Dr. Marie Agniel, DACM, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCBAHM), MSTOM, LMT, is a nationally board-certified, licensed acupuncturist based in New York, specializing in Integrative Acupuncture and Cosmetic Acupuncture. Her practice addresses a wide range of health concerns, including fertility and reproductive health, sports injury recovery, digestive health, and mental health, alongside advanced certifications in facial rejuvenation and micro-needling. Dr. Agniel brings a holistic, evidence-informed approach to whole-body wellness, combining clinical expertise with a deep commitment to patient-centered care.
Drawing on training across multiple acupuncture traditions — from Traditional Chinese Medicine to Japanese-style acupuncture — Dr. Agniel tailors each treatment plan to the individual, addressing the root cause of a patient's concerns rather than treating symptoms in isolation. Whether supporting a patient through fertility treatment, recovery from a sports injury, digestive imbalances, or the emotional toll of stress and anxiety, her approach centers on restoring balance across the whole body.
Education & Licensure
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Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, Pacific College of Health and Science
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Master of Science, Tri-State College of Acupuncture, NYC
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Licensed Massage Therapist, Pacific College of Health and Science
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Nationally board-certified, licensed acupuncturist in the State of New York
Specialized Certifications
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Certified in Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture and Medical Micro-Needling
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Certified in Clean Needle Technique
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Clinical shadowing, Dermatology — Dr. Mudgil, focused on skin health and cosmetic acupuncture integration
Advanced Training in Acupuncture Styles
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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
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Acupuncture Physical Medicine with Trigger Point Technique (developed by Mark Seem, Founder of Tri-State College of Acupuncture)
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Japanese Style Acupuncture (Master Kiiko Matsumoto's Method)
Additional Modalities & Specialty Training
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Tui Na and Anma massage
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Pediatric Acupuncture, trained by Moshe Heller
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GYN Acupuncture, trained by Claudia Citkovitz
Professional Affiliations
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Member, Acupuncturists Without Borders (AWB)
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Member, Acupuncture Society of New York (ASNY)
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Member, American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA)
My Journey
Medicine has always been my central interest — understanding how the body works, why it breaks down, and what actually helps it heal. That curiosity led me to spend two years in medical school in France before I discovered acupuncture and decided to pursue that path instead.
It was severe migraines and chronic headaches, unresolved by Western treatment alone, that first led me to acupuncture. The relief I found wasn't just physical — it sparked an intellectual pull I couldn't ignore. I wanted to understand the mechanism behind what I was experiencing, not just the tradition. That question became the foundation of my entire career: I pursued training in acupuncture and Chinese medicine all the way to the doctoral level, driven by the same scientific curiosity that had always defined me.
I approach my practice as an integrative, evidence-informed clinician. I hold Eastern medical tradition and Western scientific research in equal regard, and I continually study both — physiology, current research, and classical theory — because I believe the most effective care draws on whichever knowledge base best helps the patient in front of me. That commitment to lifelong learning isn't a professional obligation for me; it's genuinely what I find most exciting about this work.
Before acupuncture became my career, I spent time in hospitality and social justice work, including at Union Restaurant — experience that shaped how closely I listen to patients and how seriously I take their individual needs. But medicine was always where I was headed.
I've been a dedicated practitioner of holistic medicine since 2015, and that original curiosity — the drive to understand why something works, not just that it works — still shapes every treatment plan I build today.