Imperial Healing Arts
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
a classical approach to healing the body and mind
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine
a classical approach to healing the body and mind
Resources and Links
Jessica is an alumna of Vassar College, and was recently interviewed by a current
Vassar student who is interested in a career in acupuncture. This is the student's write-
up of the discussion, as published in Vassar College ActionLine.
UpperEast.com
Jessica was recently profiled in an article about alternative medical practitioners on the
Upper East Side for the local website UpperEast.com.
Acupuncture.com
For answers to questions about many topics relating to Chinese medicine,
acupuncture, and herbs.
Institute for Traditional Medicine
ITMonline features many articles about Chinese herbs and the treatment of various
illnesses with acupuncture or herbs. It has a searchable database of articles about
acupuncture and herbal treatment for specific conditions.
National Institutes of Health
This is a PDF file of the official 1997 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Consensus
Statement on the effectiveness and uses of acupuncture in various conditions. The end
of this document also contains reference information for locating clinical trials of
acupuncture for specific conditions.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine is a division of the
National Institutes of Health. NCCAM maintains this site with answers to many
frequently asked questions about acupuncture, and a list of references for further
reading.
RealAge
A large collection of tips and information about a variety of topics relating to health,
such as nutrition, exercise, vitamins and supplements, and aging. Use the searchable
database to find specific tips and information about a health condition, or sign up for
their "RealAge Tips" service, which sends you short e-mails about health topics several
times per week.
MegaYoga
Megan Garcia teaches Kripalu yoga in New York and New Jersey, with a special focus
on modifications for all body types and skill levels. Megan offers group classes as well
as private sessions.
Yoga Bhavan
This family run center offers a friendly, relaxed, and peaceful atmosphere with which
to practice yoga and explore the self.
Alternative Medicine Practices
A nationwide directory of alternative medicine practitioners of all types.
Books
A Tooth from the Tiger's Mouth - by Tom Bisio, published by Simon and Schuster.
This is a great book for people who get injured a lot! Tom Bisio provides explanations
of how you can help your body repair after an injury, and includes exercises to help
prevent and heal injuries. This is a very clear and understandable discussion on the
mechanisms of Chinese medicine in the context of "hit-fall medicine".
The Web That Has No Weaver - by Ted J. Kaptchuk, published by Contemporary
Books.
A clearly-written and easy-to-understand guide to principles of Chinese medicine. This
book is usually assigned reading during the first year of acupuncture school.
Between Heaven and Earth - by Harriet Beinfield and Efrem Korngold, published by
The Ballantine Publishing Group.
Presents some basic ideas of Chinese medicine theory
The Chinese Herbal Cookbook - by Penelope Ody, published by Weatherhill.
Includes recipes using regular supermarket ingredients, as well Chinese herbal
ingredients. Includes sections on specific health concerns and seasonal eating.
Healing with Whole Foods - by Paul Pitchford, published by North Atlantic Books.
Nutrition basics, with attention to both current nutrition guidelines and the healing
properties of foods from a Chinese medicine perspective. Detailed information, and
lots of recipes!
Photos of Jessica and of acupuncture treatments by Eric Wolfe, Lowlife Digital
Jessica is an alumna of Vassar College, and was recently interviewed by a current
Vassar student who is interested in a career in acupuncture. This is the student's write-
up of the discussion, as published in Vassar College ActionLine.
UpperEast.com
Jessica was recently profiled in an article about alternative medical practitioners on the
Upper East Side for the local website UpperEast.com.
Acupuncture.com
For answers to questions about many topics relating to Chinese medicine,
acupuncture, and herbs.
Institute for Traditional Medicine
ITMonline features many articles about Chinese herbs and the treatment of various
illnesses with acupuncture or herbs. It has a searchable database of articles about
acupuncture and herbal treatment for specific conditions.
National Institutes of Health
This is a PDF file of the official 1997 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Consensus
Statement on the effectiveness and uses of acupuncture in various conditions. The end
of this document also contains reference information for locating clinical trials of
acupuncture for specific conditions.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine is a division of the
National Institutes of Health. NCCAM maintains this site with answers to many
frequently asked questions about acupuncture, and a list of references for further
reading.
RealAge
A large collection of tips and information about a variety of topics relating to health,
such as nutrition, exercise, vitamins and supplements, and aging. Use the searchable
database to find specific tips and information about a health condition, or sign up for
their "RealAge Tips" service, which sends you short e-mails about health topics several
times per week.
MegaYoga
Megan Garcia teaches Kripalu yoga in New York and New Jersey, with a special focus
on modifications for all body types and skill levels. Megan offers group classes as well
as private sessions.
Yoga Bhavan
This family run center offers a friendly, relaxed, and peaceful atmosphere with which
to practice yoga and explore the self.
Alternative Medicine Practices
A nationwide directory of alternative medicine practitioners of all types.
Books
A Tooth from the Tiger's Mouth - by Tom Bisio, published by Simon and Schuster.
This is a great book for people who get injured a lot! Tom Bisio provides explanations
of how you can help your body repair after an injury, and includes exercises to help
prevent and heal injuries. This is a very clear and understandable discussion on the
mechanisms of Chinese medicine in the context of "hit-fall medicine".
The Web That Has No Weaver - by Ted J. Kaptchuk, published by Contemporary
Books.
A clearly-written and easy-to-understand guide to principles of Chinese medicine. This
book is usually assigned reading during the first year of acupuncture school.
Between Heaven and Earth - by Harriet Beinfield and Efrem Korngold, published by
The Ballantine Publishing Group.
Presents some basic ideas of Chinese medicine theory
The Chinese Herbal Cookbook - by Penelope Ody, published by Weatherhill.
Includes recipes using regular supermarket ingredients, as well Chinese herbal
ingredients. Includes sections on specific health concerns and seasonal eating.
Healing with Whole Foods - by Paul Pitchford, published by North Atlantic Books.
Nutrition basics, with attention to both current nutrition guidelines and the healing
properties of foods from a Chinese medicine perspective. Detailed information, and
lots of recipes!
Photos of Jessica and of acupuncture treatments by Eric Wolfe, Lowlife Digital
Jessica I. Yunker, M.S., L.Ac.
(917) 596-6385
Jessica@YunkerAcupuncture.com
Jessica@YunkerAcupuncture.com
copyright 2009 Yunker Acupuncture
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Imperial Healing Arts
57 West 57th Street, Suite 1109
New York, New York, 10019
57 West 57th Street, Suite 1109
New York, New York, 10019