Two Stories, One Mission

Christine Pellegrino, M.S., L.Ac, is an esteemed licensed acupuncturist, as well as the founder, owner, and director of Pellegrino Healing Center. After seeing a dramatic increase in need and demand for her healing services, Christine took initiative and expanded her private practice into a multifunctional health and wellness facility. Christine’s work does not discriminate, in addition to working with anyone who has emotional or physical distress, Christine works with veterans, children, athletes, people with disabilities, pregnant women, and active cancer patients as well as those in remission. 

 

Christine’s background in healthcare and alternative medicine is on the cutting edge of holistic care; Christine continues to conduct research, attend educational seminars, and collaborate with other members of the medical community in order to maintain the most up-to-date and advanced holistic practices and technology. With her drive, intuition, and management skills, Christine has built a diverse team of healers, who altogether, bring a great deal of knowledge, skill, and quality holistic care to the center.

 

While Christine aspires to help everyone, she has a special place in her heart for cancer patients. Christine’s desire to work with cancer patients began when her mother, Inga Pellegrino was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 38, battling cancer for 8 years before passing at age 46. Inga Pellegrino was a registered nurse who worked at Vassar Hospital for 18 years; she was also a dedicated mother, wife, and friend. Christine was only 8 years old when her mother was diagnosed and 16 years old when she passed.  During the time Christine's mother was battling her cancer, Christine remembers the debilitating side effects from her treatments, as well as the emotional and physical hardships that came with her battle.  

 

“I was so young at that time, I was unable to provide comfort or support. Though I was not able to help my mother, I am now equipped with the skills and expertise. I have already been able to help many people in my own practice and I am looking to expand our reach to help others cope with the physical and emotional impact to those battling cancer, in remission, and their family members.” 

 

Christine's grandmother Ingeborg Kraehmer was later diagnosed with breast cancer as well. With two generations of breast cancer in the family, Christine was further driven to work in integrative and preventive medicine. With multiple diagnoses in the family, Christine gained a strong desire to help others and their families who have had to take on similar feats.