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About

acupuncturist - Dr George MandlerAbout Me

If you’re here, you’re probably wondering one thing: Can this acupuncturist actually help me?
In most cases, the answer is yes.

I work with people who have often tried many things already—sometimes for years—and are still dealing with chronic inflammation, pain, digestive problems, fertility and gynecologic concerns, or men’s health issues. These cases are often complex, and that’s exactly where my experience is most useful.

My approach is thorough, thoughtful, and individualized. I don’t rush. I listen carefully, look for patterns others may have missed, and work with your body rather than against it. When we improve your overall health, better outcomes naturally follow.

I’m the founder of InnerSpring WellBeing in Stow, Massachusetts, which I run with my wife, Joy, alongside a small group of excellent practitioners. I also practice acupuncture on Wednesdays at NamoCenter in Belmont, MA. Wherever I see patients, my goal is the same: help you feel better, function better, and regain confidence in your body.

If you’re unsure whether I’m the right fit, you’re welcome to reach out and have a brief conversation. Sometimes that’s all it takes to know the next step.

This Is Why My Care Is Different

Many patients come to me after years of searching—trying diets, supplements, medications, or treatments that offered temporary relief or no relief at all. What’s often been missing isn’t effort or information, but a framework that can make sense of the whole picture. In my clinic, I use Saam acupuncture treatments for almost every patient.  I’ll also prescribe Chinese herbal medicine and supplements when necessary.

My clinical work draws on:

  • The seemingly miraculous results that Saam acupuncture can provide.
  • The diagnostic depth and pattern recognition of Classical Chinese Medicine
  • The biochemical, immunological, and metabolic insights of Functional Nutrition

Rather than choosing one lens, I take a look through each. This allows me to address why symptoms are occurring, not just what they look like, and to tailor treatment using acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle guidance in a coordinated way.

My Background & Approach

I bring a deeply inquisitive and committed mindset to my work in acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and nutrition. I am licensed in Massachusetts as both an Acupuncturist and a Dietitian/Nutritionist, and I’ve been in clinical practice for nearly two decades.

During the 1990s, I was a well-compensated but unsatisfied computer scientist yearning for more meaning in my work. I began studying all things “alternative,” “functional,” and “natural” while living in Boulder, CO, and then moved back to Boston. Eventually, I made the jump and paid my cover charge for a master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at the New England School of Acupuncture (NESA), graduating in 2006. Paying this cover charge allows me to practice Chinese Medicine and continually improve my skills each year. I received my Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine in 2025 from Yosan University. I also received a master’s degree in Human Nutrition from the University of New Haven in 2005, after studying various nutrition programs beginning in 1992.

Depth of Training & Lineage

Over time, I found that Classical Chinese Medicine offered a deeper and more precise way to understand physiology, illness, and healing—especially in complex or chronic cases. My immersion in the Classics has been shaped through long-term study with Sharon Weizenbaum at White Pine Institute, whose teaching emphasizes daily engagement with the source texts. This work led to further in-depth study, including a year-long exploration of the Huang Di Nei Jing with Dr. Ed Neal, MD.

Where modern medicine often prioritizes novelty, Classical Chinese Medicine looks to the past to understand the present—refining clinical insight over thousands of years through careful observation of nature and the human body. These perspectives are not in conflict; they are complementary.

Why Classical Chinese Medicine Matters

Classical Chinese Medicine does not force symptoms into rigid diagnostic boxes. Instead, it looks at patterns, relationships, timing, and the less visible aspects of physiology. Classical texts view humans as part of nature, not separate from it, and health as a dynamic balance rather than a static ideal.

When the correct input is provided—through acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, or lifestyle—the body has an extraordinary capacity to restore function. Many patients can reduce medications or avoid invasive interventions altogether.

A Medicine That Restores Function

This work is not about chasing symptoms. It is about identifying the right input that allows the body to reorganize and heal itself.   This is especially true of the Saam acupuncture I practice, which can provide quick improvements in one’s health.

Determining the correct input is what sets practitioners apart. It requires experience, careful listening, continual study, and the ability to synthesize multiple systems of knowledge. I take great satisfaction in helping patients regain function, resilience, and confidence in their bodies.

Other Trainings

I have completed other training that has a significant impact on my practice:

  • In 2009, I received advanced training in food hypersensitivities and immune-mediated inflammation, areas that often play a hidden role in chronic symptoms. Understanding how to interpret and apply this information is what makes it clinically meaningful.
  • In 2014, I became a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine, reflecting advanced training in women’s and men’s reproductive health. This work strongly shapes my practice, as Chinese Medicine offers one of the most effective and time-tested approaches to gynecology and fertility care.
  • In 2018, I began learning Saam acupuncture from Toby Daly, and it has significantly increased my effectiveness as an acupuncturist, reducing the need for herbs and supplements.

Alongside my clinical work, I’ve been teaching Western Nutrition at the graduate level since 2007 and previously taught Chinese Medicine pathology in women’s and men’s health.

This medicine is endlessly deep, and I continue to study because each year makes me a better clinician. If you’re unsure whether this approach is right for you, you’re welcome to reach out and have a conversation. And if you’re ready to take the next step, I invite you to schedule an appointment.   You can click here to book an initial consultation in Stow  or click here to book an initial consultation in Belmont.

 

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