Owner and lead acupuncturist, Ani Baran, L.ac was born in Yerevan Armenia, and moved to New Jersey at the age of three.

Growing up in Fort Lee, she then attended Fordham University for pre-med studies, and then Columbia University for research — but she knew deep down she wanted to help people more naturally. As the opioid epidemic and crisis began to peak, her calling weighed heavily on her heart and so she began researching natural pain relief options instead.

Thus, she took her passion for biology and healing and trained to become an L.ac — a licensed acupuncturist. With these credentials, she gained over 2000 hours of training, passed all necessary exams, studied Chinese medicine theory, and spent over three years honing her clinical skills.

After marrying her husband Mike and moving to Bayonne who was born and raised in town, she opened both NJ Acupuncture Center locations and has never looked back. Ani is the proud mother of three children under the age of 5.

Truly loving her job, she says the best part of her job is how, “I get to help others become pain free, assist in their pregnancy goals, manage their stress, all different treatments but the end result is a side effect free therapy for their concerns.”

Most rewarding to Ani, is helping couples achieve their fertility goals through supportive acupuncture. “I love being able to be part of their journey through a very special time.”

While many may seem apprehensive to try acupuncture for the first time, Ani says, “Once you give it a try you’ll never want to stop! It’s an amazing feeling, your body being recharged and reenergized, you’ll always want to feel that way!

Owner and lead acupuncturist, Ani Baran, L.ac was born in Yerevan Armenia, and moved to New Jerse... Read More

I’m Dr. Sun Choi, a Licensed Acupuncturist with a passion for healing, and experience in treating a broad spectrum of health concerns including women’s health, fertility, stress, anxiety, digestion, pain management, and migraines. I provide patient-focused, individually customized care, based on my extensive knowledge in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Traditional Korean Medicine (TKM). Beyond healing, I’m a devoted animal lover and world explorer. When not in the clinic, I’m spending time with my 10 year old dog or planning my next adventure.

Credentials: DACM (Doctor of Acupuncture of Chinese Medicine) – Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego, CA MSTOM (Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine) – Pacific College of Health and Science in New York, NY L.Ac (Licensed Acupuncturist) - New Jersey and New York Dipl. O.M. NCCAOM (NCCAOM board-certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine)

Certificates: Certification in Facial Rejuvenation Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Certification in Clean Needle Technique Special training in Korean Four Points Sa-am Acupuncture

I’m Dr. Sun Choi, a Licensed Acupuncturist with a passion for healing, and experience in treating... Read More

Christine is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in New York and New Jersey with a degree in Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Growing up in New York, she grew to love the combination of the busy city life and the peaceful nature you can easily find nearby. She loves to go hiking or even just walking around the city to find a good new restaurant to try out.

As a Korean-American living in New York, Christine naturally grew up using both Eastern and Western medicine. She believes in the synergistic use of both acupuncture and biomedicine in healing patients. Her areas of special interest include pain management, digestive issues, psycho-emotional issues, and many more. She is passionate about providing patient specific treatments and guiding patients to the right directions so that they can heal their bodies and minds with minimal harm.

Licenses and Certifications: Diplomate in Oriental Medicine, (NCCAOM)® Aug 2022 Licensed Acupuncturist and NCCAOM certified herbalist, New Jersey Aug 2022 Licensed Acupuncturist and NCCAOM certified herbalist, New York May 2022 Clean Needle Technique (CCAOM) Mar 2020 Donguibogam Academy Summer School Program in Korea Aug 2019

Education: Pacific College of Oriental Medicine May 2020 - Dec 2020 San Diego, CA Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Sept 2016 – April 2020 New York, NY Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine

Boston College Sept 2008 – May 2012 Chestnut Hill, MA Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Christine is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in New York and New Jersey with a degree in D... Read More

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