Meet Karen Said, Acupuncturist & Reiki Master

The Acupuncturist

My story begins at the early age of 5.  At my kindergarden graduation, I got up in front of a gymnasium full of parents and stated that "I wanted to be a doctor."  My dream has always been to help others, and luckily I fulfill that dream daily. 

Most of my school years were spent studying science, with biology as the main passion.  I have always been one of those students who asked a million questions, wanting to know more about how things worked, especially when it came to the human body.  My love of science and desire to serve others was a great combination for becoming a doctor. 

However, when I got to college at Drew University I realized that my specific interest was in neurology.  While we have made many advancements in this field,  the quality of service that I would be able to give was not enough for me.  So, I decided to go into research. 

I began to pursue a Master's degree in Biology at NYU, and landed a coveted position at Mount Sinai School of Medicine doing research on Parkinson's disease in the Neurology department.  I knew that after a year at Mount Sinai I would easily be able to enter a Ph.D program in neurology. 

Yet, after six months I realized that research was unsatisfying for me.  It was not very people-oriented (I was doing a lot of cellular / molecular research at the time, which, needless to say, doesn't require much talking!).  It also seemed that it would take a lifetime of work to accomplish something meaningful, and I was ready to make an immediate contribution.

That is how I found acupuncture.  I began looking into alternative healthcare fields, and kept coming across reference after reference about how effective it is.  This has been proven time and time again since the healing art has been around for thousands of years.  It was the perfect match for me, a social environment focused on health and service. 

Acupuncture is an amazing tool in assisting the body to heal itself.  Patients have miraculous results each visit, with quality of life improved in every way.  Not only does it address symptoms, but it effects the individuals entire life, thereby not only helping that one person receiving the treatment, but serving friends and family as well.  It is an amazing gift for me to be allowed to practice in this field and I am thankful for it every day!

Acupuncture can help many people with almost any condition.  Please feel free to call and speak with me about it anytime at 914-684-1800.

Love, Peace, Tranquility, & Health,

Karen Said, L.Ac, Reiki Master