Dr. Samina Quraishi-Chavez

DAC, L.AC.

Dr. Samina Quraishi-Chavez, DAC, is the founder of Comuni Acupuncture (formerly Queens Acupuncture) and a New York State Licensed Acupuncturist certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

Currently serving on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA), Dr. Quraishi previously contributed to the organization's national insurance committee. She maintains active memberships in the Acupuncture Society of New York (ASNY) and the Florida State Oriental Medical Association (FSOMA).

Dr. Quraishi brings specialized training across multiple acupuncture disciplines, including certification by the National Acupuncture Detox Association (NADA) and advanced training in veterinary acupuncture. Her academic contributions include serving as a Supervising Professor of Acupuncture at New York College of Health Professions and as a lecturer at Queensboro Community College. Her expertise has been recognized through media features, including appearances on NY1 News.

Throughout her career, Dr. Quraishi has provided acupuncture treatments in prestigious healthcare settings across the New York metropolitan area, including:

• St. Vincent's Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center

• St. Vincent's Hospital HIV Center

• NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital (formerly The Hospital for Joint Diseases)

• NYC Health + Hospitals - Lincoln Hospital

• St. John's Riverside Hospital at Yonkers

• The Fortune Society

• Grand Meridian Clinic at Kamwo (Chinatown, NYC)

Her diverse patient base has included celebrities alongside patients from all walks of life, reflecting her commitment to making acupuncture accessible to everyone.

Education & Professional Background

Dr. Quraishi earned both her Doctorate and Master of Science degrees in Acupuncture from Pacific College of Health and Science, completing coursework at both the New York and San Diego campuses. She furthered her expertise with a post-graduate certification in Chinese Herbal Medicine and Nutrition from Virginia University of Integrative Medicine.

Before transitioning to healthcare, Dr. Quraishi built a successful career in finance, earning her Bachelor of Business Administration in Public Accounting with a minor in English from Baruch College. She worked for Fortune 500 companies and served as an auditor at a Big 4 international accounting firm before choosing to pursue her passion for healing and making a meaningful difference in people's lives through Eastern Medicine.