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At the core of Remède Naturopathics is our unique team of practitioners. Each of us shares a common vision and a dedication to providing world-class care.

Together, we create a haven for healing, a space where you will be listened to and cared for with compassion.

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Nicole Egenberger, ND
clinic director and naturopathic doctor
Dr. Egenberger completed four years of post-graduate medical education at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine after receiving a Bachelor Degree in Cell Biology and Philosophy at McGill University in Montreal. She is a past winner of the prestigious Estate of Joyce Vanderburgh Award for clinical excellence.

Dr. Egenberger has pursued her love of homeopathic and botanical medicines in further post-graduate training with world-renowned experts in homeopathy and botanical medicines, including Jan Scholten, Rajan Sankaran and Louis Klein. She currently holds a Connecticut State Naturopathic Physician's license.

In her practice, Dr. Egenberger focuses on women's health concerns and autoimmune conditions. Committed to furthering medical research, Dr. Egenberger has published work in the field of endocrinology and is currently developing protocols for the combined use of detoxification, clinical nutrition and European biological medicine.

Dr. Egenberger is former Vice President of the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the Institute of Naturopathic Education and Research.

A Canadian with Hungarian and Australian roots, Nicole speaks French fluently and welcomes French-speaking patients. A lecturer and educator, she provides expert advice on naturopathic medicine and natural healing. She can be reached at 646.485.5229.

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Jennifer Cooper Ashton, LMT
licensed massage therapist
Drawing on a broad range of techniques and experience, Jennifer tailors every massage to the specific needs of the client to ensure a relaxing, whole-body experience. With extensive training and experience in anatomy, physiology, and pathology, her approach is both warm and precise.

Jennifer's experience spans both Western and Eastern modalities of body work, including Swedish massage, Shiatsu, Deep Tissue, and myofacial release. An expert therapist, Jennifer is certified in Massage for the Cancer Patient through Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and works with breast cancer patients and survivors. She holds additional certifications in reflexology as well as pre- and perinatal massage.

An on-site sports massage therapist, Jennifer has been involved in world-class events such as the US Golf Association's (USGA) Open and the NYC Marathon. She currently volunteers at the Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute at Mount Sinai School of Medicine Hospital, providing medical massage to the seriously ill patient.

Jennifer is a New York State licensed massage therapist, a graduate of the prestigious Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences, and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). A therapist who understands the rigors of training, she is a dancer and choreographer, with a BA in Dance from Hunter College.

To schedule an appointment with Jennifer, please call Remède Naturopathics at 646.485.5229 or email us.

 
Allison Keltner
acupuncturist and chinese herbologist
Allison is a New York State-licensed acupuncturist and is nationally certified by the NCCAOM in acupuncture and Chinese Herbology. After completing a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Middlebury College, Allison received a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

In her practice, Allison treats both adults and children and has extensive experience addressing a variety of conditions including injuries, chronic pain, headaches, women's health issues, digestive complaints, insomnia, and anxiety. She has a particular interest in addressing chronic illness and the side effects of conventional cancer treatment. An athlete herself, Allison enjoys helping other athletes prevent and manage injuries. In addition to treating chronic complaints, she provides preventative care for her patients, including Chinese herbal formulas for recurring colds and seasonal allergies.

Allison combines traditional Chinese herbal medicine, moxibustion, cupping, gua-sha and a variety of acupunture techniques in her treatment plans. She is one of the few acupuncturists in NYC to incorporate sound stimulation of acupuncture points, a deeply relaxing addition to treatments and an effective needle-free acupuncture techinique for adults and children.

Merging science and art in her practice, Allison creates effective treatment plans that meet your health goals and inspire a sense of well-being. Her approach is compassionate and patient-centered, ensuring that you are comfortable during treatments.

To schedule an appointment with Allison, please call Remède Naturopathics at 646.485.5229 or email us.

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Jennifer Patano, Dipl.Ac., MS, MSN, NP, RN
licensed acupuncturist and pediatric nurse practitioner
Jennifer is a Licensed Acupuncturist who earned her Master of Science in Acupuncture at Tri-State College of Acupuncture, where she received training in three styles: Traditional Chinese Medicine, Trigger Point Dry Needling, and Japanese acupuncture. In addition, she is completing a 2-year internship with Emilie Connor, a disciple of world-renowned acupuncturist Kiiko Matsumoto, who specializes in advanced Japanese acupuncture techniques.

The focus of Jennifer's treatment philosophy addresses the roots of body imbalance through Japanese acupuncture, an approach that incorporates hara (abdominal) palpation, meridian palpation, and distal point treatments, as well as magnet and diode therapy. Other treatment techniques include: Trigger Point Dry Needling, Auricular Acupuncture, Tui Na Chinese Massage, Gua Sha, Zero Balancing, and Reiki. She also utilizes many gentle, non-needling techniques appropriate for both children and needle-sensitive adults.

Jennifer received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New York University, where she also received training in Therapeutic Touch. She completed her Master of Science in Nursing at The University of Pennsylvania and has worked for over 10 years as a Nurse and Nurse Practitioner in several fields of pediatric medicine, including: Neonatal Intensive Care, Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, and Biochemical and Metabolic Disorders. In her current position as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in The Division of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine at The Children's Hospital at Montefiore, Jennifer also volunteers her time to provide acupuncture treatments to pediatric oncology patients.

Jennifer is truly inspired by acupuncture and its ability to help in both acute and chronic conditions. She is grateful for the opportunity to encourage the body to find its own innate ability for healing and transformation.

To schedule an appointment with Jennifer, please call Remède Naturopathics at 646.485.5229 or email us.

 
Mary-Fatimah Weening, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac.
licensed acupuncturist
Mary-Fatimah Weening is a nationally board-certified Acupuncturist and holds licenses in New York and Pennsylvania. With a focus on the practitioner-patient relationship, she specializes in digestive complaints, chronic pain, and anxiety. She is a passionate advocate of patient empowerment and education; reminding people of the innate wisdom of their own bodies, minds, and hearts to engender healing.

Mary-Fatimah attended Smith College and graduated summa cum laude. Her masters program focused on Classical Five Element Acupuncture and included studies with internationally renowned scholars of Chinese Medicine including Jeffrey Yuen and Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallee. She completed a two-year post-graduate program with Lonny Jarrett, a master practitioner and scholar in the Five Element tradition.

She is a member of the New York Acupuncture Society, and offers individual treatment sessions at Remede Naturopathics. For more information on her practice, visit her website.

To schedule an appointment with Mary-Fatimah, please call Remède Naturopathics at 646.485.5229 or email us.

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Caroline Westin-Garcia, ND, MS
naturopathic doctor
Dr. Westin-Garcia earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine after completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Anthropology at Colgate University. She has a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from the Human Nutrition Institute of the University of Bridgeport.

As part of her post-graduate training, Dr. Westin-Garcia completed several rigorous programs in acupuncture, including certification in acupuncture for physicians at Briarwood College in Southington, Connecticut, certification in Facial Rejuvenation with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs at the Swedish Institute in New York City, and training in auricular acupuncture for chemical dependency and detoxification at the Lincoln Recovery Center in New York City.

In her practice, Dr. Westin-Garcia works with patients on the fundamentals of living a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent future disease, as well as to diminish existing pathologies. Tools she uses include dietary modification, botanical medicine, nutritional supplementation, hydrotherapy, and homeopathy.

Dr. Westin-Garcia is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians as well as the New York Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She is licensed by the State of Connecticut as a Naturopathic Physician.

To schedule an appointment with Caroline, please call Rem�de Naturopathics at 646.485.5229 or email us.

 

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