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NCCAOM
Licensed
Herbalist
Licensed
Herbalist
10+ Years of
Experience
Experience
Custom formulas to support stress, sleep, digestion, and infertility tailored to your personal needs.
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Plant-Based Care Informed by Chinese Medicine and Research
Our herbal medicine consultations combine Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern, research-informed insight into plant-based compounds. Every formula is customized to your physical presentation, symptoms, and our objective findings—whether you're struggling with insomnia, digestive ailments, stress. or hormonal imbalances.
What It Helps With:
"Highly recommend TCM Hoots! I've been to several places for acupuncture over the years but have never got as good results as with Joe. He's both a very accomplished professional and a caring individual who takes the time to get a full picture of what's ailing you and then find the best approach. Joe takes a modern, research-based to healing, centered on electroacupuncture but also including manual therapy and herbal treatments. In New York, it's often hard to find practitioners who are staying current with the most recent advances, so book an appointment with Joe! Special plus if he takes your insurance."
"I started seeing Joe for shoulder pain just a few weeks ago and he has already helped me so much! In addition to being a great acupuncturist, he's also super accommodating and kind. I'm a full time athlete and I use my body pretty much all day every day, in training and performance. I started having problems with one of my shoulders a few months ago but I was hesitant to get help because I was afraid that getting work done on my shoulder would mean that I had to stop using it. A friend of mine recommended Joe because he specializes in pain relief and sports medicine. I have been seeing Joe twice a week and I have experienced a noticeable improvement in my shoulder, both in terms of pain and function. I have also continued to train and perform as usual without any issues! Highly recommend!"
Adaptogenic Strategies for a Calmer, More Resilient You
Some Chinese herbs are characterized as adaptogens that have been shown to help the body adapt to stress by regulating hormones and neurotransmitters like cortisol, serotonin, and GABA. These herbs are known for their calming effects on the nervous system and supporting sleep, mood, focus, and immunity during prolonged periods of mental or physical stress.
Common Uses:
Support Digestion, Reduce Inflammation & Modulate Gut-Brain Axis
Gut health significantly influences mood, immunity, and mental clarity via the gut-brain axis. Many Chinese herbal formulas nourish beneficial gut bacteria and reduce harmful ones, fostering a healthier microbial ecosystem while simultaneously soothing inflammation and improving digestion.
Common uses:
Natural Bioactive Support for Reproductive Health
Chinese herbal formulas can boost reproductive health for both men and women. They work by balancing hormones, increasing blood flow to reproductive organs, reducing stress, calming inflammation, and improving egg and sperm quality. This comprehensive approach creates an ideal internal environment to support fertility.
Common uses:
No Cookie-Cutter Remedies—Only What You Actually Need
Each herbal formula is crafted based on your health history, symptoms, current presentation, and goals. We consider modern research, TCM diagnostic patterns, dietary restrictions, and any medications you're currently on to avoid unwanted interactions.
Our process:
"Highly recommend TCM Hoots! I've been to several places for acupuncture over the years but have never got as good results as with Joe. He's both a very accomplished professional and a caring individual who takes the time to get a full picture of what's ailing you and then find the best approach. Joe takes a modern, research-based to healing, centered on electroacupuncture but also including manual therapy and herbal treatments. In New York, it's often hard to find practitioners who are staying current with the most recent advances, so book an appointment with Joe! Special plus if he takes your insurance."
