Inner Balance Acupuncture

Acupuncture in Plainview, NY 11803

Michael Iacobellis, Ms, Dipl.Ac.

Michael Iacobellis holds a Master of Science in Acupuncture from New York College of Health Professionals, Syosset, New York. He is Board Certified, NCCAOM. Prior to his education in oriental medicine, he obtained a bachelors degree in business with a concentration in human resources from Adelphi University, Garden City, New York. He has extreme knowledge and experience in pain management, respiratory conditions, fertility, and digestive problems,

Finding Relief: The Benefits of Acupuncture for Treating Chronic Pain

Published September 16, 2024

According to a study published in 2023, approximately 51 million people in the United States suffer from chronic pain, with about 17 million of those suffering from high-impact chronic pain. Those who suffer from chronic pain find their lives altered in difficult ways. The search for relief is constant. Traditional medicine offers various prescription medications, but if you

Understanding the Differences Between Dry Needling and Acupuncture

When most people hear the term “acupuncture” they think of needles being inserted into the skin. The term dry needling is often brought up for people suffering from pain as well and it also includes needles being inserted into the skin. But for the most part, that’s where the similarities end. Everything from their origins and benefits to how

A Helpful Primer on Acupuncture Needles

Just how many types are there and what do they all do?

If you’ve ever thought about trying acupuncture, you might find yourself with an equal mix of curiosity and trepidation. What is this “ancient medicine?” How does it work? And what about all the different kinds of needles? Do they hurt? Let’s take some of the guesswork and trepidation