Acupuncture Treatment Center Located in Greenwich and Ballston Spa NY
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ABOUT US
At Fly Again Acupuncture PLLC we practice Traditional Chinese Acupuncture in Ballston Spa and Greenwich NY, as well as custom granular herbal formulas. Although we treat a variety of disorders we specialize in acupuncture for allergies and anxiety. We have the advantage of working with Chinese Herbal Solutions in order to prepare custom formulas for our patients at a reasonable cost. We are also trained in a wide range of adjunctive techniques like NAET, cupping, gua sha, tui na, Japanese needling, fu zhen, scalp acupuncture, akabane, and others that not all acupuncturists are trained to use.
Alycia Askew LAc. MSOM
Alycia grew up on a small alpaca farm in Easton, NY. She graduated from Greenwich Jr./Sr. High School and earned her Associates Degree from SUNY Adirondack. She then transferred to the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at New York Chiropractic College where she earned her Bachelor's of Professional Studies, Masters of Science in Acupuncture, and Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine.
While attending NYCC Alycia was inducted into the Phi Chi Omega honor society, remained on the Dean's list every trimester throughout her studies, was named Student of the Year in 2013, and gave back to the campus community via tutoring and working in the Alumni Student Connection. In 2014 she studied Traditional Chinese Medicine in China at the Zhejiang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hangzhou. Her studies included lectures and clinical rotations focusing on acupuncture, abdominal microsystems, herbal medicine, tui na, cupping, treatment of facial paralysis, stroke recovery, respiratory disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, gynecological disorders, and weight loss.
Alycia has also completed the following certifications
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Level 1 facial rejuvenation acupuncture with Mary Elizabeth Wakefield
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NAET Basic training
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NAET Advanced level 1 training
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NAET Advanced 2A Autism and ADD/ADHD
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NAET Advanced 2P Anaphylaxis
Dr. Julie Colton LAc, DACM, BA in Cellular Biology, NCCAOM Certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology
Julie has always been drawn to understanding how the body works—both its science and its subtlety. After earning her degree in Cellular Biology and Fine Mathematics, she initially planned to pursue Western medicine. Life, however, had a different timeline. When her daughter was diagnosed on the autism spectrum, the path she’d imagined paused, allowing a new direction to unfold.
Supporting her daughter through physical, occupational, and speech therapies opened Julie’s eyes to healing that extends beyond the physical. This led her to explore practices that blend the mental, emotional, and spiritual—Yoga, Reiki, Music, Pilates, and Fitness. As an experienced Yin Yoga practitioner trained by influential teachers such as Paul and Suzie Grilley, Biff Mithoefer, and Bernie Clark, she became increasingly curious about the medicine behind these traditions. Since Yin Yoga works with the meridian system, Traditional Chinese Medicine
felt like a natural next step.
Julie was captivated by TCM’s holistic view of health and its seamless integration of mind, body, and spirit. She is especially inspired by how ancient wisdom and modern science continue to meet, evolve, and support one another. She went on to earn her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Science, a program grounded in both Eastern and Western medical understanding.
When she’s not practicing or studying TCM, Julie enjoys slow afternoons at the bookstore with her daughter—an avid reader—and taking long hikes with her dog. She also loves figure skating, so there’s a good chance you’ll spot her gliding around a local roller rink.
Melissa Thomas - Office Manager, Certified Emotion Code Practitioner
Melissa is certified in the Emotion Code. A technique used to remove the trapped energy of negative emotions from the body. She assists Alycia with NAET acupressure and is working toward her own certification in NAET. She has completed HIPAA training and has a long history working in healthcare and as a personal health aide.
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Melissa graduated from Greenwich Central High School. She enjoys spending her down time with her husband, son, and daughter as well as her cats, dogs and horses. In addition to helping at Fly Again Acupuncture she is a manager for a movie theater.
Vicki Askew - Office Assistant
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Luna - Therapy Dog in training
Luna is a Catahoula mix puppy born in February 2025. She is currently training to be the office dog and working toward Therapy Dog certification. She joins Alycia in Greenwich and Ballston Spa several days each week.