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Integrity Acupuncture is owned and operated by Dr. Aimee Montanaro, DTCM, Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)®,  L.Ac. with office locations in downtown Westport and Huntington Center in Shelton, CT. Dr. Montanaro is a nationally board certified acupuncturist and herbalist, and she is licensed in the state of Connecticut.

In addition to acupuncture, Dr. Montanaro offers the following modalities: cupping, moxabustion, gua sha, customized herbal formulas, Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®, e-stim, qi gong, tui na, breathwork, and diet & lifestyle recommendations. The CellumaPro LED light therapy for pain and inflammation, and the amethyst Richway BioMat® which provides infrared and negative ion therapy may be added to each treatment session upon request.

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  • Master of Science, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Magna Cum Laude
    University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT

Licensing & Education

Connecticut Acupuncture License #000779

  • Clinical Doctorate, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Summa cum Laude
    University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT

  • Antioch University, Master of Arts, Organizational Management & Leadership
    Los Angeles, CA

  • Tulane University, Bachelor of Science, Tulane University
    New Orleans, LA

Shelton

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Westport

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  • NCCAOM® Diplomate of Oriental Medicine
    This national certification is a mark of excellence in Chinese Herbology and Acupuncture.
    *Please note: not all acupuncturists and herbalists in the State of Connecticut are required to pass national board exams in order to administer acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Formulas.

  • CCAHM Certification in Clean Needle Technique Certification
    This is a national certification by the Council of Colleges Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine.
    This requires the practitioner to uphold specific safety and cleanliness standards when administering acupuncture.

National Board Certifications

Dr. Montanaro achieved the designation of NCCAOM® Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, which is a mark of excellence in both Acupuncture & Chinese Herbology.

Integrity Acupuncture offers a private, tranquil, luxurious, healing environment punctuated by unique high-end design aesthetics, fresh flowers, calming music, and non-toxic aromatherapy.  In order to prioritize patient comfort, treatment rooms are private yet spacious, and each treatment table offers extra cushioning and an option for heat. Integrity Acupuncture offers flexible office hours in order to accommodate requests for early morning, evening, and weekend appointment times.

Training & Certificates:

  • Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®

  • CranioSacral Therapy, Upledger Institute

  • Orthopedic Acupuncture, Institute of Classical Asian Studies

  • Integrative Medicine, Institute of Classical Asian Studies

  • Geriatrics, Institute of Classical Asian Studies

  • Advanced East Asian Treatment of  Gynecology,
    Institute of Classical Asian Studies

  • Advanced East Asian Treatment of Digestive Disorders, Institute of Classical Asian Studies

  • Advanced East Asian Treatment of Diabetes,
    Institute of Classical Asian Studies

Memberships:

  • American Society for Reproductive Medicine

  • The Society for Integrative Oncology

  • Connecticut Society of Acupuncturists

Additional Training, Certificates & Memberships

Dr. Montanaro is passionate about the integrative aspect of Eastern & Western Medicine, and therefore, she completed advanced training in women’s health & fertility, orthopedics, gastroenterology, mental health, and geriatrics. Dr. Montanaro’s needle technique is gentle, yet effective.