Melissa Soong

Melissa Soong, LMSW

Substance Abuse Counselor

About Melissa

Melissa Soong is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), with experience as a program director and social worker, assisting clients in navigating through issues in the realms of mental health, substance use disorder, HIV/AIDS, PTSD and more. She is a Registered Trainer and AcuDetox Specialist for the NADA protocol (ear acupuncture for recovery and stress regulation) where she helps to build and provide holistic services in various settings.

Additionally, she is yoga teacher and teacher trainer, specializing in the study of applying the meridian anatomy of East Asian Medicine to the physical practice of yoga and in therapeutic sessions. As a Substance Abuse Counselor at Ascendant NY, she is continually inspired by the path of assisting patients on their journey towards healing mind, body and spirit.

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