Christine Pellegrino, M.S., L.Ac.
Founder, Owner, Director and Lead Licensed Acupuncturist
"In today’s world we are all on a pilgrimage to optimal health, facing life’s obstacles of stress, illness, and injury. I created Pellegrino Healing Center as a wellness destination for healing, rest and relaxation."
A Bit About Christine
Founder, Owner, and Director of Pellegrino Healing Center, Christine Pellegrino, M.S., L.Ac., aspires to treat, heal, and uplift a multitude of people. She received her Master of Science in Acupuncture from the Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine and she has a dense background in healthcare and alternative medicine. Christine has spent countless hours building and expanding her business in order to elevate the healing experience for recovery and well-being for everyone that walks through the door.
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Christine has a very intuitive approach to healing. She practices a combination of Japanese Kiiko style, Traditional Chinese Medicine, 5 Element and Trigger Point Acupuncture. She utilizes a unique Japanese style which she learned from world renowned Master Kiiko Matsumoto. The techniques that Christine employs are done to find the specific treatment modalities and acupuncture points that will resolve your specific concerns and help your body be brought into balance. Her method addresses the entire person in order to get to the root of the problem.
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Having worked with diverse populations including cancer patients, veterans, children, athletes, people with disabilities, pregnant women, and almost anyone who has pain or discomfort, she recognizes that no two patients are the same. Even when some people have the same symptoms, she understands that each individual is unique, therefore creating a tailored healing experience.
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Christine has been honored with many awards including the "Woman of Distinction Award" in 2019 for the development of the Pellegrino Healing Center Cancer Care Program, the "40 Under 40 Movers and Shakers Award" in 2021, an award given to Hudson Valley professionals under the age of 40 for being role models in their community and for embodying the greatest talent in their industry. Christine also won the prestigious "ATHENA Award" in 2022, given to a member of the Hudson Valley community who best embodies the ATHENA Leadership Model - strong, successful leaders. Pellegrino Healing Center was voted "Best Acupuncture in the Hudson Valley" by Hudson Valley Magazine in 2022. In 2023, Christine was honored with the "Women in Business Award" from Hudson Valley Magazine. This award was bestowed to eighteen extraordinary leaders who excel in their fields, give back to their communities, and are true assets to the Hudson Valley. In 2024, Pellegrino Healing Center was once again voted Hudson Valley Magazine's "Best Acupuncture in the Hudson Valley".