Kiara Segal, Lic. Ac., Dip. OM.

Founder of Olapidous Acupuncture,
Acupuncturist & Herbalist

My practice is rooted in a thorough understanding of the deep connections between physical, emotional and mental health. I work with patients to compassionately untangle the complex imbalances within these ecologies that have lead to illness, and empower you towards a life of sustained well-being. Each treatment is tailored to your unique presentation and evolving needs, balancing the task of acute relief with laying the foundations for deep healing and radical transformation. Our work begins the moment you step into my studio, through our conversation, diagnostic assessment, and acupuncture treatment, and continues after you leave with take-home herbal formulas and lifestyle recommendations. I have witnessed profound healing in individuals grappling with pain, anxiety, fertility concerns, sleep disorders, menstrual irregularities, fatigue, chronic illness, histories of trauma, and much more. I look forward to supporting you on your journey towards a life of balance, ease, and comprehensive well-being.

My Credentials

    • B.A., Integrative Health, Vassar College — a self-designed discipline dedicated to exploring the convergences between personal, political, and environmental health

    • Master of Acupuncture & Diploma in Herbal Medicine, Academy for Five Element Acupuncture

    • Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

    • 2023, 2024: Classical Acupuncture Mentorship with Sean Tuten

    • 2022: Tung's Acupuncture and Herbs for Stress and Digestive Disorders with Henry McCann

    • 2021: Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine with Jeffrey Yuen

    • 2020: Whole Heart Acupuncture with Thea Elijah

Everyone deserves a safe and inclusive space to heal

  • Kiara helped me through a challenging time in my life. I felt that more than the acupuncture treatment itself, which resolved the symptoms within a few weeks, there was something about simply being with Kiara that felt deeply healing. Kiara’s warm presence and words acknowledged what I was feeling or where I was without judgment. I felt accepted to just be, and to blossom, from within.”

    Teresa, Acupuncture Patient

  • Kiara is an intuitive, gentle, and knowledgable practitioner. She provides clear explanations about the philosophy and intent of Chinese medicine, which I find really helpful in understanding the treatment. She feels like a true partner in addressing my health holistically, and I have had significant improvement since beginning to work with her! I would highly recommend her for those struggling, as I am, with chronic conditions that Western medicine seems to struggle in addressing.

    Megan, Acupuncture Patient

  • Kiara has the capacity to connect with her clients in a deep empathic way, one that I've experienced with few practitioners… When I started therapy, I was severely depressed and plagued with terrible restless leg syndrome. Four months later, the depression and RLS were gone. I am deeply grateful to have had this experience with her. She is a natural healer, and those who seek her healing services will be truly blessed.

    Louis, Acupuncture Patient

  • As a trans person, and as a survivor, I really appreciated Kiara's embodied sense of consent. She always made me feel comfortable and safe. I cannot recommend this medicine or this practitioner enough. I started my sessions using mobility devices and largely bedbound. It's been a couple weeks since my fifth session and I just did yoga for an hour outside and am relishing how strong and powerful I feel in my body.

    Honeybee, Acupuncture Patient