Meet Dr. Tara G. Almquist, DAIM, L.Ac.
Acupuncture is Tara’s second career. Her first career, rooted in corporate culture, became unsustainable when Tara recognized and accepted a deep yearning to be of service. She began studying acupuncture at Pacific College of Health and Science in 2008 and has continued to pursue and develop her craft at prestigious institutions such as McMaster’s University in Hamilton, Ontario where she studied contemporary medical acupuncture under Dr. Alejandro Elorriaga Claraco MD, renowned sports medicine specialist. Most recently, Tara obtained her doctoral degree in integrative medicine from New England School of Acupuncture (NESA) at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS), the nation’s first professional school for the field of acupuncture.
Dr. Tara G. Almquist, DAIM, L.Ac. specializes in musculoskeletal and neurologic conditions, including chronic and acute pain, nerve pain and neuropathies, headaches and migraines, alongside whole-person care for stress, sleep, digestion, and hormonal health.
In 2014 Tara opened GenWell Acupuncture in hopes of helping people realize a better reality, an improved quality of life. Her wellness philosophy draws from her long history in personal growth and development, a lifelong pursuit to understanding the body, mind, and spirit. Yoga, Pilates, meditation, and rigorous study all contribute to her ability to provide patients with realistic lifestyle direction and results driven acupuncture treatments. She firmly believes acupuncture should be an accessible therapy for all people and strives to realize a healthcare system where acupuncture serves as the foundation of a whole-body approach to optimal health.
Your acupuncture experience is in exceptional hands with Dr. Tara G. Almquist.
Tara Almquist Fun Facts
Tara has several hobbies including fiber arts (knitting, crochet, and weaving), reading both fiction and non-fiction, cooking, gardening, and creative writing. With two children active in sports culture, Tara spends her off-hours carting them around to their various activities and cheering them on from the sidelines.
Susan Beck, L.Ac.
Susan Beck is a licensed acupuncturist with more than 30 years of clinical experience, specializing in treating pain, mobility limitations, and nervous system regulation. Her approach combines a gentle, modern Japanese style of acupuncture with advanced orthopedic acupuncture techniques; every treatment is tailored to the individual and their specific needs.
Japanese acupuncture has been the foundation of Susan’s practice for decades. Using this gentle yet effective approach, she works with patients experiencing acute and chronic pain while also supporting nervous system balance, stress, anxiety, immune function, and overall well-being. This style of acupuncture can be especially well suited for patients who are sensitive to treatment or living with chronic conditions.
Susan has also completed advanced training in the EXSTORE orthopedic acupuncture system, an innovative approach incorporating electroacupuncture, dry needling, trigger point therapy, and soft-tissue techniques. These methods are used to restore muscle function, improve joint stability and range of motion, and reduce pain. This approach can be particularly helpful for musculoskeletal concerns including sports injuries, repetitive strain injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, and scar tissue or adhesions that limit movement or contribute to ongoing discomfort.
By combining decades of experience with both gentle Japanese acupuncture and modern orthopedic techniques, Susan is able to adapt her treatments to each patient’s needs — from subtle nervous system support to targeted musculoskeletal care.
Susan believes the body has an extraordinary capacity to heal when given the right support. Her goal is to help each patient move more freely, recover more completely, and enjoy life more fully.
Somers, NY 10589