Community acupuncture + sound bath

​​Community acupuncture + sound bath

​Donation-based acupuncture with sound bath. Pay what you can and enjoy an early evening of calm and individualized nourishment.

​Led By: Laura Hoffman - acupuncture/body worker, Madeleine Hamer - sound bath

​Laura is a licensed acupuncturist with over 15 years experience, and bodywork practitioner with extensive training in Thai Yoga Massage, acupressure, and Eastern healing traditions.

​Her clinical experience spans hospital rehabilitation work, specialized acupuncture techniques, and global studies in yoga, massage, and holistic wellness. Laura’s sessions blend technical precision with intuitive care, helping clients access ease, openness, and embodied grounding.

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​Madeleine Hamer (Maddie) is a psychiatric nurse practitioner, registered nurse, and sound practitioner whose work explores the intersection of mental health, embodiment, and deep rest. Through sound, she creates immersive spaces for slowing down, reconnecting with the body, and accessing the quieter parts of ourselves.

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​Come Early to Elevate Your Experience with Adaptogenic Foods and Teas

​Reforesters Laboratory is an experimental adaptogenic cafe and sound clinic located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. We utilize music – including spatial, sub-bass-centered, and organic instrumentation – along with breathwork, meditation, art, plant care and adaptogenic, nutritional foods + beverages to cultivate kindness—both physical and spiritual. We aim to create an environment that offers peace, space, and clarity, helping people understand the connections between themselves, their communities, and the world around them. To that end, we offer affordable "pay what you can" ticket options on all events and classes.