Health + Beauty

Lorraine Lavetina is a healer beyond words. I have been seeing her consistently over the last 2 years for Accupuncture. I was in a terrible car accident and hurt my shoulder and I’m also a hair stylist where I have to constantly use my shoulder to work. I was in agony for a long time and taking Motrin for a long time and since Lorraine has been treating me I no longer experience the extreme pain I was in. My body feel more fluid and comfortable than it ever has. Thank you Lorraine for your healing powers. See you soon!

I love Lorraine! I did a series of LED treatments and my skin is so much happier now than when I started. She has been so helpful recommending different things for my skin and lifestyle. Loraine also is really knowledgable about skin and she is honest about what is best for your skin. I can’t wait to go back to her again in the future :)

Lorraine is phenomenal. I saw her on referral from a co worker, and have happily been following up ever since. I have plantar fascitis in both feet, and no amount of stretching or over the counter treatments ever really helped. I walked out of my first appointment with Lorraine and couldn’t figure out what was different– then I realized my heel and arch didn’t when i walked for the first time in literally years. I have been back for several treatments and am steadily improving, as well as seeing differences in my back pain and how I walk. I cant speak highly enough about treatment with Lorraine– run to her (if you can)!

I’ve been having a lot of back pain ever since I started my career as an esthetician 6 months ago. I spent so much money going to a chiropractor because they promised they could help with the pain. After 12 treatments and $ 1250, no improvement in regards to pain. I decided to try acupuncture because at this point I had nothing else to lose… After one treatment from Lorraine, my pain was gone. It was the first time I ever felt an instant relief from any type of treatment in my life! I was completely blown away! Acupuncture has really saved my health and my career. If you are someone like me, who has tried treatments but has had no success, pleas please give acupuncture a try! It will truly make a difference! Thank you Lorraine!

I can’t say enough about Lorraine — she is the best acupuncturist I have ever seen! Her understanding of the body and how referred pain can affect your day to day life is really comprehensive and her approach to wellness is non-​judgmental and results oriented. I have found that, for me, acupuncture with Lorraine is much more effective than massage therapy… I walk out of the room feeling like I have had a two-​hour massage that focused on my trigger points in less than an hour (a major plus for this busy New Yorker!). Plus, she is covered by my health insurance!
I don’t know the exact science behind acupuncture and I don’t care how it works, I just know it does! If you have any issues with pesky trigger points causing headaches or other referred pain, do yourself a favor and book an appointment with Lorraine. Don’t question it — seriously just go see her.
(Oh, and her office is so convenient to get to also — it’s just near Bryant Park!)

Lorraine did an amazing job!!! I am not typically a person who gets facials; however, after my appointment with Lorraine I plan on going back monthly! I had an appointment and as I was getting ready I burned my cheek with a curling iron!!! Lorraine being professional and thorough insisted on assessing how bad the burn was before proceeding (which I greatly appreciated). She did not want to irritate the burn. She decided it was a surface burn and we could proceed with out using steam on my face. Well, by the end of the session the burn was almost gone! My skin was so smooth; it was incredible. Also, her products are amazing and she was generous enough to give me samples (which I have already finished). I highly suggest Lorraine for all your facial needs.

Lorraine is a gem! She is an expert on skincare, and she shares her knowledge freely. She will guide you to what will work for you without trying to up-​sell you on her services or products (which happen to be awesome — she’s just not pushy about them!). I’m currently recovering from some health issues that have taken a toll on my skin, and Lorraine made me feel cared for, nurtured, and on the road to recovery. I’ll definitely be back!

Lorraine is an amazing Skin Care Specialist and
Acupuncturist! The location near Bryant Park is nice and calm. I have had several facials from her and my skin looks fantastic! I get compliments all the time about my skin. I just tried the LED too. Terrific! I recommend investing in her products too! They really work.

Lorraine is amazing! Through acupuncture she totally helped my cycle get back on track. She is warm and makes you feel at easy and very relaxed. Her cupping is great too, this helps get rid of toxins and increased my energy flow. Lorraine also has the most delicious green tea to drink before your appointment. Her space is cozy and very clean.

I’m finally the woman I always wanted to be — the one who has a «person» that they trust with their skin and plans a skin strategy. I’m delighted to have found an esthetician who uses TECHNIQUE in our sessions together. I actually get a good facial massage. I’m so tired of estheticians slapping on products then leaving the room and calling it a «service.» Not here. Lorraine invests herself in each appointment and it’s always the experience I’m craving. Lorraine strongly believes in the products she uses, but there’s not a product push — ever — further contributing to experience with her.

What a fabulous experience – I feel like a new woman! I just had my first microdermabrasion facial with LED and I am just glowing (literally!). I have never had such a relaxing and nurturing skincare experience before. From the moment I walked into the suite I felt calm and super relaxed as it very zen, quiet and clean. Lorraine was very professional and thorough, listened to my concerns and evaluated my needs, and gave me a detailed and personalized treatment. The products were high end organic and my skin looks and feels amazing. I highly, highly recommend Lorraine.

Lorraine is a skin guru!
Her knowledge and expertise in wellness coupled with her peaceful demeanor makes any service with her an absolute pleasure. I really appreciate the care she takes to make sure I’m loving and nourishing my inner and outer woman. She’s so much more than her profession!!!

I have been a customer at Health + Beauty on and off for years now. I love that you can get your beauty and acupuncture treatments under one roof. Very convenient and the provider, Lorraine is very knowledgeable. Highly recommended

Acupuncture is the best! I’m a runner and over the years my knees have gotten really bad. I thought I wouldn’t be able to run anymore because it was only getting worse. I finally gave acupuncture a shot and I can’t even believe how much it has saved me! I’m very squeamish with needles but Lorraine is so gentle she made it very easy and comfortable. She was very patient with me and really calmed me down before we started. Also gave me a lot of tips to help with my stretching which has been extremely helpful! Thanks for everything Lorraine! You’re the best :)

Lorraine is one of the best acupuncturist I’ve ever come across. I was once a competitive athlete, and have struggled over the years with chronic pain and multiple injuries. I’ve seen many doctors, acupuncturists, physical therapist, chiropractors and Lorraine has been one of the few to provide me with relief!
What differentiates Lorraine from all the others is her extensive knowledge in sports medicine in addition to the acupuncture. She has always been very thorough throughout the process, explaining everything with great detail. Furthermore, she has great bedside manners and truly goes above and beyond to make sure you are comfortable during your session.
Anytime I have a flair up, I know I can count on her to relieve my pain. If you’re looking for an acupuncturist, look no further! Lorraine is a life saver!

I went to Lorraine because my skin was looking dull and lifeless with a lot of blackheads. She carefully assessed my skin and recommended microdermabrasion to clean it up and remove the old, stagnant layer. It is clear that she is very knowledgeable and skillful. Her explanations of how the skin works and how to treat it to make it perform best made a lot of sense. The procedure was efficient and the products she used along with the micro really seemed to plump my skin and left it feeling so soft and smooth.
I was so impressed with the results of the first treatment that I opted to buy a package and I’m so glad I did because I have found that getting microdermabrasion on a regular basis has really improved the overall condition of my skin. My skin looks younger, brighter, and I have far fewer breakouts. I have found that if I let too much time pass between sessions, my skin starts to look dull, so I have just made microdermabrasion sessions with Lorraine part of my regular skincare routine.

Lorraine is an amazing acupuncturist. Her passion for helping her patients is felt on every visit. Lorraine really understood what I was coming in for, empathized with me, and better yet, got me great results. I would trust her with future problem I may run into, from the common cold to back spasms, and beyond.

I found Lorraine on the recommendation of a client of mine, and her practice at the time was down the block from my work. I had never really thought much about it until sustaining a back injury from weight lifting and I decided that I would try it out.
It was my first time for acupuncture and I didn’t know what to expect, but I was very very very impressed with the results!
Lorraine has a very calming demeanor, explained what it was that she was doing, and has a very gentle hand. When someone is inserting needles all over your body, it can be a bit nerve wracking, but I found it painless and relaxing. I went a total of 4 times over the course of a month, and it was easily the best part of my week. She would do specific spot work on my muscle injury and release all the tension that I was holding (yes it was in my booty!). Each week we would work on a different area depending on how I was feeling.
She really knows what she is doing and she seems very passionate about acupuncture and it’s ability to heal. I’m a skeptic, and I am totally sold!
I have since healed, but I would continue to go back to Lorraine in a heartbeat– in fact… I should call her right now! Do not hesitate to call her for your needs. She told me she likes to work with sports injuries, and I can see why– she really is amazing!