About Me

Hello! I’m Denise L. Rudd, Dipl. Ac., LAc, RMT, a New Jersey state licensed Acupuncturist and Reiki Master. I graduated from the Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine, where I specialized in Kiiko Matsumoto style Japanese Acupuncture. My training spans a wide range of acupuncture methodologies, including Five Element, Traditional Chinese, Trigger Point, Facial Rejuvenation, Scalp, and Auricular (Ear) acupuncture. These various approaches reflect my commitment to holistic healing.

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In addition to acupuncture, I’m skilled in complementary modalities like Reiki, Cupping, and Tuina, which I incorporate into my practice to provide a well-rounded and individualized approach to healing. I’m deeply passionate about identifying the root causes of health issues and creating personalized healing plans that focus not only on symptom relief but also on improving overall well-being. With over 20 years of experience in Reiki and more than 15 years practicing acupuncture, my goal is to empower individuals to transform their lives through small, sustainable changes in their daily habits.

Whether through the gentle touch of Reiki or the precise application of acupuncture, I’m committed to guiding my clients on a journey toward holistic health and a more balanced, fulfilling life.

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More about me...

My previous practice landed me in a wonderful multi-discipline location near Montclair, NJ. In a small area that was predominately Italian-American, the two most common questions I got were - how are you a red-headed Italian? and how did a nice, Italian girl from Essex county end up practicing Chinese Medicine? 

The first question was easy - the red came in a box (well a bag of henna, but it's all the same). The second question took a bit more time to explain. You see, in my mid-twenties I became very ill with several vague symptoms that left my regular doctors scratching their heads. I ate well, went to the gym 5 days a week and for all intents-and-purposes was the picture of health. Except for the fact that I wasn't healthy at all. I was covered in rashes from head to toe, I had no energy, was in near-constant pain and doing any physical activity quickly became a Herculean task. Completely desperate to get my life back, I ended up at a holistic health center, where I was introduced to acupuncture, muscle testing and many other fantastic modalities that put me on the road to wellness. Ever grateful for the gift of my restored health, I embarked on my Traditional Chinese Medicine journey and have since been determined to share my experience and knowledge with others. Most recently I took a brief detour to raise my daughter and now I am opening my books again and returning to regular practice. I look forward to working with my fellow Hopewell neighbors and friends!

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