DENA GOLD, L.Ac., LMT, MSAc, MSCH, CD, CLC
917-719-2728
https://www.innernature.co/
Dena@innernature.co
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DENA GOLD is a licensed acupuncturist, massage therapist, and birth worker with a deep respect for the wisdom of the body and the unique journey of each family she serves. Known by some as “The Breech Lady,” Dena specializes in helping breech babies turn using a gentle, integrative approach rooted in acupuncture, bodywork, and birth biomechanics.

Dena holds master’s degrees in acupuncture and Chinese herbology (MSAc, MSCH) and is licensed in both acupuncture and massage therapy (LAc, LMT). She is also a certified full-spectrum doula, certified lactation counselor, and a Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner. Her work is informed by long-term study with a master practitioner and years of hands-on clinical experience.

Her acupuncture practice supports a wide range of concerns, with a special focus on women’s and uterine health, fertility, prenatal and postpartum care, pain management, fatigue syndromes, psycho-emotional balance, and trans health. Dena works with multiple acupuncture styles and techniques, always tailoring treatment to the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all protocol. Her herbal training emphasizes safety, thoughtful consideration of medications and health conditions, and the creation of customized formulas for unique presentations.

In her bodywork practice, Dena offers therapeutic and intuitive massage drawing from trigger point release, deep tissue, shiatsu, Thai yoga massage, craniosacral therapy (Dynamic Body Balancing), prenatal massage, and Tul'ix/Arvigo® abdominal massage. These modalities naturally weave together in her care, especially for pregnant clients seeking relief, balance, and optimal alignment.

Dena’s clinical background strongly informs her approach to birthwork. Her understanding of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics shapes how she supports the physics of pregnancy, birth, and the perinatal period. She offers experience- and evidence-based education while honoring that every family is different—and that each family is the ultimate authority in their own choices.

Dena is especially passionate about helping breech babies turn. By combining acupuncture, targeted bodywork, Spinning Babies®-informed techniques, and her experience as a doula, she creates individualized breech care plans designed to support both baby and parent with compassion, clarity, and care. She remains a steady resource for families, offering support not just during sessions, but beyond them as well.

Dena believes in the importance of treating infants. The birth process is demanding on the body of the mother and child. The brilliance of nature that allows babies' head to mold and the reflexes they engage to help birth themselves are miraculous. Very often, for many reasons, the head can get stuck in different places. This can create pressure on nerves or even portions of the brain. By supporting the release of the sutures and connective tissue, and allowing the cerebrospinal fluid to flow, babies can find more ease in their transition out of the womb, and can develop more easily and fluidly.

JOHANNA HERGET, M.S., L.Ac.
www.FiveLeaves.info
johanna.herget@gmail.com

JOHANNA HERGET is a highly skilled practitioner based in New Paltz with over 20 years of experience in acupuncture and herbal medicine. She holds a Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Touro College and is a licensed acupuncturist in New York State. Additionally, she is nationally board-certified in Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Johanna completed her clinical rounds at the Labor and Delivery Department at NYU Langone/Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, where she further refined her skills in labor care.

Specializing in women’s health, Johanna focuses on fertility, pregnancy, postpartum care, and gynecological and menopausal conditions. She also treats pediatric conditions, including infant and childhood illnesses, as well as a range of digestive, autoimmune, and emotional disorders.

Johanna’s healing approach goes beyond treating symptoms; she is committed to teaching her patients how to listen to their bodies and take control of their health. Her goal is to empower individuals to achieve balance and maintain lasting wellness. Through her guidance and knowledge of preventative care, clients gain the tools to manage their health proactively and prevent future imbalances.

DR. SARAH HESLIP, LAc. DACM
www.HeslipAcupuncture.com
heslipacupuncture@gmail.com

DR. SARAH HESLIP (she/her) is a New York State Licensed and Board Certified Acupuncturist and Herbalist.  She holds a Masters of Science and Doctorate of Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Sciences.  Before relocating to the Hudson Valley, Dr. Heslip co-founded Akos Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, a private practice in Midtown Manhattan renowned for specializing in fertility/conception support, pregnancy, and postpartum care. She also practiced at the Yinova Center, specializing in reproductive health and pediatric care.

Dr. Heslip's approach is comprehensive and incorporates Western Medical practices as well as Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is an ardent proponent of whole body medicine, and employs Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Nutritional Guidance, Lifestyle Education, and Bodywork in her practice.  

Dr. Heslip has treated a wide array of conditions including stress and anxiety, chronic pain, gastrointestinal disorders, women’s health, fertility, autoimmune diseases, and psycho-emotional disorders. She also works with pediatric patients from as young as a few weeks old to teenagers. She is happy to work closely with midwives and OBs to ensure fluid communication and continuity of care.

Every treatment is uniquely tailored to the individual patient and their specific needs and lifestyles. Dr. Heslip augments her treatments by educating her patients about the skills and behaviors they will require to ensure their physical and mental well-being can be self sustained. Dr. Heslip's years of experience have taught her the value of hands-on care, compassion, and collaborating with patients.

Prior to studying Chinese Medicine, Dr. Heslip received a B.A. from Bard college with a focus in Art History.  She grew up in the Berkshire hills and now lives in Kingston with her family. Her private practice is located in Kingston and she also treats patients in their homes.

ALLI URBANIK KIMMEL, DACM, L.Ac, Dipl. OM (NCCAOM)
359 E Main Street Suite 3B
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
914-486-5958
alli@spreadingrootsacupuncture.com
www.spreadingrootsacupuncture.com

ALLI URBANIK KIMMEL is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, licensed acupuncturist, and board certified clinical herbalist. She earned her master’s and doctorate degrees at Pacific College of Health and Science, where she graduated as valedictorian. Dr. Kimmel is a Diplomat of Oriental Medicine with the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

Alli is passionate about reproductive health, and specializes in pregnancy and postpartum care. She has extensive experience working with birthing people throughout their fertility journey and pregnancies, including providing holistic supportive care during high risk pregnancies and preparing the body for labor and delivery.

Dr. Kimmel believes that postpartum healing goes far beyond the first 6-8 weeks and is passionate about helping new parents navigate the often complex health conditions that arise in the postpartum period. She has a special interest in postpartum autoimmune conditions, postpartum mental health, and postpartum pelvic floor disorders. She also specializes in addressing scar tissue, including C-section scars.

ANGIE MORDECAI, M.S., M.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl.OM (NCCAOM)
119 West 23rd St #1001
New York, NY 10011
Hours by request in Tarrytown, NY
(917) 670-8564
angie@ketermedicine.com
www.ketermedicine.com

ANGIE MORDECAI is a doctor of Chinese medicine, acupuncturist, and herbalist. She is especially skilled at creating highly refined customized herbal prescriptions, and using constitutional five element acupuncture for the treatment of anxiety, depression, digestive disorders, and menstrual and reproductive difficulties. Her interest in health and in the wider human experience began after discovering yoga and meditation at age 15. Since then, she has pursued training in yoga therapy, Ayurvedic bodywork and herbalism, Western herbalism, prenatal movement, birth support, and human development. She especially enjoys working with women prior to conception and during pregnancy to nourish strength and health for labor, birth, and the postpartum period. She sees patients in person for acupuncture in Manhattan and Tarrytown, and virtually for health consultations and herbal medicine prescriptions.

DR. CHRISTIANE SIEBERT, DACM, LAc
POUGHKEEPSIE INTEGRATIVE HEALTH
7-9 Mansion Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 418-3640
https://PoughkeepsieIntegrativeHealth.com

CHRISTIANE SIEBERT is a board-certified doctor of Chinese medicine, licensed acupuncturist, and naturopathic practitioner. For over twenty years, Dr. Siebert has been working with women to help them integrate natural medicine in their care for optimum health and wellbeing.

She uses botanical therapy, homeopathy, nutrition counseling, and acupuncture to relieve discomforts during pregnancy, help you prepare for labor and childbirth, and support you during your postpartum recovery.

She has helped women and their partners enhance their fertility to conceive naturally or improve their IVF outcomes. She works with women facing a wide range of health challenges, including irregular menstrual cycles, difficult periods, PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, autoimmunity, menopause, indigestion, chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, exhaustion and more.

Dr. Siebert sees herself as a partner on your journey to good health. She encourages you to make good choices for yourself and supports you using her coaching skills to help you successfully implement these choices.

She has practices on Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan and in Poughkeepsie in the Midhudson region. She offers consultations in person and online.