dr. Mary Sabo, L.Ac DACM

BOARD CERTIFIED LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST AND DOCTOR OF ACUPUNCTURE AND CHINESE MEDICINE

Dr. Mary Sabo, L.Ac DACM is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and founder of Lily + Horn. She has been practicing since 2007 and believes that integrating tools like acupuncture, herbal medicine, evidence-based supplements, nutrition and mental health support with modern medical care provides patients with the most effective paths to reach their goals, helping them become healthier and more empowered in the process. She used this integrative approach to conceive her son Sebastian at age 43 with eggs she froze at age 38.  

Mary has extensive experience in scientific research and has co-authored several published studies, including some on complementary medicine. Though she specializes in reproductive health, Mary also treats a variety of stress-related conditions like pain, insomnia, and digestive problems. She is also experienced and trained in cancer supportive care from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Mary has a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science and has been featured on The Dr. Oz Show and Martha Stewart Living Radio Show. She is also a frequent contributor to national blogs such as FertilityIQ, Robyn, Mother.ly and MindBodyGreen. She regularly lectures around New York City with Reproductive Endocrinologists and other providers to educate and empower women on their Reproductive health. She supports embryo transfer patients onsite at the IVF clinic CCRM NY.

Mary sees patients at in the Chelsea clinic as well as in The Hamptons.

Jessica Sowards, MS L.Ac

BOARD CERTIFIED LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST AND PRACTITIONER OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE  

Jessica holds a Masters in Science from The New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as a Post Graduate Certification in Classical Eastern medicine studies. She has over eighteen years experience in Women’s health and additional education in herbalism, functional medicine, nutritional therapy and fertility care. Dedicated, sensitive and highly trained, Jessica provides her patients with a deeply grounded and informed foundation from which to transform their health and fertility, while enriching and empowering their lives. Her interest in Integrative Reproductive medicine was born during a decade-long journey supporting women and families in New York City as a birth and postpartum doula. She is profoundly grateful to have assisted in hundreds of joyful births during that process and it was there that she began to understand the promise and the power of systems-based natural medicine. 

Jessica has a wide range of clinical case management skills including supporting best results during the IVF, IUI and egg freezing journeys. She provides on-site embryo transfer support at CCRM NY with Acupuncture and continues to support many of her patients during their pregnancy and postpartum journeys. Committed to a lifelong process of learning and growth, she feels extremely thankful to practice the elegant and powerful system that is Chinese Medicine. She lives in Brooklyn with her family, and their rescue dog, Lucky. 

Jessica practices at our Chelsea location.

Dr. Michelle Han, DAOM, L.ac.

Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist and Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Dr. Michelle Han, DAOM, is the first recognized mental health acupuncture specialist in the nation. With over a decade of experience in mental health and a specialized focus on reproductive health, pregnancy and postpartum, she is passionate about harmonizing the mind and body during intense times of stress.

She is a documented fourth-generation acupuncturist and the first female descendent to accept her family’s legacy stemming from the prestigious royal family doctors of ancient Korea. With her rich history and over a decade of experience, she offers her specialties in mental health acupuncture (anxiety, stress management, etc.) and reproductive health as well as orthopedic and pain management and cosmetic acupuncture. Her mission is for you to naturally live well.

Michelle is a recipient of the 2018 and 2023 Top Doctor award for acupuncture. She has been featured as a subject matter expert of acupuncture and Eastern medicine on national TV, pursuing her second masters in psychology at Harvard University, and is currently hosting her own podcast series called "The Witch Doctor". She is dedicated to spreading her wealth of knowledge and experience to help people make educated decisions with their health.

The calla collective

reproductive mental health therapy

Batya Novick, LCSW, is founder of The Calla Collective, a group of talk therapists focused on reproductive health including fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, miscarriage and pregnancy loss grief.

fertility-focused and couples psychotherapy

The Calla Collective specializes in fertility and couples psychotherapy. Founded by Batya Novick, LCSW, The Calla Collective was created out of the understanding that both fertility and relationship experiences are as nuanced as we are. They recognize how important it is to work with someone who understands the fertility journey and the complexities of a relationship. The Calla Collective was founded to be a destination of expertise around reproductive and relational health, so that patients always have a sense of understanding, support and guidance when receiving care. They are committed to creating a community of inclusivity within the world of fertility and mental health.  

Batya Novick, LCSW, is the founder of The Calla Collective and is a clinical social worker and therapist specializing in reproductive mental health. She works with individuals and couples around fertility, perinatal loss, and transitions into family building options. Batya frequently collaborates with medical professionals to support comprehensive patient care. She graduated from Columbia University and trained at the Ackerman Institute for the Family. She teaches within the graduate program at NYU’s Silver School of Social Work and is an elected committee member within the Mental Health Professional Group of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). She has authored articles on fertility and postpartum support for national blogs and publications. She leads the team of therapists at The Calla Collective.

The Calla Collective is a curated network of licensed therapists who are experts in the field of reproductive mental health. They are dedicated exclusively to the complex experiences of fertility, family building options, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. They offer virtual and in-person therapy for individuals and couples at any stage of the journey. The Calla Collective was founded to be a destination of expertise around reproductive health. When working with them, you will always have a sense of understanding, support and guidance.

Rebecca Summers, MD

Dr. Rebecca (Becca) Summers is an Internal Medicine Physician & Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner with over a decade of experience as both a Primary Care and Infectious Disease physician. The more she cared for patients, the more she became aware of how the effects of chronic stress and trauma contributed to disease states, emotions, and behaviors in her patients. She felt that she’d reached a wall in her ability to help people improve their health the way she’d hoped. In 2020, she began a three year training in Somatic Experiencing® (SE) to help bridge this gap. SE is a naturalistic and neurobiological approach that aims to resolve symptoms of stress, shock, and trauma that accumulate in our bodies. It supports the nervous system to come into more regulation and increase capacity towards stressors. This, in turn, allows for more resilience, awareness, and connection to self and to others. SE was developed by Dr. Peter Levine, PhD, over decades of observation and clinical experience.  Since starting the training, Becca brings the tools of SE to all of her work now.  

Dr. Summers recognizes how pregnancy loss, fertility struggles, and intense birth experiences are potent moments in a woman’s life where trauma may be experienced and old traumas may resurface. This provides an opportunity to heal and is also a crucial time when women need support with nurturing tools like SE.  She too recognizes how traumatizing the standard medical system can sometimes be towards patients and just the thought of getting medical care can be so difficult after these experiences. Becca recognizes the power of integrating different healing techniques and modalities in order to maximize a patient’s health. Her goal is to support people to have healthier lives with more energy, vitality, joy, and capacity.

She earned her Medical Degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and is double boarded in Internal Medicine & Infectious Disease. In early 2023 she became a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and has done further training for using SE in those experiencing medical syndromes and Long COVID. She is also certified to deliver the Safe & Sound Protocol, a sound therapy targeting the vagus nerve that helps retune the nervous system to be more regulated and resilient to life’s challenges.

Dr. Barbara Siminovich-Blok, MA, ND, L.Ac

Dr. Barbara Siminovich-Blok, MA, ND, LAc, is a Naturopathic Physician and has a Clinical Assistant Professor appointment at NYU School of Medicine, Rusk Rehabilitation. She received her Naturopathic Doctor degree from the University of Bridgeport in CT where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2010 and received the Douglas Laboratory Clinical Excellence Award. She has earned Masters’ degrees in Biochemistry (from Rutgers/UMDNJ) and Biotechnology (from the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico).

She has had a private practice for the past 15 years and has worked at NYU Langone Medical center providing integrative health modalities at inpatient and outpatient settings. Her areas of expertise in Naturopathic Medicine include fertility, pain management, chronic disease, sport injuries and general wellbeing. Having been selected for the only hospital-based residency position for Naturopathic Physicians at Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, Dr. Siminovich has a passion for collaborating with diverse health professionals to bridge Western and Eastern medicine modalities in outpatient and inpatient settings.

Besides her passion for helping people achieve their health goals and surpass their challenges. Dr. Siminovich studied Naturopathy in part because of her love of running and a healthy lifestyle. She is looking forward to her 5th NYC Marathon this year and some international races in 2025.

FRANCESCA ALFANO, MS, CDN, CNS, IFNCP

Francesca Alfano, MS, CDN, CNS, IFNCP is a board certified functional medicine Dietitian-Nutritionist. She holds a masters degree in Nutrition and Integrative Health, is a board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, and has received advanced training in functional nutrition from the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy. Francesca helps women who are struggling with their health, fertility, or weight to implement simple, sustainable food and lifestyle habits so they can support a healthy metabolism, balance hormones, increase energy levels, improve fertility, and permanently lose weight without counting calories or following restrictive diets. Unlike traditional diet plans, Francesca uses an individualized functional medicine and culinary nutrition approach to help each client build lifelong healthy habits so they can confidently nourish their bodies in a delicious and satisfying way. In her career, Francesca has helped thousands of clients reach their goals and adopt healthy eating habits leading to long-term weight loss and improved health and fertility outcomes. She can work independently or integratively alongside your Lily + Horn Acupuncturist’s plan.

Francesca is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), a Certified Dietitian Nutritionist ( CDN), an Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner (IFNCP), and a Certified Holistic Health Coach. She is a Member of the American Nutrition Association, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the Institute of Functional Medicine.

Natia Sanchez

Natia Sanchez is the Office Manager at Lily + Horn. She has a background in PR in Fashion and is skilled in multitasking, taking care of our patients before and after their appointments, and helping Lily + Horn run smoothly daily. Any questions or scheduling needs can be directed to her via email or calling/texting our office at 646-926-4372


Testimonials

“Mary Sabo is my miracle worker! It’s really incredible to think that I get to see my eastern doctor every week and have her really listen and do things that help. She is so warm and I feel like because of her, I can achieve my goals. I am not sure if this is the case for others, but my cycles have since gone from 60+ days to 35 days the first month, 30 the second and we’re on track for a 28 day cycle!!”

— T.S

I adore Mary. I have been seeing her for 4 years through a tough miscarriage, a roller coaster pregnancy, and every issue and ailment (fertility and other) along the way. She is so knowledgeable in both eastern and western medicine. I always leave her office feeling amazing, both physically and emotionally. She is kind, caring, patient, and seems to know everything about everything. Her skill in acupuncture is unparalleled - this is evident not only through my own experience, but also the doctors who work with her, the panels she's so often asked to speak on, and the incredibly successful business she so quickly grew. My visits with Mary are the highlight of my week. I cannot recommend her enough.

— M.J.

“Jessica immediately made me feel seen, respected, heard and cared for through active listening, asking varied questions, getting my pronouns correct immediately after my first request, sending email follow-ups to keep the healing going, and her clearly in-depth understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine. As someone with chronic mental and physical pain who has dealt with my fair share sub-par bedside manner, I’m incredibly grateful to have Jessica on my team.”

— Ray