Ruth Knill Bio
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Ruth earned her Doctoral degree in Applied Mathematics
from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology before transitioning into the field of Astronomy,
where she published over 30 research articles. During this time, she began practicing Iyengar yoga,
sparking a deep interest in alternative healing arts.
She later graduated from the New England School of Acupuncture and went on to found the Arlington Acupuncture and Wellness Center. In addition to her private practice, she supervised interns in an herbal clinic at the AIDS Care Project and Pathways to Complementary Medicine, a busy nonprofit clinic in downtown Boston. Ruth also shared her expertise by teaching courses on herbal formulas at the New England School of Acupuncture. In addition to her work in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, Ruth is a dedicated movement educator. She has been a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) since 2016 and became a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner (GCFP) in 2020. She further deepened her studies with the Jeremy Krauss Approach, becoming a certified Solvents and Glue (JKA SNG) teacher in 2023 and completing the JKA Functional Hands-On program in 2025. Ruth currently teaches yoga and Feldenkrais classes, as well as Solvents and Glue workshops, at The Arlington Center. She also maintains a private practice in Arlington, MA, where she offers acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Feldenkrais, and JKA Functional Hands-On sessions. |