Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is a comprehensive system of medicine based on thousands of years of knowledge and understanding of the human body and mind. It joins the power of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs to correct imbalances found in the body. Every year, more research comes out showing its efficacy in treating things like infertility, low back pain, asthma, and even proving itself a better option than medication for migraines. It is accepted around the globe as a safe, effective and holistic complement to conventional western medicine.

Our practitioners are skilled at treating a wide variety of problems, whether it's helping a couple conceive, dealing with recurring migraines, or helping to fight the signs of aging. We are located in the Healing Arts Center of Philadelphia, a group wellness center started by Steven Mavros, L.OM. and Dr. Barry Silverman that integrates mainstream and complimentary medicine all within a serene environment. We are conveniently located in Center City Philadelphia, in the Old City region, and our new satellite office in Bryn Mawr. Our offices have both daytime and evening hours 6 days a week. Parking is ample with both on-street parking on Front St. and lot parking right in our building.

Steven Mavros, L.OM. is Nationally Board certified in Acupuncture (NCCAOM) and has a Masters in Oriental Medicine (Herbs). You can find out more about Steve by clicking here: Steve's Story. Sheri McLellan, L.Ac., Matt Skahill, L.Ac. and Julie Schwartz, L.Ac. are Nationally Board certified in Acupuncture (NCCAOM) and are licensed in PA (Sheri is also licensed in NJ, Julie is also licensed in CA).

ANNOUNCING OFFICE HOURS AT OUR NEW SATELLITE OFFICE IN BRYN MAWR

Starting in January, 2009, Steve will start seeing patients every Wednesday from 9:00am - 3:30pm at Massageworks in Bryn Mawr, PA. Looking for evenings hours? Matt will be at Massageworks on Mondays from 3:30pm - 7:30pm. We heard your call for a suburban office and this is our first step. Our hours will expand over the next few months so check back soon for updates. Click Here for satellite office location information.

RETHINKING FERTILITY: ACUPUNCTURE AND FERTILITY ON THE TODAY SHOW

NBC's Today Show did a great 3 part series on fertility and medicine. One segment focused on Eastern methods of promoting conception, and the benefits of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine for Fertility. Included were informative interviews with patients who used Eastern methods, as well as with the Infertility Cure's Randine Lewis, L.Ac. and Dr. Stillman of Shady Grove.
Click Here for the Today Show segment.

STEVE WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME JULIE SCHWARTZ, L.AC. TO OUR STAFF

We had the great opportunity to bring a veteran practitioner to our staff to help expand our evening hours, as well as ensuring IVF treatment coverage. Julie has her Master's in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in California. Julie joins us after several years at the University of California-San Francisco, both at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine and at the Cancer Center. Along with a background in fertility, Julie specializes in complimentary cancer treatment for patients undergoing chemotherapy, as well as anxiety, menstrual disorders, emotional concerns, digestive disorders, addictions, injuries, and pain management.

CBS INTERVIEWS SHERI ON COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE

Stephanie Stahl, CBS Medical News Reporter, interviewed Sheri on the growing trend of women and men seeking anti-aging techniques that do not involve risky medications and injections. Acupuncture for Facial Rejuvenation is a great Botox alternative. Sheri's patient, Terri Ackerman, explains what it feels like, and the positive results she's seen.
Click here to see the article and interview.

CBS INTERVIEWS STEVE ON NEW ACUPUNCTURE & IVF STUDY

CBS's Healthwatch interviewed Steve on a new study released in the British Medical Journal touting the benefits of Acupuncture in assisting with In-Vitro Fertilization. The analysis pooled results from seven studies on 1,366 women in the United States, Germany, Australia and Denmark. Researchers found that women who went through IVF with Acupuncture within a day of embryo transfer had their odds of conceiving go up about 65 percent compared to doing IVF without Acupuncture.
Click Here for the CBS3 Interview.       Click Here for an article on the study.

PHILADELPHIAMAVEN'S INTERVIEW WITH STEVE ON ACUPUNCTURE'S SUCCESS WITH PMS

Philadelphiamaven.com's Amber Gruver interviewed Steve on his success with treating PMS symptoms using both Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. Amber writes: Steve led me to the November 2002 issue of "Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics" in which researchers compared acupuncture with what Steve calls, "sham acupuncture", where they placed a needle on the skin, put didn't puncture the skin. The study stated that "the success rate of Acupuncture in treating PMS symptoms was 77.8%, whereas it was 5.9% in the placebo group."

STUDY: ACUPUNCTURE BETTER FOR LOW BACK PAIN THAN CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT

Acupuncture proved to be more effective than conventional lower back pain treatments in a new study, but it was no more effective than a sham needle procedure. "Acupuncture represents a highly promising and effective treatment option for chronic back pain," researcher Heinz Endres, MD, tells WebMD. "Patients experienced not only reduced pain intensity, but also reported improvements in the disability that often results from back pain -- and therefore in their quality of life."

STEVE FEATURED IN PHILADELPHIA METRO ACUPUNCTURE ARTICLE

The Chinese medicinal science of acupuncture has been practiced for more than 2,000 years, and, if longevity is any indicator, it’s here to stay. Concerned primarily with harmonizing the body’s energy flow, or qi (chi), acupuncture has been used to treat everything from back pain to infertility by balancing this flow through 14 major meridians of the body, including major organs....Read The Whole Article Here

ANNOUNCING THE IVF CHALLENGE

Re-starting in the Winter of 2008 we will again be accepting couples for the upcoming IVF challenge. If you are dealing with infertility and considering an IVF cycle but first would like to explore some alternatives with Acupuncture and natural medicine, this is for you. Enrollment is limited to 2 couples for this round. Depending on the success of the challenge, we will be opening it up to more within the next few months.

To find our more on the IVF challenge click here.

STEVE INTERVIEWED ON CBS'S HEALTHWATCH ON CUPPING

CBS's Stephanie Stahl of Healthwatch interviewed Steve and his patient Ashley on the interesting technique of cupping. He explains how and why it works and the different applications for it. Ashley gives her story on what it feels like to have it done and the dramatic improvements she experienced with her pain. The interview was done in relation to Gwyneth Paltrow showing up at an event with round circular bruises on her back.
Click Here to go to the story and you can even watch the video on KYW's site.