About Us
We provide acupuncture and a select range of holistic treatments aimed at relieving unwanted symptoms and restoring balance in body and mind.
Our Team
At Giving Nature we provide you with knowledge and tools to care for your own health and the health of your family most effectively. One of the challenges in health care today is in learning to navigate the fields of conventional and holistic medicine, and to integrate them effectively. We understand this challenge and support our clients in learning to make informed decisions in their own health care.
Janet Humphrey, L.Ac.
Janet Humphrey, founder of Giving Nature Center, has been involved in the field of natural health care since 1985. She created Giving Nature Herbal Formulas to support patients in caring for their own health naturally and is committed to empowering people with knowledge and tools for natural health care. Read more
Carole Johnson, R.N., L.Ac.
After many years in practice as a registered nurse, Carole Johnson earned her Master of Science degree in Acupuncture at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York City in 2001. She subsequently traveled to China to pursue a course of study at the Beijing International Acupuncture Training Centre. Read more
Michael Abrahams, M.D., FACOG, FACS
Dr. Abrahams received his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine in 1990 and began his residency at Maimonides Medical Center from 1990-1993. From 1993-1994 he was Senior Resident at Harvard Medical School's Beth Israel Hospital Boston. Read more
Visiting Practitioners
Giving Nature Center hosts selected visiting holistic practitioners with different approaches and treatment styles. Read more
Giving Nature Herbal Supplements
Giving Nature herbal remedies have been formulated by Janet Humphrey, L.Ac. for use in her own clinic. Based on time-tested traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine formulas that have been refined over thousands of years, Giving Nature herbal tinctures incorporate skillful modifications to meet the demands of today’s high-stress lifestyle.
Benefits of Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been found effective in treating a wide range of conditions, from anxiety and other stress syndromes to musculoskeletal pain and injury. Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine needles into the body at specific points known to be effective in resolving different health problems.
Frequent Questions
Acupuncture and holistic medicine work for many health ailments, but how? Children can be treated very effectively using holistic medicine techniques. How do you know what treatment is right for you? How do you find a qualified practitioner? Find the answers to your questions or send us a question if you want to know more.