meet Evie
Evie is a New York State Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist. She graduated from Pacific College of Health and Science in 2017, and has eight years of clinical experience.
In 2013 Evie discovered Acupuncture and instantly found her calling to Chinese medicine after one visit to her neighborhood community acupuncture clinic. She left her career as an art teacher and began on her path to share the wealth of healing possibilities Traditional Chinese Medicine offers that same year.
Alongside her private practice, Evie got her start in a variety of clinical settings including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, New York Veterans Hospital, The Housing Works Association Medical Center, Institute for Family Health, and Womankind.
Evie remains passionate about Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has seen it change people's lives and bring considerable, lasting relief to countless individuals, including herself. Evie utilizes acupuncture, herbal formulas and moxibustion to reestablish balance and optimal health to her patients. Evie’s skillset addresses a vast array of conditions including women’s health, fertility, perimenopause, menopause, stress, anxiety, burnout, pain management, trans health, gastrointestinal disorders, male fertility, autoimmune disorders, fatigue, long covid, and overall wellbeing.
meet Max
Dr. Max Annis, L.Ac., DAcCHM is a licensed acupuncturist with over 10 years of clinical experience specializing in pain management, athletic recovery, and nervous system regulation. He treats a wide range of conditions including stress, anxiety, depression, digestive disorders, fertility and pregnancy support, and women’s health. Max takes a personalized, whole-body approach to care, supporting both physical recovery and long-term balance.
The way Hello in There treats
Hello in There Acupuncture draws enormous inspiration from Qi Gong teachers, Master Liu He and Tina Zheng. Qi Gong and TCM are both focused on cultivating healthy qi and balance within, attunement to life outside, resulting in less reactivity, more ease and health. Master Liu He’s philosophy is rooted in the goal of becoming a "spiritual turtle". The turtle believes in an easy does it attitude, practices deep breathing, deliberate movements, and holds an ancient wisdom.
Hello in There guides their acupuncture and herbal medicine treatments based on these principles inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Harmonizing with Nature
Supporting patients to be attuned to and aligned with the rhythms of nature. Humans are deeply connected to the natural world, and by observing and adapting to seasonal and environmental changes, we can maintain harmony and vitality.
Principles
Balancing Yin and Yang
Master Liu He teaches the importance of balancing Yin (feminine, moon, receptive energy) and Yang (masculine, sun, active energy) to maintain health and harmony. Regulating these energies supports a healthy flow of Qi in the body.
Cultivating Qi
TCM focuses on gathering, cultivating, and harmonizing Qi to support physical health, mental clarity, and emotional stability. Master Liu He views Qi as the bridge between the physical body and the universe, essential for life and well-being.
Spiritual Growth is Practice
The principles of qi cultivation serves as a spiritual discipline in Master Liu He’s teachings and TCM as a whole. Practicing living in harmony with nature helps one to learn their inner nature. Once one has this awareness, connecting to universal energy and the Tao is more attainable.
Awareness and Nervous System Regulation
Through focused movements, breathing, sound, and visualization, we begin to feel safe enough to address deep wounds, creative the foundation to then expand.
The Five Elements and Seasonal Practices
Evie utilizes Master Liu He's qi gong visualizations, as well as acupuncture theories that connect to the principles of the Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. The principles of the five elements holds wisdom designed to harmonize the body with the time of the year for optimal health mentally and physically.
3 Core Values of Hello in There
Compassion
Hello in There is committed to creating an inviting, judgement-free space. We are all human, and seeking care is brave and critical. You will be met with gentleness, care, and respect.
Patient-Centered Care
Your preference comes first. Regularly checking in with to make sure you are comfortable every step of the way will occur!
Consent, Safety and Education
Be it communicating the treatment protocol so you understand the intent and plan for the acupuncture points selected, herbs in the herbal formula, dietary and lifestyle suggestions, Hello in There views your safety, education and comfort as the priority.