Aimee Raupp, M.S., L. Ac.

Acupuncture & Fertility Coaching

Aimee Raupp, MS, LAc, is a renowned women’s health & fertility detective, celebrity acupuncturist & coach, and the best- selling author of the books Chill Out & Get Healthy (2009), Yes, You Can Get Pregnant (2014), Body Belief (2018), and The Egg Quality Diet: A clinically proven 100-day fertility diet to balance hormones, reduce inflammation, improve egg quality & optimize your ability to get & stay pregnant (June 2021). As a fertility detective with two decades of experience, Aimee works virtually with clients all over the world. As well she is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in private practice in New York and Connecticut.  Aimee holds a Master of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and a Bachelor’s degree in biology from Rutgers University. She is also the founder of the Aimee Raupp Beauty line of hand-crafted, organic skincare products that are optimized for hormone harmony. Over the years Aimee has grown and mentored her team of fertility coaches and acupuncturists to serve more women on their path to motherhood. She has appeared on The View, and has been featured in Glamour, Allure, Well + Good, Mind  Body Green, GOOP, Shape, and many podcasts including Wellness Mama, The Melissa Ambrosini Show, and Tune into Wellness with Dr. Frank Lipman. Aimee has received endorsements from Deepak Chopra, Hannah Bronfman, Arianna Huffington, and Gabrielle Bernstein for her work in helping thousands of women to improve their fertility, celebrate their beauty, and reconnect to the presence of their optimal health. Aimee is also on the Scientific Advisory Board for THE WELL in NYC, and is a frequent speaker at women’s health & wellness conferences across the nation. She engages her large community worldwide through her social media presence, online programs, and her website, www.aimeeraupp.com. To learn more about working with Aimee and her team of fertility coaches and acupuncturists, email info@aimeeraupp.com 

Sarah Coles McKeown, M.S., L.Ac., L.M.T.

Acupuncture & Fertility Coaching

Sarah Coles McKeown, MS, LAc, LMT is licensed to practice acupuncture and massage therapy in New York State, and certified in acupuncture and Chinese herbology by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).  Sarah is Aimee’s associate in her New York city clinic.

As a practitioner of Chinese medicine, Sarah has a holistic approach to healthcare – caring for every person as a whole – body, mind and spirit. She provides treatment for a wide variety of conditions, with a particular focus on women’s health, fertility, pregnancy and post-partum.

Sarah graduated valedictorian of her class from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York City (PCOM) with a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM), and an Associate’s degree in Massage Therapy. She was awarded both the Baron Gold Award for Academic Excellence and the Kamwo Herbs Award for Academic Achievement in Traditional Chinese Medical Herbology for her studies at PCOM.

As part of her clinical education, Sarah had the unique opportunity to practice at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn where she assisted in providing acupuncture to women during childbirth, for pain reduction during labor and to facilitate delivery. She also practiced at the New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, Initiative for Women with Disabilities, a program providing medical care to women who suffer from physical disabilities and chronic illnesses such as multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Before beginning her studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sarah graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science (BA) from Barnard College, Columbia University. She then joined the Peace Corps and lived in Mali, West Africa for two-and-a-half years.

It was in the Peace Corps that Sarah’s interest and experience in healthcare began. The focus of much of her work in Mali was improving the health and wellbeing of women and children. She headed a child and infant health project and held regular health education workshops for women.

Sarah integrates a variety of modalities, including: acupuncture, massage therapy, Chinese herbs, aromatherapy, and both Eastern and Western Nutrition into her treatments. She strongly supports the integration of Eastern and Western medicine in treating illness and maintaining the best health possible.

Heather Kreutter, M.S., L.Ac.

Acupuncture & Fertility Coaching

Heather A. Kreutter MS, LAc is a general practitioner whose focus areas include addiction, emotional and psychological disorders, reproductive health and gynecology, orthopedics and oncology.  Heather is Aimee’s associate in her Nyack, NY clinic.

Heather’s treatment approach incorporates several methods to restore and maintain health, including acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Tui Na massage, gua sha, Eastern and Western nutrition and cupping. Her goal is to renew patients’ vitality and provide them with the tools necessary to achieve and maintain an optimal state of health.

Heather earned a Master’s of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in New York, and is certified by the National Acupuncture Detox Association to treat smoking cessation. Heather also earned a certificate in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture.

Heather interned at New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, Initiative for Women with Disabilities, a program providing medical care to women who have physical disabilities and chronic illnesses, and at St. John’s Riverside Hospital in Yonkers, New York, where she employed acupuncture for recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction.

She also had the unique opportunity to intern at Montefiore Family Heath Center as a part of clinical research training that evaluated acupuncture’s effect on chronic pain. She interned at The Fortune Society in Queens, New York, a non-profit organization that supports the successful re-entry of prisoners to society and promotes alternatives to incarceration. She also studied at Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Chengdu, China, where she worked in hospitals specializing in pediatrics, oncology and gynecology.

As a result of Heather’s extensive training, she has a fundamental understanding of the functional aspects of the human being and the imbalances created by disease.

Prior to acupuncture, Heather earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from St. Peter’s University in Jersey City, New Jersey, and worked as a substance abuse counselor and mental health clinician. Throughout her study of acupuncture, Heather served as assistant to her mentor, Aimee Raupp.

Samantha Silverberg, M.A., L.P.C., IMH-E®, EMDR Certified Therapist (EMDRIA)

Fertility Trauma Coaching

Samantha Silverberg, M.A., L.P.C., IMH-E®, EMDR Certified Therapist (EMDRIA) (She/Her/Hers) is an empathic and supportive professional. As a therapist and doctoral candidate, she is passionate about creating space for individuals to explore and grow. Samantha has a friendly, warm presence and deep dedication to the people she works with. This builds a collaborative and thoughtful approach to emotional well-being and genuine connection.

Sam received her M.A. in Psychology through the New School and La Salle University and is a current doctoral candidate at Fielding Graduate University. Sam has worked in various mental health settings focused on supporting individuals through trauma-based interventions while also developing programming to implement trauma-informed care throughout clinics and hospital settings. 

Sam's work in trauma spaces had led her to her work at Mt. Sinai's Parent-Infant Center, where her work has focused on pregnancy loss, infertility struggles, pregnancy trauma, birth trauma, and the prevention of intergenerational transmission of trauma. Sam works with individuals to heal their inner children as they enter parenthood, providing support before, during, and after pregnancy.

Given her focus on supporting women across the fertility journey, Sam has sought after, and achieved, several certifications, focused on healing trauma and supporting women throughout the fertility journey. Sam is a certified EMDR therapist from EMDRIA, which is the EMDR International Association. EMDR is an empirically-supported treatment with much research around it, providing evidence that neural connections created during traumatic and/or stressful events can be re-wired in order to reduce symptoms of anxiety and PTSD. Additionally, Sam is a certified Infant Mental Health Expert (IMH-E), providing guidance around healing trauma in order to prevent the intergenerational transmission of trauma. For more information about how these certifications allow Sam to work specifically with our amazing community, reach out to us!

Dr. Carrie Hart, DACM, MS, L.Ac.

Fertility Coaching

Carrie is a nationally certified acupuncturist and Chinese herbal practitioner with a license to practice in New York. She received a Doctoral of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and a Master of Science Degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) from Pacific College of Health and Science and is a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine, certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

Her specialties include facial cosmetic acupuncturist, women’s health and fertility. She is a member of Pacific College’s Faculty for the Facial Applications for Cosmetic Enhancement (FACE) program where she teaches and supervises acupuncturists in an advanced post-graduate cosmetic acupuncture mentorship program. Her holistic approach to health and wellness combines modalities to achieve success in treating a variety of health concerns including digestive issues, pain, stress and anxiety symptoms, reproductive health, women’s health and fertility. As a Reiki Master and yoga instructor, Carrie includes energy healing and integrates Functional Medicine into her treatments.

Marilyn Jackson, L.Ac., Dipl.OM

Acupuncture

Marilyn Jackson, L.Ac., Dipl.OM is a nationally board certified acupuncturist and clinical herbalist with licenses to practice in Connecticut, New York, and California. She completed her training at Emperor’s College in California, receiving a Masters of Science in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Marilyn, or you may know her as Micki, started practicing in Los Angeles with a focus in women’s health, fertility, pregnancy, and perinatal support and is grateful to have worked alongside some of the leading experts in the field while on the west coast.

Her approach is to offer patients a safe space to be heard and supported while fostering their body’s innate ability to heal and thrive. She aims to meet her patients where they are, designing accessible treatment plans that are tailored to each individual and can be practically and even enjoyably integrated into daily life. Marilyn hopes to inspire patients to find joy in prioritizing health and wellness by learning to tune into their body’s queues, enjoying delicious nourishing foods, and making lifestyle choices that help them feel good too.

In 2021 Marilyn moved with her husband and two sons to Ridgefield, Connecticut, and sees patients via our office in Westport, CT. She continues to treat all things women’s health as well as psycho-emotional issues like stress, anxiety, and depression, pain management, immune support, digestion and more. She is constantly in awe of the power and breadth of Traditional Chinese Medicine and its ability to support health and wellness.

Beth Grossmann

Chief of Operations & Communications