About Our Practitioners
Dr. Savannah Sapodin, L.Ac, DAcCHM
Dr. Savannah Sapodin is a licensed acupuncturist in the State of New York and holds a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (DAcCHM) from the Pacific College of Health and Science. She is also a graduate of the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture, where she trained in classical Five Element acupuncture and traditional Chinese herbal medicine…
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Savannah has earned her certificate in Facial Rejuvenation, which includes cosmetic acupuncture, facial cupping, and facial gua sha, studying with Michelle Gellis. Savannah is also currently studying techniques with Kiiko Matsumoto.
Savannah blends Classical Five Element Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese medicine to benefit her clients in the best way possible. This means spending sincere time with each client, listening to what the client expresses, hearing what is expressed without words, and supporting the inherent nature of each person with acupuncture. Her treatments touch upon the spirit, mind, and body, to support whole self healing.
Savannah spent multiple years across seas working on various permaculture farms and learning about native methods of healing naturally. Some of these places included Nepal, India, Japan, and Costa Rica. She has traveled throughout China, learning about the culture and the medicine she has come to practice here in the United States.
Savannah grew up on Long Island, and is a long time devotee to finding the hidden gems of nature on this lovely part of the world. Her love for the outdoors nourishes her acupuncture practice as the elements and patterns of nature are her greatest teacher.
Savannah is also a certified yoga instructor as well as a certified group fitness instructor and certified Zumba instructor. She loves to dance, groove, sing, and share her voice with the communities within which she finds herself.n text goes here
Dr. Evita Sokol, LAc., DACM, Dipl OM
Dr. Evita Sokol is a New York licensed acupuncturist and National Board certified herbalist. She received her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science (PCHS), where she also received her Master's in Oriental Medicine, graduating as valedictorian of her class in Spring 2021 and recipient of the Kamwo Academic Excellence Award…
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During her clinical rotations, Evita worked alongside both Eastern and Western practitioners at Columbia University Medical Center, Housing Works non-profit clinic, and PCHS student clinic. She has worked with patients struggling with a variety of conditions including pain management, respiratory conditions, digestive issues, and women's health. Evita is a member of the state and national professional acupuncture organizations ASNY, ASA and NCCAOM.
Evita’s mission is to educate and introduce the ancient practice of Eastern Medicine to all people as she has found that this medicine encourages the body’s natural ability to heal and repair itself. She understands that achieving optimal health looks different for each person and strives to collaborate with each patient to create a specific and ideal plan based on their healing needs.
Prior to her studies in Eastern Medicine, Evita spent over fifteen years working in education. She holds a BA from Columbia University and a MA in Education and Administration from JTSA. She attended the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and is a certified Integrative Health Coach.
When Evita is not in the office tending to the needs of her patients, she enjoys exploring nature, spending time with her many nieces and nephews, and knitting.es here