FAQ

Acupuncture helps with stress because it taps into the nervous system via the fascial network of the body.  It down regulates the body’s sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight), putting the body into parasympathetic response (rest and digest). This has a very calming effect, lowering cortisol (the stress hormone) and releasing endorphins (the feel-good hormone). My patients regularly report feeling less stress, more relaxed and a greater sense of well-being and ease. 

Acupuncture is commonly used to induce labor in a gentle and non-intrusive manner.  This eliminates potential complications associated with a drug or synthetic induced labor. Typically, one to three treatments of acupuncture are recommended to see if this option will induce your labor. 

Acupuncture is commonly used either alone or in conjunction with western fertility treatments to help you conceive.  After conception many patients continue with acupuncture in order help with the sustainability of the pregnancy. Acupuncture can help you conceive regardless of the infertility diagnosis being idiopathic or otherwise. 

Acupuncture has helped millions of people reduce their medications and live healthier more holistic lives. Seeking alternative or complimentary treatments in conjunction with standard western medical care is a viable option for many people. Acupuncture is the longest continually practiced medicine that exists in its original form today. Acupuncture has been used safely for nearly 3000 years to treat a wide variety of conditions.  

Acupuncture is commonly used either alone or in conjunction with western fertility treatments to help you conceive.  After conception many patients continue with acupuncture in order help with the sustainability of the pregnancy. Acupuncture can help you conceive regardless of the infertility diagnosis being idiopathic or otherwise.

Acupuncture is commonly used to induce labor in a gentle and non-intrusive manner.  This eliminates potential complications associated with a drug or synthetic induced labor. Typically, one to three treatments of acupuncture are recommended to see if this option will induce your labor. 

Acupuncture has helped millions of people reduce their medications and live healthier more holistic lives. Seeking alternative or complimentary treatments in conjunction with standard western medical care is a viable option for many people. Acupuncture is the longest continually practiced medicine that exists in its original form today. Acupuncture has been used safely for nearly 3000 years to treat a wide variety of conditions.  

Acupuncture helps with anxiety because it taps into the nervous system via the fascial network of the body.  It down regulates the body’s sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight), putting the body into parasympathetic response (rest and digest). This has a very calming effect, lowering cortisol (the stress hormone) and releasing endorphins (the feel-good hormone). My patients regularly report feeling less anxiety and stress, more relaxed and a greater sense of well-being and ease. 

Acupuncture is a natural, gentle approach for treating morning sickness. This eliminates potential complications associated with a drug or synthetic medication. Many women seek out acupuncture for morning sickness particularly in the first trimester however it can be helpful and safe throughout the pregnancy.

The World Health Organization lists dozens of conditions that acupuncture treats effectively.  Many people seek out acupuncture for pain conditions, fertility and infertility, allergies, insomnia, anxiety, stress, digestive disorders, IBS, and to treat side effects of cancer treatments including Chemotherapy and Radiation. Acupuncture is very useful for patients suffering from side effects such as nausea, fatigue, a lack of appetite, as well as other common issues associated with cancer treatments. 

Diabetics can have acupuncture to help with neuropathy, edema, blood circulation, digestive complaints as well as other complications associated with Diabetes. 

Acupuncture is recommended the day before the transfer, immediately after the transfer and the following day after the transfer. Acupuncture increases the likelihood of a successful embryo transfer. 

There are many theories about the mechanisms of acupuncture. Many studies suggest that acupuncture works via the fascial network of the body.  It down regulates the body’s sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight), activating a parasympathetic response (rest and digest). This has a very calming effect, lowering cortisol (the stress hormone) and releasing endorphins (the feel-good hormone). Other points of view suggest that it works energetically with the body’s bioenergetic field. There are energetic highways called meridians in which Qi, or vital life force flows.  When the Qi is blocked or damaged, pain and illness manifest in the body. Acupuncture intervention frees this blockage to create homeostasis and trigger the body’s natural healing abilities. 

There are many theories about the mechanisms of acupuncture. Many studies suggest that acupuncture works via the fascial network of the body.  It down regulates the body’s sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight), activating a parasympathetic response (rest and digest). This has a very calming effect, lowering cortisol (the stress hormone) and releasing endorphins (the feel-good hormone). Other points of view suggest that it works energetically with the body’s bioenergetic field. There are energetic highways called meridians in which Qi, or vital life force flows.  When the Qi is blocked or damaged, pain and illness manifest in the body. Acupuncture intervention frees this blockage to create homeostasis and trigger the body’s natural healing abilities. 

Acupuncture uses individualized treatments based on your specific needs.  Based on the patient’s history, signs and symptoms, and concerns the acupuncturists will create a specialized treatment plan for you.

Many people report acupuncture to be very relaxing. It is generally considered to be a painless, safe and highly effective treatment.  The needles are extremely thin, often the diameter of a human hair. A patient may experience a sensation of heaviness or a dull pressure at the site of the needle entry location.  Certain points are more sensitive and are used in a specialized manner by a trained and licensed professional to minimize discomfort. 

Acupuncture needles like all medical supplies are regulated and have expiration dates. 

Acupuncture is generally considered to be a painless, safe and highly effective treatment. In fact, many people report acupuncture to be very relaxing.  The needles are extremely thin, often the diameter of a human hair. A patient may experience a sensation of heaviness or a dull pressure at the site of the needle entry location.  Certain points are more sensitive and are used in a specialized manner by a trained and licensed professional to minimize discomfort. 

Acupuncture has helped millions of people reduce their medications and live healthier more holistic lives. Seeking alternative or complimentary treatments in conjunction with standard western medical care is a recommended and viable option for many people. Acupuncture is the longest continually practiced medicine that exists in its original form today. Acupuncture has been used safely for nearly 3000 years to treat a wide variety of conditions. 

Acupuncture is a holistic modality that treats the primary cause of the infertility.  Acupuncture can help you conceive regardless of the infertility diagnosis being idiopathic or otherwise. In this sense acupuncture corrects the imbalance that results in the infertility.  Infertility can be caused from many different reasons according to both Western and Chinese Medicine. After conception many patients continue with acupuncture in order help with the sustainability of the pregnancy.  

Acupuncture is a holistic modality that treats the primary cause of the migraines.  In this sense acupuncture corrects the imbalance that results in the headaches. Migraines can be caused from many different causes according to Chinese Medicine.  

Acupuncture points exist on major pathways of nerve junctions. Many studies suggest that acupuncture works via the fascial network of the body.

Acupuncture has helped millions of people reduce their medications and live healthier more holistic lives. Seeking alternative or complimentary treatments in conjunction with standard western medical care is a recommended and viable option for many people. Acupuncture is the longest continually practiced medicine that exists in its original form today. Acupuncture has been used safely for nearly 3000 years to treat a wide variety of conditions. 

Acupuncture do not have medicine in them.  Acupuncture needles are extremely thin, approximately the same diameter of a human hair. Acupuncture needles work naturally without the use of drugs or synthetic medicine. 

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New York, NY 10019

Telephone Number:  646-701-2012