Cornerstone Healing

Anne Mok is a great acupuncturist and all-​around health care provider. She approaches health issues with a good balance of Chinese and Western medicine and she always makes sure to see the big picture of what’s going on with you health-​wise. I highly recommend her!

After going to another eyebrow lady, ive realized that only Maria can make my eyebrows special. The other lady who did my eyebrows was nice but made them thin. The shape was nice but the make-​up fill-​in was just make-​up. I liked it, but i didnt love it like Maria does my brows
After months of growing out my brows post-​other lady, I went back to Maria. She was so sweet and even followed her creative instinct and tried something new which i loved (made the eyebrow tail longer/​more dramatic)! Maria is awesome!

I had my first ever acupuncture treatment at Cornerstone Healing five months ago, and have gone for treatments every week since. Anne Mok is an amazing healer who immediately puts me at ease. She is a compassionate practitioner who provides holistic care; giving me great advice on diet, stress management, stretching and exercise, etc… I have several stubborn health issues and have definitely seen an improvement in my symptoms over time. I also look forward to my Friday evening sessions as a way to clear out all of the stress and tension that has built up over the week. The private treatment rooms are comfortable, and the front desk staff is always friendly. The best part is that Annie takes my insurance, which makes acupuncture affordable!

I went to Cornerstone Healing because it was a short walk from my job and I was in vital need of a massage to start off the New Year. Wanting to treat myself to some relaxation, I made an appointment with Erin Smith for a massage.
For a first impression, the interior of Cornerstone is very cool and relaxing, even the reception area has a tranquil feel to it.
My massage practioner Erin was very skilled and knowledgable. She inquired in detail about my back and spinal issues and was thorough in her questions. It wasn’t rushed and Erin seemed like she really wanted to get to the root of my problem and figure out an appropriate treatment.
The room in which I received my massage was beautiful. It was luxurious and definitely the best room I had ever had a treatment in. It even smelled relaxing! Erin was very thorough in asking me questions pertaining to my back pain and spinal issues. My massage was wonderful, and a great way to begin the New Year! My neck pain was alleviated and my posture improved. I plan on coming back here and I would definitely recommend Cornerstone to friends and family.

I have been coming to see Anne for acupuncture at Cornerstone Healing for the last 8 years. She has helped me work through a variety of injuries, running, triathlon, and cycling related. She is an amazing healer, and I always know when I need to come see her for a body tune up. For me, the benefits of her treatment are combinations of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual rejuvenation. My body and mind always feel aligned, renewed and refreshed afterwards. I highly recommend Anne, she is amazing!

Cornerstone Healing is a wonderful experience. Reception is friendly and accommodating. I’ve seen Dr. Anne Mok, Dr. Peggy Robinson and Jackie. They are all amazing. I’ve been going to acupuncture to help with chronic migraines and crohn’s disease. Jackie always has new and helpful tips at the end of the session to help with my flare ups. Dr. Peggy is so gentle and kind and really makes you feel at ease when talking with her. I walk away feeling refreshed and almost always experience immediate relief. I highly recommend.

I want to respond very briefly to a couple negative comments that focus on Anne Mok’s style, which apparently some patients found to be problematic.
I appreciated what I consider Anne’s refreshing approach of struggling with patients to do better, to think harder, to put in some work including at times enduring some discomfort in acupuncture treatments. This is medicine, not recreational massage (here I’m speaking of the treatments I got from Anne, not other services at Cornerstone which I haven’t used and can’t comment on but apparently do include relaxing massage).
Frankly there were times when I went in for treatments pretty subjective and not in the best position to rationally evaluate the treatment I needed. At those moments, there would be some tension between what I needed, and what I felt like doing. Good for Anne for struggling with me!
If I had questions about or disagreements with anything Anne said or did, believe me I spoke up. I always got thoughtful, respectful answers, and always felt encouraged to question, disagree, and dialog on my treatment. I consider these very positive, valuable attributes.

For my first review of 2014, it’s fitting that I’m hyping the place that has helped transform me into a new woman!
I came here after struggling with chronic back pain and beginning an acupuncture regimen at the Brooklyn Acupuncture Project, located nearby in Gowanus. Though I LOVE what the BAP is doing for my community, and especially for the insurance-​deprived, I am fortunate enough to receive insurance coverage (and thus similar prices) at Cornerstone, so I go there.
For those that are considering acupuncture and are looking at both, here’s the breakdown: At BAP, I may receive treatment from a different practitioner each time, in a not-​so-​private-​room — and though I don’t necessarily mind stripping down to my skivvies behind a sheet, the snoring from the guy next to me can sometimes harsh my zen. Meanwhile, at Cornerstone, I get a cush private room, a fierce back-​cracking and a nearly-​lethal massage from the talented Anne Mok every time I go.
Most importantly, I receive really interesting information and lots of compassion from Anne each time, which have expanded my awareness of my body and mind in ways I had not experienced before my back injury. Thus, I would highly recommend her for acupuncture newbies, as she will freely offer up information that’s well-​grounded in medical expertise, helping you to prevent and understand your pain, not just temporarily relieve it. And when you’ve got an injury that’s likely standing between you and the previous happy-​go-​lucky life you led before the injury came along, that kind of empowerment alone is worth the trip, even without the insurance discount.
But seriously, if your insurance covers this place, GO. Even if you’re just in need of a «tune-​up,» a stop-​in with Anne to straighten yourself out is a great idea for anyone who works at a computer, takes the train, slogs around with a big bag… which probably describes you, eh?

Maria Brito is a talented lady. Need brow sculpting in Carroll Garden? She can help you look sharp. I am glad she is so close by. She will either sculpt by hand or use waxing sugar.

After limping for over a year, with lots of pain due to arthritis, I was told the only solution was fusion therapy — poor prognosis for this surgery and months of not being able to walk. I was then told by another doctor to try acupuncture. My daughters rave about Anne Mok and, within two sessions I was walking without a limp, by three sessions the pain was gone. She is a true healer and wonderful at what she does. I have had acupuncture with other practitioners before, but Annie’s the best. Highly, highly recommend her.

I have worked with Anne Mok as my acupuncturist for several years — she helps me lessen pain when I have had acute lower back pain and I really feel seeing her every 3 – 4 weeks on an on going basis is a part of what has enabled me to manage back injuries and live a physically active and relatively pain free life. The ambiance of the space is great and the administrative staff are top notch too.

Dr. Annie Mok is a miracle worker, no kidding. I’ve been seeing Annie for several months. Initially I went in for help with persistent tendonitis in my elbow, after being told by a Manhattan orthopedist (who sent me for an x-​ray) to take four Alleves a day for three months. For many reasons, I didn’t want to pursue this course of «treatment.» Annie was able to treat my elbow and return it to normal with no drugs.
This week, I woke up with excruciating pain in my shoulder and went straight in to Cornerstone. In two treatments (over the course of 48 hours) I went from being unable to lift my arm to being completely pain free with 95% of my mobility restored. Annie knew exactly what the problem was and used acupuncture and body work to solve it – no X-​rays or drugs needed!
My experience at Cornerstone has been wonderful and I would whole heartedly recommend Annie Mok for whatever ails you. She is professional and capable, has a wonderful, friendly manner, explains things clearly and patiently, and will always call you back. What more could you ask for?

I don’t know how I managed to live in the neighborhood without ever venturing into Cornerstone Healing before now. I’ve had some annoyances with arthritis in my back for the last few years, and that combined with asthma and work-​related stress inspired me to give acupuncture a shot at the suggestion of a friend. Annie very patiently discussed all of my symptoms with me, and spent a lot of time explaining what she thought was going on with my situation (even called me out on some symptoms I hadn’t listed because I didn’t think they were related, but she was spot-​on). The acupuncture itself was surprisingly relaxing, and as some of the other reviewers mention, it was followed by very firm massage (which wasn’t unexpectedly firm or painful, and I have confidence that Annie knows what she’s doing unlike the free-​stylin’ nail salon technicians I usually trust with massage). After my first acupuncture session I felt like I could run a marathon; totally not the physical reaction I was expecting. Annie’s advice has changed my daily routine and I’m so thankful that I finally made the time to try this out. Also, I have crrrrrazy sensitive skin (psoriasis, rosacea, you name it) and Jenny at Cornerstone gave me the best facial I’ve ever had, magically removing all of the redness from my face! It is so nice to have this place within walking distance. The pricing for acupuncture is what you’d pay in the city, and they also work with insurance.

If you are ever in need of a great holistic facial, go see Marie Brito down stairs @ The Brow Room. I have been seeing her for over 4 years now & I trust no one else with my skin, except her. She’s is calming, beyond sweet, professional, & knows exactly what she is doing. I can not say enough about her… she is amazing inside & out!

Cornerstone is an amazing place full of serenity and healing services. If you’re interested in maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle, they can help you define the path forward.
** PROS **
Inspiring people, relaxing atmosphere and expert acupuncture
** CONS **
can’t think of any

I came here after having terrible issues with a strained nerve on my spine — it’s a bit of a chronic problem that comes up every year or so and the doctor just says to stretch it out and take pain killers. So, not really wanting to take pain killers I decided to give Acupuncture a try.
Peggy worked on me for 6 sessions and she is amazing. Seriously worked magic on my neck. The first sessions were hard since I was in such pain but with the acupuncture and massage it loosened up. Over the next sessions I felt better and better. What was so great about Peggy was that she could tell exactly where the pain was coming from without me having to tell her and worked that area and other areas of my body that had correlation to the pain (I think they are called channels).
Peggy also didn’t push me to see her a lot — I would have come every other day if she told me to but she would say «wait a week and then make another appointment». She has the touch and runs the facility in between a beautiful spa and a high end doctors office.
Highly recommend for massage, acupuncture and probably anything else they provide. They are the real deal.

I had one of the most amazing massages EVER here!
I bought a certificate on groupon (or was it livingsocial?) and finally used it.
My masseuse’s name was Jackie and she got through years of tension with ease.
Usually when a masseuse talks too much, it annoys me, but Jackie had a way of doing it that just made me feel comfortable and at home.

Cornerstone Healing is an AMAZING oasis in the city. I’ve gotten acupuncture with Peggy about 4 times now and she is great. She’s really calming and nurturing, and she knows her stuff. I was surprised how unpainful it was. The space itself is very clean, with soft music, and a healing aura. I always leave feeling really relaxed and 100 times better than when I walked in! Highly recommend :)
And depending on what insurance you have, you can get them to cover acupuncture and only pay a co-​pay AKA it’s really cheap!

I used a groupon and went to cornerstone. I arrived early and they were nice and they said I could get started early. I was led into the room which was nice and had nice music playing. When the massage therapist came in she asked if I had any injuries and painful areas to worry about and then began. There was no discussion about the type/​style of the massage me what kind of massage she was going to do. The massage was okay, I didn’t leave there very relaxed or feeling as if my body was in more alignment, which was the massage I wanted. Also, she was chewing gum while massaging and I could hear it, very distracting and irritating.

I am so happy with my treatments at Cornerstone, Peggy has been a pleasure to work with :) I was doubtful about acupuncture as a treatment and I am still new (I have done about 4 treatments) however I must say i do feel alot of energy moving while I am in my treatment so i am excited to see the results.
The space is relaxing and modern, they have high standards and it shows, very clean and the music, décor and lighting really lull me to sleep, so even though i am needle sensitive, I relax quite well!