Dr. Maria Phillips, D.A.O.M, L.A.c.
Dr. Maria Phillips, D.A.O.M., is Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine, and is a licensed Acupuncturist in New Jersey and New York. She is a seasoned Health Care Professional with over 20 years of experience and is dedicated to health, wellness and the transformation of body, mind, spirit.
Maria received her Doctorate from American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, San Francisco, CA. (Integrating Western and Eastern Medicine) focusing on Pain Management and Women’s Health).
She graduated with honors from Tri-State College of Acupuncture with a Masters of Science Oriental Medicine. She completed internships with Xuan Wu Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China and Chinese Massage and Tui Na at the Beijing Massage Hospital for the Handicapped. Maria also holds a B.A. from Fordham University and completed postgraduate studies in Clinical Nutrition at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut.
In 2007, Maria was recognized and made an honored member of "Montclair Who’s Who In Health Care" a publication that Highlights professionals who exhibit the highest standards of expertise and care throughout North America and Canada.
- Certified - Acupuncture to support Cancer patients, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, NYC.
- Certified in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture
- Haven Hospice Volunteer, JFK Medical Center, Edison, NJ since 1997, providing support to the terminally ill and their families.
- Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork
- Cranial Sacral Therapy
- Reiki Master
- Graduate of The New Seminary of New York, Interfaith Minister and Spiritual Counselor - 1999 (Interfaith is a spiritual philosophy, which honors and values the fundamental beauty and wisdom in ALL religious traditions. The motto of The New Seminary is "Never instead of ....Always in addition to.")
- Zen Studies Society Meditation Practitioner since 1980
- Professional Member in good standing of Acupuncture Society of New York (ASNY) and New Jersey Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Maria is originally from Barbados. She came to the United States in 1969. Her family has a long tradition of herbal medicine and midwifery. Maria lives with her two sons in Monroe Township, New Jersey.
Millions of People in the United States Are Benefiting From Safe, Effective, and Side-Effect Free Acupuncture Treatments
Today, there are millions of people in the United States alone who suffer from a health condition that affects how they live their life. There are numerous reasons why patients use acupuncture services. After taking an on-line survey (min. of 10,000 people), these were a few popular responses.
Frustrated with their current medical care
Sick of taking medications that give them side-effects
Tried other health care options with little or no results
Avoiding surgery or other more invasive medical options
Looking for a safe, natural, and side-effect free treatment options
Want to get better once and for all