The methods used at my practice are aimed toward giving the body synergism—not just treating symptoms temporarily or numbing pain with numerous medications. I strive to help the body heal itself from within, by treating the root and not just the branch of a problem. I use a wide variety of modalities that best serve the individual needs of the patient: acupuncture, cupping, gua sha, herbal formulas, Tui Na (Asian Bodywork), and Kinesiotaping. These methods can be integrated with Western approaches as well. Your treatment will be a partnership: discussed, understood, and agreed upon. While a particular procedure may be indicated for specific purposes, I believe the path to health is best navigated complemented by knowledge and awareness of a patient’s needs and goals.
I am a diplomate of the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. I received my Master’s degree from AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, one of the most respected acupuncture schools in the United States. My coursework involved 3,000 hours of study in acupuncture, Chinese herbs and herbal formulas, as well as Western medical training, including over 900 hours of supervised clinical training.

At Firebird Acupuncture, we are dedicated to providing our patients with the highest quality of traditional Chinese medicine. Maria Gorens is a Licensed and Board Certified Acupuncturist in the State of New York with 25 years of experience and Feng Shui Consultant. Maria has traveled through Asia, where she mastered ear, face, and body reading to diagnose diseases. Maria has developed a unique combination of pain treatment methods based on traditional Chinese and Japanese acupuncture. Her main goal is to help patients to return to health and vitality. She is using traditional healing modalities obtained in her travels to relieve pain and suffering and enhance the body's natural ability to heal itself.

Since 1984.
Insurance, Workers Comp and Accident Insurance Accepted

Our Acupuncture and Wellness Center is staffed with highly experienced and compassionate professionals focused on getting you back to your optimum health as quickly as possible. Acupuncture is a large part of what we do, but it is not the not the only service we offer. Manual Therapies, Cupping and Moxibustion are incorporated in the session treatment as well.

Extremely gentle technique where only 8-12 points are used!

The Chinese Herbal Pharmacy is stocked with healing as well as tonifying herbal formulas that are prescribed specifically for your condition. There are over 500 formulas in the pharmacy to cure colds and flu, allergies and migraines whatever your ailment, there is a formula to fit your needs. Hours of operation vary.

Naomi Brownson, LAc, has been studying and practicing acupuncture and Chinese medicine since 1998. She has a general practice, and specializes in supporting people with cancer, using acupuncture, diet, and lifestyle advice to support the patient's healthy organ functions while mitigating side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. She also teaches Qigong.