Hattie Griggs
Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.), founder
I opened Taper because the people I most wanted to see could not come at nine in the morning.
I grew up in the Bronx and watched people I love work double shifts and sit up through the night with a parent. Most clinics keep office hours. I wanted one that keeps theirs.
I keep the practice small on purpose: one room, one acupuncturist, one visit at a time. I will always tell you what I plan to do before I do it, and you can say no to any part of it.
I am not a replacement for your doctor or your therapist. If something I hear in the room tells me you need one, I will say so.
Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) · NY License no. 000000
Credentials
License and training
Every acupuncturist in New York is licensed by the state. Hattie's license is listed at the bottom of every page.
New York license
Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.)
NY License no. 000000 · New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions
Allows the holder to practice acupuncture in New York
National credential
Hattie Griggs
Diplomate of Acupuncture (Dipl. Ac.), NCBAHM, formerly NCCAOM
Training
Hattie Griggs
Master's degree in acupuncture
Languages
Hattie Griggs
English
How the clinic runs
Taper is one room on Williamsbridge Road. Hattie is the only practitioner, so you see the same person every time, and she keeps the schedule around the hours her clients actually work.
There is no waiting room full of other people. When you arrive, the lamps are low and the table is ready. Visits start on time, and Hattie leaves a few minutes at the end so you are not rushed out the door.
Text or call if your shift runs late. We would rather move your visit than have you hurry.
Come in after work
Request a time, or call and ask Hattie anything first.