Guljan Nurmuradova
Acupuncturist/Owner
Guljan Nurmuradova
Acupuncturist/Owner
I am a licensed Acupuncturist in the state of Connecticut and a member of the Connecticut Society of Acupuncturists and the American Society of Acupuncturists.
I graduated with a Masters in Acupuncture from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science University.
I grew up in a family of doctors dedicated to their profession and diligent in their mission to save the lives of their patients. Living in witness to their inexhaustible commitment to reunite their patients with their loved ones inspired me to also pursue a career in healthcare when I moved to the United States in 2007. In spite of the many barriers and hurdles in my way, including the fact that I spoke very little English and had to work multiple jobs to make ends meet, I made the choice to follow my family’s legacy and contribute to the health and wellbeing of my new community.
Reflecting back on my many early challenges as an immigrant woman and young mother in this country, I am humbled and grateful for my willpower and resilience in staying committed to the often difficult path of becoming a healthcare professional.
The choice to focus on acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as my profession stemmed from my personal experiences with these modalities back in 2016. I turned to these supports to address years of anxiety and was amazed to experience first hand the rapid relief and whole-system healing that comes with these treatment protocols. This led to my eventual enrollment in a master’s program in 2018 at the New England School of Acupuncture at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science.
In my practice, my focus is on providing patients with thorough, individualized, and comprehensive care, treating a variety of specific conditions and symptoms. In addition, TCM has a strong focus on the prevention of illnesses and is beneficial in the maintenance of good health despite the many demands and challenges of a busy lifestyle. I have been working with a wide range of individuals including athletes, geriatrics, veterans, children and community members of all ages. I believe in working with patients to give them comfort, hope, and empowerment by using TCM to discover and treat the root of their symptoms. I am dedicated to going above and beyond to help patients achieve the quality of life that they desire.
Crystal Lynn Lane
Acupuncturist
Crystal Lynn Lane
Acupuncturist
Crystal Lane is a Licensed Acupuncturist in Connecticut and Michigan. She is a National Board Certified Diplomate of Acupuncture with the National Certification Commision for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She graduated with the degree of Master of Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Studies, and Bachelor of Health Science from the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture in Gainesville, Florida in 2021.
Prior to her career in Acupuncture she worked as a Licensed Massage Therapist in the states of Michigan, Georgia, and Florida. Crystal fell in love with Bodywork after a strenuous career in Social Work. Through her career in Social Work alongside her background studies in Counseling Psychology she began to realize change needed to happen on a physical level. Change is almost always hard for individuals and Crystal realized the growth that needed to happen was often impeded from energy stuck in the body. She decided to leave her career in Social Work to pursue Bodywork to help people free blockages physically so they can move forward. Therapeutic Massage was an excellent modality to bring about these changes, but Crystal found her real passion in Acupuncture. She discovered that the alchemy of the needles used in Acupuncture work on such a deep level to not only relieve pain and symptoms, but to also bring about real, lasting change.
In her practice she works with the Five Element tradition to see each person in their unique strengths and character. They can become so clouded by imbalance or illness that the person can lose sight of who they truly are. Crystal listens with her heart to hear her clients' story as well as listening to their pulses (the 12 meridian pathways in Acupuncture) to make the perfect individualized treatment plan. Her method is to treat the root of the imbalance rather than chasing symptoms. The Five Element tradition provides a truly holistic system of medicine by addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual ailments together in every treatment.
Crystal has helped clients with a number of ailments including, anxiety and depression, arthritis and pain, digestive disorders, fibromyalgia, insomnia, headaches and migraines, infertility and menstrual disorders, skin conditions, effects of chemotherapy and radiation, and more. Chances are that whatever ails you Acupuncture can help with.
In her spare time Crystal loves spending time with her family including her fiancé, stepdaughter, parents, brothers, nieces, and her large in-law Polish family. She has two cats named Ming and Monaghan that she spoils way too much. She loves swimming, hiking, ceremony, meditation, traveling, adventures, and getting cozy with a good movie or show. She loves to laugh. One of her passions in life is to help remind people that even though things can be dark and dreary there is always a glimmer of light shining through. Gratitude for the simple things in life we take for granted helps give perspective.
Dr. Samantha Prashad, DACM, L.Ac
Acupuncturist
Dr. Samantha Prashad, DACM, L.Ac
Acupuncturist
Dr. Samantha Prashad, DACM, L.Ac completed her Bachelor’s degree at Cornell University in 2017. As a premedical student she realized that the Western Medical model did not always get to the root cause of disease. She then decided to pursue a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at The American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco, and graduated in 2020. After spending time on the West coast learning from some of the most skilled Eastern practitioners she ventured back to the East Coast to begin practicing.
She loves to use five element analysis to hone in on energetic, psycho-emotional and physiological imbalances in the body. She uses gentle needling techniques that are even tame enough for infants. Dr. Prashad combines Traditional Chinese Medicine with functional medicine to deliver individualized treatments. She helps to assess underlying nervous system stressors on a deep energetic level.
She uses biofield testing to determine what specific homeopathics, vitamins, minerals or herbs may be necessary to help patients reverse even the most debilitating conditions. Her approach uses whole food nutrition supplementation to help retrain the cells of the body to function more optimally in combination with acupuncture to address other imbalances focusing on a full mind, body and spirit integration to care.
In between her busy schedule she enjoys spending time either at the beach or on the mountain snowboarding with her lovely fiance Jeremy. She is compassionate and loves helping patients in as many ways as she can. She enjoys working on complex cases like Lyme Disease, Fertility Complications, ADHD, Cancer, and Autoimmune conditions.
Becky La Plante
Acupuncturist
Becky La Plante
Acupuncturist
Becky is a licensed acupuncturist in Connecticut and is certified through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine as Diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCAOM.) She is Summa Cum Laude graduate of a four year Master’s Degree Program at Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine. During her last year at Emperor's, Becky also completed a one year graduate program in Classical Five Element Acupuncture at The Institute of Classical Five Element Acupuncture in Santa Monica, CA. In 2015-2017 she was credentialed through Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford Connecticut and worked with them briefly with their integrative medicine program.
Starting in 1998, Becky's journey on the healing path began studying with Tom Brown Jr.'s The Tracker School (a school for nature awareness, survival and the philosophy of living with the earth) along with being attuned for Reiki. While she studied Chinese Medicine, she continued to practice these philosophy and Reiki skills. After she was licensed in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, she continued on to study Niasziih Healing at Wilderness Fusion, a school that has stemmed from The Tracker School for those committed to being Healers. She finished her 7 year healing apprenticeship program with Wilderness Fusion in May 2019.
Becky has had a part time practice in Avon and Granby since her son was born, and now that he’s in school this year, she has begun to expand her practicing hours. On her free time, besides being a mom, she is currently studying and practicing equine healing, polishing up an amateur jazz singing hobby, and writing a magical realism book.
Leslie Perez
Administrative Assistant
Leslie Perez
Administrative Assistant
Leslie joins the team with a big smile and positive energy. She’s a creative soul who loves baking desserts and homemade bread, crocheting, sewing, and exploring her love of history. She enjoys trying new hobbies and finding ways to make everyday life fun. Family is at the heart of everything she does, and she loves making memories with her husband and three children. Leslie is close to earning her Associate degree in Business Administration and plans to continue on to her Bachelor’s soon after. Her bright personality and love for learning shine through in both her work and her personal life. She believes life is better when you’re smiling—and she spreads that energy every day.
Alison Larocca
Acupuncturist
Alison Larocca
Acupuncturist
Alison is a licensed Acupuncturist in the state of Connecticut and is a National Board Certified Diplomate of Acupuncture with the National Certification Commision for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She completed a three year Master’s Degree with over 600 hours of clinic experience in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture at the University of Bridgeport after a life-long interest and passion for holistic health and wellness. She started her journey in holistic medicine after completing a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from Warren Wilson College, a small sustainably-minded school in the mountains of Western North Carolina. There, she worked with the school’s athletic training center and wellness center providing holistic medicine and manual therapies to the school community. After graduating, she spent a year as an apprentice at the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine studying Appalachian folks medicine, wildcrafting plants and mushrooms, and making medicines for the clinic. In addition to doing acupuncture, Alison studied Craniosacral therapy with the Upledger Institute and incorporates it into her acupuncture and massage practice. Alison teaches yoga and completed a yoga teacher training at SoulSpace Yoga in Plantsville, CT. She has worked in a number of different medicine clinics and brings a holistic and integrative approach to each of her patients. In her free time, Alison enjoys spending her time in nature and exploring new trails around Connecticut, learning, eating dinner with her Italian family, and antiquing with her boyfriend.
Alisha Lewis
Licensed Massage Therapist
Alisha Lewis
Licensed Massage Therapist
Hi, I’m Alisha Lewis a Licensed Massage Therapist based in Hartford, CT. I became a massage therapist because I’m passionate about helping people find relief, restore balance, and invest in their overall wellness. I believe self-care and self-love are essential, and I’m grateful to be part of that journey for my clients.
I graduated from the American Institute in West Hartford in 2024 and have additional training in prenatal massage and orthopedic assessment. While in school, I gained valuable experience providing chair massage for residents in nursing homes, which strengthened my commitment to bringing comfort and healing through therapeutic touch.
In my practice, I enjoy combining techniques such as Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, bamboo, cupping, stretching, cryotherapy, and thermotherapy to create personalized treatments for each client. My goal is always to provide effective, individualized care that leaves you feeling better, both physically and mentally.
Outside of massage, I love traveling (Jamaica is a favorite and Thailand is next on my list!), discovering new foods as a true foodie, tackling DIY projects, and staying active with soccer or long walks. One of my future dreams is to open a spa café where wellness, relaxation, and community come together.
Fun fact: I can’t eat buffalo wings without blue cheese!