Welcome to Sound Body & Soul

<BODY BGCOLOR="#ffffff" leftmargin="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" topmargin="0"> Located in the heart of New York City, Sound Body and Soul is a complete complimentary health care center offering acupuncture, herbal medicine, osteopathy (physical medicine), voice therapy, physical therapy, massage therapy, chiropractic and facial care. <p>Easy to get to from any location in the metro New York area, Sound Body and Soul is a beautifully appointed office with a friendly and professional staff dedicated to helping our clients achieve optimal health.</p> <p>Feel free to call or email us with any questions you may have about our services at: 212-459-1447 or info@soundbody.com</p> <p>Acupuncture is an aspect of Chinese medicine that is based on the principle that our health is dependant on the balance of the body's life force energy called Qi (pronounced "chee"). Qi flows within the body, concentrated in invisible channels or meridians. These meridians are separate from the nerves, blood vessels and lymphatic ducts. Qi is present in every living creature. As long as this Qi flows freely throughout the meridians, health is maintained, but if this flow becomes blocked, the system is disrupted and disharmony may occur. Acupuncture is the insertion of very fine needles at specific points on these channels. By stimulating certain points, the Qi is unblocked. Freeing up this "life force Qi" leads to harmony and balance in the body.</p> <p>Greg Ruvolo founded the center Sound Body and Soul in 1996. Greg is a New York State licensed acupuncturist, nationally board certified in acupuncture, Chinese herbology and Asian bodywork. He is a faculty member at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and the School of Acupuncture and Oriental Studies at the Swedish Institute. Greg has been a practitioner in the holistic health movement since 1982.</p> <p>Greg's passion for Traditional Chinese Medicine began when he battled cancer over 25 years ago and began a journey exploring nontraditional methods of healing. His exploration included formal instruction in the disciplines of Yoga, Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong, Tuina Therapy and Meditation. His interest in nutrition also led to studies at the Natural Gourmet Cookery School, with Annemarie Colbin and the Hippocrates Institute, under Ann Wigmore.</p> <p>His holistic philosophy requires that individuals take responsibility for the improvement and maintenance of their own good health.</p> <p>"At Sound Body and Soul, we teach our patients to take control of their own health by providing therapeutic solutions to their problems and educating them to further help themselves."</p> <p>These solutions are based upon the theories of Chinese medicine, a total system utilizing special methods of diagnosis and treatment. These methods may include acupuncture, herbs, (used both internally and externally), diet therapy, acupressure, heat, special exercises and meditation. These elements are based upon balance - the interdependent relationship between yin and yang. Through this balance, health is achieved and maintained.</p> <p>Chinese medicine enhances the body's natural ability to heal itself.</p> <p>250 West 57th St.<br> Suite 829<br> New York, N.Y. 10107<br> (between Broadway and 8th Ave.) </p> <p>phone: 212.459.1447<br> fax: 212.459.1953</p> <p>Subways:<br> A, C, B, D, 1<br> to<br> 59th Street/Columbus Circle</p> <p>N, R, Q, Wto<br> 57th Street. </p> <p></p> <p></p> </BODY>