Lucas Kadar
L.Ac., Dipl.O.M.
Specialties:
Pain
Orthopedics and spine
Digestive issues
Stress and psychological issues
Headaches
Fertility and women’s health
Email:
lucask@acucenternj.com
Lucas Kadar is the owner and director of the Acupuncture Center of New Jersey. He studied acupuncture and herbal medicine at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Manhattan, one of the Nations leading Acupuncture schools, and has studied with many of New York’s leading acupuncturists to master different styles of acupuncture.
Lucas is a second generation acupuncturist who has recently taken the reigns of the Acupuncture Center of New Jersey over from his father, founder Peter Kadar (who is more than happy focus on treating his patients and leave administration to his son). In his family, the core tenets of Chinese Medicine were influential since childhood - emphasizing balance in all things, eating a diet of whole, seasonal foods, and the value of meditation and mindfulness.
Lucas was steeped in the medicine and its philosophy since birth - the idea that the body has spectacular self-healing potential, and that acupuncture and Chinese medicine are very effective ways to guide that healing - and that lifestyle, herbs and good food can often provide more authentic and lasting good health than pharmaceuticals.
After some post-college years working in music education and as a sound recordist in the New York film industry, Lucas decided it was time to return to his roots and enrolled in Pacific College to study Acupuncture, Chinese Herbalism and Western Medicine. After working in the Pacific College clinic, he opened a small practice in Brooklyn and started treating patients there and at the Acupuncture Center of New Jersey, where he honed his skills and manner.
After the birth of his first son, Leo, Lucas returned to New Jersey with his growing family to work full time treating patients and continuing the legacy started by his parents.
Today, he lives in Morristown with his wife Victoria and two sons, Leo and Ben. Outside of helping patients, Lucas loves to spending time with his family, playing music, cooking, staying fit by rock climbing, and camping.
“Highly recommend this Center and Lucas is amazing! I was very nervous about trying acupuncture however I was desperate to get pain relief from my tennis elbow. Lucas is patient and a miracle worker - after only a few weeks, I am almost completely pain free - after three years!! I am astonished at my results and highly recommend this Acupuncture Center.”
“I went in to treat TMJ that I had for over 8 years after a severely bad wisdom tooth surgery. I’ve had muscle knots and extreme tension in my face for years and I kind of just thought that I had to live with that for the rest of my life. Well, I’m so happy I decided to start the acupuncture journey. I’ve been working with Lucas who is a great listener and I’ve already had multiple “ground breaking” sessions. I really feel the effects of the treatment that evening and next day, where I notice more and more my jaw and face relaxing and releasing tensions. It’s subtle, yet powerful + very real. It’s awesome to feel this tension release in my face that I’ve been holding on to for 8 years. Staff and building are lovely as well and I look forward to my sessions. Overall, acupuncture really gets to the POINT of the problem!”
“As someone who was weary of needles the whole experience from beginning to end was extremely comfortable. Lucas is great and I have seen such a difference since getting acupuncture. As someone who has struggled with migraines and anxiety acupuncture has been a great help and I am extremely thankful for the center!”
“Lucas has been amazing. I went in for my painful shoulder and the treatment was a game changer. He has treated my back and neck issues with stim and acupuncture with great results. I was not an acupuncture guy before I went here but I am a convert.”
“I highly recommend the Acupuncture Center of NJ. I had never before experienced acupuncture until becoming a patient several months ago, and I’m extremely happy with the results I’ve seen for some nerve problems, which resulted from a disk issue in my cervical/thoracic spine. Lucas, my practitioner, is incredibly patient and caring, and goes above and beyond to provide a positive experience”