About ORA
ORA was born from the transformative healing story of our founder, Kimberly Ross, who found healing in acupuncture amidst her journeys with gut and digestive issues, fertility, and the quest for serenity amidst anxiety and stress. In creating ORA, our aim has been to illuminate the genuine power of acupuncture, showcasing its remarkable ability to touch and heal mind, body and spirit.
Who We Are
Since 2020, ORA Space has been a tranquil retreat, upholding and honoring the ancient practice of acupuncture. We offer a spa-like environment that nurtures healing and rejuvenation, while allowing our guests to connect with the deep, restorative powers of age-old practices, thoughtfully integrated into the rhythm of modern life.
Our Team
Sonia Guan L.Ac
Sonia Guan grew up in a Chinese Medicine family, growing up she saw many magical moments which Chinese medicine improved on someone’s life and health conditions. She graduated from Tri-State Colleg...
Assel Cooperman, L.Ac
Assel Cooperman is a New York-based licensed acupuncturist who began her journey into Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at the Pacific College of Health and Science (PCHS), where she earned a Bach...
Shelly Guo, DTCM, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M.
My journey into acupuncture was deeply inspired by my mother, who is alsoan acupuncturist and herbalist. Watching her help people heal throughTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) sparked my passion f...
Tara Grant, M.A., L.Ac., NCCAOM
Tara Grant is a licensed acupuncturist with a background in clinical psychology and neuroscience research at UCLA. She has extensive experience working with patients in individual and group setting...
Angelica Lopez, LMT
Angelica has always been in absolute wonder of the human form as an expression of art particularly in the mediums of photography and sculpture. As a young dancer using her body as an instrument to ...
Cristina Pandrea, LMT
After a successful decade in accounting, Cristina Pandrea began her journey into holistic wellness in 2014 when she discovered the profound healing potential of yoga and touch therapy. These becam...
Richard Hsu, MSTOM, L.Ac.
Richard is an expert in combining acupuncture with safe and natural herbal solutions to achieve comprehensive holistic health. He has advanced training in traditional Asian medicine techniques for...
Shua Kim, DACM, L.Ac., NCCAOM Diplomate
From a young age, Shua became aware of the remarkable potency and efficacy of Chinese medicine by accompanying her mother to acupuncture sessions for a wide range of health issues. However, it was ...
Kurush Saliev, LMT
Kurush discovered the power of massage therapy and how it can help our bodies heal through his own personal recovery. Growing up, Kurush participated in many sports, which led to a variety of injur...
Kanako Oshiumi, MSAc, L.Ac
Kanako is an experienced Acupuncturist with a Master of Science Degree in Acupuncture from the Tri-State College of Acupuncture. She was trained in various acupuncture styles including Acupuncture...
Dr. Brittany Schneider, DACM, L.Ac, Dipl. O.M.
Brittany graduated from Pacific College of Health and Science, San Diego where she received her dual Doctorate and Master's Degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. She is a licensed acupunctur...
Dr. Barbara Siminovich-Blok, ND, LAc,
Dr. Barbara Siminovich-Blok, ND, LAc, is a Naturopathic Physician, a Licensed Acupuncturist, and has a Clinical Assistant Professor appointment at NYU School of Medicine, Rusk Rehabilitation. She ...
Fausta Tamburino L.Ac
Fausta Tamburino has been a New York State licensed acupuncturist since 2008, and has studied Advanced Acupuncture under the Taoist priest Jeffrey Yuen. She treats a variety of ailments, from chr...
Kimberly Ross, Founder & CEO
After being diagnosed with Type-1 Diabetes at age 11 and struggling with health-related issues throughout the years, Kimberly finally found great relief in acupuncture 5 years ago after receiving ...
Gabriel A. Sher, Chief of Acupuncture and TCM Development
An expert in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, Gabriel is a licensed and board certified acupuncturist and herbalist and has been practicing for over 20 years. Gabriel founded the Sher...
Isabel Vigil, Chief Operating Officer
After many years of struggling with her own health issues, Isabel discovered the healing power of acupuncture and how it can impact not only your physical, but mental and emotional health as well....