Acupuncture in Ocean Township, NJ
Integrative Acupuncture: Ancient wisdom and modern healing for your whole self
Dr. Ruthann Russo brings her deep experiences in Traditional Chinese medicine and integrative health to a mindful and embodied approach to health.
Acupuncture in Ocean Township, NJ
Integrative Acupuncture: Ancient wisdom and modern healing for your whole self
Dr. Ruthann Russo brings her deep experiences in Traditional Chinese medicine and integrative health to a mindful and embodied approach to health.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a gentle, time-tested practice that supports your body’s natural ability to heal. Using ultra-fine, sterile needles placed at specific points along the body, acupuncture helps relieve pain, reduce stress, balance hormones, and improve overall well-being.
Treatments are deeply relaxing and tailored to your unique needs. addressing not just symptoms, but also the root cause. Whether you're seeking relief from chronic pain, emotional balance, or whole-body vitality, acupuncture offers a safe, effective, and integrative path to wellness.
Private Acupuncture
Imagine stepping away from the noise of everyday life into a calm, healing space that’s entirely your own. In this one-on-one session, everything is designed around you: your health goals, your comfort, and your need for complete relaxation.
Whether you’re seeking relief from chronic pain, hormonal balance, digestive support, emotional wellbeing, or immune health, this is your time to rest, recharge, and renew. Using the wisdom of traditional acupuncture and integrative health strategies, we’ll gently address both the root causes and the symptoms you’re experiencing, guiding your body back into balance.
Many people describe these sessions as a mini-vacation for body and mind—a quiet pause where you can let go, breathe deeply, and emerge feeling restored, centered, and ready to step back into life with more ease.
Community Acupuncture
Experience the unique power of healing in a shared space, where collective, calming energy supports your own wellness journey, while still enjoying your own private retreat.
You’ll have your own cozy mini-space, complete with a reclining zero-gravity chair, soothing music, soft aromatherapy, and serene Japanese privacy screens on either side, creating your personal sanctuary within the community room. The lighting is dim, the atmosphere tranquil, and you’re welcome to stay as long as you like with your needles in, giving your body and mind the time they need to unwind fully and absorb the benefits.
Community acupuncture offers all the healing benefits of acupuncture, calming your nervous system, easing pain, and supporting whole-body wellness, while connecting you to the peaceful, shared energy of others on their own paths to healing. It’s like a micro-vacation for your body and spirit, in the company of kindred souls.
Facial Rejuvenation
Your face tells the story of your life, expressing wisdom, resilience, and the unique gifts that make you who you are. Our facial acupuncture treatment honors that story while supporting your overall health and natural beauty.
This session begins with a full-body acupuncture treatment designed to address the root imbalances that influence how you look and feel, from stress and sleep to digestion and hormonal health. Then, we focus on your face with a specialized protocol that enhances circulation, stimulates collagen production, and gently lifts and tones facial muscles.
To complete the experience, we finish with soothing facial cupping and gua sha to release tension, encourage lymphatic flow, and leave your skin feeling refreshed and radiant. The result is more than a beauty treatment, it’s a spa-like mini-retreat for body and mind that supports wellness from the inside out.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping uses gentle suction with glass cups to stimulate blood flow, release muscular tension, and promote detoxification. It can be especially helpful for chronic pain, tight shoulders, respiratory congestion, and postural stress. Most patients experience a deep sense of relief and relaxation after cupping.
Gua Sha
Gua sha involves rhythmic scraping of the skin with a smooth tool to break up stagnation, relieve pain, and move lymphatic fluid. It is particularly effective for neck and shoulder tension, headaches, and facial rejuvenation. Gua sha can also support immune function when used during the early stages of colds or seasonal transitions.
Read some client testimonials
I was extremely hesitant to go for acupuncture for the pain in my knee from a meniscus tear. It's been very helpful to me with the pain in my knee. I'm glad I decided to go to Zen Den and acupuncturist Ruthann Russo is great. She goes out of her way to make me relax and she is very educated in the field of acupuncture. Don't be hesitant. Go for it. You'll thank yourself and thank Dr. Russo.
Maureen, Verified Google Review
Michael Newton, Verified Google Review
Ruthann Russo is a wonderful acupuncturist — kind, knowledgeable, and attentive. She truly listens, understands your needs, and offers thoughtful suggestions to support your well-being. Highly recommended!
Marie Stefanick, Verified Google Review
Meet Your Acupuncturist
Dr. Ruthann Russo, DAc, PhD
Doctorate of Acupuncture, PhD in Integrative and Mind-Body Medicine
My clinical qualifications include a Doctorate in Acupuncture (DAc) from Pacific College of Health Sciences and a PhD in Integrative and Mind-Body Medicine from Saybrook University. I am nationally triple board-certified in Acupuncture, Lifestyle Medicine, and Health Coaching and earned certifications in Interactive Guided Imagery®, Facial Acupuncture and Microneedling, Yoga, Yoga Nidra teacher training, Acupuncture for Cancer Patients, Acupuncture for Detoxification, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and HeartMath Biofeedback.
What conditions can Acupuncture treat?
Acupuncture & Integrative Health Services in Ocean Township, New Jersey
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