About Farrel
Originally from California, Farrel Gabrielle Duncan has been living in her adopted home of Brooklyn NY since 1997. Prior to studying and practicing Eastern Medicine, Farrel was a documentary fine arts photographer for over 12 years. Since 2010, she has owned and operated a private practice in the Union Square neighborhood of NYC. She feels blessed to be a part of a 3,000 year old tradition of powerful, complex Medicine which has changed her life, and the lives of many of her patients.
Farrel Duncan was trained for 8 years in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and strongly influenced by Classical Acupuncture (with study under Ann Cecil-Sterman and Jeffrey Yuen), Five Element Acupuncture (with study under Dr. Anne Jeffres and Thea Elijah), and advanced Cupping techniques (with Susan Johnson, an understudy of Miriam Lee in CA and China.) She had the benefit of additional study of Traditional Japanese Medicine under Nigel Dawes and Dr. Stephen Jackowicz.
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Farrel Duncan was trained for 8 years in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and strongly influenced by Classical Acupuncture (with study under Ann Cecil-Sterman and Jeffrey Yuen), Five Element Acupuncture (with study under Dr. Anne Jeffres and Thea Elijah), and advanced Cupping techniques (with Susan Johnson, an understudy of Miriam Lee in CA and China.) She had the benefit of additional study of Traditional Japanese Medicine under Nigel Dawes and Dr. Stephen Jackowicz.
CREDENTIALS
• Masters Degree in Science for Acupuncture, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine NY (2009)
• Nationally Board Certified (NCCAOM) since 2009
• Masters in Herbal Medicine (additional 4 yr study) and Herbal Medicine case management since 2015
• Advanced Acupuncture Study (1 year post-Masters program / 2010) under the instruction of Dr. Jeffrey C. Yuen of Jade Purity School (NY)
• Licensed to Practice Acupuncture in New York and New Jersey
Farrel has treated hundreds of patients with various forms of disease ranging from acute physical pain to chronic disease, from psychological issues such as depression and anxiety to childhood trauma, complex bacterial and viral infections (active, as well as latent presentations), Lyme’s disease, auto-immune disorders, and fertility support (including IUI / IVF) along with complete pregnancy support (from early weeks until labor and delivery.
Farrel also works with Essential Oils for sinus health, pain management, anxiety and depression disorders, and customized serums for skincare and skin disorders.
Lifestyle modification counseling, Nutritional guidance, and bodywork guidance (including yoga poses and awesome stretches are also part of her practice.
• Nationally Board Certified (NCCAOM) since 2009
• Masters in Herbal Medicine (additional 4 yr study) and Herbal Medicine case management since 2015
• Advanced Acupuncture Study (1 year post-Masters program / 2010) under the instruction of Dr. Jeffrey C. Yuen of Jade Purity School (NY)
• Licensed to Practice Acupuncture in New York and New Jersey
Farrel has treated hundreds of patients with various forms of disease ranging from acute physical pain to chronic disease, from psychological issues such as depression and anxiety to childhood trauma, complex bacterial and viral infections (active, as well as latent presentations), Lyme’s disease, auto-immune disorders, and fertility support (including IUI / IVF) along with complete pregnancy support (from early weeks until labor and delivery.
Farrel also works with Essential Oils for sinus health, pain management, anxiety and depression disorders, and customized serums for skincare and skin disorders.
Lifestyle modification counseling, Nutritional guidance, and bodywork guidance (including yoga poses and awesome stretches are also part of her practice.
THE LING
COLLECTIVE
The Ling Collective is a group of Eastern Medical Practitioners working alongside Massage Therapists, and Alignment Therapy specialists. Our space is tranquil, private, beautifully appointed, and patient-focused. We are centrally located on Union Square Park.
LING is the classical Chinese character on the main page of this website.
The character for LING represents a female Shaman doing a rain dance. Resplendent. The multiple meanings for LING are Splendor / Spirit / and Magic.
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LING is the classical Chinese character on the main page of this website.
The character for LING represents a female Shaman doing a rain dance. Resplendent. The multiple meanings for LING are Splendor / Spirit / and Magic.
