Montserrat Markou, MS., L.Ac., LMT
Owner/Founder

is a licensed acupuncture and massage therapist in New York specializing in Pain, Stress and its many disorders, Sports related issues, Emotional wellbeing, Womens health and Pediatric care. She is nationally board certified in Acupuncture by the NCCAOM and as a Massage therapist by the NCTMB.

She graduated from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine receiving a Masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and from the Swedish Institute receiving her degree in Massage Therapy. She extended her acupuncture studies traveling to China to apprentice with Dr. Wang Ju-Yi, focusing on his unique style of meridian diagnosis and treatment. While there, she also attended numerous lectures on acupuncture and internal medicine. She has also studied, acupuncture, massage therapy and Naturopathic medicine in Europe where she was owner/director of an Integrative Health Center before moving back to New York.

Mrs. Markou participated in the following internships/externships:

• St. John's Riverside Hospital (Yonkers, NY)
• Cabrini Hospital Rehabilitation Department (New York, NY)
• New York University - Women's Basketball Team (New York, NY)
• Safe Horizons Domestic Violence Center (Brooklyn, NY)
• P. H. Ling Clinic (New York, NY)
• Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Clinic (New York, NY)
• Wang Ju-Yi Clinic (Beijing, China)

She is a professional member of the:

• American Association of Oriental Medicine (AAOM)
• American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA)
• International Myopain Society (IMS)
• Holistic Pediatric Association (HPA)
• Hoistic Moms Network (HMN)
• American Pregnancy Association (APA)

Montserrat had intensive studies in western medicine which she integrates in her practice to provide the highest standard of healthcare. She has also studied with the experts in the following modalities: Myofascial Release, Trigger Point therapy, Craniosacral and Reiki, in order to incorporate accordingly into her sessions to provide a speedier healing process.

She continues researching current topics related to Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, Fitness and Nutrition for the benefit of her patient's care.

Sabrina Santangelo
Office Manager

is the Office Manager of Alquimia. She is a long-time practitioner of the holistic and wellness lifestyle. Before joining Alquimia, Sabrina worked in the fashion industry. Her experience has involved marketing presentations on visual styling for some of the fashion industry's best-known companies, including Nordstrom and Macy's. She is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology with a degree in Fashion Merchandising Management/Visual Design.