Other conditions being successfully treated at the office:
Stress-related illness:
Irritability, restlessness, tension, fatigue
Chronic, acute, injury-related pain:
neck and back pain, strains, migraine headaches,
Respiratory syndromes:
asthma, allergies, common cold, cough, rhinitis
Gastrointestinal problems:
heartburn, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, IBS
Gynecological syndromes:
menstrual irregularity, PMS, cramps, fertility issues, menopause, and midlife syndromes
Neurological conditions:
tingling, numbness in the limbs, restless leg syndrome
Behavioral and psychological problems:
anxiety, depression, insomnia, panic attack, etc
Psychosomatic issues
illnesses with a physical basis without physical evidence
Idiopathic conditions
unexplained pain, cramps, Charley horse, and other muscle spasms, or anything else that the Western approach has not been able to resolve
What Mark’s Patients are Saying
Mark is a caring and tenacious practitioner of Chinese medicine and acupuncture. I have often thought that it would be great if some of the “western” doctors I have dealt with had the tenacity and drive to help that Mark has. You know he is on your side and will not stop until you are feeling much better.
Additionally, he is able to address long term issues (in my case, back and neck stiffness) and completely alleviate them – I feel better than I have in many years. I HIGHLY recommend Mark.
Mark, I just want to thank you – since I’ve started my visits with you, I feel like a completely different person which is a good thing. I came to you because I was exhausted, achy and completely out of sorts. After three visits, I have more energy, I’m completely relaxed and I also lost weight without even trying. I have not felt this good in years.
I also shot the best golf game since I’ve started playing 12 years ago – I will be taking you on tour with me. Thank you again and I look forward to our next visit.
Mark Gutkin, L.Ac., M.S, Dipl. OM NCCAOM
Mark is a Connecticut-licensed acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner with over 20 years of clinical experience helping patients uncover and address the underlying causes of chronic pain, digestive disorders, emotional stress, and complex health conditions.
Mark earned his Master’s Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and has developed a highly individualized approach that combines advanced Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnostics with acupuncture, Eastern nutrition, herbal medicine, bodywork, and practical lifestyle coaching.
Rather than simply treating symptoms, Mark focuses on identifying the internal imbalances that contribute to illness. His treatments are designed not only to provide relief from pain, dizziness, headaches, digestive concerns, anxiety, insomnia, and other chronic conditions, but also to restore the body’s resilience, improve nervous system regulation, and promote lasting health.
His own journey of recovery deeply influences Mark’s approach (see bio and approach pages). After a serious car accident left him temporarily wheelchair-bound, he experienced firsthand the challenges of rehabilitation and the body’s remarkable capacity to heal. Through determination and integrative care, he regained full mobility and returned to an active life that includes skiing, mountain biking, paddling, photography, travel, and humanitarian work. This personal experience gives him a unique appreciation for both the physical and emotional aspects of healing.
Over the years, Mark has developed a particular interest in helping patients whose physical symptoms are closely connected with stress, emotional health, nervous system dysregulation, digestive function, and chronic pain. He believes that lasting healing occurs when patients understand their bodies and become active participants in their own recovery.
His goal is not simply to help patients feel better after today’s treatment—but to provide them with the knowledge, tools, and guidance to build healthier, more resilient lives for years to come.
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explore our services to support healing & wellness
Acupuncture
Acupuncture literally means ‘needle piercing,” the practice of inserting very fine needles into the skin to stimulate specific anatomic points in the body (called acupoints) for therapeutic purposes.
Looking at the body as an integrated system of biomagnetic fields it was discovered that all parts and properties are interlinked through a living matrix that is mechanical and vibrational, creating a network throughout the human body. Acupuncture needles were believed to be the gateways to that matrix. A mean to redirect, increase, or decrease body’s vital substance – Qi, thus correcting many of the physical symptoms that derive from an array of imbalances.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine has been used for thousands of years to help heal diseases of the mind, body and spirit. Medical techniques and theories combined with eastern philosophy provide one with many opportunities for self-healing.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (or TCM) brunches include acupuncture, bodywork (tuina), energy work (tai chi and qi gong) as well as herbal and nutritional medicine.
Eastern Nutrition
Chinese Medicine uses food as a dynamic partner to acupuncture and herbs to achieve long lasting clinical results. Every new patient is consulted on the best choices that he or she can make regarding improving their condition through nutrition. Recommendations and documentation are given to patients to help guide on the journey towards sustained wellness.
Herbal Remedies
Herbal remedies are included in Oriental medical diagnosis and treatment by botanicals only in conjunction with acupuncture care. The herbs are used in variety of forms such as ready to use pills and tablets, powder and tea. Herbal formulas are prescribed based on each patient individual needs.
Complimentary Therapies
Cupping Therapy
Cupping Therapy utilizes a round edged glass or plastic cup with the introduction of a small flame, or hand pump to create a vacuum. The circulation of blood, lymph and qi increases when the vacuum is applied to the surface of the body creating a moving and pain reducing effect
Moxibustion
Moxibustion (moxa) is burning of the Mugwart herb, which had been dried and rolled into cigar shaped form, over specific area or a needle. The heat and frequency (vibration) of the procedure has been used in conjunction with acupuncture for treating wide range of symptoms from fatigue to digestive issues.
EStim
As with traditional acupuncture, needles are inserted in specific points along the body and then attached to a device that generates continuous low electric pulses. The technique has been widely used in treating painful symptoms of musculoskeletal system.
SuJok Therapy
SuJok, literally translates as hand or foot, is a way to use small needles on a hand (or foot) for simple and highly effective treatment of painful or internal syndromes.
KyoJung Therapy
KyoJung Therapy is a form of Korean Physical Manipulation. It consists of a series of assisted stretches, needling techniques, and propping methods.
Auricular Therapy
Auricular Therapy uses a model of the human body transposed onto the human ear. The system is mainly used for stress relief or post trauma using five needle protocol.
Acupuncture Services in Stamford CT
111 High Ridge Road, 2nd level
Stamford, CT 06905
Mondays, Friday 10.45am – 5pm
Tuesday, Thursday 10.45am – 7pm
Saturdays 9.30 – 4.30pm
Make an appointment by going to a self-booking site or by calling the office at (203) 533-9463