Niko Karelas LAC BS MSAC

Shaman | Acupuncturist |

( Licensed & Board Certified )

Niko is a shaman and one of the most sought out healers in NYC. He has the great fortune to come from a ancient lineage of master healers that dates back centuries.

Niko’s profound talent for healing has been nurtured since childhood through lessons from his father, and extensive training under prestigious healing masters, Doctor Jeffrey Yuen and Gary Strauss.

Niko’s approach is holistic, seamlessly blending his diverse background in shamanism and Chinese medicine to treat the body, mind and spirit . His methods, simple yet profoundly effective, are designed guide the body and mind back to their natural state of rest, balance, and peace.

Niko looks forward to meeting with you to create your personal treatment plan.

Training

  • 4 Year Master of Science in Acupuncture PCOM

  • Advanced Training in Eastern Medicine with world renown Dr.Jeffrey Yuen

  • 5 Year Meditation Teacher Training

  • Studies in Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, BioMedicine PCOM

  • Training with world renown CranioSacral instructor Gary Strauss

  • 10 years of Training in Opera with Coaches from The Metropolitan Opera

  • B.S Biology & BFA Brooklyn College

The Journey

I remember one day riding the subway, and I was so stressed out my stomach was in knots. I had digestion problems, I wasn't sleeping well, I felt like a mess.

Everywhere I looked everyone was stressed .

I wanted answers.

This led me to the study of Acupuncture, which I have now studied for many years with several master practitioners. I started to see changes. I found my stress dropping, my digestion improved and I was sleeping like a baby .

I found it fascinating that the body has over 2000 points and hundreds of channels and unless they are unblocked, the body is in a continuous state of stress.Guess what ?most nyrs have many blockages living in such a stressful city in such a stressful time .

I'm able to diagnose where these blockages are based on tongue and pulse .

I didn't know that acupuncture is a complete medicine and it can treat just about anything because it takes not just the disease, but the individual into account, and treats the root cause of any imbalance. Not just the symptoms.

Now, with a Masters in Acupuncture degree and vast experience in mindfulness and meditation, I've developed Mindful Medicine .I’ve been able to help myself and my patients reduce stress and improve their lives.


Rooted deeply in the ancient lineages of Eastern Medicine, supported by his mentors and world renowned teachers and inspired by the current health crisis, Niko draws from his gifts of energetic intuition, compassionate care and skillful treatment plans to offer you the service of self-healing.

“My methods are simple. I draw from these time tested practices because they really work. They are designed to let your body and mind return to its natural state of rest, balance and peace.”

— Niko