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,

How Acupuncture Complements Sports Medicine: An Integrated Approach

Published April 20, 2026

Modern sports medicine has evolved far beyond rest, ice, and painkillers. Today’s athletes, both professional and recreational alike, are increasingly supported by multidisciplinary care teams that may include physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, nutritionists, and mental performance coaches. Within this integrated model, acupuncture has emerged as a powerful complementary therapy, bridging ancient medical wisdom with contemporary sports science.

What Is Moxibustion?

Moxibustion is a traditional therapy rooted in East Asian medicine that involves the application of heat to specific points on the body using moxa, a dried form of the herb Artemisia argyi (commonly known as mugwort). The goal is simple but powerful: warm the body, stimulate circulation, and support the natural flow of energy, often referred to as qi,

When Your Next Meal is Part of the Treatment Plan

For many chronic health issues, everyday exposures matter most. Food isn’t only fuel. It’s raw material, signaling molecules, and a daily set of “instructions” your body reads repeatedly.

The idea of food as medicine isn’t new. It shows up in traditional healing systems, in public health, and increasingly in modern clinical research. The most useful way to think about