Chinese medicine is a comprehensive medical system that has a holistic approach to diagnosis and treatment. It is used to treat a wide variety of diseases including chronic pain, hormonal disorders, skin conditions, men's and women's health, as well as others. No list can be complete, but here are some conditions I commonly treat. If you do not see your concern please call and ask us about it.

During the first visit, I will take a medical history and complete an examination. This will help me determine what imbalance is causing your condition. During this visit, you will have an opportunity to ask questions about your condition and you will receive an acupuncture treatment. We may also discuss Chinese herbs and acupressure as an option in your treatment plan. The first visit takes about an hour and a half, and the follow up visits are about one hour.

Chinese medicine treatment and diagnosis is entirely individualized. Factor such as the length and severity of illness, type of condition, and the person's constitution, will affect the number and duration of treatments. Most patients come in once a week during the treatment course, but it can vary from twice a week to once every two weeks. After the first consultation, I will usually be able to give you a better idea of how long the treatment course can take.

One reason I am so adamant about Chinese medicine therapy is because it treats both the root cause and the branch, the symptoms of an illness which can lead to long term improvement.

Acupuncture is covered by some of the major insurance companies in New York. Sensitive to the financial concerns of our patients, we do our best to work with your insurance company. We will directly communicate with your insurance company about coverage and give you a receipt, called a Superbill, to file the claim. Please call with you insurance card number ready. We are out of network providers.

You can use your Health Savings Accounts (HSA) to pay for or get reimbursed for acupuncture. Student rates are available. Finally, we are proud participants in the Made in NY discount program.

Yes, acupuncture is tax deductible. Please ask your tax professional for more information.

Please give 24 hour cancellation to avoid being charged for the session.

Office visits by appointment only. Evening and early morning hours are available.

There is no direct translation of qi, but it is understood to be a universal energy present in all living things as well as nature. The character for qi represents the vapor rising from rice as it cooks. In medicine, qi is the body's energy, which allows for the growth and function of the body.

Qi needs to be abundant and circulate through channels in the body or else illness occurs. In Chinese medicine, it is said "When the qi flows there is no pain, when qi stops, there is pain and illness." Lifestyle habits such as poor diet, overwork, and stress or a person's constitution can affect the amount and flow of qi. Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, tui na, and qi kong all help to build more qi and smooth the flow of qi.

Although Chinese Medicine has thousands of years of success as a clinical practice, it is only recently that modern researchers have attempted to explain its healing ability. Currently, many studies are underway to investigate the mechanisms of acupuncture. Some studies show that acupuncture has an effect on the local connective tissue cells which may be involved with its therapeutic effect. Other studies have shown that insertion and manipulation of acupuncture needles release endogenous opioids, which modify the pain sensation. Some interesting work suggests that acupuncture influences the brain function to relieve pain or modify hormonal release. More recently, researchers have adopted a holistic approach, examining acupuncture's effect on the physical and mental states as whole, rather than in isolation. In the future, it may be possible to see investigations which address the body, mind, and spirit.

Yes, acupuncture is very safe when performed by a trained and licensed professional. In the largest study of acupuncture safety ever performed, over 34,000 treatments from 574 acupuncturists were tracked. In total, only 43 side effects were reported and all of them were minor such as nausea or dizziness. There were no major injuries or hospitalizations from these treatments.