Shari Auth, DACM, LAC, LMT

Sought after by clients from around the world, Dr. Shari Auth, has been a leading holistic health practitioner for over twenty five years. Her signature treatments combine ancient wisdom from global traditions with scientific knowledge and deep intuition to treat a wide range of conditions including chronic and acute pain, mental health, women's health, insomnia, digestion, and postural issues, among others.

Dr. Auth has studied the healing arts globally from China to India, Peru, Thailand and beyond – becoming steeped in ancient healing practices that have woven the rich tapestry of her healing practices today. She studied at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and is a licensed and NCCAOM certified Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. She has a Master’s in Herbology and is a Board Certified Chinese Herbalist also with extensive training in Vedic and Western herbs. Among her many other accreditations, she is a licensed massage therapist, guild-certified in the Rolf Method of Structural Integration and a Faculty Member of the Swedish Institute, NYC. She founded The Auth Method of Therapeutic Massage and has trained thousands of practitioners on this method. 

From her work at Deepak Chopra’s Center in Southern California to her own wellness practice in New York City and the Hudson Valley, Shari has attracted celebrity clientele with her signature blend of acupuncture, herbs and bodywork. 

Certifications & Qualifications

  • NYS licensed & NCCAOM certified Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

  • NCCAOM Board Certified Chinese Herbalist

  • NYS licensed Massage Therapist

  • Guild Certified in the Rolf Method of Structural Integration

  • Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine

  • NCBTMB & NCCAOM Approved CE Provider

  • Faculty member of the Swedish Institute, NYC, Continuing Education Dept., AMTA National, & State Convention Presenter

  • Producer of 2 best-selling instructional DVDs on forearm massage: “A Guide To Using The Forearms” & “A Guide To Side Lying Position”

  • New Beauty Brain Trust Learn More

  • Published author of articles on massage in Massage & Bodywork Magazine, Massage Magazine, MTJ and more

  • Published author of textbook on forearm massage: “Auth Method: A Guide To Using The Forearms”

  • Co-founder of WTHN, a company founded on making TCM more accessible and affordable

  • "I have known Shari Auth for several years and experienced the Auth Method as it has evolved over that period. The Auth Method is an intuitive and fluid expression of Shari and her approach to all aspects of life."

    Christy Turlington Burns, Model, Founder of Every Mother Counts

  • “Dr. Shari Auth is one of my favorite body workers. From the first touch, the work is detailed, fine tuned, compassionate and invariably a spiritual experience.”

    Sting, Musician

  • “Acupuncture with Dr. Shari Auth is an essential part of my weekly wellness routine. During intense performance and rehearsal schedules, I rely on acupuncture to heal my body faster and help my mind relax. When I leave Shari’s office, I am able to be my best self grounded, restored and ready to take on life.”

    Olivia Wilde, Actress & Model

  • "Shari's healing presence combined with her healing touch and expertise in Rolfing, massage and acupuncture make for both an effective and memorable experience."

    Yoko Ono, Artist

  • “Shari Auth does magic! Her combination of acupuncture and massage helped me tremendously with my migraines and I was able to get off my anxiety medication and get back to living.”

    Paulina Poriskova, Model, Actress, & Author