Maria Margate holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University in East Asian Studies. She learned Thai massage in Chiang Mai Thailand in 1996 and was certified as a massage therapist from a one-year program at the National Holistic Institute in Emeryville, California in 1998. She is nationally certified as both a massage therapist and an acupuncturist. She completed three years of study in acupuncture and is a graduate of the Eastern School of Acupuncture. She is a licensed acupuncturist in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Maria's philosophy from her own journey of healing through two periods of disability: the human body's healing mechanisms are so powerful and complex that if given the right tools, it can be possible for the body to recover from many different diseases without pharmaceuticals or surgical intervention.
Maria won a scholarship based on an essay about her goal of becoming an acupuncturist. She wrote, "The causes of disease are many times unexplained. When the person is holistically treated and the mind and the body are addressed, the whole person responds; the strengths that were always there but were masked by something else are uncovered. In a certain sense, I don't give anything to my patients, but I teach them what they need to give to themselves. This is when the healing process begins. This is what I love about the healing arts." She goes on to write that she believes that both Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine are complimentary modalities which are both valuable in the path to health.
Testimonials
"As a long time sufferer of chronic back pain from years of martial arts training, I came to Maria after seeing many acupuncturists and massage therapists. Maria is the only one that has been able to successfully heal and manage my condition effectively. Today I have virtually no discomfort and see Maria to manage my symptoms periodically. Maria is a natural and gifted healer and a practitioner with incredible insight and abilities to diagnosis and treat patients with great success. I am lucky to have found such an incredible person."
Walter Fricke, Acupuncturist & Academic Dean
"I highly recommend Maria Margate to anyone seeking a qualified and experienced acupuncturist and massage therapist. I had never tried acupuncture before and was hesitant at first. Maria treated my knee before I competed in the Rio de Janeiro Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Cup competition. I truly believe that if it hadn't been for Maria's treatments, I wouldn't have achieved world class status. Maria's years of experience and understanding of healing comes through as her treatment was very relaxing and therapeutic."
Mike Mrkulic
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu World Medalist, 2006
"Maria Margate is a superb healthcare professional who has an impressive educational background in Eastern medicine and culture from several prestigious institutions in the U.S. and in the Far East as well. I have been a cardiologist and Dean at NYU medical school for thirty years and I have chosen to receive a large part of my healthcare with Maria.
As a sufferer of peripheral neuropathy (nerve inflammation), I have received significant relief and overall improvement of my condition as a direct result of Maria's highly effective and caring with acupuncture, acupressure, and herbal medicine. Maria's treatments have succeeded as both an integrative care plan in conjunction with the therapies of my Western medical colleagues, but also as the sole alternative treatment. Without any hesitation I strongly recommend Maria Margate as member of your heathcare team or your main health provider. I assure you that you will find Maria Margate to be truly magnificent for you and your health. "
Dr. Mariano Rey
Dean for Community Health Affairs
New York University Medical School
"I have been treated by Maria for the past 12 years and will continue to do so for as long as she is in Montclair. As a dentist, I always have neck and shoulder issues and Maria's method of ashiatsu ensures that I can work pain free. She is a caring and conscientious practitioner and it is difficult to go to anyone else because she is so good. A massage from Maria is a totally relaxing and therapeutic experience. I highly recommend her to all my friends."
Jonathan Roberts, DDS
"I am a physician with a history of intractable muscular spasms related to three previous lumbar spinal surgeries. I was referred to Maria Margate almost two years ago during an episode of low back pain so severe that I could hardly walk. I was on multiple analgesics and at the end of my patience with my lack of progress. Maria started treating me with acupuncture and massage and I obtained almost immediate relief. More importantly, I have been without the debilitating relapses with the exception of one time in almost two years when I had not seen Maria for about three weeks.
Maria’s knowledge, caring and professionalism are first rate and she has been one of the more dedicated health care providers I have known. She is a truly good person and her manner is one of empathy and caring. I recommend Maria Margate without hesitation and hope many more people discover her excellence."
Stuart C. Moses MD
About Maria Margate, L.Ac., LMT, L.H.C.
- Rutgers University, Bachelor of Arts, East Asian Studies, 1994
- Certified Massage Therapist, Chiang Mai School of Massage, Chiang Mai, Thailand,1995
- National Holistic Institute, Certified Massage Therapist and Health Educator, 1998
- National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, CMT, 1999
- Eastern School of Acupuncture, Certified Acupuncturist, 2002
- National Commission for the Certification for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Diplomate, 2002
- Certified in Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy , 2002
- Certified in Facial Rejuvenation, 2003
- Certified Hypnotherapist, 2007
- Eastern School of Acupuncture Massage Therapy Program Coordinator and Instructor, Montclair, NJ 2008