Arthritis Knee Pain Centers New York City

Sitting at a computer all day, handling a very stressful job, I have had very tight and sore muscles in my neck and shoulder blade area for many years. I had been used to using an at home massager, hot baths, heat rub and heat pads constantly in the search for some relief from the constant - and I mean constant - pain and pressure. I am also on quite strong arthritis meds and assumed that was creating some of this pain. Add to this being pretty irritable alot of the time because of the pain.\r I finally tried acupuncture because the pain and pressure got markedly worse over the course of 2009 and it never went away, whatever I did. I found Active Acupuncture online and chose them because of the reviews. Being near my office was a bonus.\r \r Relief? The man who did the initial massage to warm up the muscles knew exactly where to focus. In the years I have been having normal and medicinal massage, no-one had ever really, consistently, hit the spot where the hurt seemed to be coming from. That alone was worth the fee even if the warm up was only a few minutes. Although I began to explain to Dr Chen where it hurt, she said ""I know, I see it"" and yes, she touched exactly where the pain was the worst. The needles seemed to relieve the pressure. My neck pain was much better after the first session but as I had more sessions and the needles went deeper and Dr Chen was able to move them around a bit, wow, could I feel the deeper muscle problems being addressed in a way they never had been. It was like the deep muscle itself being massaged which felt fantastic. You can't get a normal massage to the muscles she has been treating for me, it has to be impossible because the scrunched up muscles are deeper; this is where my problem was. Years and years of tightness has gradually been stripped away and I can't remember the last time before this now, that I have been pain and tension free. Not being in pain and irritable because of it has impacted all areas of my life in a really positive way.\r \r If you have pain and have tried several remedies, try this. I wish I had tried acupuncture alot earlier. Don't wait. Don't be put off by the small & not so great looking office. That's not what you are there for & it probably keeps the charge down. Give it more than one session even if you are not sure after one session. I was able to use money in my flexible spending account for this also. I go for maintenance now, if ever my shoulders and neck start to get remotely tight and I'm 100% confident I will feel better afterwards. Pros: Absolutely works more

For almost six months, I went for regular acupuncture and massage treatment at Active Acupuncture for Natural Healing while trying to conceive. Eileen Chen's treatments for fertility support were tailor-made for me, to complement & parallel the treatments I was receiving through my medical doctor's team. I definitely felt more relaxed and calm after each session and had noticably less muscular tension, less cramping, and reduced swelling using acupuncture during the recovery period for my other medical procedures. Though my prospects for success were slim due to advanced age and diminished ovarian function, I am pleased to announce I am now pregnant using acupuncture and IVF! Thank you, Eileen! Pros: Effective, expert, and experienced Cons: Closed on Wednesdays & Sundays more

I never, write comments about anything, good or bad, but Dr. Chen has saved me from a life of unrelenting pain & deserves to be praised. I had lived with back pain from an injury 25 years ago. over the years the problem spread from my lower back to neck, hips and thighs. all those years, doctors could only give me strong RX, physical therapists didn't help at all, one doctor went so far as tell me that I would just have to learn to live with back pain & take meds everyday to avoid daily spasms that were sometimes literally crippling. no one could diagnose the problem beyond telling me my spine was basically sound & so it must be some type soft-tissue damage. I spend hundreds of thousands over the years on this problem - believe me, I was in hospitals, I consulted highly sought after specialists, I tried all including acupuncture & chiropractic (3 years,) & condition continued to deteriorate. By now, I was scared about my future (unable to sit more than 20 mins at once, had to give up high paying job in management) and depressed about living out the rest of my life this way. then one day I walked into Dr. Chen's office & thought I'd try again; I was desperate, at my wits end. WOW! whatever acupuncture I had before was kid stuff! Dr. Chen is the real thing; she is not pussifooting around; is serious about treating her patients & her experience is vast. she told me my problem was so set in, that it would take a long time, but I could get better. for the first months I saw her everyday, and these were very painful treatments, they took all my strengh and focus to endure, like no therapy I experienced before. but I believed her & SHE WAS RIGHT! one year later, I see her twice a month. I can work again, I can travel, I can swim, I can hike, I can live! I am free of unrelenting, daily pain of 25+ years, and I look forward to the future. I'm 90% improved and l love, love, love my acupuncture treatments; now they just feel so, so good. I can not ever thank her enough. Pros: a true expert Cons: irrelevant more

I hope that this week will be the last week I will have to visit Dr. Chen. I say that not because I was unhappy with her treatment (it was excellent), but because I have been battling depression for the past 15 years and I feel like I have finally defeated it once and for all. more

I was urged to let everyone know about the wonderful effects of acupuncture. After 4 unsuccessful IVF attempts, I've finally gotten pregnant thanks to Eileen and her amazing acupuncture. Consider it insurance for the money you're already spending on IVF. It is that great! more

I have been going to Dr. Chen and Mr. Gu for my allergies and I have found acupuncture to be helpful so far. Mr. Gu gives you great exercises that help with sinus problems and Dr. Chen is very attentive to the specific areas that need the most work. I also sit at a computer all day so my neck and back is often very sore when I go to see them. I always leave feeling relaxed and less congested. My muscles feel much less tense and I have noticed that this has helped me improve my posture. The results are not immediate, but I do find acupuncture is initially helpful for general wellbeing/relaxation. I am continuing to work with them on my allergies and I have found they are very responsive and eager to help. more

I've been seeing Dr. Chen and Mr. Gu for my lower back and sacroiliac pain for about 3 months. I came to them desperate for alternative solution when my sport medicine doctor tried to prescribe me a very strong muscle relaxer after seeing me for a few minutes. Dr. Chen and Mr. Gu are very interested in finding out the root cause of your pains and they educate you about your body along the way. It has been very informative as well as tremendously restorative experience for me. I am feeling immeasurably better compared to the beginning of the treatment. They are passionate and committed healers. I couldn't recommend them and acupuncture for natural healing highly enough. more

I've had pressure in my ears for many years, and no doctor was brave enough to treat it (or to look for a solution besides giving me more medication). Dr. Chen and Mr. Gu have been treating me for two weeks (4 treatments), and I feel much better already. Now we're starting to work on my sciatica. I am looking forward to becoming much more healthy with their help. more

At my sister's urging, I reluctantly tried acupuncture at this midtown practice for my infertility. Long story short, what my doctors couldn't help me with over the past three years, Dr. Chen resolved in less than 6 weeks. I conceived naturally and cannot be more excited. Pros: Helped me when no one else could Cons: When the clinic gets crowded, I was treated on a bed in a larger room with a computer... was a little weird but once the treatment started there was no difference more

I just wanted to chime in and say that my experiences with Acupuncture for Natural Healing have been wonderful. As a long time patient, I seek acupuncture treatment not only for chronic ailments like back pain and arthritis, but also just to relax and enhance my overall health. Mr. Gu and Eileen are energetic and compassionate people who have given New Yorkers, like me, the priveledge to experience an ancient Chinese art. Their treatments are founded on their vast experience and proven results, not on exaggerated claims and psuedo-science. Whether you are new to Chinese medicine or a seasoned veteran, I highly recommend you try Acupuncture for Natural Healing! Pros: Clean and convenient office near major subway lines more

Amazing does not begin to describe my experience with Dr. Chen and Mr. Gu. I have had allergies all my life with my worst symptoms being sneezing, sinus congestion, and runny nose. I have tried all the standard treatments which were either not effective or caused too many side effects. I found Acupuncture for Natural Healing through citysearch like many other people. I was told that I should see immediate relief after just the first treatment but long term effects may take some more treatments. After the first session, which lasted about 45 minutes, my nose began to run uncontrollably. This lasted for TWO ENTIRE DAYS. Never in my life had my nose run so much... I had to grab a tissue literally every minute for two entire days. After those two days, my allergies COMPLETELY DISAPPEARED. This was the best thing that could have happened for me and my Allergies and I cannot be more thankful to these wonderful healers. I will spread the word about acupuncture and its amazing effects everywhere I go, for the rest of my life! more

This was my third time quitting. Wanted to try something I haven't tried before. A friend recommended acupuncture so I did some research on google. It seemed these guys had some good experience. I went in expecting having to go for a month but thye told me a week was all I needed. I was pretty skeptical but whatever I gave it a shot. They gave me acupuncture and then tiny needles to put on my ears. They did look a little odd but it wa sa great way to start a conversation! My cravings this time were not so bad... I think the acupuncture really helped. When I did get a craving it was mild and I just pressed on the ear patch like I was told to do and it made me feel better! After a week I felt great. It's been a little more than two weeks since my first treatment and I feel great! I'll keep everyone updated! more

I was actually a patient of Dr. Chen's almost five years ago. I am writing this because till this day I am extremely grateful for her help with my infertility. more

I am 41 years old. I have been trying to conceive since I was 38. I successfully had my baby girl on my FOURTH IVF cycle. The difference this time I believe was Dr. Chen and Gu who helped me improve the health of my reproductive system. They gave me acupuncture since several months before I began the IVF treatment and they continued it throught the pregnancy until the 8th month. I have read many many many articles documenting the effects of acupuncture on infertility but I never believed it until I tried it myself. Don't waste your money on unsuccessful IVF and inexperienced acupuncturists. Dr. Chen and Gu are the best in this business. Pros: See review more

I've been a long time user of citysearch for all sorts of things but this is the first time I am making a post. I read the reviews for this business and I saw some people with similar problems I have. I made an appointment the next day and I have now been there for almost 2 months. Exactly as people describe acupuncture is like a miracle. Great results and no side effects. It is amazing. Thank you citysearch! Pros: They give you their full attention Cons: My insurance was not accepted more

I was a little skeptical about acupuncture at first when my friend recommended it to me for infertility. After reading some literature and talking to my doctor, I decided to give it a try. I had acupuncture and traditional fertility treatments done over a 5 month period. My FSH levels rose from the low 12's to 17.1 over this period and I whole heartitly believe it is due to the work of the fantastic people at the center for Natural Healing. Their ""Active Acupuncture"" technique is wonderful and they are terrific people. Pros: Great Location Cons: Sometimes must schedule appointments a few weeks in advance more

i went there for a accute backpains and the relief i felt upon successful treatment was incalculable. Their knowledge is second to none, unbiased opinion and definitely professional service. Forget alternative medicine, if ""professional certified"" doctors treat their patients this well perhaps we as a society would not gripe about rising health costs. Pros: professional service more

I have been having major issues with sinus pain and back tightness and I have tried everything! Except for acupuncuture of course. I found this place on line and read some of the reviews and totally agree that this is a great place to check out! Not only were they thorough and helpful but they gave me a 50% discount for mentioning that I found them on line through citysearch! more

The acupuncture here is phenomenal. Great as a complimentary treatment or as a way to get relaxed. Highly recommended. more

I went to the Acupuncture Center for Natural Healing for neck pain that has nagged me ever since I was involved in a car accident several years ago. I had found out about the center when I was in NYC for a business trip (I live and work in Pennsylvania) after mentioning it to a business associate who took me to the practice. I was a little skeptical at first but I had tried so many things and wanted to find a natural way to help my neck problem. Long story short, after 45 minutes with the acupuncturist, I felt like I was twenty years old again. More amazingly, she told me that I had a ?blockage in my lungs? which shocked me as I have had asthma since I was eight years old. She told me that it would take more treatments to treat the asthma. Because I lived outside of NYC and wouldn?t be able to come back regularly, she sent me off with a regiment of herbs which I have been taking diligently. Even after that one treatment? even in smog of NYC, my breathing felt easy, like my lungs just opened up. To say the least, I was very impressed and happy to discover this type of alternative treatment. I am going back as soon as possible. Pros: Got rid of my neck pain. Made my breathing feel easier more