Our Team
Meet Our Specialists
Jasmine Hong Lai
Doctor of Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine
& Founder
Dr. Jasmine (Jiang Hong) Lai is a highly respected acupuncturist, herbalist, and Traditional Chinese Medicine specialist with over 30 years of clinical experience. She earned her medical degree in acupuncture from HuBei Traditional Chinese Medicine College and completed her Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Medicine at FuJian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where her research focused on the effects of Tai Chi on brain networks in subthreshold depression.
Dr. Lai is a New York State Licensed and Board-Certified Acupuncturist and Herbalist, as well as a Diplomate of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM®). She also serves as Vice President and Secretary-General of the American Traditional Chinese Medicine Society (ATCMS), reflecting her leadership and dedication to advancing the field.
Prior to practicing in the United States, Dr. Lai served as Chief Oriental Medicine Physician in the Acupuncture Department at Shenzhen TCM Hospital from 1991 to 1997. Today, she is widely recognized across New York for her compassionate, results-driven approach, integrating acupuncture, herbal medicine, and holistic care to help patients achieve lasting wellness. Her Floral Park clinic has been a trusted destination for healing for over two decades.
Fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, English
Tues - Wed: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am-3:00 pm
James Waller
Licensed Acupunturist & Massage Therapist
Dr. James Waller, LAc, MT is a board-certified acupuncturist, licensed massage therapist, and former NYPD lieutenant with over a decade of experience in integrative healing. Fluent in English and Spanish, he combines Traditional Chinese Medicine, massage, and Reiki to treat sports injuries, anxiety, addiction, and more.
A master of both medicine and martial arts, Dr. Waller brings discipline, empathy, and deep expertise to every treatment — drawing from years of service, study, and global training. His practice blends ancient wisdom with modern care to help patients feel restored, balanced, and empowered.
Fluent in Spanish, English
Saturdays by appointment only
Junzhi Si (Cici)
Licensed Acupuncturist & Cosmetologist
Junzhi “Cici” Si is a licensed acupuncturist, certified cosmetologist, and yoga instructor dedicated to holistic healing and beauty. With expertise in both therapeutic and cosmetic acupuncture, she specializes in treating pain, anxiety, stress, sleep issues, and addiction, while also offering rejuvenating treatments like facial acupuncture, wrinkle reduction, and body contouring.
Cici’s integrative approach blends Traditional Chinese Medicine, yoga, and skincare to help patients feel balanced, radiant, and well — inside and out.
Fluent in Mandarin, English
Thursdays by appointment only