About

Tom earned his degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Reidman School of Complementary Medicine in Tel Aviv, Israel and completed a residency at Chengdou University Hospital in Chengdou, China. 

After establishing a successful private clinic and working in the public health system in Israel, he has cultivated a reputation among athletes and those with injuries and pain.  He relocated to the United States and graduated with honors from Cortiva Institute and opened a new location in Guilford CT. Tom combines his foundation of eastern and orthopedic medicine with his expanded knowledge as a Licensed Massage Therapist so that he can help people with injuries and pain, particularly  athletes and those suffering orthopedic injuries along the CT Shoreline.

He brings a wealth of knowledge and over a decade of experience practicing various types of Massage and Traditional Chinese Medicine including acupuncture, cupping therapy, Tui-Na (twee-nah), and aromatherapy. 

Typical clients who come to East to West and seek Tom's services have conditions such as:

• Shoulder, neck, elbow, or knee injuries
• Reduced range of motion
• Lower back pain
• Symptoms of aging
• Surgical recovery

They are often athletes looking to improve their performance or simply individuals who live an active lifestyle.  Tom’s goal is to help relieve people's pain so that they can continue to do the things they love..

 Tom will work with clients to create an entirely unique treatment plan. Techniques range depending on the desired outcome but can include:  

• Differential diagnosis to identify the areas involved and pinpoint the source of the pain/injury.
• Manual work, Deep Tissue and Sport Massage techniques
• Cupping to reduce inflammation and pain, increase blood circulation and mobility,  and speed recovery.