Introduction:
Dr. Lexy Ballinger is a highly skilled practitioner specializing in acupuncture and holistic healthcare. With a strong background in both Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Dr. Ballinger brings a unique and comprehensive approach to patient care. Her expertise is enhanced by her extensive experience as a registered nurse in the intensive care unit (ICU) for over 25 years. Driven by a deep commitment to healing and patient well-being, she is dedicated to providing personalized and integrative treatments that address the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of health.

About:
Dr. Lexy Ballinger is a trusted practitioner at Phoenix Rising Acupuncture, where she combines her NCCAOM certification in acupuncture with her extensive background in critical care nursing. Her holistic approach recognizes the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit, and she believes in the importance of addressing the root causes of health imbalances. With her strong foundation in Western medicine, Dr. Ballinger is adept at integrating her knowledge of conventional treatments with the ancient healing art of acupuncture.

Having spent over two decades in the ICU, Dr. Ballinger has gained a deep understanding of the complexities of health and the impacts of acute and chronic illnesses. Her experience in critical care has shaped her compassionate and patient-centered approach, enabling her to provide comprehensive care for a wide range of conditions. She takes the time to listen attentively to her patients, ensuring a thorough understanding of their unique health challenges.

Dr. Ballinger's passion for Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture stems from witnessing the transformative power of these modalities in her own patients. She believes in empowering individuals to take an active role in their well-being and strives to educate and support them on their healing journey. Her treatments encompass acupuncture, herbal medicine, lifestyle modifications, and nutritional guidance, tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual.

Welcome at Poughkeepsie Integrative Health, a center for holistic medicine serving the Midhudson region. Glad you stopped by!

As a woman, you want to feel your best but often don’t get the help you need. Many of the health challenges you experience will benefit from lifestyle changes and natural therapies. We help you choose what makes sense for you.

We offer you an approach to healing that looks at you as a whole person to help you restore your energy, mood and functioning. You will be at the center of our work together.

Our approach to healing is firmly rooted in centuries of traditional East Asian medicine and Western naturopathic practice, informed by decades of modern labor

Diane Jones, Licensed Acupuncturist, is a 1993 graduate of NESA. She has over 22 years of experience using Traditional Chinese Medicine, Japanese Acupuncture, and Tung style acupuncture to treat low back pain, joint pain, acute and chronic injuries, headaches sinus infections, digestive disorders, gynecological problems and emotional and stress-related conditions. Diane also treats and helps manage complex immune diseases such as Lyme disease and multiple sclerosis. Kenyon Keily, herbalist, has over 40 years experience in Chinese, Tibetan, and Ayurvedic herbal medicine. He treats all ages for everything from simple ailments to complex, chronic conditions. Kenyon uses herbal medicine to treat emotional or stress-related problems, female and male health and fertility, urinary problems, cardiovascular problems, and digestive issues. He also uses herbs for colds, flus, allergies, sinus congestion, immune weakness, and skin problems. Kenyon specializes in herbal treatments for Lyme disease. Together with Diane Jones, Kenyon helps run a Lyme support group at the office on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.

ungkyo has great compassions for his patients, paying close attention to their needs which guides him to create specific acupuncture treatment plans for each individual. His sole purpose is to optimize the health of as many people as possible utilizing Oriental Medicine and to educate his patients, so that they in turn will educate others in the beauty and efficacy of this ancient medicine.

Surya Longevity Wellness is the go-to wellness center in Winter Park, FL founded by Dr. Jignesh Panchal, L.Ac. Born in India and raised in Nebraska, Jignesh Panchal has lived a life immersed in both Eastern and Western culture. Dr. Jignesh spent over a decade studying various forms of healing and energy medicine including acupuncture, yoga, nutrition, cupping, tui na, functional medicine, ayurveda, meditation, martial arts and more.

On his own journey to health, Dr. Jignesh traveled to India, Thailand, Ecuador and Costa Rica, encountering some of the world’s top teachers of the healing arts and learning many different healing techniques and modalities. These invaluable experiences not only healed him, but set him on a new path. Today, Dr. Jignesh shares the 'gift of health', blending traditional healing methods with cutting edge technologies such as acupuncture, functional medicine, food therapy, ozone therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP,) regenerative medicine and meditation to optimize healing and promote wellness.