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Our Mission
Our mission is to serve those who have served our country. We offer low-cost group acupuncture treatments for US veterans, their families and 9/11 workers to aid in the treatment of post traumatic stress, depression, anxiety and pain.

Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a 5,000-year old Oriental healing art that is used by 20% of the world’s population and is steadily gaining acceptance in Western culture.  It aids in the restoration and maintenance of health by nourishing the life force in the body, Qi (pronounced chee), and promotes healing by increasing the blood flow to different organs and tissues.  

During treatment, specific body areas are stimulated with fine needles to strengthen and balance energy flow and create a specific physical or emotional benefit.  In addition to finding relief from specific symptoms, patients usually experience a greater sense of well-being and vitality.  Acupuncture needles are sterile, safe and disposed of after use, and treatments are virtually painless. 

Acupuncture, which is proven to be safe and has very few side effects, has been successfully used to treat stress, pain, depression and anxiety. The World Health Organization recognizes over forty illnesses effectively treated with acupuncture.  Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, DC is currently conducting a clinical trial to establish the effectiveness of acupuncture as a treatment for PTSD among military personnel.

A licensed acupuncturist must complete a 3-year Master's-level training program and pass a national certification examination to practice in New York state.  Some states consider Acupuncturists primary healthcare providers.

Our Veterans
According to Veterans and Families Homecoming Support Network Homecoming Preparedness Guide, “1 in 3 US Iraq and Afghanistan veterans are showing symptoms of combat related stress. Even though the VA has seen a tenfold increase in PTSD cases over the last year, nearly two-thirds of veterans who show symptoms don’t seek treatment.” While acupuncture treatment alone may not be all the care needed, it can help, and make a real difference in the healing process for those who have been to war.

Our Staff
	Michael C. Gaeta, MS, LAc, LDN Michael is a visionary teacher, practitioner and writer in the field of natural healthcare.  He holds licenses in acupuncture, nutrition and massage therapy. He earned his Master’s degree in acupuncture from the New York College of Health Professions, where he was a faculty member for ten years. Michael directs the Hands-On Health Wholistic Centers, a successful group practice with locations in Kew Gardens, Huntington and Manhattan, New York. He is past president of the Acupuncture Society of New York.  Michael tours the country presenting seminars on nutrition, herbal therapy, Chinese medicine, medical ethics and business success.  He is devoted to helping individuals and healthcare practitioners live and serve others from the place of their greatest potential.
	Anthony M. Giovanniello, MS, LAc Anthony holds a Masters Degree in Science and Acupuncture, is nationally board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and licensed by the State of New York. With a specialty in stress related illnesses including PTSD & Depression and end of life issues, he is also extensively trained in treating the more than 40 illnesses acknowledged by the World Heath Organization to be treatable by Acupuncture. He is a founding member of Acupuncture Ambassadors (AA), a non-profit charitable organization. Its mission is to share knowledge of Acupuncture with local medical practitioners in rural areas of developing countries, imparting basic practical training in acupuncture to treat the most common illnesses faced by these practitioners. AA is also dedicated to treating PTSD worldwide. With a passion for Asian cultures, he is a student of traditional arts as Kyudo (Japanese Zen Archery), Ikebana  (Japanese flower arranging), Aikido (Japanese martial art).