, NCCAOM, is a licensed acupuncturist, yoga instructor, DONA International-trained doula, and Vedic meditator. With a Master’s in Traditional Chinese Medicine and a passion for holistic healing, Elizabeth brings a deep sense of personal awareness and genuine commitment to supporting her clients. She helps guide the body toward self-correction, fostering natural balance and empowering clients to live the lives they desire.
Specializing in pain management, digestive health, hormonal balance, and reproductive wellness, Elizabeth combines a variety of TCM techniques tailored to each individual. Her treatments may include trigger point release, electro-acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, gua sha, qi gong, tui na, herbal medicine, and personalized dietary recommendations to optimize healing outcomes.
Inspired by her own healing journey after a childhood back injury, Elizabeth approaches her work with compassion and insight. Outside the clinic, she is an avid backpacker who has explored over 3,000 miles of the U.S. on foot and deepened her mindfulness practice through travels in India, Nepal, and Thailand. Elizabeth is honored to support her clients’ unique wellness journeys with care and dedication.

"HARNESS YOUR BODY'S NATURAL HEALING POWER"
Elizabeth holds a Master’s in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science, a Bachelor’s in Sociology from Hunter College, and is a certified yoga instructor, DONA International-trained doula, and Vedic meditator.

Acupuncturist

Nicole Matteini, NCCAOM, L.Ac is a licensed acupuncturist, and holistic health coach in New York state.
Nicole Matteini, is a Licensed Acupuncturist with a decade of experience in the healthcare industry. She holds a Master's in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science, a health coach training certificate from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and a Bachelor's in Psychology from Fordham University. Additionally, she completed a health and community comparative study abroad program with Students in International Training.
Nicole's journey into acupuncture began over a decade ago as a patient, introduced to the practice by her yoga teacher. Her approach to patient care is multidisciplinary, meeting patients where they are and integrating both evidence-based and esoteric, spiritual perspectives. She customizes care plans based on how each patient best receives information.
Outside of the office, you can find her reading, cooking at home, or listening to an array of podcasts.

"BALANCE YOUR BODY, TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE"
Nicole holds a Masters of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the Pacific College of Health and Science, a Bachelors in Psychology from Fordham University, and Holistic Health Coaching Certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

Herbal & Functional Medicine Consultant

With over 16 years of expertise in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), practiced across London and California, Dr. Kulbir Khalsa, DAOM, L.Ac stands out as a seasoned acupuncturist, functional medicine practitioner and a passionate herbal consultant. She has refined a unique integrative approach that blends the profound heritage of TCM with modern biomedical insights, ensuring comprehensive care for her patients.
Dr. Khalsa specializes in internal medicine, focusing on women’s health, autoimmune diseases, digestive problems, chronic pain, and sleep disorders. Her holistic philosophy not only aims to alleviate symptoms but also to address the root causes of illness, fostering a deeper healing process. Her dedication extends into herbal medicine, a cornerstone of her therapeutic regimen. Her interest in becoming an herbal consultant stems from her belief in the power of natural remedies to complement and enhance the healing properties of acupuncture and other TCM modalities. By incorporating herbal treatments, she offers her patients a well-rounded, effective approach to health and wellness.
Dr. Khalsa’s practice is a beacon for anyone looking to harmonize and enhance their body’s natural healing capacities, making her a sought-after herbal consultant in the world of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

"Harnessing the subtle power of nature to nurture your well-being, one herb at a time."
Kulbir holds a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) from Five Branches University, a Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine (MTCM) From Five Branches University, and a Bachelor of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine:Acupuncture from London, UK

Intuitive Interior Decorator & Food Consultant

Jöne Pan, entrepreneur, moonlights as an Intuitive Interior Decorator, as well as Food Consultant by combining both her experiences in real estate, restaurant cooking, consultations for those with dietary restrictions, and her own personal biohacking after western medicine had failed to find solutions for her chronic health issues.

Her real estate adventures began in 2005 in the San Francisco Bay Area as investor, renovator, decorator, and property manager. Fast forward to the present with projects in San Francisco, Paris, Amsterdam, and Tulum. Jöne works intuitively and focuses on minimalist, efficient, clean design (and splashes of colour!), with a touch of mineralogy, plants, and feng shui, all the while adding elements of your own personal style into your space. Her goal is to enhance living spaces by making the most out of the space and bringing its full potential to life, making sure that it is aesthetically pleasing as well as energetically vibrant. Your home is your sanctuary; a place where you should be enveloped in the warm flow of comforting energy.

Jöne’s professional food adventures began in 2007, where she was trained and worked in gastronomy as a chef in Michelin-starred restaurants in France and California. After some time, and despite her love of the kitchen, inexplicably Jöne found it increasingly difficult to maintain the physical endurance needed to manage a kitchen. Despite youth and an active, healthy lifestyle, she suffered from random bouts of fever, chronic rhinitis, fatigue, and insomnia and had to take an extended time off from the rigors of the kitchen. She soon came to learn that she had a myriad of food intolerances, the worst being gluten, dairy, and eggs.

To battle her condition, Jöne implemented the Anti-Candida Diet and then the Paleo Diet into her lifestyle, which has all but eradicated her chronic fatigue and insomnia. Jöne has been using her newfound knowledge to help others live a healthier, cleaner lifestyle. As they say, “You are what you eat.” Having a good, clean diet and an active lifestyle is the best health care anyone can administer to themselves, leading to disease prevention and unmatched long term benefits for the mind, body, and soul.

Jöne is a strong believer in whole body health; this includes taking care of what you put in your body, relieving physical and environmental stresses with body work, acupuncture, meditation, mindfulness, and/or many other tools out there that were once tools in our toolbox but have since been forgotten in the modern world. Your living space, especially, is often left behind, and can affect the way you think, feel, sleep!

"THE ENVIRONMENT WE CREATE IS A REFLECTION OF OUR STATE OF MIND"
No matter how big or small of a space, Jöne is happy to assist in elevating your space which can in turn, elevate your being.
Jöne holds a MBA in Business Strategy from Arizona State University, a B.S. in Mathematics/Computer Science from Santa Clara University, and a C.A.P. in French Cuisine from ESCF Ferrandi, Paris, France.
Jöne resides between Paris & Amsterdam, and is available for Zoom consultations.