The Acupuncture Advantage

The Acupuncture Advantage of Hingham

About Us

                     The Acupuncture Advantage of Hingham




Our Mission:

Our mission is to provide a haven for healing and to empower our patients to live happier and healthier lives.   We are serving Southeastern Massachusetts and the Greater South of Boston area.

Our Role in Your Health Care:

Your health is your greatest asset and requires balance in all aspects of living.  The mind, body and emotions work together in symphony as do your many bodily systems, e.g. vascular, nervous, lymphatic, and organ systems. Thus, difficult days at the office or home that may effect your emotions, can also effect your body and mental clarity (and vice-versa). It is for this reason that we take a very comprehensive approach to your healthcare.

Sleep, diet, exercise, stretching, etc. all come into play. Our role is to utilize our expertise to help your body achieve balance; meaning, we direct your body to do its' own innate healing. We use many healing modalities to compliment acupuncture as a springboard to your better health. In addition, we pride ourselves in advising you in your personalized "home health care" formula. This may include recommendations in nutrition, lifestyle, exercise and much more.

We look forward to working with you on your voyage to a healthier, happier and more prosperous future.


Meet the Practitioners:

Lydia Bastable, M.Ac., Lic. Ac.

Lydia studied Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at the New England School of Acupuncture, the oldest acupuncture school in the United States, where she received a Masters of Acupuncture degree. Lydia interned at several Boston hospitals and clinics to meet her clinical and educational requirements. She is a diplomat of the National Committee for Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She is licensed to practice in MA by the Massachusetts’ Board of Registration in Medicine, and is licensed to practice in GA by the Georgia Composite State Board of Medical Examiners.

Lydia is certified to practice Mei Zen (beautiful person) Cosmetic Acupuncture, and one of the few acupuncturist certified in this highly revitalizing and rejuvenating procedure in Massachusetts. Lydia completed her cosmetic acupuncture certification with Dr. Martha Lucas, PhD, L. Ac. and Denise Ellinger L. Ac. She is a Certified Qigong Therapist and Instructor by Master Ou Wen Wei, and a Reiki Therapist.

Bob Thompson, MAOM, Lic. Ac.

A Hingham High School and Providence College graduate, Bob enrolled at The New England School of Acupuncture (NESA), the oldest acupuncture school in the United States, in 2002, after working in the financial markets for fifteen years. After completing NESA's three year curriculum, Bob earned his masters degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (Chinese herbs), in 2005. While at NESA, Bob interned extensively at Boston area hospitals, clinics and senior centers to meet his clinical and educatonal requirements.

Bob is a diplomat of the National Committee for Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and is licensed to practice acupuncture and Chinese herbs in MA by the Massachusetts’ Board of Registration in Medicine. Bob is a certified Tong Ren therapist, through Tom Tam, Lic. Ac. Patients are often amazed by the results of this technique, which is now being researched by world renowned medical hospitals. Thank you, Tom, for leading the way.

In addition to his studies at NESA, Bob is influenced by several teachers on subjects such as musculo-skeletal integrity and flexibility, emotional issues and fertility. He would like to take a moment to acknowledge: Ping C. Chan, Lic. Ac., for his guidance and encouragement; Steve Jackowics, PhD., Lic. Ac., for his willingness to teach so freely and Bill Polk, Martial Arts Master, LMT, for demonstrating the effectiveness of consistency, simplicity and structure. Many thanks to all.

In addition to health, Bob's interests include: playing hockey, skiing, swimming, hiking and camping. He also enjoys working with patients near his childhood home.