Conditions of the Pelvis
Alban Acupuncture is one of the few acupuncture practices with real depth of experience treating pelvic conditions. In over 20 years of practice, I’ve worked with hundreds of patients dealing with pelvic pain, urinary symptoms, and sexual dysfunction — building individualized treatment plans that combine acupuncture, tui na massage, cupping, herbal medicine, and essential oils to correct the underlying imbalance behind each condition, not just manage symptoms.
My approach to pelvic health was shaped in part by a postgraduate clinical rotation at Hunan University of TCM’s hospital in Changsha, and I’ve published peer-reviewed clinical research on pelvic conditions twice: a case report on treating frequent urination and nocturia after prostatectomy in Medical Acupuncture (2008), and a study on treating chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome with acupuncture in the Journal of Chinese Medicine.
The common thread behind pelvic pain
Pelvic conditions often share a common thread: muscular tension and trigger points throughout the pelvic floor, hips, and lower back that refer pain into the pelvis and genitals, alongside disruptions in nerve signaling and inflammation. That shared root is why acupuncture — which addresses trigger points, nerve pathways, and inflammation together — is effective across a range of pelvic diagnoses, even when their conventional treatment paths differ.
Feedback From our clients…
“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. 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!”
~ Patient, New York