Women’s Health
Acupuncture and Chinese medicine provide a holistic approach for all aspects women’s health, from menarche to menopause and beyond, treating conditions including irregular periods, mood swings, cramps, menopausal symptoms, infertility, bloating and more.
Often women accept things like painful periods, mood swings, or various menopausal symptoms as things that have to be endured. Acupuncture can offer solutions for women’s health where other therapies have not helped, naturally and without side effects.
Acupuncture for Women’s Health
I have experience in helping women with many conditions including…
How Acupuncture Works
I always start the treatment through a careful examination of your primary health concern, but also your overall health. This allows your acupuncturist will to assess the imbalances in your body leading to your issues. By correcting the imbalances, acupuncture helps to balance your nervous system and hormones, leading to long term improvement.
Acupuncture understands the the natural fluctuation of qi, the body’s energy, throughout a woman’s life, and incorporates the balance of those forces as the basis for health.
Often, when dealing with hormonal imbalances we see involvement with the Liver, Spleen, and/or Kidneys. After the assessment is made through a series of questions, palpation of meridians, taking the pulse and looking at the tongue, points on involved meridians will be chosen according to the specific ways in which the organs need to be balanced.
Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can also be used alongside conventional treatments such as IUI or IVF. Research studies have shown an increase of conception when acupuncture is part of the regimen. Lower FSH, thicker uterine lining, and healthy progesterone levels are a few of the associated benefits of using acupuncture.
Acupuncture has a cumulative affect, so it is usually recommended to do a series of 6-10 treatments, one to two times per week, in order to see lasting change. In addition to acupuncture, the treatment series may include Chinese herbs, essential oils, moxibustion, and other adjunct therapies as needed.
When to Seek Acupuncture Treatment
Often women will seek acupuncture treatment when the symptoms have become unbearable. Of course, acupuncture is helpful in those situations, but how much better would it be to not have to get to that point?
The body can always use some balancing as everyday stressors take their toll on our hormonal balance. Also, people tend to find that with acupuncture treatment they end up feeling more energized, have easier menstrual cycles and a healthy sex drive that they did not even know were possible.
Feedback From our clients…
“I suffered from chronic neck pain for more than 4 yrs before being treated by Joseph Alban. As a registered Yoga teacher, I was looking for a treatment that did not involve a prescription medicine that treated only the symptom rather than the underlying cause of the problem. It was the first time I’d ever tried acupuncture and to my amazement Joe took the time to listen and answer any questions and concerns I had regarding my health. After several treatments I started to see results and after several months I was completely pain free! I highly recommend Alban’s acupuncture to anyone with chronic pain.”
~ M.B., New Jersey
Feedback From our clients…
Dr. Joe is truly exceptional. From the very first appointment he made me feel comfortable and heard, taking the time to really listen to my concerns and goals. His holistic expertise and gentle, thoughtful approach immediately built my trust. What I appreciate most is how he tailors each session and adapts to what has developed and changed since the last visit, making the care truly responsive to my needs. His depth of knowledge and genuine care have made a real difference in my health and well-being
P.P. NYC
I came to Joe, as a last resort, for help with hot flashes and tinea versiclor. Aside from the weekly acupuncture sessions, he prescribed herbs, tinctures and salves that got both conditions under control. Not only has he helped alleviate the symptoms but he has educated me as well. He takes the time to answers questions about the acupuncture treatment and herbs prescribed. I am very happy with the results. Thank you, Joe!
S.R., New York
Joe is the world’s best acupuncturist. I don’t say this because I’ve been to many. I say this because I know it in my heart. Not only does he listen to you, he CARES about you and remembers everything you tell him. When you’re struggling, Joe has the encouragement and advice to see you through. When you’re happy, he is happy for you. I went to Joe for PCOS and, since I’ve been going, I have gotten my period every month (a miracle courtesy of Joe!). I feel really good and I no longer have the kinds of mood swings that would thrust me between extremely depressed and ecstatic in 20 minutes time. Joe is the MAN!
Patient, Manhattan
I began seeing Dr. Alban to get some relief from constant indigestion (I was popping Pepsid AC nightly) as well as menopausal night sweating. He came highly recommended and I have been very pleased with the results of acupuncture. I was a bit of a skeptic going into it but I am happy to report that as a result of the sessions my indigestion has practically disappeared and the night sweats are no longer a problem. He is easy to talk to and takes time to listen and make suggestions. I recommend him highly.
Patient, New York City
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.
L.Z., New York City
I’m a true believer of acupuncture. I was suffering from severe hot flashes, up to 25 per day. After several weeks of this and no signs of the condition going away I decided to meet with Joe. He took the time to listen and ask me questions about what I was experiencing. He told me he was confident that he’d be able to help me. Within three weeks of my first treatment my hot flashes were almost gone and after five weeks they were completely gone. I have not had a hot flash in 5 months! Joe is a very caring, and dedicated professional. I have and would recommend Joe to anyone who wants to feel better!
Patient, NYC