Vivian W. Kurutz, wellness director of the Harlem Center for Healthy Living (HCHL), talks about how HCHL aims to help Harlem residents be healthier in all parts of their lives.

Robert Martinez, L.Ac., MSTOM, a taiji (t'ai chi)  instructor and certified acupuncturist, works at St. Ann's Corner of Harm Reduction in the Bronx. Harm reduction programs reduce the harmful effects of drug use or other high-risk activities by making it safer to continue those activities. St. Ann's is part of the Harm Reduction Coalition, which is an organization that promotes the health of people affected by drug use by helping them address the negative effects of drug use, HIV , hepatitis C , and addiction. In this article, Rob talks about how acupuncture can be used as a harm reduction strategy. Read more below!

Robert Martinez, L.AC., MSTOM, is a taiji (t'ai chi) instructor and certified acupuncturist working in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx. His interest in Chinese medicine has allowed him to share the benefits of acupuncture with several clients.  Read more below to learn how acupuncture can be helpful to your health!