A Journey of Healing and Discovery

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Our Story

From fighting to philosophy, touch to travel, Gotham Acupuncture was born out of exploration. This lifelong quest into the unknown has brought back only the best. Join us to see what we found.

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THE BEGINNING

A Lifelong Quest for Healing

MEET DR. CARON

GOTHAM ACUPUNCTURE

Athletics & Ideas

Who knew that an interest in athletics and ideas would lead here?

Between rowing, martial arts classes, and frequent sparring, you get some injuries. To help us heal, we had to learn basic massage. Helping injuries heal was fascinating, and quickly became more interesting than learning how to cause them.

An undergraduate education in classical and medieval philosophy opened up a world of ideas, but came with a disconnection from the physical world. The abstractions occupied everything, and the joyful dynamic physicality slowly slipped away.

Balance

Finding Balance Between Mind and Body

Attending the Acupressure Institute changed everything. The body is fascinating, and through their hands-on education it opened up. Countless hours were spent practicing Tui Na, Shiatsu, and Swedish massage. When not learning the body time was put into Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and a foundation in multiple meditation traditions.

"An introduction to Chinese Herbs, to Cupping and Moxibustion, and to new ways to conceptualize our systems opened up horizons again."

Much like philosophy, this deep dive took over everything, except now it was the intellectual and the abstract that was undernourished.

Synthesis

Merging Two Worlds

Torn between a love of the abstract and a love of the tangible, Dr. Caron dove into the world of acupuncture. Through his Masters, and his Doctorate, the mixture between the world of the intuitive and physical merged with the world of the abstract and conceptual.

4

Years of Acupuncture School

10,000+

Treatments Performed

After graduation Dr. Caron spent two years in rural Guatemala. In these underserved communities the theory of acupuncture school and the experience of massage were put to the test. Over this time, Dr. Caron refined his approach. Coupled with a dedicated meditation teacher, this immersion brought together his experiences and made him the practitioner he is today.

Dr. Caron performing acupuncture treatment

Making a Difference

Revolutionizing Healthcare in Guatemala with Compassion and Empowerment

Dr. Caron working with patients in Guatemala

Dr. Peter Caron has been pivotal in revolutionizing healthcare access for indigenous communities in Quiché, Guatemala, through GHF's mobile clinic program. Over two years, under his stewardship as GHF's Central America Program Manager, the team has treated nearly 10,000 patients, offering comprehensive healthcare services directly to their doorsteps.

This experience wasn't just about providing care—it was about developing a sustainable model of healthcare delivery that respects local traditions while introducing effective treatments. The lessons learned during this time continue to influence Dr. Caron's approach at Gotham Acupuncture.

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Today

2018-2019

International Experience

After Guatemala Dr. Caron traveled extensively, working in Cyprus, the Netherlands, California, Oregon, and Washington, before getting his first professorship at Pacific Rim College in British Columbia.

2019

Return to New York

After a successful year of teaching, Dr. Caron felt the call to return to New York. He came back and began teaching at Pacific College of Health Science.

2020

Founding of Gotham Acupuncture

With the pandemic in full swing, Gotham Acupuncture was born. After careful study, in September of 2020 Dr. Caron began treating cases of both active and long covid, with excellent results.

Present

Growth on the Upper West Side

Since then Gotham Acupuncture has expanded, partnering with W72 Wellness on the Upper West Side to provide comprehensive acupuncture and Chinese medicine services to the Manhattan community.

Dr. Caron in his modern acupuncture practice on the Upper West Side

Begin Your Wellness Journey Today

Are you ready to experience the transformative power of acupuncture and Chinese medicine? Take the first step towards a healthier, more balanced life and discover how Gotham Acupuncture can help you achieve your wellness goals on the Upper West Side.

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