Donna Gallers

I have over 20 years’ experience as a Licensed Massage Therapist, Functional Nutrition Counselor, and Certified Health Coach. I specialize in working with women over 35 newly diagnosed or in early stages of living with Rheumatoid Arthritis or other rheumatic/systemic autoimmune conditions.  I am also a Qigong and Reiki teacher. In addition to my private practice, I work with chronic pain patients at the Brooklyn Veterans Hospital (VA), doing acupressure and Qigong healing touch therapy, and teaching movement-based techniques for stress and pain relief. Because every person has a unique history and life, I take a functional, systems-based approach to figuring out what's going on at the root level in order to help shift the terrain so that everything can work together more harmoniously and optimally. My goal is to partner with you (and your healthcare team, as needed) to make attainable and sustainable diet and lifestyle changes that help you attain your goals for optimal health and happiness. My personal wellness journey includes 17+ years with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Sjogren’s, as well as menopause, Lyme Disease, various musculoskeletal injuries, healing from trauma, and managing elder care for family members. I’ve experienced firsthand the many gaps in our healthcare system and understand that optimal wellness is a long game, not a quick fix. I am humbled by all I continue to learn about life and health, and honored to be able to do this work in the world.