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
Linda Jantz
Linda is a skilled practitioner of Connective Tissue Therapy. Known in Europe as Bindigewebsmassage, originated by physical therapist, Elizabeth Dicki, Connective Tissue Therapy is gentle and relaxing yet has a profound effect on the balance of structure and relief of pain in the body. Read more
Teri Meissner
Teri Meissner was introduced to Jin Shin Jyutsu when her two children were faced with serious health issues. The road to health led Teri down the path to Jin Shin Jyutsu. Teri explored many traditional and non-traditional healing modalities during the course of her children's illnesses. Read more
Dana Cohen
Dana is a Diplomate of the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine has been licensed to practice acupuncture in New York State for over ten years. In addition to private practice, Ms. Cohen's career has included providing aromatherapy bodywork in the offices of Dr. Ronald Hoffman, supervising acupuncture programs in private and public health clinics and being the Director of Alternative Therapies for a hospice within a major city hospital. 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.