Dr. Matthew Fellner LAc. Inflammation is a buzz word that is gaining traction throughout the medical and wellness industry. Inflammation has been implicated as the cause for almost every kind of illness and disease today from allergies to arthritis to heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and even cancer. Reducing inflammation will not only make you feel more… Read More »
Matthew Fellner For the 1st time in my life, I made an appointment to see an Optometrist. I am 49 years old, and while many people may find that odd, I have never had any issues with my eyes or vision. However, recently I started noticing more frequent headaches, jaw tightness, and neck tension. I… Read More »
Dr. Matthew Fellner DACM, L.Ac. TCM is a beautiful medicine that requires a tremendous amount of practice and refinement of skill to become truly proficient. It is a lifelong pursuit that not only requires a deep understanding of the intricacies of the medicine, but it also requires personal development of empathy, touch, and energy cultivation. … Read More »
Matthew Fellner, DACM, L.Ac. February 1, 2024 When most people think of Acupuncture, they tend to fixate exclusively on needles and the imagery that goes along with it. They may have some idea of what Acupuncture is and what it can accomplish, but often they do not realize that Acupuncture is merely one facet of… Read More »
Dr. Matthew Fellner, DACM, L.Ac. A little way back, the Daily News ran a story about how the makers of Excedrin created a device that recreates a virtual migraine headache for anyone who wears it. They called it the “Migraine Experience” and even ran a commercial spot on prime time TV. It’s an interesting and… Read More »
Matthew Fellner DACM, L.Ac. Fall is a time of year for harvesting, preparation, and turning inward to prepare the body for the colder weather of winter. It’s also a time of year when you are more prone to catch a virus. Taking a few simple steps to ensure that we are prepared for the change… Read More »
Dr. Matthew Fellner, DACM, L.Ac. In the last blog I tried to explain why I think it is so crucial to develop a clear understanding of herbal principles along with the acupuncture when studying in school. In this blog, I want to use 2 examples from my own clinical experience to further emphasize the importance… Read More »
The Importance of Herbal Medicine Dr. Matthew Fellner DACM, L.Ac. In this blog I want to address students of Acupuncture and emphasize the importance of herbal medicine for professional development. When I began my training in TCM 20 years ago, I went in, like most students, bright eyed and bushy tailed ready to change the… Read More »
Dr. Matthew Fellner, DACM, L.Ac. How’s your energy? Are you full of energy? Do you need more? Do you have too much? Our ability to exist in this world and be productive members of society depends on how we manage the energy we have. Some people are always tired and need more energy. Other people… Read More »
By Dr. Matthew Fellner, DACM, L.Ac. Recently a colleague asked me if I do dry needling and proceeded to insist that dry needling is different somehow from Acupuncture. I tried my best to educate her that dry needling is actually a type of acupuncture that is performed by people who have very little training in… Read More »