Justine Pileggi is a licensed acupuncturist proudly serving Philadelphia and its surrounding communities since 2016. Within her practice she skillfully utilizes modalities such as acupuncture, including trigger point and dry needling techniques, electrical stimulation, cupping, gua sha, and moxibustion. She is also happy to provide knowledgeable lifestyle, dietary, herbal, and supplement recommendations for optimal health cultivation. Justine has had the ability to gain much experience with treating a variety of health conditions, including musculoskeletal pain and injuries, digestive imbalances, fertility challenges, menstrual disorders, headaches, migraines, insomnia, and more. Working within the holistic health model, Justine always aims to treat the whole person, while also being supportive of an integrative medical approach. Believing wholeheartedly in the versatility of acupuncture as a safe and gentle yet impactful medicine, in its role in maintaining wellness, and in its profound ability to empower the body to heal more efficiently, she welcomes you to discover how acupuncture can help you!
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Joaquin Galarza, LMT, RYT, took his first Thai massage workshop in 2010 to understand how to better assist in his yoga classes. He fell in love with the style’s dynamism, fluidity, and ability to calm the nervous system, stretch tight bodies, and relieve pain. In 2011, he traveled around Thailand studying traditional Thai massage, and discovered a style that combines Thai with French Osteopathic techniques such as positional release, harmonics and various muscle-energy techniques. Since then Joaquin has continued to refine his style of Thai massage and studied additional modalities such as Acupressure, Myoskeletal Alignment, Tuina, Tok Sen, Gua-Sha, Cupping and Reiki. He is currently on track to graduate with a doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in 2027. Joaquin has a passion for working with all body types and conducts his massages as general (relaxation, stress relief, calm the nervous system) or specific (pain, tight muscles, personal preferences), according to your desires and your body’s needs. No two massages are ever the same.
Joaquin Galarza, LMT, RYT, took his first Thai massage workshop in 2010 to understand how to bett...
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Thomas Andrew is a Usui Certified Reiki Master Teacher whose work supports healing on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels. He views Reiki as a complementary therapy that enhances the body’s natural ability to restore balance and well-being. Trained in Sedona, Arizona, Thomas approaches Reiki as a pathway to insight and transformation, allowing energy to flow where it’s needed most while creating a calm, grounded space for renewal.
Living a sober life has been central to Thomas’s personal awakening, deepening his awareness of energy and consciousness. This clarity inspired his exploration of how Reiki can awaken intuitive perception and inner knowing, shaping his philosophy of presence, trust, and the sacred nature of energy work.
He has also studied Trance Healing and Mediumship at the Arthur Findlay College in England, training with respected teachers to bring through evidence-based messages from the spirit world. Integrating this sensitivity into his Reiki practice, Thomas offers intuitive or spirit-guided insights for those open to that connection.
He brings empathy, structure, and authenticity to his work, helping others explore energy and spirit with confidence.
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Lauren founded South Philly Community Acupuncture in 2007 with the aim to offer affordable and comprehensive health care to her community. Although she enjoys treating a variety of common conditions, Lauren takes a special interest in gynecology, fertility, pregnancy and postpartum care.
Lauren is nationally certified with NCCAOM and holds state licensure in Pennsylvania and Delaware. She completed a B.S. in Community Health Education from the University of Arizona in 1997 and a four-year M.Sc. in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, California in 2002. Her postgraduate internship was at the Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Chengdu, China in 2003 where she focused on Orthopedics and OB/GYN.
In 2004 Lauren moved to Hong Kong and continued learning different traditional medicines. She was able to travel extensively throughout Southeast Asia, China, Tibet, Nepal and India. She attended the Yoga Vidya Dham in Nasik, India to become a certified yoga instructor before returning to the United States.
Lauren resides in South Philadelphia with her husband and five sons.
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Nathan Dawley, LMT, weaves together his experience as a yoga and fitness instructor since 2009, and
his time exploring movement as a dancer and martial artist, into a comprehensive perspective on human
bodies. This informs his approach to assisting release and relaxation through bodywork and massage.
Inspired and informed by the principles of Tai Chi and Contact Improvisation, Nathan Dawley uses a
touch-sensitivity based approach combined with an emphasis on the concept of tensegrity in human
beings: the interconnected structural dance between fascia, muscles, tendons and bones offers holistic
perspective that informs his technique.
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Rebecca Katz is a dedicated acupuncture practitioner with firsthand experience navigating chronic health conditions since childhood. Her journey fuels a deep commitment to fostering inclusive and equitable healthcare environments.
Endorsed by her instructors and supervisors for her exceptional intuition and sensitivity, Rebecca approaches each client with profound care, embodying the spirit of compassion and dedication to alleviating suffering and improving lives.
Central to Rebecca’s practice is trauma-informed care, mental health, emotional regulation, and addiction support. With training in acupuncture physical medicine, she treats chronic pain, musculoskeletal conditions, neurological disorders, GI issues, reproductive wellness, and more, offering versatile and compassionate healing solutions.
Join her on a journey towards holistic well-being, where every individual’s uniqueness is celebrated and supported.
Healing Modalities Offered:
Acupuncture
Cupping
Gua Sha
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