Led byKathleen Marsh, L.AcA gentle, drug-free way to ease pain and tension.
Licensed acupuncturist Kathleen Marsh places thin needles at specific points to help relieve pain and stress. Your sessions are planned around your concerns and can work alongside physical therapy, chiropractic, and medical care in the same office.
573 Amboy Ave, WoodbridgeAcupuncture is a treatment in which very thin needles are placed at specific points on the body. It is a drug-free option for pain in the back, neck, and joints, and people also use it to help with stress and tension.
Acupuncture is an ancient practice. Today it is thought to work in part by stimulating the nervous system, which helps the body release its own natural pain-relieving chemicals. You can use it on its own or together with other care, and here your acupuncturist works in the same office as your physical therapist, chiropractor, and pain physician.
Kathleen Marsh is a licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac) who works alongside our physical therapists, chiropractor, and pain management physician. Our medical director, Dr. Steven Ferrer, MD, is also certified in medical acupuncture.
These are common reasons people try acupuncture with us. Tap any one to learn how we treat it.
Each session is planned for you. Your care may include:
Very thin needles placed at points chosen for your concern. They stay in for about 20 to 30 minutes while you rest.
Before treatment, your acupuncturist feels the soft tissues and checks how you move to find where pain and tension are coming from.
Small cups placed on the skin create gentle suction on the muscles underneath. It may be added to your session when it fits your plan.
Simple wellness tips to use between visits, and a self-care plan to take with you when you finish treatment.
Kathleen works under the same roof as the rest of our team, so acupuncture can be one part of a bigger plan.
Acupuncture +Physical TherapyAcupuncture can take the edge off pain and tension, which can make it easier to keep up with the exercises in your physical therapy plan.About physical therapy 
Acupuncture +Chiropractic CareBack and neck patients can pair adjustments with acupuncture in one office. Your providers share notes, so each visit builds on the last.About chiropractic care 
Acupuncture +Pain ManagementDr. Ferrer is certified in medical acupuncture and focuses on nonsurgical pain relief. If your pain needs a medical evaluation, he is right here.About pain management Kathleen talks with you about your health concerns, medical history, and daily life to understand your symptoms.
She does a focused exam of your problem area, which may include feeling the soft tissues and checking how you move.
She places thin needles at points chosen for you and leaves them in for about 20 to 30 minutes. Cupping may be added.
She checks your progress and adjusts your plan as you go. Visits become less frequent as you improve, and you finish with self-care tips.
Still have a question? Call us and a member of our team will help.
The needles stay in for about 20 to 30 minutes. Your first visit takes longer, because Kathleen starts with a talk about your health and a short exam.
Cupping uses small cups placed on the skin to create gentle suction on the muscles underneath. Kathleen may add it to your session when it fits your plan.
No. Many people come in for back, neck, or joint pain, but acupuncture is also used to help with stress and tension. Tell Kathleen what you are dealing with and she will let you know if it is a good fit.
It depends on your concern and how you respond. Kathleen checks your progress along the way and adjusts your plan, and visits become less frequent as you improve.
Yes. Acupuncture can be used on its own or with other care. Your acupuncturist, physical therapists, and chiropractor all work in the same office, so your visits can be planned together.
Yes. We accept most major plans, including Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare, and we verify your benefits before your first visit. Call (908) 282-3737 and we will check your coverage.
Book a visit with Kathleen and talk through what is bothering you. Same-week appointments are available.
