I went to Joseph Alban after suffering from severe pelvic pain and prostatitis. I originally thought the pain was brought on from an infection. However, I now believe it was due to stress from a variety of life changes occurring at once, i.e. anxiety over health, a move to another country, family issue and finances. I have had prostatitis several times since college which I thought were from infections. But upon reflection, I have come to realize that each bout with prostate pain was probably from stress. Through Joseph Alban acupuncture, I discovered that there is indeed a link between the mind and the body. In addition, I learned that stress is a major cause of disfunction and imbalance. The treatments I received from Joseph have helped me tremendously in terms of treating the pain and ultimately the anxiety. I now do not have to sit in a tub of hot water every 4 hours to eliminate the pain. Nor do I have constant debilitating pain. Joseph is very knowledgeable, a great teacher and a patient person whose treatments are very effective and reasonably priced. I plan to re-visit him for several appointments upon my return to the United States and would recommend him to friends and colleagues.


I was suffering for a month with hot flashes and night sweats until I decided to go to see Joseph for acupuncture treatments. As the sessions progressed my symptoms have decreased and after the 6th treatment all my symptoms disappeared. I am so grateful for Josephs great work. He is a lifesaver and I no longer have to take many showers a day from the constant sweating. I told everyone I know about him. I'm very impressed that my symptoms disappeared.


I would recommend Dr. Alban to my friends and colleagues without reservation! He has extensive training and experience in the U.S. and in China so I have faith in his medical skill and knowledge. His technique is extremely gentle while his manner is caring, quietly confident and reassuring. Specifically, he has lowered my pulse from the 90's to the 70's in just one or two treatments. Tight muscles are relieved immediately. My diabetes is improved and well controlled and I have a sense of well being. Thank you Dr. Alban.


I came to Joseph to create more balance in my body and mind and to address specific physical issues as they came up - a sore shoulder, tight back, etc. In time, my specific pain spots have all been eliminated. I find that my body and spirit are in stronger alignment and that I have more energy and fewer general complaints. I would certainly recommend Joseph. He is a terrific practioner. He's engaging, friendly and knowledgeable.


I first came to Alban Acupuncture because I suffered from poor digestion, fatigue, and excessive sweating/hyperhidrosis. Now, my digestion is much, much better and I feel less exhausted. My sweating has decreased enormously and I am no longer self-conscious about wearing light-colored shirts. I am very, very satisfied with the results. His treatments and care are fantastic!


I came to Joe because I was suffering from prostatitis and my urologist suggested that I give acupuncture a try. After searching in New York I learned that Joe had a lot of experience with pelvic pain patients, so I decided to give him a try. Joe is incredibly knowledgeable in the ways of Eastern medicine, having gone straight to the source and studied in China. He can also talk about the modern scientific theories of why acupuncture is effective. I felt confident that I was getting acupuncture treatments from someone with the utmost expertise. After a 12-week combination of western and eastern medicine, I have to say I'm feeling much, much better. Joe also treated and improved the anxiety I had stemming from my prostate problems. Thanks a lot Joe!


Within weeks of coming from Russia to the US to study, I began to experience an allergy which I never had before. I felt very bad, I couldn't sleep, and my face became itchy and red. I tried many different things on my own, but nothing worked. So, I decided to try acupuncture. Even from the first acupuncture appointment with Joseph I felt a lot better. The allergy on my face was much less and my general condition was very good. After 3 months of treatment I have a significant improvement. My skin is not that sensitive anymore and, I believe, I'm not going to experience that allergy in the future. Thanks a lot to Joseph Alban, L.Ac!


As an opera and concert singer, getting over an illness quickly can often be the difference between performing or seeing months of hard work wasted. Thanks to treatment and advice from Joseph Alban, I have not only healed more quickly than anticipated, I have experienced effective near term control of symptoms such as runny nose, lethargy, coughing, sore throat, nausea, and general malaise. Through longer TCM treatment, I have also resolved my case of persistent acid reflux. I can say with confidence that I am no longer a "fussy" singer, thanks in large part to Joseph's TCM treatment.


Joseph Alban was highly recommended to me by a colleague in Canada and I have been his patient for the past year. Joe's practice is profound and the improvement in my condition over the past months has been exceptional. Additionally, Joe's explanation about the course of his treatment is thorough and clear and he always follows each session with an e mail check-in. I have recommended Joe to many friends and feel strongly that he is one of the best acupuncture practitioners I have ever worked with.


After attending Joe Alban's free workshop, I decided to try acupuncture for the first time. I was specifically interested in addressing my chronic neck pain which began two years ago following an accident. The pain in my neck and lower arm improved almost immediately, and continued to improve following the six visits over a two month period. I attribute my recovery solely to acupuncture and the related exercises that Joe taught me. Throughout this process I also became much more relaxed and better attuned to my body in general. I highly recommend Joe Alban, Acupuncture and Herbs to anyone interested in addressing a health issue.


I recently began acupuncture and Chinese medicine treatment with Joseph Alban. This was my first time trying Chinese medicine and I would like to share this very interesting and helpful experience. For me acupuncture treatments worked very quickly and totally healed constant back pain that I have had for years. This remarkable effect has been lasting for 3 months, which is the first time I have found relief. Also, for years, I had a very uncomfortable pain and swelling in my legs. Same as the back pain, the acupuncture and herbs improve a lot this. After few months, I have felt relief from many of my symptoms and an improvement in my general well being. Even my tongue has changed!!!


I went to Joseph Alban to for help with both an eating disorder and anxiety. From the beginning, my treatment involved a combination of acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and massages. I noticed a marked reduction of stress levels as an immediate result of the acupuncture sessions. In addition, I observed diminished frequency and weakening of the food cravings which usually trigger an episode of bulimia. Also, I would experience cravings and then have an episode of bulimia during my PMS, which is almost totally gone. I also have experienced an overall gradual increase of energy levels which allowed me to better respond to anxiety.


I began seeing Joe for a number of reasons--a heelspur, chronic insomnia, allergies, anxiety.... What I found immediately was that the holistic approach to treatment allowed me to address all of these at once. Some of the results of the acupuncture, herbs, and acupressure were immediate - I began sleeping more soundly immediately, for example - while others have been more gradual; in each case, my symptoms are improving. I have been really happy to be Joe's patient, not least because he takes the time to explain why we're pursuing particular kinds of treatments and how they work. I'm learning a lot about Chinese medicine as I continue to feel better. Honestly, I can't recommend Alban Acupuncture highly enough.


I came to see Doctor Joseph Alban because I suffered from migraine very often. I also felt tired and depressed. In addition to the lessening of the migraine frequency I also learned a lot about myself and the imbalances of my body by talking and being listened to by Doctor Joseph Alban. I also appreciate his original approach including acupuncture, Tui Na massage and Chinese herbs. I really feel better.


I had been a pretty regular visitor to Joe's to improve my digestion and get my system back in track when I was feeling out of balance. It always helps. My story began when I returned from a great vacation with a strange rash. I thought it was poison ivy, well it wasn't. I was diagnosed as suffering from shingles by a dermatologist. I went to Joe's because, in my case, the manifestation of shingles was extremely itchy and hot. It was as if a stove burner was placed against the left side of my back. Not a joke. I experienced a great deal of improvement after the acupuncture treatment and the major heat was alleviated. I recommend acupuncture as a great preventive system and also as a way to encourage the innate wellness of the body. Joe was very kind and willing to accommodate me last minute in his schedule and kept checking on my progress.


Joe is a very caring and concerned practitioner. He is a great listener, which is so important for any kind of caregiver, I think. With his treatments and herb remedies he has prescribed a nagging elbow/shoulder pain problem has gone away. I also have had dramatic improvement with urination issues, watering eyes, and sleep. I am continuing to see him as we are working on some lingering lower back issues.


I first came to Joe for relief from debilitating sinus headaches. Sinus problems run in my family, and I'd suffered from sinus headaches for years, but I had immediate results with acupuncture. Even after the first visit, I noticed a drastic change. After just a month of treatment, my sinus headaches were completely gone -- in fact, I haven't taken a single sinus pill since I started acupuncture. In addition to wiping out the headaches, acupuncture has increased my energy level and has helped me deal with stress and anxiety. I really look forward to my acupuncture appointments with Joe. I come out feeling relaxed and refreshed, as if the stress of the week has just completely melted away.


The treatments that Dr. Alban has provided me, ranging from acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and acupressure techniques, have helped me immeasurably in dealing with anxiety, vitiligo, and with boosting my immune system in general. Perhaps most important of all, these improvements have afforded me with the confidence that these issues can be dealt with successfully. I had tried other methods before, but found no success until I met with Dr. Alban. On a personal note, I find Dr. Alban's nature, style, and manner to be professional, considerate, kind, and genuine. I highly recommend him to others.


After 15 years of suffering from various allergy triggers along with asthma, I was tired of getting sick every season. I also wanted to avoid the side effects from allergy decongestants and asthma steroid inhalers. I found that acupuncture treatments with Joe Alban helped relieve many of my symptoms. A great benefit to the treatments Joe Alban gave me was that he could alter them based on the season and whatever symptoms were bothering me the most. The most noticeable change came in two ways. One is that I am now living with a cat even though I am allergic to cats. And the other is I have been able to reduce the amount of steroid inhalers I take. I have more energy and have less colds and congestion. I attribute the improvement to the combination of acupuncture treatments with Joe Alban, some herbal teas and acupressure that I've learned as part of the treatment. I recommended acupuncture to my father and he's been able to avoid dialysis thanks to his own acupuncture treatment.