About Christopher LaCava, M.S., L.Ac.

• Graduated with a Masters of Science Degree in Acupuncture from Tri-State College of Acupuncture (TSCA)
• CT State Licensed Acupuncturist
• Certified by the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
• Member of good standing of the Acupuncture Society of New York (ASNY)
• Completed a 2.5 year post-graduate mentorship with Emilie Connor, P.T., L.Ac. in Kiiko Matsumoto method of Japanese Acupuncture
• Nationally certified in "Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture"
• Faculty Member of Tri-State College of Acupuncture
• President of the Connecticut Society of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (CSAOM)

Description of Styles Practiced

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) - TCM is the main style taught and practiced in the USA today. Organized by the People's Republic of China, the primary focus is on balancing the disharmony within the Zang-Fu to regain optimum health.

Japanese Acupuncture - Kiiko Matsumoto Style - This is a Japanese style developed by world renowned researcher, author and acupuncturist, Kiiko Matsumoto, L.Ac. In this style, a hands-on approach is used to feel where the disharmony is and checks to make sure that each point selected has the greatest effect on the patient's issue. Many people who are not used to acupuncture find this style very effective and rarely feel the needles or stimulation from them.

Acupuncture Physical Medicine (APM) - APM style was developed by noted author and head of Tri-State College of Acupuncture, Dr. Mark Seem, Ph.D., L.Ac. This style of acupuncture is adapted from the works of Dr. Janet Travell, M.D. on western myofascial trigger point release and from classical eastern acupuncture. APM is found to be extremely effective in treating musculo-skeletal pain issues.

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture - Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is also known as Cosmetic Acupuncture, Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation, or an Acupuncture Facelift. In addition to the many and varied health promoting effects throughout the body that regular Acupuncture bestows, Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture aims to correct the signs of aging by both local treatment and by treating the underlying causes of why an individual is specifically manifesting the aging process the way they are.