Karen Giles

M.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl Ac. (NCCAOM)

Karen Giles is a nationally board certified, New York State licensed acupuncturist. Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Karen earned a Master of Acupuncture degree from Tai Sophia Institute in Laurel, Maryland. As the first accredited acupuncture program in the United States, Tai Sophia’s Master of Acupuncture program combines rigorous classroom teaching with rich clinical experiences. As a result, Karen has a strong theoretical and philosophical foundation of how to treat each of her patients with skill, compassion and care.

Prior to her studies at Tai Sophia, Karen received a Bachelor’s degree in Consumer Economics. She then spent 15 years in the corporate world, relocating to Connecticut and Virginia for work. Karen's exposure to the rigors of corporate culture not only led her to acupuncture for her own health concerns but gives her the advantage of understanding the demands of balancing professional success and personal well being.

After being in a group practice in Maryland, Karen moved back to Long Island to be near family and continue this powerful work in private practice.

Affiliations

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)

American Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (AAAOM)

Acupuncture Society of New York (ASNY)

Maryland Acupuncture Society (MAS)

What People are Saying

Rick S

Stony Brook, NY

“A few months ago I started acupuncture treatments with Karen Giles with an open, but somewhat skeptical mind. My goals for the treatment were to increase my energy level, lose weight, and get into much better physical shape. I must say that the results are significantly exceeding what I had hoped for. I find the treatments themselves both energizing and relaxing at the same time. Even more important is the impact they are having in helping me achieve all of my goals with great ease.

The Five Elements holistic approach to acupuncture is exactly what I needed in my life right now to bring more awareness, energy and balance into my body. Karen is awesome, and I’m totally hooked! You’ve got to try this!”