About Us
Affordable and effective acupuncture in the heart of Harvard Square
Sliding scale $30-$75
Nate Langford, D.Ac., Dipl.Ac., Lic.Ac.
HSQCA Clinic Owner, Clinical Director, and Acupuncturist
Nate is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Massachusetts and certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCCAHM).
Nate is a graduate of the New England School of Acupuncture, where he completed a Master’s in Chinese and Japanese acupuncture styles. He received his Doctorate in Acupuncture from Pacific College of Health and Science.
Prior to taking over ownership of HSQCA, Nate worked for many years at the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, seeing adult and pediatric oncology and sickle cell disease patients in inpatient and outpatient units. He has also worked as a clinician in Fenway Health's acupuncture detoxification program.
In addition to HSQCA, Nate continues to serve as an acupuncture program faculty member and clinical supervisor at the New England School of Acupuncture at MCPHS University in Worcester, MA and at the Edith Nourse Rogers VA Hospital in Bedford, MA.
Justina Waschuk (She/Her), D.Ac., Dipl. OM., Lic.Ac.
Justina is a graduate of The Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine located in Calgary, AB, Canada. The Massachusetts Board of Medicine licenses her and holds national certification from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCCAHM).
Justina has a diverse background in alternative healthcare, wellness, and administration. As a former licensed acupuncturist in Alberta, Canada, with over a decade of experience as a yoga instructor, she has consistently delivered exceptional patient care while guiding individuals towards improved physical and mental well-being. She firmly believes in the body’s innate self-healing potential, emphasizing the importance of restoring the body's natural biological rhythms and cultivating a parasympathetic state of mind to achieve optimal health.
Additionally, Justina graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration. She honed her entrepreneurial and managerial expertise during her tenure as owner of a successful yoga studio in Red Deer, AB, Canada. Justina relocated to Massachusetts in the summer of 2022 with her husband and beloved dog, Cooper. Shortly after her move to the United States, she began assisting Dalit Waller, L.Ac., at HSQCA. In her leisure, Justina finds solace in travel, yoga, nature, culinary experimentation, live music, and cherished family time.
Erin McFrane, Lic.Ac.
Erin McFrane is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Massachusetts and is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCCAHM). Erin graduated with a Master’s from New England School of Acupuncture. Erin has studied Chinese, Japanese, and Classical acupuncture.
Erin has had many careers before coming to acupuncture- she could formally be found in the Attorney General’s office working as a victim advocate, fitting people for backpacks as an outdoor outfitter, and harvesting and weeding on an organic farm.
In her free time, Erin practices Qi Gong, Nei Gong, and Yoga. Erin enjoys a good nature documentary, live music, frothy coffee drinks, and taking her boxer and son for hikes in the woods.
Chris Walsh, Lic.Ac.
Chris Walsh is a graduate from the New England School of Acupuncture and holds a degree in Kinesiology from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
He has practiced acupuncture at the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital in Jamaica Plain, Cambridge Health Alliance in Medford, as well as at integrative clinics in Maine and Massachusetts. Chris’s extensive background as a personal trainer informs his practice as well, where he has emphasized functional movement and mindfulness in a multitude of settings across New England. These experiences shape a well-rounded view of health and wellness, helping people from diverse backgrounds with various conditions.
In his leisure time, you can find him enjoying music, biking the city, or exploring natural splendor—most likely dancing while doing so. He is licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine and nationally certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCCAHM).
Athena Desai, MAOM, Dipl.OM., Lic.Ac., RYT 200, ICF ACC
Athena is an acupuncturist, herbalist, Reiki Master, ICF accredited coach, yoga teacher & shamanic facilitator. She is licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Medicine and the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCCAHM). Over the past 15 years, she's received specialized training in treating trauma, post-traumatic stress, mental illness, emotional disorders, addiction recovery and veterans. Additional specialization includes Japanese acupuncture styles, facial rejuvenation, and shamanic acupuncture practices.
Gaia Sinatra, DAHM, MAHM, Lic.Ac.
Gaia is a licensed acupuncturist and certified herbalist in the state of Massachusetts and California, and nationally certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCCAHM). She is a graduate of Five Branches University in San Jose, California, where she earned her Doctorate and Master's in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine. She also holds board certification in Aesthetic Medicine.
Before training in acupuncture, Gaia practiced for over 20 years as a licensed physician (MD) in Italy, working in intensive care, internal medicine, and family medicine. That extensive clinical background gives her a strong foundation in complex cases and pain management, and a natural ability to bridge Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine with clarity and warmth.
Gaia is passionate about acupuncture as a model of accessible, high-quality care, and has experience practicing in the community setting. She particularly enjoys working with patients managing pain and complex or multifaceted conditions.
In her free time, Gaia can be found cooking Italian meals for the people she loves, tending her garden, or planning her next trip. She's an avid reader and enthusiastic outdoors, especially on a trail with her dogs.
Dalit Waller, M.Ac., Dipl. Ac., Lic.Ac., OT Lic.
HSQCA Clinic Founder and Acupuncturist Emerita
Dalit Founded Harvard Square Community Acupuncture in 2016. She first learned about community acupuncture while studying acupuncture, and she knew she wanted to practice this way, making acupuncture accessible and affordable to as many people as possible.
Dalit is a graduate of The New England School of Acupuncture (2009), licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Medicine, and nationally certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCCAHM).
Dalit has studied both Chinese and Japanese styles of acupuncture. She has practiced community-style acupuncture since 2010, first at Roxbury Community Acupuncture (now closed) and then at Open Space Acupuncture in Somerville, MA.
Dalit has traveled to Mexico and Uganda with The Global Acupuncture Project to teach acupuncture. This international organization works to increase access to acupuncture for individuals with limited access to healthcare.
Dalit worked with adults for 23 years as an Occupational Therapist. She worked at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center, McLean Hospital, Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital, Youville Hospital, Neville Manor, the Cambridge VNA, the Cambridge-Somerville Health Alliance, Mount Auburn Home Care, and the VNA of Boston.
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