Our Practitioners

Partners in business and in life, co-founders Alex Goldberg & Lisa Metzger have been practicing WS-TCM in their Park Slope location on Union Street since 2009 and now on President Street starting in 2022. Officially establishing Garden Acupuncture in 2010, they continue to have the shared vision of offering high quality, authentic Whole System-Traditional Chinese Medicine to their Brooklyn community. Our team brings a combined expert-level experience in infertility, women’s health, and various approaches to integrative medicine. They are devoted to treating people with empathy, care, and a commitment to whole-system healing.

Garden Acupuncture’s vision is a reality, offering accessible care and support to clients, local businesses, and positive organizations. By making this ancient wisdom easily available through convenient hours and participation in insurance, you have direct access to their team with over 30 years of combined clinical experience. Shared in one-on-one, personalized visits, there are advantages to personal care in a private tranquil setting vs a larger clinic. Having had the privilege of touching the lives of so many and being humbled by the success of their patients, the whole team at Garden Acupuncture is dedicated & excited to be of service to you.

Techniques Used

Acupuncture

Practiced by a certified acupuncturist using fine, sterile needles, acupuncture is a low-risk treatment for wellness, fertility, reproductive health, and a multitude of common conditions. From a Western perspective, acupuncture stimulates your body’s nerves, connective tissue, and muscles. From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture activates Qi (energy) at points along each person’s Meridians, enabling the body to rebalance itself. Bringing our Brooklyn community acupuncture gives us joy like no other!

Chinese Herbs

The foundational formulas of Traditional Chinese Medicine date back thousands of years. Over millennia, Chinese herbology has been practiced and documented—it is one of the most widely researched forms of herbal medicine. Still commonly used in Chinese hospitals, herbs are prepared in combinations to establish balance in the body. When prescribed by a certified practitioner, herbs can be a safe and effective alternative or supplement to pharmaceuticals.

Nutrition, Lifestyle & Environment - counseling & monitoring

Beyond standard dietary advice, foods contain various properties and are classified in a way to be used as medicine. What, how, and when you eat & drink, play a role in your overall treatment and health. In addition to diet, your emotions, daily habits, and surroundings also greatly contribute to your overall health. Often all aspects are addressed in Whole Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat the Whole person. Body, mind, spirit, and nature.

Heat Therapy

Heat therapy combines gentle heat and minerals to stimulate deep muscle relaxation and increase circulation. We use a Bio-Mat on our treatment tables and TDP therapeutic lamps, which generate electromagnetic wavelengths of infrared energy. This mineral heat lamp has been shown in clinical studies to reduce inflammation and edema from soft tissue injuries such as strains and sprains. TDP lamps are also known to improve blood circulation, relax the nervous system, and even treat your skin without any harmful side effects. The lamps contain a ceramic, mineral-coated disc that, when heated, allows the body to absorb heat through deep layers of tissue. Used in conjunction with acupuncture and herbology, TDP is an effective treatment for pain, wellness, and many other conditions.

Tui Na

Tui Na (pronounced "twee nah") translates to "push and grasp" and is a therapeutic form of massage that involves rhythmic compression along energy channels of the body, also known as meridians, as well as a variety of manipulative techniques. It aims to balance the body's vital energy, or Qi, and remove blockages that can cause discomfort and illness.

As a recommended pregnancy massage, our practitioners avoid certain pressure points known to stimulate contractions, focusing instead on soothing techniques that support the mother's body through each stage of pregnancy. This careful approach not only eases physical discomfort but also prepares the body for labor and delivery, contributing to a smoother birthing process. Discover the best prenatal massage NYC has!

Cupping & Gua Sha

Cupping and Gua Sha are methods of applying acupressure by creating a vacuum or friction on your skin to remove blockages within the meridians (i.e. inflammation), thereby improving Qi flow—to treat respiratory diseases such as the common cold, pneumonia, and bronchitis. They are also used on the body to treat muscular spasms and pain.

Electric Stimulation

E-Stim is the use of mild electric stimulation therapy during your treatment. It is commonly used in pain therapy, weight loss, and smoking cessation to offer a faster recovery time.

Electro-acupuncture

Electro-acupuncture is the addition of a small electric current that is passed through the acupuncture needles for increased stimulation. The patient typically does not feel any discomfort. This treatment is appropriate for decreasing pain, reducing inflammation, and accelerating tissue healing. Electro-acupuncture is also referred to as Electric Stimulation or E-Stim.

Ozone Therapy

Ozone therapy uses a specialized sauna to hyper-oxygenate the body from the neck down. It’s a non-invasive, pain-free way to improve fertility, strengthen the immune system, combat viruses and bacteria, and improve circulation. It has been tested and used for both female and male fertility, skin disorders, joint problems, inflammatory illnesses, and more.

Whole Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine (WS-TCM)

TCM is one of the oldest medical systems in the world, originating in China over 3,000 years ago. It is an effective form of healthcare that treats interconnected body systems by balancing the energetic flow (Qi) within each person. WS-TCM is a safe and effective system of treatments that includes acupuncture, Chinese herbology, nutrition, and many more modalities to help patients become and stay well. WS-TCM promotes natural healing by enhancing recuperative power and immunity, supporting physical and emotional health, and improving overall function and well-being.

Experience acupuncture Brooklyn style with our experienced practitioners. We are conveniently open 6 days a week in the heart of Park Slope - a 15-minute walk from Barclays. Read our reviews by clicking the button below or read some of our news releases here.

“Garden Acupuncture is professional, knowledgeable, the staff is friendly and the office is beautiful. I have felt results with every visit. I've been there to treat a shoulder injury,, back pain, stress, and even a cold. I also credit them for getting my labor started! They have extensive knowledge when it comes to fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum care. Best acupuncture Brooklyn has! Best acupuncture near me!” -Joanie J.

“Garden Acupuncture is such a gem! Being able to have acupuncture, herbs, and ozone therapy all in one place, with providers who truly understand holistic health care, is absolutely amazing. On top of that, the office and treatment rooms are super clean and Lisa and Alex are warm and friendly. I’m grateful that their practice takes insurance, as it’s been a key ingredient in my ability to have long-term treatment over the years.” -Jamila C.

“I have been a patient of Garden Acupuncture for many years. Alex and Lisa have helped me through many issues including tendonitis, back spasms, menopause issues. I consider them true partners in my healthcare, regularly assisting me to manage stress and support immunity. They are knowledgeable, effective, smart, intuitive, kind. Highly recommended.” - Eden R.