Lisa Sumption

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About Lisa Sumption

Lisa holds a doctorate of Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine and is a licensed and nationally board certified acupuncturist and clinical herbalist (NCCAOM). In 2012, Lisa opened her flagship private practice, and in Dec 2021, she opened Moxi, a temple of acupuncture, where she serves as clinic director and maintains a private practice. Lisa fell in love with acupuncture for its ability to heal and restore the body. Specializing in treating muscoskeletal disorders, TMJ, anxiety, and women’s health, she has assisted numerous patients achieve a healthy pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care through her treatments and guidance. With a strong intuitive approach, Lisa views the body as an intricate web of connected parts — her gift lies in helping patients harness their own healing potential. Lisa serves as an ambassador for the International Community of Chinese Medicine in Israel (ICCM) and as a board member of the NCCAOM Professional Ethics and Disciplinary Committee (PEDC). She delivered several hundred treatments for chronic pain while participating in ADDOPT (Acupuncture to Decrease Disparities in Outcomes of Pain Treatment), a study assessing the adoption and implementation of acupuncture as a treatment for chronic pain with Montefiore Hospital from 2011-12. Lisa has served as guest lecturer at Pacific College of Health Sciences and Einstein Medical School. Lisa’s expertise extends beyond acupuncture, as she is a Breathwork facilitator, Reiki master and mother.