Acupuncture
Where Eastern wisdom meets Western science — holistic, personalized acupuncture care with Melissa H. Riviello, L.Ac., MAc., NCBAHM Diplomat.
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Acupuncture at Monmouth Advanced Medicine is provided by Melissa H. Riviello, L.Ac., MAc., NCBAHM Diplomat, a New Jersey state licensed Acupuncturist and Diplomate of Oriental Medicine. Melissa brings a deeply holistic, integrative approach to healing, combining over 2,500 years of Traditional Chinese Medicine with today's modern medical understanding.
Your body knows how to heal itself — you need only to support it. Whether you're seeking preventative care, working alongside your physician, or taking an active approach to your health, Zhen Point Acupuncture will meet and support you where you are in your journey.
Acupuncture uses tiny, painless needles placed on specific points of the body. These points connect to pathways that carry energy throughout your body. When something is out of balance — pain, stress, poor sleep, low energy — acupuncture helps restore that balance so your body can heal naturally.
Think of it like hitting a reset button. It calms your nervous system, reduces inflammation, and helps your body do what it already knows how to do.
How Acupuncture Can Help You
Acupuncture addresses a wide range of conditions by restoring balance, reducing inflammation, and activating the body's natural healing response.
Chronic & Acute Pain
Neck, back, joint, and musculoskeletal pain effectively addressed through targeted acupuncture.
Stress & Anxiety
Regulates the nervous system and restores emotional balance through proven TCM modalities.
Women's Health
Menstrual health, fertility support, menopause, and genitourinary concerns.
Digestive Problems
Addresses IBS, bloating, and other digestive imbalances at their root cause.
Sleep & Energy Balance
Restores natural sleep cycles and combats fatigue through meridian work.
Immune Support
Seasonal allergies, autoimmune conditions, and immune system regulation.
How Zhen Point Acupuncture Works
Each session is personalized, relaxing, and designed to support your body's natural ability to heal.
Initial Consultation
Melissa takes time to understand your unique health history, concerns, and lifestyle before any treatment begins.
Personalized Treatment Plan
Based on TCM diagnostics and Western integrative knowledge, your treatment is tailored to your specific needs, whether chronic pain, stress, digestive issues, women's health, or more.
Relaxing Treatment Session
You rest in a peaceful space while fine needles are gently placed to activate your body's natural healing responses. Most clients find sessions deeply relaxing and restorative.
Follow-Up & Healing Support
True healing is a journey. Melissa will guide you every step of the way, adjusting your protocol as your body responds and heals.
Connect with Dr. Zodkoy From Anywhere
Dr. Zodkoy is available for remote consultations via the Healthie app — a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. Get the same personalized care and access to protocols from the comfort of your home. Dr. Zodkoy has helped patients in over 40 countries around the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Acupuncture involves inserting ultra-fine sterile needles at specific points on the body to stimulate the nervous system, improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and restore the body's natural ability to heal. It addresses both symptoms and the underlying imbalances that cause them.
Most patients feel little to no discomfort during acupuncture. The needles used are ultra-fine, much thinner than medical injection needles. Many patients report a sense of deep relaxation during and after treatment.
Acupuncture can help with chronic and acute pain, headaches, migraines, neck and back pain, joint conditions, digestive issues, stress, anxiety, hormonal imbalances, and many other conditions, particularly those that have not responded well to conventional treatments.
The number of sessions depends on your condition and how your body responds. Some patients experience significant relief after just a few sessions, while chronic conditions may require ongoing treatment. Melissa will assess your progress and adjust your protocol accordingly.
Yes. Acupuncture is a safe, non-invasive therapy when performed by a qualified practitioner. Melissa uses only sterile, single-use needles and follows strict clinical protocols to ensure patient safety at every session.
Yes. At Monmouth Advanced Medicine, Melissa often integrates acupuncture with chiropractic care, clinical nutrition, Applied Kinesiology, and other therapies for a comprehensive, whole-body approach to healing.