Acupuncture and TCM for the Skin

Dr. Alban is incredibly knowledgeable and intentional in his care. For over two years, I have received personalized acupuncture, herbal remedies, cupping, and red light therapy have helped improve my skin, hormones, and inflammation. Each session is thoughtfully curated to my specific needs that month, week, and even day.

Dr. Joe has been instrumental in my healing journey.  He has extensive knowledge and experience with Traditional Chinese Medicine and a Master herbalist, he is indeed!  I am so incredibly thankful to have found a practitioner with a heart for healing.  I was struggling and suffering for a few years with a horrible form of eczema on my hands that was progressively getting worse.  Daily functional activities became difficult to manage.  Conventional dermatologists just put a bandaid (steroids)  on my issue and in the mess of it all, it made the problem worse.  I knew I had to go another direction for answers and I’m so very grateful that I did.   Dr. Joe successfully restored my skin integrity with herbal teas and all WITHOUT the side effects that western conventional medicine can trigger.  Now don’t get me wrong, conventional medicine definitely has its place, but for my condition, it just made inflammation worse.  Joe has a calm assertiveness about him which is very reassuring especially when you are dealing with a persistent inflammatory condition.  With a patient listening ear, he evaluates the problem at hand and carefully tailors treatment to target the problem at its root.  I cannot recommend Dr. Joe enough, he is the absolute best!!  Thank you from the bottom of my heart Joe!

I was in a lot of pain with rosacea.  Besides the redness, the tingling, throbbing, itch and heat were all mostly constant.  Because I had not experienced the condition before, I was actually surprised by how debilitating rosacea is; and, how dermatological treatments revolve around antibiotics and steroids.  While helpful in easing symptoms, I was very concerned about the treatments’ long-term use and side effects.     I was fortunate to find an article by Dr. Alban about the benefits of acupuncture and TCM for addressing rosacea problems/disease.   Dr. Alban focuses on healing at a holistic level, and in rebalancing “heat” in the body.  These are both necessary to treat the underlying reasons for rosacea.  After speaking with me at length about my specific skin experience and challenges, Dr. Alban set up a protocol of weekly acupuncture treatments augmented by medicinal herbs (in the form of tea).  Only three months later, my frequent rosacea flare-ups are gone; my overall health is significantly improved; and, I am looking forward to maintaining rosacea free skin.   I am very grateful and I hope whomever is reading this testimonial will contact Dr. Alban as soon as you can.  Dr. Joseph Alban is an extraordinary practitioner and researcher, and I enthusiastically recommend him without reservation.

Before visiting Dr. Alban’s office, I had been suffering with recurrent acne for about 2-3 years. I tried topicals, face washes and other remedies, none of which could keep the acne completely away. I’ve always been interested in TCM and drawn to a more holistic form of medicine and I soon realized that these remedies and topicals would never get to the root cause of my acne. After a year of consideration, I found Dr. Alban on the Acupuncture database website, it was the first one that was in the city, not too far from me and I immediately made an appointment. My skin was red, inflamed and cystic and was starting to affect me emotionally.  Dr. Alban answered all my questions and went through what my treatment would be. After the first few weeks of personalized herbs and acupuncture (along with light and cupping), I noticed less inflammation. And after 2 months, my skin was beginning to heal and clear up. Sometimes we needed to change the formula and I appreciate that any changes were made thoughtfully and we would track for results. Most of us want immediate results, but I knew that my body needed to take its time to come back to a balance. We were treating the root cause. I couldn’t believe how much inflammation was being stored in my body and the effect it had on the rest of my body and skin. I learned the importance of diet and handling stress. Now herbs are such a big part of my daily life. It’s been proven to me that herbs and diet are truly amazing. An added plus, being still mentally (during my acupuncture sessions) also made such a difference in my emotional and physical health. I always feel calm and renewed after appointments. I don’t plan to stop visiting the office. It feels like self care now. So if you just need a reset, get some acupuncture!   I always recommend Dr. Alban to friends and family because I truly trust his knowledge in TCM and I am super grateful for the work that he does.

Before I found Dr. Alban, my life was ruled by hives. I had tried every over-the-counter solution and prescription medication my doctor could prescribe, but nothing seemed to bring lasting relief. I felt hopeless and frustrated. The persistent itching and discomfort had taken a toll on my physical well-being and emotional health.  At the suggestion of a friend I tried acupuncture with Dr. Alban.  I felt relief after just the first session and saw a noticeable reduction in my hives. Taking the prescribed herbal formula became a daily routine that I looked forward to. Over a few weeks, my symptoms significantly improved. I saw fewer outbreaks, the itching was much less severe, and when hives did appear, they resolved more quickly. Dr. Alban’s holistic approach to my hives was not just about treating the symptoms but also about understanding and addressing the root cause. His treatment has been life-changing, and I would recommend him to anyone suffering from hives or any other chronic condition.

Before I started the treatment by Joe, I had been suffering from eczema for more than 20 years. The skin on my face was red and irritated almost constantly, and my hand eczema prevented me to stretch my hands open. I was on heavy steroid treatments for years, and I was so frustrated that my eczema kept coming back after a couple of days of relief. Joe tailored the herbal medicine formula for my case, and after just a few months, my condition has improved significantly. Although it’s a slow progress, I prefer a gentler and more effective way of treating my stubborn eczema by herbs and acupuncture to reduce inflammation. Now my skin has a lot less bouts of irritation, and it goes away quickly without using cortisone cream. I also have a chronic shoulder pain due to an injury for several years, and it used to interrupt me from getting work or even daily chores done. My orthopedic told me that I needed some cortisone shots to ease the pain, but I decided to try an alternative before going for cortisone shots. After just one acupuncture session, I was surprised how great my shoulder felt, and my shoulder continues to improve with each treatment. I am very happy with Joe’s treatments for both my chronic pain and skin problems, and I would recommend Alban Acupuncture with confidence.