John Keranakis L.Ac., ADS, Dipl. OM

Nationally Certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (NCCAOM)
Certified Korean Hand Therapist (Seoul, Korea)
Certified Acudetox Specialist (NADA)

John Keranakis is the first licensed acupuncturist in New York City to combine the practices of Korean Eight Constitution Medicine and Auricular Medicine—the latest advancements in both Eastern and Western holistic therapies.

John began his journey studying Neuroscience and Computer Science at Brown University. Afterward, he developed a successful career in tech consulting for the banking, fashion, and music industries.

However, when chronic terminal illness befell both his parents, and Western medicine offered few answers, he refocused his life. He began searching for health solutions outside of conventional medicine. Coming from a medical family, John was comfortable with the role of healer. Because of his affinity for technology, he sought the latest treatments available.

Soon he found his calling, first studying Traditional Chinese Medicine and Japanese Meridian Therapy at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York City. Then, he was invited to Seoul, where he studied under Dr. Do-ol Young Oak Kim—Korea's leading philosopher and oriental medical doctor. John also interned extensively with Dr. Suk-won Joo, a student of Dr. Doh-ol Young Oak Kim and the country’s foremost expert on Korean Eight Constitution Medicine.

With guidance from these teachers, John studied Korean Eight Constitution Medicine for two years. This approach to holistic oriental medicine provides a simple, accurate path to achieving and maintaining higher energy states. John also studied advanced Korean Hand Therapy and passed a national certification exam for it as well.

Back in the US, John studied the ear microsystem with the world’s leading authorities in Auricular Therapy and Auricular Medicine: Dr. Nader Soliman, Dr. Richard C Niemtzow, and Dr. Raphael Nogier, son of Dr. Paul Nogier, the founder of Auricular Medicine. From them, John learned the latest techniques in ear acupuncture, food intolerance testing, and complex homeopathy.

John Keranakis is a husband, father, and native New Yorker. He understands the incredible stresses, opportunities, delights and pitfalls of living in this exciting yet exhausting city. He is here to help you regain your inherent health and well-being, a state that he calls Balanced Energetic.