About

Jaclyn Angela Heneghan L.Ac

Jaclyn Heneghan is an East Asian practitioner and licensed acupuncturist based in New York. She holds a dual masters in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine and is Reiki certified in the healing method developed by Sensei Mikao Usui. She is certified in Aroma Point Therapy, and is a proud member of Acupuncturist Without Borders. 

 Jaclyn is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. She earned her Masters of Science in Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health & Science and a Bachelors of Arts in Anthropology with a Cultural and Ethnic Concentration from The University of Montana. Her undergraduate program deepened her passion for understanding human societies, cultures and their relationships with each other and their environments. 

While living and studying in a small village in Nicaragua, Jaclyn witnessed firsthand the limited access to healthcare, something we often take for granted in the States. The experience strengthened her commitment to helping others. Although she initially thought she would pursue naturopathic medicine, after receiving acupuncture herself, she knew instantly this energetic medicine was her calling. 

 Jaclyn's passion for wellness began early in life while growing up in the health food store her grandmother, Angela, ran. Being surrounded by herbs, essential oils, and holistic living sparked a lifelong dedication to healing. Losing her grandmother at a young age further ignited her desire to facilitate healing in others.

She firmly believes that the body has an innate ability to heal when given the proper environment and that by connecting into your heart, we unlock the intelligence needed to transform our lives. Jaclyn feels deep gratitude for the opportunity to support others in their healing journeys. 

In her clinical practice, Jaclyn uses acupuncture, plant essence, reiki and related modalities to reduce stress and pain, improve circulation, digestion, sleep cycles, and to help patients cultivate a deep sense of well-being. She specializes in treating acute & chronic pain, pediatrics, autoimmune conditions, digestive disorders, anxiety disorders, and heart-centered inner work. 

Jaclyn works with pediatric patients from newborn to teenagers, as well as elderly and immune compromised patients using a variety of non-invasive techniques such as Tui Na massage, as well as Shonishin. Shonishin is a Japanese style of acupuncture that is needle free and employs gentle instruments to stimulate meridians and acupuncture points. Shonishin has been a primary treatment for maintaining children's health for the last 80 years in Japan.

Outside the clinic, Jaclyn believes life flows best when it's rooted in peace, which she finds through spending time in nature with her family. The mountains and ocean are her happy places, along with yoga, a good cup of tea, a really good book, cooking and baking plant based treats, making jewelry, camping and hiking, traveling to new places, stopping to smell the roses, and impromptu dance party or concert with her partner and children.