Nina is a board-certified and licensed acupuncturist in the state of Massachusetts. She received her masters degree from the New England School of Acupuncture at MCPHS. Nina is currently a part of the acupuncture research team at MGH Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. In addition, she has over 20 years of experience teaching yoga and meditation and received her BA from Michigan State University.
Nina's life journey has included several challenges which inform her approach to healing: frequently injured competitive athlete, isolated solo business owner, and primary care-giver to an immediate family member with chronic disease. This personal journey has equipped her with a unique perspective on the mental, emotional, and physical aspects of healing and well-being.
Nina is interested in treating a variety of health concerns including: chronic pain, sports medicine, post surgery recovery, anxiety, depression, digestive disorders, side effects of cancer treatments, children’s health, dysmenorrhea (painful periods), and symptoms of peri and post menopause. She emphasizes the importance of early intervention and holistic care; often pairing acupuncture treatments with a comprehensive assessment of other contributing factors such as diet, sleep, and/or exercise. She is committed to providing compassionate and affordable care that empowers patients towards healing.
Acupuncture
Nina has taught yoga and meditation for over two decades. Her physical and spiritual training spans across various influences including: vinyasa, Katonah, prenatal and restorative yoga. She has studied with world renowned teachers including: Shiva Rea, Elena Brower, Mark Whitwell, Angela Farmer, Richard Freedman, Max Strom, the Urban Zen Initiative and more. Today, her most prevalent influences are Abbie Galvin, Nevine Michaan, Sudha Carolyn Lundeen, Dr. Yang Yang and Tiffany Cruikshank.
In addition to her yogic education, there are several modalities which inform her teachings including: physical therapy, Integrative Positional Therapy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi Gong, nutrition, Christianity and an overarching interest in wellness.
Her approach to teaching is one that uniquely meets people where they are. She believes the real goal of yoga is to experience joy.
“Yoga asanas and breath work should be taught with good technique that serves the student. When the practice is efficacious the student will feel joyful. Joy creates the opportunity for gratitude and that is the name of the game in this thing we call life. Yoga is a recipe for joy. There are many good recipes, know which ones to use often.”
