Dr. Patchi Malfitano, DACM, L.Ac.

About

I’m a national certified herbalist and licensed acupuncturist in New York and California. I completed my Doctorate (DACM) and Masters (MSTOM) at Pacific College of Health and Science in San Diego and New York which included 4800 hours of clinical and didactical hours in Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, and Western medicine. 

I did advanced trainings at New York Institute of Family Health, Housing Works and NYU Langone Hospital Women’s With Disabilities. After completing my doctorate I worked at Gynecology & Integrative Women’s Care, PC. and Tigerlily Community Clinic before owning my private practices in New York and Portugal. 

I’m a fellow of the Acupuncture and TCM Board of Reproductive Medicine (FABORM) and completed The Integrative Fertility & Reproductive Medicine Mentorship Program to better serve my fertility and hormonal health clients.

Certifications

  • Simplified Herbal Prescribing for Complex Gynecological Conditions (Jane Lyttleton, June, 2020)

  • PCOS: TCM Approach by Western Phenotype (Kandace Cahill, June, 2020)

  • Treating the Neck & Shoulder with Tui Na and Acupuncture (Tom Bisio, November 2019)

  • Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification: Leg + Back (Matt Callison, October 2019)

  • Acupuncture for Stroke Rehab (Claudia Citkovitz, July, 2019)

  • Acupuncture Orthopedics (Mark Kastner, June 2018)

  • Anatomy for Acupuncture and Tui Na: Human Cadaver Lab (Frank Butler & Christina Ippolito, April 2018)

  • Acupuncture Without Borders Level 1 (Terrie Harris, September 2017)

Academic Degrees

  • Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM): Pacific College of Oriental Medicine of San Diego

  • Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM): Pacific College of New York

  • Bachelor of the Arts: University of Southern California

Additional Trainings

  • The Integrative Fertility & Reproductive Medicine Mentorship Program (Laura Elrich, May 2024 - December 2024)

  • Perimenopausal Transition: Treatment Strategies to Improve Clinical Success (Brian Grosman, February 2024)

  • Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification: Neck, Shoulders + Upper Limbs (Matt Callison, March 2023)

  • Neurofunctional & Motor Point Acupuncture (Dan Wanderlich, March 2023-May 2023)

  • Microneedling for Facial Rejuvenation (Josh Nerenberg, February 2022)

  • Motor Point Acupuncture (Richard Hazel, February 2022)

  • Zheng Gu Tui Na Levels 1-4 (Tom Bisio, Multiple Dates, 2018, 2019 & 2022)

  • Trigger Point Acupuncture & Dry Needling (Bianca Beldini, December 2021) 

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My Story

My journey into acupuncture began with my love of surfing and need to manage scoliosis which greatly impacted my lower back and neck. Growing up, acupuncture kept me aligned and pain-free, allowing me to thrive in the water.

During a surf trip, a chance encounter with an acupuncturist inspired me to pursue a 4-year program and completely transformed my life. Combining my passion for sports and healing, I started my career specializing in sports acupuncture, helping others stay active and pain-free.

Along the way, I noticed many of my female patients struggling with hormonal imbalances and fertility challenges. Driven to make a difference, I immersed myself in advanced training in hormonal balancing and reproductive health, discovering a deep passion for women’s wellness. Today, my practice focuses on women’s health, fertility and pain management.