Jen Becker is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and the founder of Soho Acupuncture by Jen Becker. With over 12 years of clinical experience, she guides her clients on transformative journeys toward optimal health and well-being. Jen’s passion for holistic health began in her early 20s, a period marked by soul-searching and personal healing. It was during this time that a series of synchronicities, including an unexpected encounter with a flyer for an “Introduction to Chinese Medicine” workshop (which literally flew into her face while walking down the street), redirected the course of her life.
During the workshop, and particularly in her first qi gong class, Jen experienced a profound shift as she felt the energy, the Qi, vibrating in her hands for the first time. This moment resonated deeply within her, confirming that she had found what she had been searching for all along.
Jen continued her journey by earning a Master’s degree in Chinese Medicine from the Pacific College of Health and Science, where she discovered the ability of Chinese medicine to address root causes and restore balance to the body, mind, and spirit. She further honed her skills through advanced training in five-element acupuncture and pulse diagnosis during a two-year post-graduate mentorship. Jen then gained valuable experience treating a diverse patient base in a fast-paced community acupuncture clinic in Brooklyn before founding her private practice in Soho.
As a mother, she has a special focus on women’s health and understands the unique challenges of motherhood firsthand. Jen treats a wide variety of conditions, including, but not limited to, emotional health concerns such as stress, anxiety and depression, as well as sleep and digestive issues.
By combining acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and Chinese nutritional principles, Jen offers a comprehensive, integrative approach to healing. Her commitment to continuing education is evident in her recent completion of a 14-month masterclass in Classical Chinese Herbal Medicine with renowned expert Dr. Heiner Fruehauf.
When not in the clinic, Jen enjoys the serenity of the Catskill Mountains, practicing Pilates and expanding her knowledge through ongoing education in Chinese medicine and primordial sound meditation. She also loves wandering through New York City’s vibrant neighborhoods and exploring independent bookstores. Her warm, compassionate nature and expertise make her a trusted guide for clients seeking balance, health, and vitality.
Arlen McClellan L.Ac D.T.C.M graduated summa cum laude with a Doctorate of Traditional Chinese Medicine from the University of Bridgeport Acupuncture Institute in Connecticut. After finishing school and receiving her acupuncture license, Arlen trained under a fertility specialist in West Hartford, CT, where she absorbed as much knowledge as she could while also continuing to train within the sports medicine community, treating professional athletes and dancers.
Arlen now lives and works in NYC, where her work focuses on women’s health, hormone imbalances, supporting women coming off hormonal contraceptives, sleep disturbances, anxiety and sports medicine. Arlen works one-on-one with patients to create a collaborative wellness and treatment plan. She is passionate about imparting her vast knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture and holistic medicine to her patients, but she is equally passionate about allowing her patients to experience true listening as a path to healing.
Healing is literally in Arlen’s blood, as her family instilled a high regard for both physical and mental/spiritual health. Childhood memories include herb foraging walks with her family and hanging out at body movement workshops, as well as observing her mother practice acupressure and work with Chinese herbs. However, Arlen also dedicated several years to the study of microbiology and pre-med. It is this grounding in a mix of Eastern and Western techniques that gives Arlen a unique perspective and ability to “translate” between Western medicine and holistic and Eastern modalities. Arlen often helps her patients communicate with primary care physicians if needed.
When Arlen isn’t helping her patients grow into their healthiest selves, she’s growing plants. She also brews batches of kombucha in her downtime, hikes with her partner, forages for mushrooms and connects with other wellness leaders across the country on panels, retreats and media events.
