Samantha Prashad, Preventative Medicine Specialist
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Samantha Prashad

Acupuncturist

64 N Park Ave Rockville NY, 11570
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Samantha Prashad is an acupuncturist practicing in Rockville, NY. Dr. Prashad evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of oriental medicine. Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by getting a patient history and looking at and touching the body. Then, they place very fine acupuncture needles into specific points on the body. Stimulating these points and nerves is how Dr. Prashad treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.

Dr. Samantha Prashad combines Traditional Chinese Medicine with functional medicine to deliver very individualized treatments. She helps to assess what may be going on at a deeper level energetically, and uses acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion and herbal medicine to rebalance the body.

Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine is one of the most ancient healing modalities that has passed the test of time. Acupuncture has the ability to regulate hormones, relieve pain, mitigate gastrointestinal discomfort, and so much more.Dr. Samantha Prashad completed her Bachelor’s degree at Cornell University. As a premedical student she realized that the Western Medical model did not always get to the root cause of disease. She then decided to pursue a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at The American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco. She loves to use five element analysis to hone in on energetic, psycho-emotional and physiological imbalances in the body. She uses gentle needling techniques that are even tame enough for infants.

In between her busy schedule she enjoys spending time with family and friends, beach and park daytime adventures and of course exploring the latest fashion trends. She is compassionate and loves helping patients in as many ways as she can. 

 

Education and Training

Cornell University BS 2017

ACTCM at CIIS DACM, MSTCM, LAc 2020

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  • How does acupuncture stop pain?

    That is a great question. So acupuncture can help with pain by getting to the root cause of that the pain is, by regulating the energy within the organs and channels that are out of balance. Acupuncture also has an amazing effect on balancing our brain chemistry which helps decrease pain signals hence managing and lowering pain. Acupuncture can also help release endorphins which are our body's natural pain killing chemicals. (This process works by helping the brain release serotonin and again balancing hormone levels overall in the body.) On the path to pain relief you may also notice that as your body becomes healthier and more balanced that other issues or ailments resolve as well. It's a complex system that is difficult to explain in simple terms but I hope this small explanation is helpful to you. Be well. Dr. Sam READ MORE

  • Where are acupuncture needles placed for vertigo?

    So that's a great question. Each acupuncturist will treat differently, therefore using a variety of different acupuncture points depending on the underlying pattern is how the acupuncturist you're seeing will determine which points to use. They can be place in a variety of locations from the limbs, to the abdomen, sometimes the neck and/or head. It all depends on the underlying cause of the vertigo that determines which points will be utilized. I hope that this short message helps, if you are worried about the needles, acupuncture doesn't really hurt very much especially if you are seeing someone who is gentle. Best of luck on your health journey! Dr. Sam READ MORE

  • Does acupuncture affect blood sugar?

    Acupuncture can definitely help with managing and lowering blood sugar. In my practice I also do work using functional nutrition which in combination with acupuncture would probably be the best course of action for you. I hope this helps! Best, Dr. Sam READ MORE

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Rockville, NY 11570
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