Taking the Leap: Permanent Home for Prinz Acupuncture In the Works!

Change is in the air this Spring. I'm thrilled to share some exciting news that represents expansion and long-term stability for Prinz Acupuncture and ultimately creates more ease, vibrance and enjoyment for you, my valued clients and friends. 

While I'm sad to see the lease to my current office on W. 29th Street ending this month - as so much growth, healing and good vibes were here — the transition marks a major leap ahead.

New Permanent Home for Prinz Acupuncture

As of June 1st, I will be unveiling a brand new permanent home for Prinz Acupuncture. Located in the heart of NoMad on E. 28th St and Broadway, it will be a calm, comfortable and beautiful oasis for healing and rejuvenation. 

I'm working on this exciting (and sometimes daunting!) project in partnership with an acupuncturist colleague who shares the same vision and passion for the work we do. We secured a gorgeous, lofted and light-filled space that will offer six stylish and well-appointed treatment rooms, a large waiting area, private bathrooms and a practitioner office. Construction will be underway next week! 

In addition to housing our individual acupuncture practices, the center will include other established practitioners who offer complimentary modalities like massage, reiki, movement, psychotherapy, etc. This means you can enjoy complete wellness care from a team of practitioners whom we know and trust, in one location. 

Stay tuned for news on our launch party when we'll celebrate the grand opening in style. I'm counting down the days to welcome you there! 

Important - April 1st - Interim Office 

Please note that starting April 1st, Prinz Acupuncture will be operating from a temporary office, conveniently located near Union Square. It's a welcoming, well-designed, and peaceful space. All acupuncture sessions will take place in this office until the new center opens. Scroll down for a photo.

Office Address - April 1st to June 1st

39 West 14th Street, Suite 408, 4th Floor
Located between 5th and 6th Avenues

Gratitude.....

Many of you have been with me from the very start. You have patiently seen me through several offices around the city, and have experienced the evolution of my practice. Your understanding, flexibility and dedication is a true gift. It is because of YOU that I'm able to finally establish a long-term home for Prinz Acupuncture.

Here’s a view at our temporary location in Union Square. It’s calm, cozy and quiet, and couldn’t be easier to get to. I will offer the same office hours as before (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday).

Here's a peek at a small section of the new permanent space in NoMad, pre-construction. Each of the 6 treatment rooms will have a full window and high loft ceilings.

Wellness for the Long Winter

Are you dragging through this long, never-ending winter? I don’t know about you, but I’m OVER the snow, I’m feeling slow and tired, and I’m dreaming of a sunny beach. Many of my patients are reporting the same, and at least half are still getting colds and infections. The goal of this post is to share some wisdom from acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine to help you get through the doldrums and feel like your best self for Spring.

Be like a bear and hibernate
General guidelines of TCM are to go to bed early and rise after the sun has risen. Getting a solid 7+ hours is the single, most impactful action you can take to improve your immunity, energy level, mood, and overall health. Anything less zaps your health: according to a study by the Sleep Research Society, those who sleep only 5-6 hours per night are 4.5 more times susceptible to catching a cold.

Eat for the Season
When it comes to what you’re eating, 'warm and cooked' should be your mantra. According to TCM, it is important to avoid too many raw foods during winter because they tend to cool the body and can deplete our digestive "fire" which is the ability to assimilate food efficiently. Hold off on salad, smoothies and the like until it’s warmer outside. Eat warming foods, while cooking them longer and at lower temperatures with less water. Emphasize soups and stews, root vegetables, plenty of dark leafy greens, kidney and black beans, walnuts, black sesame seeds, whole grains, and seaweeds. Also incorporate warming herbs like cinnamon, ginger, garlic, rosemary, and black pepper. These specific foods help to fortify the kidneys, uplift the emotions, nourish the body, keep you warm, and help you to conserve energy.

Additionally, in the long winter months, people tend to exercise less, remain more sedentary and crave calorie-dense comfort foods. Eating for the season will keep you more satiated and avoid cravings. Pay attention to the amount and type of food you eat during this time, in order to avoid unhealthy weight gain.

Dress to Boost Body Temps.
Research confirms that a higher body temperature can tremendously boost the mood, increase immunity, strengthen the endocrine system and boost the body’s basal metabolic rate (read: support a healthy weight. First, dress warmly and cover the back of your neck and head. Colds tend to enter us through the nape of the neck, which is why many colds start as a stiff neck and shoulders. Second, keep your core (torso) warm. A warm core is able to readily release blood to the extremities. Do this by wearing a Japanese Haramaki (hara- center; maki - wrap) to keep it warm. You can find them on Amazon.

Build Self-Care into Your Schedule 
Whether it’s acupuncture, your favorite exercise class, massage or meditation — or all of the above — self-care is a healthy habit that has tremendous benefits. We live in an always-on society where technology rules, so having quiet time without the phone helps to strip away our heightened nervous system, boosts immunity, releases endorphins and helps to prevent disease. Make it a point to block out at least an hour a week to take care of yourself. Create a “care team” of practitioners whom you know and trust, so that you can call them on speed-dial when you need “me time”.

Embrace Mindful Daily Living.
The actual definition of meditate is “to engage in contemplation or reflection”. Notice it doesn’t say sit perfectly still and breathe for an hour with a totally clear mind— most people’s idea of meditation. Winter time is an excellent time for retrospection and exploration of deeper issues. To do this, we need to simply slow down. In fact, we are usually so busy that we are not even aware of how neurotic our thoughts and actions are. When we slow down through mindful activities like moving with intention, listening to music, savoring food, writing down our thoughts or simply taking some time off, we may notice a true downshift in our racing mind and body, via a calmed nervous system.