Expo Will Inform, Dispel Notions

By COLlive reporter

“The common perception is that acupuncture is ‘voodoo’ or ancient medicine and that it can not compare to modern medical science,” says Esther Hornstein, an acupuncturist in Flatbush which offers Traditional Chinese Medicine for a wide range of issues.

“In reality, acupuncture is one of the most effective evidence based alternative methods in the United States,” she says, pointing out her Master’s in acupuncture, Licensed by the State of New York and board certified by the NCCAOM.

“Acupuncturists are not witch doctors and there is no religious dogma that comes with it. There are many scientific studies showing how acupuncture is comparable or even better than certain medications, and of course, there are very few risks and side effects.”

Hoping to demystify the public’s notion, Hornstein will be participating as a vendor at the first annual Crown Heights Health and Wellness Fair to take place this Sunday, May 26, from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at the United Lubavitcher Yeshiva on Crown Street.

“I hope the attendees come away with a sense that there are safe alternatives to medication and that just because their doctor can’t help them doesn’t mean that the must suffer. Alternative medicine can work well with conventional medicine to serve the patient better,” Hornstein said.

The expo will feature a series of lectures, demonstrations and a full fair displaying a variety of health and wellness vendors to help locals make well-informed choices about their families’ health. There will even be refreshments and giveaways. And admission is free.

At her booth, orthotist Rochelle Silberman will be presenting the orthopedic appliances and braces she designs and fits for adults and children. Healthcare lawyer Jack Weissman will be advising and guiding families through the maze of elder law and long-term care and health care needs of seniors.

Linda Spiegel from the Margaret Tietz Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jamaica Hills of Queens, will present her 200 bed frum residential facility, with its beautifully renovated environment, mostly all private rooms and its kosher kitchens under the Vaad Harabonim of Queens.

“Our facility is only 20 minutes from Crown Heights on the Jackie Robinson and we look forward to serving your community and meeting all your needs,” she says.

Another service to be present is from the Tri-Boro Auto School, an established driving school that has served the five boroughs for the past 30 years and is opening a a specialized driver rehabilitation program geared for the disabled and handicapped population.

“Knowledge and awareness of our specialized program is what the population needs as well as all the other vendors attending the Crown Heights Expo,” says the owner Raanan Zidile. “We are here to meet, greet and educate the population as well as each other.”

The event will feature over 40 vendors from across the healthcare industry, including psychologists, vitamin manufacturers, personal trainers, homeopaths, homecare agencies and many more, says the organizer Chaim Backman, a physical therapist and triathlon coach.

The fair, which will cover the entire lifecycle, from infancy to senior care, will also include a lineup of presentations on a range of topics like healthcare law, patient advocacy, Halachic organ donations, and fitness.

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