Jason Elias has had a private healing practice in New York's Hudson Valley for over 30 years.  It was during these three decades of supporting his clients that he created the formulas and protocols that we make available to you today.  Jason's healing system is one of complimentary medicine which integrates both the Eastern and Western healing traditions.


Jason’s Certification and Professional Training includes National Certification as a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine and a Diplomate of Chinese  Herbalism (NCCAOM—1991), a Licensed Acupuncturist (NYS—1983), a Licensed Massage Therapist, Swedish Institute (NYC—1974), and a MA in Pschology (New School for Social Research, NYC—1973).  He trained in Western herbal medicine in New York and England with Simon Mills, Director of Complementary Health Studies, Exeter University, UK—1980-1983.  Jason has also trained Internationally with experts in Shiatsu and Aikido in Japan; with a prominent Chinese acupuncturist and herbalist in Hong Kong; with spiritual healers in the Philippines; and with an Ayurvedic master in India.


As a celebrated author Jason’s books include The A to Z Guide to Herbal Remedies. Dell; 1995, Chinese Medicine for Maximum Immunity. Random House; 1998, and Feminine Healing: A Woman's Guide to a Healthy Body, Mind, and Spirit. Warner Books; 1997. 


Jason is joined in his mission to share his healing knowledge and tools by the Five Element Healing / Integral Health Apothecary staff including:


Lori Baczynsky - Lori has been with us for over 20 years and is a skilled herbalist and healer.  She has had input into many of the successful formulations emerging from our apothecary.  As well as working directly as a healer with some of our clients she manages our client's information from our centers and websites, overseeing scheduling and order fulfillment.   While based in our upstate New Paltz, New York offices she can book you time with Jason in our 59th St. Columbus Circle, New York City or Croton On Hudson locations as well.


Lori’s overseeing of your process adds an additional level of caring attention to your journey with us.


Mikio Kennedy - Our webmaster and creative director brings the artistic abilities you may have appreciated on classic rock albums, posters and merchandise to our website and product design.  His clients have included the Grateful Dead, the Jerry Garcia Band, the Jimi Hendrix estate, Carlos Santana, Woodstock Ventures and many others.


Together we are proud to offer you amongst the highest standards of purity, quality, ethics and customer care in our industry.  We look forward to working with you to support your health.