About NYC Acupuncturist Galina Semyonova

Galina Semyonova has spent her entire life in the field of medicine. Presently licensed in acupuncture and massage therapy, she has also studied extensively in the fields of S.C.E.N.A.R. Therapy, Amma Therapy, Shiatsu, Chinese herbal treatments, Chinese and Western nutrition, Reflexology, Iridology, and Light and Sound Therapy.

Prior to moving to New York City where she established a private practice in 1990, Galina Semyonova was a Registered Nurse and Massage Therapist for ten years in her birthplace, Moscow, Russia at the Kremlin Medical Center.

The New York Times, New York Magazine, Manhattan Style Magazine and New Yorker Magazine have recognized her in her field, and have a number of articles printed in both publications.

Her private practice caters to well known celebrities and business professionals in both business and the arts. Galina graduated with honors and received the valedictorian Award at the Medical School of the Kremlin. She also graduated with honors from the Acupuncture Program at the New York College in Syosset, New York and was awarded for Excellence in Clinic. Her extensive education, experience and expert knowledge in the diversified and complimentary elements of holistic medicine make her a unique healer.

Professional Certificates

* S.C.E.N.A.R. Therapy
* Top 50 Prescription Drugs and Their Herbal Alternatives with Dr. John K. Chen
* Herbal Alternatives to Drugs: Internal Medicine with Dr. John K. Chen
* Meridian-Based Pain Mastery
* Japanese Meridian Style Acupuncture
* Dr. Tan’s “The Secret of Instant Relief for Treating Pain”
* Dr. Tan’s Pulse Diagnostics and Treatment of Internal Diseases
* Acupuncture Physical Medicine
* Chinese Pulse Diagnosis, By Lonny Jarret
* Constitutional Diagnosis and Inner Tradition Of Chinese Medicine
* Treating & Diagnosing The Betrayal of Intimacy with Chinese Medicine
* Tumor / Cancer Treatment by Scalp Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine with Dr.Huo
* Men’s / Elderly Diseases and Treatments with Dr. Huo and Dr.Song
* Chinese Qi-Gong needling Technique Training with Dr. Huo and Dr.Song
* TCM Pharmacy Techniques Training with Dr. Huo and Dr.Song
* Auricular Therapy
* “Chi Cultivation” – Spontaneous Chi Kung
* TCM Dermatology / Diagnosis with High Effective Treatment with Dr. Huo and Dr.Song
* Facial Rejuvenation and Non-surgical Facelifts with Dr. Huo and Dr.Song
* Facial Rejuvenation with microcurrent with Susan Mitchel, LAc
* Facial Rejuvenation with Virginia Doran, LAc
* Advanced Iridology
* Reflexology
* Cellulite “Synergy” Treatment
* Reiki

Memberships

* Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance – Professinal Member
* Professional Member American Society of Acupuncturists – Fellow
* Fellow American Oriental Bodywork Therapy Association – Certified Practitioner

Awards

* 1995 “House of David” for serving the Vietnam War Veterans
* 1996 Excellence in Clinic

Acupuncture Experience

August 1996 – Present

Private Acupuncture Practice

Concentra Medical Examination,Independent Medical Examiner (Acupuncture)

April 1995 – April 1996

Student Clinic of the New Center, Internship

June 1986- September 1990

Private Acupuncture Practice

Massage Therapy Experience

November 1990 – Present

Private Practice, New York

Established independent practice.

Many clients Referred By the Apex Club, The New York Health and Racquet Club and the Fitness Center of Hotel Carlyle.

January 1991 – Present

Hotel Carlyle Fitness Center, New  York Provide massage therapy for guests and residents of hotel.

March 1989 – October 1990

Private Practice, Moscow, Russia

Founded private practice as the Government began to allow entrepreneurial activities in the Soviet Union.

December 1982 – March 1989

Kremlin Medical Center, Moscow, Russia

Performed medical massage for Ministers and deputies and their families upon recommendation from medical doctors from the Kremlin Medical Center.

Nursing Experience

December 1981 – December 1982

Kremlin Medical Center, Moscow, Russia

Worked in the operating room in general surgery department.

Education

May 1993 – 1996

The New Center, Syosset, New York

Acupuncture program – Graduated with honors and received degree of certification as an Acupuncturist as well as a certificate of award for “Excellence in Clinic”.

March 1996

NCCA Acupuncture Examination

January 1992

The New Center, Syosset, New York Massage

Therapy Program – Graduated with honors and received a degree of certification as a massage therapist.

August 1992

New York State Licensing Exam for Massage Therapy Achieved perfect score and honors

September 1984- May 1986

Attended Continuing Education program for Medical doctors Basics of Reflexology and Traditional Oriental Therary

September 1978 – December 1981

Medical College of the Kremlin, Fourth Department of the Minister of Health, Moscow, Russia

Graduated with honors.  Received award for Valedictorian and a certification as a registered nurse and massage therapist.

Patents

Invented and patented “Ebostim”  massage tool