At Hudson River Wellness, we believe that true healing addresses the whole person — body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine and guided by over two decades of clinical experience, we offer personalized, integrative care that meets you where you are and supports your long-term health.
Heather Noonan-Spillane, L.Ac., M.S.
If you’ve never tried acupuncture before, or if you’re curious about going deeper with your wellness practice, Heather is the kind of practitioner who will make you feel at ease and continue your practice for decades. Her approach is deeply personal, unhurried, and rooted in genuine curiosity about what your body needs — whether that’s relief from chronic pain, support through fertility challenges, stress management, sports recovery, or more.
Heather trained at the Pacific School of Oriental Medicine in New York City, where she earned her Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and has studied under veteran teachers from both China and the United States. She brings together the full range of TCM — including acupuncture, Chinese herbs, TuiNa massage, diet, meditation, and movement — to create a care plan that is tailored to your individual needs.
Before opening Hudson River Wellness, Heather worked in hospitals across the tri-state area as a researcher, counselor, and intake coordinator. She has spent more than a decade volunteering her skills with organizations including Acupuncture Without Borders and the Red Cross, bringing TCM care to communities affected by disasters at home and abroad. She is passionate about this work because showing up for people is at the heart of everything she does.
Tzu-Ching Lu, DAc, L.Ac., M.A., RN
If you’re looking for an acupuncturist who brings an exceptional depth of clinical knowledge to every treatment, Tzu-Ching is uniquely qualified. She is both a licensed acupuncturist and a Registered Nurse. With her dual background in Eastern and Western medicine, she understands your body from every angle.
Tzu-Ching earned her Doctorate in Acupuncture from Pacific College of Health and Science and holds a Master’s Degree in Acupuncture, alongside her nursing credentials. She has developed a practice rooted in careful listening, clinical precision, and genuine compassion for her patients. She has also trained in Guided Imagery Music Therapy — an additional dimension of her approach to whole-person healing.