Clinical staff

We are all New York State licensed acupuncturists. You can see the same acupuncturist or book with a different practitioner each time. We will not be offended, and we all access the same charts and will be able to treat you. No two acupuncturists are alike and you may resonate with one practitioner more than another. What is important is that we all are in love with the practice of acupuncture and will do our best to help you regain and retain optimal health. 

Our goal is to provide quality, safe and non-judgmental care for our patients. 

Ariel Deva de León
licensed acupuncturist, clinic owner/director

Hailing from sunny San Diego, Ariel Deva de León received her BA from University of California, Santa Cruz in Community Studies with a focus on Resistance and Social Movements, and a Master of Science in Acupuncture from Tri-State College of Acupuncture in Manhattan. 

After graduation, Ariel worked at WorkSong Chinese Medicine in Greenpoint, where a high patient volume gave her her sea legs before opening Tigerlily in 2015. Finding and working in the community model brought Ariel full circle in terms of incorporating the theories of social movement and social justice into her own practice. Ariel is so pleased to be working with her own community of Bushwick, where she has been living for the past 13 years.

Ariel's own practice is very active; incorporating a mix of Japanese hara (abdominal) palpation, "deep qi" and trigger point needling, KyoJung (a Korean physical manipulation therapy), and Zero Balancing bodywork. This style encourages patients to engage with their own healing processes, and bear witness to their own transformative capability. Ariel habla español.

Casey Leigh Carty
licensed acupuncturist

Casey Leigh Carty LAc is a licensed acupuncturist in New York state,  and graduate from Tri-State College of Acupuncture in Manhattan. As an integrative practitioner, Casey combines the use of Japanese, Classical Chinese, Five Element, and Trigger Point acupuncture into treatment, along with other traditional bodywork therapies, breathwork, guided imagery, and essential oils.    

Casey believes acupuncture therapy is based on mutual understanding and interconnectedness between patient and practitioner. With a focus on connecting you with your more radiant Self, her treatments are deeply rooted in activating mind-body cohesion and awakening the bodies own inherent vitality. Casey specializes in treating chronic and acute pain conditions, anxiety disorders, depression, emotional blockages, addiction, trauma, and major life changes. Her progressive and joyful path to healing integrates both classical tradition and contemporary orthopedic assessment. Each treatment is directed at encouraging and supporting an individual in their journey to discovering a healthful and harmonious life. 

As an artist, and former graduate from the School of Visual Arts, Casey relishes in projects that inspire her heart. Her acupuncture practice, is a delightful extension of her creative process, manifesting pure light and dynamism. Casey is currently working at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in Manhattan as an in-patient care Acupuncture Fellow, in the Department of Integrative Medicine. Casey habla español.

Aimée Derbes
licensed acupuncturist, herbalist

Aimée Derbes, DACM, LAc helps busy New Yorkers de-stress, heal, and achieve their best possible health, so they have the energy and resources to pursue their passions in life. With a special interest in chronic, stubborn conditions of the body, mind, and spirit, Aimée works with people who are ready to heal from the effects of chronic stress. Approaching each of her patients as a whole and complex individual, she draws upon her skills and experience to understand the unique constitution and root imbalances within each patient, and to treat them wherever they are at.

In addition to being a New York state licensed acupuncturist, Aimée is a nationally certified herbalist and acupuncturist through the NCCAOM; she received a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine degree from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (San Diego), where she studied several styles of acupuncture, along with cupping, moxibustion, and gua sha.

Stephanie Dixon
licensed acupuncturist, herbalist

Stephanie is a New York State licensed acupuncturist and massage therapist, as well as a nationally certified diplomate in Chinese Herbology by the NCCAOM. She was trained at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine and has also completed outside coursework in Five Element acupuncture with renowned teacher Thea Elijah.
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During Stephanie's final years of graduate study, she completed internships at Kamwo Herbal Pharmacy, Institute for Family Health, Joffrey Ballet, and spent more than a year providing treatment at Housing Works, an HIV+ supportive non-profit. Areas of particular focus include psychoemotional well-being, geriatrics, digestive disorders, HIV+ health, transgender health, and sports medicine. Prior to becoming an acupuncturist, herbalist, and massage therapist, Stephanie received her BA in Psychology and Theology from St. John's University and was involved in healthcare as an orthopedic medical assistant. ​

Christopher Peacock
licensed acupuncturist, herbalist

Christopher Peacock is a licensed acupuncturist & herbalist and is a nationally certified diplomate in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.  Previous to his Chinese medicine studies, he worked as a licensed massage therapist at the Center for Integrated Therapies in Cleveland, Ohio.  This multidisciplinary clinic primarily serves the HIV positive community and people with disabilities.  During his final year of graduate study, he completed an externship performing acupuncture services at Housing Works,  an HIV social service organization in Manhattan's West Village neighborhood.

Christopher has also worked extensively in public health and has supervised outreach teams across the country which provide support and resources for homeless and at-risk LGBTQ youth.  While Christopher’s practice includes a diverse cross section of society, his particular focus includes health and wellness within the LGBTQ community, HIV health, transgender health, digestive health and emotional health.
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In his spare time you can find Chris "flexing his green thumb" and searching the city for the perfect dill pickle. 

​Meghan Sultana
licensed acupuncturist, herbalist

​Meghan is a licensed acupuncturist with national board certifications in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. She received her master’s degree from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, where she is currently obtaining a doctorate. Her clinical experience includes work at Columbia University Health Services, Mount Sinai-Beth Israel Integrative Oncology, and Housing Works. She travelled to China for advanced study at the International Acupuncture Training Center, an institute recognized by the World Health Organization, and completed clinical rounds at the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in Beijing. She is passionate about women’s health with a special interest in treating gynecological disorders, as well as pain conditions and emotional stress.


Meghan welcomes all patients wherever they are on their healing journey with compassionate listening and commitment to care. Following the Chinese principle of shenming, “radiance of spirit,” her mission is to support others to practice self-care, overcome blockages, and create meaningful lives. Beyond Eastern medicine, she enjoys studying astrology, yoga, and other forms of healing that harmonize body, mind, and spirit.