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 Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM —formerly NCCAOM).

Dr. Quraishi is currently serving on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Acupuncturists (ASA), which is the national professional trade organization for the Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine profession. She is also the Board liaison to the ASA’s national Insurance Committee. Dr. Quraishi serves as a representative for the Coalition for Whole Person Health Research with the National Institute of Health’s (NIH’s) National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) which serves to “raise awareness about how research can inform interprofessional, patient-centered, and whole person care”.

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 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. Dr. Quraishi’s 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 degree 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.