Acupuncture
Matthew Fellner | Karen Zuidema, PhD, Lac | Michele Finley | Robert Martinez | FAQs
Originated in China, acupuncture is among the oldest healing systems in the world. Its main goal is to restore your body's balance and improve your overall health. Many people see acupuncture as an "alternative medicine," something to try when nothing else has worked. At Paramus Medical and Sports Rehabilitation Center, we see acupuncture in a different light. We believe that, combined with other types of treatment, acupuncture can compliment and magnify your results with our physical therapy team, chiropractic team or massage therapy team.
Acupuncture treatments involve the insertion of hair-thin pins just below the skin, placed in very specific points to generate energies and connections throughout the body. The energies produced activate responses in your body’s immune, circulatory, nervous and endocrine systems, and help the body to heal internally. Learn more about acupuncture.
There is minimal risk of injury and virtually no side effects when administered properly. The needles are sterile, regulated by the FDA, and used only once. All of the acupuncturists who work at Paramus Medical and Sports Rehabilitation Center are licensed by the New Jersey State Medical Board to practice in-state, and are certified by a national board.
For most patients, acupuncture is a painless, comforting and restorative form of therapy. Acupuncture should never be painful, but the patient will have some sensation that is indicative of a therapeutic response.
The certified acupuncturists at Paramus Medical and Sports Rehabilitation Center are highly skilled and deliver expert care when you need it the most. See below for information on our acupuncturists:
Call 201-225-1511 * Toll-Free: 888-Low-Back or request an appointment online for acupuncture therapy in Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey.
Matthew Fellner
Department Supervisor
Matthew Fellner is an NCCAOM nationally certified and New Jersey state licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist. He has been with our practice since 2008 and currently heads the acupuncture department. Mr. Fellner earned his Master’s degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in 2006 with nearly 4,000 clinical hours of training. In addition to his background in traditional Chinese acupuncture and herbology, Mr. Fellner has extensive experience in teaching meditation, Ch’i Kung, and Chinese martial arts. Mr. Fellner is a passionate advocate of the integration of complementary and western medicine, and has lectured extensively about the topic throughout the area, including at Hackensack University Hospital and Valley Hospital.
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Karen Zuidema, PhD, Lac
Dr. Karen Zuidema joined Paramus Medical and Sports Rehabilitation Center in 2010. She is an NCCAOM-certified and New Jersey-licensed acupuncturist, and she also holds a national certification in Oriental Medicine. Dr. Zuidema is also a certified Herbalist, is an NAET practitioner and is certified in CPR and first aid. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Empire State College, and her PhD in Holistic Nutrition from The American College of Holistic Nutrition. Her N.D. Doctorate in Naturopathy is from the College of Natural Medicine, in Montreal, QC, Canada.
Dr. Zuidema treats a variety of symptoms, and specializes in infertility, auto-immune-related diseases, allergies / asthma and pain management. Dr. Zuidema is also currently working towards a doctorate in Oriental Medicine, with a specific focus on reproductive health.
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Michele Finley
Michele Finley holds a Diplomate in Acupuncture issued by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and a Master’s level in Acupuncture from the Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine. Her clinical experience includes the assessment and treatments of a diverse group of patients with a multitude of presenting conditions. Michele is highly trained in the styles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Japanese Acupuncture and Electrical Stimulation Acupuncture.
She is also a Registered Professional Nurse, with many years experience in the Critical Care setting in a major New York City hospital. In addition, Michele is a licensed massage therapist with proficiency in Neuromuscular Deep Muscle Therapy. Michele joined our staff in 2011.
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Robert Martinez
Robert Martinez holds a degree in Anthropology from the City College of New York, and also worked as an editor for several years. His wide ranging interest in cultures and people led him to an interest in Eastern philosophy, the study of taijiquan, and other Chinese internal martial arts. This in turn led him to the study of Chinese medicine. He graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in 2008, is a diplomate of acupuncture of the NCCAOM, and has licenses to practice in both New York and New Jersey. He has treated a wide range of patients, including the chemically addicted at both St. Ann's Corner of Harm Reduction and the Washington Heights Corner Project, as well as IVF/Infertility patients for Yin and Tonic in New York City. He has taught taijiquan for the last 18 years.
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Frequent Asked Questions
Acupuncture
Matthew Fellner | Karen Zuidema, PhD, Lac | Michele Finley | Robert Martinez | FAQs
Originated in China, acupuncture is among the oldest healing systems in the world. Its main goal is to restore your body's balance and improve your overall health. Many people see acupuncture as an "alternative medicine," something to try when nothing else has worked. At Paramus Medical and Sports Rehabilitation Center, we see acupuncture in a different light. We believe that, combined with other types of treatment, acupuncture can compliment and magnify your results with our physical therapy team, chiropractic team or massage therapy team.
Acupuncture treatments involve the insertion of hair-thin pins just below the skin, placed in very specific points to generate energies and connections throughout the body. The energies produced activate responses in your body’s immune, circulatory, nervous and endocrine systems, and help the body to heal internally. Learn more about acupuncture.
There is minimal risk of injury and virtually no side effects when administered properly. The needles are sterile, regulated by the FDA, and used only once. All of the acupuncturists who work at Paramus Medical and Sports Rehabilitation Center are licensed by the New Jersey State Medical Board to practice in-state, and are certified by a national board.
For most patients, acupuncture is a painless, comforting and restorative form of therapy. Acupuncture should never be painful, but the patient will have some sensation that is indicative of a therapeutic response.
The certified acupuncturists at Paramus Medical and Sports Rehabilitation Center are highly skilled and deliver expert care when you need it the most. See below for information on our acupuncturists:
Call 201-225-1511 * Toll-Free: 888-Low-Back or request an appointment online for acupuncture therapy in Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey.
Matthew Fellner
Department Supervisor
Matthew Fellner is an NCCAOM nationally certified and New Jersey state licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist. He has been with our practice since 2008 and currently heads the acupuncture department. Mr. Fellner earned his Master’s degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in 2006 with nearly 4,000 clinical hours of training. In addition to his background in traditional Chinese acupuncture and herbology, Mr. Fellner has extensive experience in teaching meditation, Ch’i Kung, and Chinese martial arts. Mr. Fellner is a passionate advocate of the integration of complementary and western medicine, and has lectured extensively about the topic throughout the area, including at Hackensack University Hospital and Valley Hospital.
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Karen Zuidema, PhD, Lac
Dr. Karen Zuidema joined Paramus Medical and Sports Rehabilitation Center in 2010. She is an NCCAOM-certified and New Jersey-licensed acupuncturist, and she also holds a national certification in Oriental Medicine. Dr. Zuidema is also a certified Herbalist, is an NAET practitioner and is certified in CPR and first aid. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Empire State College, and her PhD in Holistic Nutrition from The American College of Holistic Nutrition. Her N.D. Doctorate in Naturopathy is from the College of Natural Medicine, in Montreal, QC, Canada.
Dr. Zuidema treats a variety of symptoms, and specializes in infertility, auto-immune-related diseases, allergies / asthma and pain management. Dr. Zuidema is also currently working towards a doctorate in Oriental Medicine, with a specific focus on reproductive health.
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Michele Finley
Michele Finley holds a Diplomate in Acupuncture issued by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and a Master’s level in Acupuncture from the Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine. Her clinical experience includes the assessment and treatments of a diverse group of patients with a multitude of presenting conditions. Michele is highly trained in the styles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Japanese Acupuncture and Electrical Stimulation Acupuncture.
She is also a Registered Professional Nurse, with many years experience in the Critical Care setting in a major New York City hospital. In addition, Michele is a licensed massage therapist with proficiency in Neuromuscular Deep Muscle Therapy. Michele joined our staff in 2011.
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Robert Martinez
Robert Martinez holds a degree in Anthropology from the City College of New York, and also worked as an editor for several years. His wide ranging interest in cultures and people led him to an interest in Eastern philosophy, the study of taijiquan, and other Chinese internal martial arts. This in turn led him to the study of Chinese medicine. He graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in 2008, is a diplomate of acupuncture of the NCCAOM, and has licenses to practice in both New York and New Jersey. He has treated a wide range of patients, including the chemically addicted at both St. Ann's Corner of Harm Reduction and the Washington Heights Corner Project, as well as IVF/Infertility patients for Yin and Tonic in New York City. He has taught taijiquan for the last 18 years.
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Frequent Asked Questions