Elena LaCasse is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Registered with the College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of Ontario (CTCMPAO). After graduating from The New Earth College in Scarborough, Elena has worked extensively with motor vehicle accident patients, professional athletes and people suffering from chronic pain. Passionate about her work, Elena combines different modalities of Acupuncture such as Gua-cha, Cupping, Electro-acupuncture, Auricular acupuncture, etc. to achieve the best possible results. Through her continuing education, Elena is always looking for new and different approaches to better heal her patient’s health problems. She strongly believes that the human body is a complete unit, a self-regulating and self-healing mechanism. She has an eclectic practice where she treats patients of all ages with diverse health problems, but her special interests are women's health, depression disorders, addiction problems, trauma and chronic pain. Also, she is proud to propose to her patient Cosmetic Acupuncture treatment, where she has outstanding results. For more information please visit her web-site www.acupuncture4you.org.

I am a NY State Licensed Acupuncturist and a Certified Chinese herbalist. I received my Masters degree from The New York College of Health Professions in 2003 where my studies included Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, T'ai Chi Chuan and Qi gong.

Upon graduation I went on to work at Columbia University facilitating two NIH funded clinical research studies testing the efficacy of Acupuncture and Moxibustion. I recently returned to Columbia University to serve the acupuncture research community in Acupuncture for women undergoing breast cancer treatments.

My philosophical approach to treatment includes a strong emphasis on patient education. I encourage patients to actively participate in their healing process and often incorporate lifestyle changes and herbal medicine in my treatment plans. I maintain a strong commitment to the promotion of the integration of Eastern and Western medicine as a future medical model within our health care system. My specialized areas of interest and expertise include women's health and fertility, stress and pain management, and digestive disorders.

If you have any questions about how Acupuncture or Chinese herbs can help you please feel free to call me at 917.603.8081 or via email at SharonWyseLAc@gmail.com

Ms. Westhauser is licensed in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., a professional member of the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (AAAOM) and Board Certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology. (NCCAOM)


She has been in private practice in the Metropolitan area for a decade and has treated over 20,000 patients. Most recently she has joined the Maryland University of Integrative Health as a clinical supervisor in the Chinese Herbal Program.


Ms. Westhauser studied at the Maryland Institute for Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shanghai, China, the Maryland University of Integrative Health.

I am passionate about sharing the unique benefits of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with my clients. My goal is to promote a happy and balanced lifestyle, free of pain for all those I treat. I have always been inspired by my Chinese heritage but my journey into TCM truly began after a serious motor vehicle accident left me with serious injuries that only began to heal after a course of acupuncture treatments. After making a full recovery, I began formal studies at Pacific Rim College, graduating with my Diploma of Acupuncture and subsequently obtaining my acupuncture license with the Canadian College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of British Columbia.

My areas of special interest include: neurological conditions, geriatric care, acute and chronic pain management, and sports medicine. I am continually pursuing higher learning in these areas and receive ongoing training to ensure the best results for my clients. I utilize acupuncture, moxabustion, cupping, TCM diet therapy, and lifestyle counselling to design treatments best suited to my client’s needs. During time away from the office, I enjoy cooking, gardening, hiking with my dog, and exploring the ocean and forests of Vancouver Island.

Acupuncture practice in the heart of downtown Minneapolis specializing in the relationship between mental-emotional health and gastrointestinal health.