TLC Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy & Private Medical Practices located in North Shore, Staten Island, NY & South Shore, Staten Island, NY, Brooklyn, and Manhattan
Dr. Vanessa Vartolo is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, a New York State Licensed Acupuncturist, an NCCAOM Board-Certified Diplomate in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology, and a certified Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (ADS). She has been in clinical practice for over 22 years.
Her primary area of expertise is Pain Management, with a strong focus on musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions. She utilizes a wide range of evidence-informed modalities, including Acupuncture, Electro-Acupuncture, Trigger and Motor Point Therapy, Auricular Acupuncture, Cupping Therapy, Gua Sha, and TDP heat lamp therapy. These techniques are particularly effective for reducing inflammation, enhancing circulation, releasing muscular tension, and supporting tissue recovery—making them a highly complementary addition to physical therapy interventions.
In addition to treating pain, Dr. Vartolo addresses a wide range of internal health concerns including stress, anxiety, insomnia, allergies, asthma, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, women’s health issues, and gastrointestinal disorders.
Her approach is both collaborative and integrative. Dr. Vartolo works closely with patients—and, when appropriate, with other healthcare professionals—to support functional recovery and holistic well-being. She emphasizes patient education as a core element of her care, helping individuals understand how stress, nutrition, movement, and lifestyle influence their overall health. Through this process, she empowers patients to take an active role in their healing journey.
Dr. Vartolo believes that interdisciplinary collaboration leads to the best patient outcomes, helping individuals achieve sustainable, long-term wellness—physically, emotionally, and mentally.
