About Us
With extensive experience in a range of healing modalities, the team at Jennifer Waters, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. is here to partner with you on your journey to health. Offering services including acupuncture, light therapy, abdominal therapy, and purification strategies, we are committed to equipping clients with the tools they need to prevent dis-ease, cultivate a resilient immune system & lead a life free from symptoms. Whether you are dealing with chronic pain, infertility, or want to prevent dis-ease, we are here for you.
Jennifer Waters, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac.
For over 20 years, Jennifer Waters, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. has had the privilege of working in private practice with countless patients of all ages and backgrounds. Her passion is discovering the root cause of dis-ease so that you can lead a life of health. Jennifer has been a practitioner of Zen meditation for over three decades, attributing her cultivation of health and emotional resilience to the profound practice of zazen. She also holds the following certifications:
- Diplomate and Licensed Acupuncturist
- Certified Arvigo Therapist
- Master Photobiomodulation Light Therapist
Throughout her career, Jennifer has worked with many people looking for common-sense approaches to health. She relies on lifestyle changes, nutrition, whole food nutrients & phototherapy to activate your capacity for healing. Jennifer creates customized protocols which adapt to your life.
After founding her practice in 1998, Jennifer took on roles as an acupuncturist at CNY Fertility and auriculotherapist at Helio Health. She supports practitioners looking to incorporate phototherapy into their practice through LifeWave International.
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Jennifer is the author of several published works and has received awards in the fields of acupuncture and light therapy:
- Attended Oriental Medical Institute of Hawaii, studying traditional Chinese medicine
- Author of Oriental Journal of Medicine cover story, “Does N.O. = Qi?” (2018)
- Columnist for Acupuncture Today, “Talking With Masters”
- Co-author of Welcome The Pain: The Life and Work of Zion Yu
- Creator of “Light Is The New Needle,” a CEU class for Licensed Acupuncturists offered via Healthy Seminars
- Voted Best Acupuncture Clinic in CNY two years in a row (2010 & 2011)
- Ranked number two dealer in the US for inLight Therapy (2017)
- Manager and Team Builder for LifeWave International
Dr. MuHua Qiu, L.Ac
With over 20 years of experience in mainland China and the United States, Dr. MuHua Qiu, L.Ac. delivers tailored treatment plans based on each client’s needs. As a highly skilled practitioner, Dr. Qiu often incorporates electrical stimulation (e-stim) into her acupuncture treatments to improve muscle function and decrease chronic pain.
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Dr. Qiu earned a Bachelor of Medicine at Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, one of the top acupuncture schools in China. She is a New York State Licensed Acupuncturist, who applies her knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology to the practice of acupuncture therapy. Dr. Qiu specializes in the treatment of:
- Neck, shoulder, and low back pain
- Immune system disorders
- Arthritis, pinched nerves, and sciatica
She also works with patients receiving fertility treatments and offers acupuncture care before and after IVF transfers.