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Niko is a true healer. I have never experienced anyone so gifted. His sessions are life changing, I recommend his services to anyone. He’s an incredible person. B Elizabeth

Niko is extremely gifted in the art of acupuncture and healing. His care, patience and intuition have not only helped me physically and mentally but my family as well. My teenage daughter asks for sessions before big exams and before/after athletic competitions. Our mind, body, spirit are aligned thanks to Niko! Ana Henriquez

“Niko has a rare talent - he is a natural healer.” Adam Seesel

“Its hard to find words that can actually express the power of healing that Niko has. There is no doubt that he has natural gift for healing. I’m so grateful and fortunate that he has appear in my life! 🖤” Daniela Arenas

“I was able to see immediate results after my initial treatment.” Alex Chou

“Niko is a true healer who loves what he does. It shines through by how much care and attention he brings to every treatment, and the results you feel when you leave. Anyone who gets the chance to cross paths with this guy is pretty lucky!” Amanda Hunt

Niko’s Compassion, generosity and intuition are unparalleled. He is one of the most gifted physicians I’ve had the privilege to see. To say he gives his all to his patients would be a severe understatement. What I appreciate most about Niko is that he treats the entire person - mind, body and soul. It’s never a one size fits all, rather a personal approach with each individual, from a variety of disciplines. Thank you Niko! Chris Bashinelli

Wow! The experience of getting a treatment with Niko is a treasure that I hope everyone will be able to find. His devotion to healing and strong heart-centered presence is felt from the moment you enter to the moment you leave, and sitting with him I feel seen and appreciated by someone who truly cares, which is RARE! His natural intuitive ability, impressive knowledge of a wide array of modalities and the level of depth and integrity he brings to his work are what sets him apart from most NYC healers. I promise you will leave with a huge smile on your face and a warm feeling in your heart that will last for a long time to come. You’re one of a kind Niko, thank you endlessly! Hannah D

Niko is a true gifted healer. His energy combined with the ancient and wise Traditional Chinese Medicine is the perfect medicine, not only for the body but also to the mind and soul.

I was struggling with different chronic health issues and Niko has been healing them with precise care.
Every session has been great, I always end up feeling transformed, happier, and more serene.

There is nothing I would change or criticize about aetheras acupuncture. Andrea Motta

“Niko did an exceptional job during our telemedicine session. His diagnosis and assessment of my temperament was spot on. Eerily so! He didn't just tell me what I wanted to hear, which I appreciate as someone who is not often into readings. His multifaceted approach with wellness and diet was excellent and allowed me to be open to his feedback. I've since cut out coffee and limited other foods he discouraged, never felt better. For an insomniac like myself this was life changing! I am sleeping like a baby! Highly recommend. Xx” Sofia Bonami

“I had been suffering  from  anxiety  and depression for many years. After a few acupuncture treatments with Dr. Karelas my life improved. I recovered well enough  to cut all anxiety  and depressant  medications. I am so glad I have met Dr. Karelas and I will be referring him to all my friends.” Dolly Siak

“Dr. Karelas is amazing. He resolves the root cause.” Billy Beneka

“Two sessions so far and I see Great Results . I’m sleeping deeply and it shows in my sleeping apps. Acupuncture really works! Try it and you will see the difference . Thank you Niko” MM

“What an amazing experience!!! As a Doctor and energy healer myself I am very peculiar who I allow into my energy field/space when I have work done on me. Niko is one of the people who I trust and beleive in his work and where his heart is within the scope of energy healing and holding space for his Patients. The treatment he gave me was full of love and compassion for my well being and it allowed me to be present in the moment of transforming energies and moving within that space toward my personal health and well-being. He takes his work seriously and cares for his clients like a Doctor should. He provides healing on all levels physical, mental, emotional and spiritual and in this day and time this is what we all need. I am glad to have him as a part of my team and looking forward to more treatments with him.” Dr. Juan E. Torres DACM, L.Ac

“Using Chinese facial analysis, Niko accurately identified several key components of my personality and suggested actions I could take to address them. He also was able to hone in on some physical issues and gave me a complete list of foods to avoid and to eat. All this on zoom! Well worth the time and money.” Diann Bertucci

“I've had about 8 sessions with this very intuitive, effective practitioner. It's always obvious to me that he caters to my unique, individual needs - he knows exactly what to do to help. He has no cookie cutter approach at all (which wouldn't work I feel). I always feel better and remain feeling better after our sessions. I highly recommend Niko!” Sara Wendt

“Wow!  What an amazing experience! Niko is a truly gifted healer- with a compassionate wish to help others heal and find balance in their lives. He is caring and intuitive with a depth of knowledge and training in Acupuncture, Food Energies, Aroma and Sound therapies, Carnio-Sacral/Polarity etc... I feel so much better after seeing Niko.  Calmer and more grounded in body, mind and spirit. He offers solutions to heal imbalances including sleep and dietary concerns. What joyful energy to be under his care.” Lina Bertucci

“Niko’s acupuncture guides you to dive deep into your personal lifestyle. He’s knowledgeable on how healing takes place in the body to remedy the root cause of your problem. I highly recommend his treatment style. My results have made a big difference in my life.” Sadie Bridger

“It has been an exhilarating surprise to experience how much Niko and his practice has benefited my energy! I don't have much familiarity with Eastern medicine – I had a few acupuncture treatments a decade ago but it was pretty dry and secular; there were no real spiritual or intuitive elements to it. So I was super astonished when Niko was able to read all kinds of things about my body and mind just from sensing my pulse and looking at my skin! He taught me some really useful things to know about my energy, my thoughts, my digestion, my mode of being, how I can balance. He's a wealth of eye-opening knowledge! I'm excited to experience what further little revelations might come from him as treatment progresses. I think what I've enjoyed about his practice so far is just how intuitive and nonlinear it is. He moves spontaneously from his heart energy, rather than head energy, and is clearly responding to what his spiritual guide is telling him I need. There's a definite feeling that the time with him is about me, for me, what makes me feel most comfortable. When it comes from an authentic place, as it does with Niko, that orientation creates a powerfully healing ambience, in and of itself! He is honoring and sensitive while at the same time being fun and easy-going and nonintrusive. As for the acupuncture treatment, it's a sweet and energy-shifting experience. Afterwards, I get swept away by a feeling of exuberance and hope, because there's a sense of so many possibilities opening up, fresh exciting new ways to zap the obsessive energy in my head and fall back into the home of my heart.” Sally Blue

“We talk about all of my wellness needs before we begin the session. I always leave feeling relaxed. It’s great to be treated as a human being and not just a number. I highly recommend a visit.” Tamara Thomas

 “I highly recommend Niko. He is a great healer with a lot of knowledge, intuition and enthusiasm to help his patients. He has helped me at a very hard time in my life where my energy levels where super low. He works both on the physical level, and emotional level, releasing negative emotions, griff, fear, blockages, and uses different modalities that enhance the healing. He taught me how to understand the imbalance of the elements in my body, and what I need to eat and avoid in order to heal. Niko deeply cares about his patients and has a big compassionate generous heart which to my opinion super important in a healer. I felt that I have finely found a healer that I can trust, feel comfortable with, and let myself heal. Thank you Niko!” Naama

“Best of the best, at first I was a little skeptical but once Niko treated me I felt immediate relief, back pain, stress and anxiety were diminished significantly by the third treatment, my mom has been suffering from knee pain and she feels so much better, Acupuncture really works with the right practicioner and to be honest niko is gifted, I couldn’t be more thankful. THANK YOU AGAIN NIKO.” Juan Almonte

“The most important in healing is the connection you  directly sense towards your healer. That is Niko Karelas. He is deeply passionate in helping, healing and connecting with people using his chosen instrument of acupuncture medicine. The treatment I receive from Niko gave me such an emotional release. It was what my body, mind and soul needed. The benefits i get from acupuncture is just wonderful. Healing from the inside and out through the care of Niko. I am blessed and thankful.” Carla Costa