Arya Nielsen

Arya Nielsen, PhD, is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Medicine & Community Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Her work focuses on integrative approaches to chronic pain management and healthcare policy, particularly acupuncture therapy.

Research Interests:

• Complementary and Alternative Medicine
• Pain Management
• Public Health
• Clinical Research

Recent Publications analyze acupuncture efficacy, pragmatic trials for chronic low back pain in older adults, and pandemic-related shifts in healthcare reimbursement. These studies highlight her engagement with translational research and healthcare accessibility.

No scientific awards or industry relationships are currently disclosed for Dr. Nielsen.