Acupuncture moves energy, but Nutrition builds it. If you are physically depleted—whether from postpartum recovery, chronic illness, or burnout—you need raw materials to rebuild.
I view food as "internal medicine." We move beyond fad diets to find a way of eating that supports your specific constitution. Whether you need to "warm the uterus" for fertility or "clear dampness" for gut health, we create a metabolic environment where healing can happen.
The Gut-Brain-Hormone Connection.
Your gut microbiome influences everything from your mood to your estrogen levels.
- Metabolic Health: Stabilizing blood sugar to support PCOS management and adrenal health.
- Anti-Inflammatory Eating: Reducing systemic inflammation to help with endometriosis and autoimmune conditions.
- Warm vs. Cold: In Chinese Medicine, digestion requires heat. We help you transition away from "salads and smoothies" (which can dampen digestion) toward nutrient-dense, cooked foods that nourish your Qi.
Common Questions
Is this the same as seeing a registered dietitian?
No. Liz approaches nutrition through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine and functional medicine — looking at how food affects your constitution, hormonal balance, inflammatory load, and digestive efficiency. She is not a registered dietitian and does not provide medical nutrition therapy for eating disorders or acute clinical conditions. Her work is most useful as a complement to acupuncture treatment and as a lifestyle framework for metabolic and hormonal health.
What are Chinese herbal formulas and are they safe?
Chinese herbal medicine uses combinations of plant, mineral, and occasionally animal-derived substances that have been clinically refined over centuries. Formulas are prescribed individually — not as off-the-shelf supplements — based on your specific pattern of imbalance. They are safe when prescribed by a licensed practitioner who takes a thorough intake, but they can interact with pharmaceutical medications. Liz will review your full medication list before prescribing.
What conditions does nutritional support help with most?
The most common presentations are PCOS and insulin resistance, digestive dysregulation (IBS, bloating, low appetite), postpartum depletion, hormonal imbalance, and the fatigue associated with chronic illness or autoimmune conditions. Nutritional guidance at Brooklyn Qi is not a standalone service — it works best integrated with acupuncture treatment.
Do I need to follow a specific diet?
No rigid protocol is prescribed. Rather than prescribing a named diet, Liz works with your specific constitution, preferences, and practical life to identify the highest-leverage changes — the three or four shifts that will make the most difference for your particular presentation. The emphasis is on building a sustainable, nourishing approach rather than a restrictive one.
Serving Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Gowanus, Kensington, Fort Greene, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Bushwick, Sunset Park, Downtown Brooklyn, and neighboring communities in Brooklyn and NYC