Balanced Health Acupuncture, PC

07/29/10

Convinced About Acupuncture

by NYC Enthusiast

I am an athlete and have had a lot of injuries throughout my career. I recently hurt my neck and was desperate for relief. Acupuncture never seemed like an option until i had none. My friend convinced me to try it and the results were phenomenal. After David worked on me I regained all range of motion, and was only soar a few more days after treatment. The procedure was virtually painless, a few pricks here and there. I highly recommend to try acupuncture if you have that recurring injury that just wont go away.

• Pros: Almost instantley felt better

02/02/10

Balanced Health Acupuncture

by artifx

I have been seeing David Chiu for acupuncture treatment for about a year. I have found David to be a delightful person - very calm, patient and knowledgeable. When I first began seeing him, I had no prior experience with acupuncture and he made me very comfortable with the process; he explained everything in detail and worked with me to find the most effective treatments for me.

I have several herniated discs in my neck and lower back and have suffered from migraine headaches for years. I've found that acupuncture helps with specific pain relief in those areas as well as improving my overall well-being (less stress, less anxiety, better sleep and more energy). Prior to trying acupuncture, I was taking a lot of pain medications with serious side effects - acupuncture has helped me to reduce my reliance on medication and also to alleviate the worst of the side effects. I think David is great and I recommend him most highly!

05/25/08

Excellent, professional service and communication, AMAZING results for stomach problems!

by ses71

I went to Evelyn for chronic back/neck/shoulder tension from long hours at the computer. I had previously been to acupuncturists in Chinatown and on the UWS and liked the results, but I was frustrated with their weak communication skills and smiles/nods/short and vague answers. I was delighted to meet Evelyn! She chose this career after a more traditional job and loves the constant learning, and she is HIGHLY responsive and interested in the results of her work. She is thorough, easy to talk to, and provides a level of attention that is what I deliver in my own work. Evelyn is 100% professional yet still personal. Like a therapist , doctor, and spa visit, all in one!

Though I'm happy with her work on my back, that is not why I offered to write a review. I have had an "upset stomach" forever. I chalked it up to genes - both grandmothers died from Crohn's disease problems. Let's just say that Imodium was my good friend. I am SO HAPPY that I told Evelyn about my stomach; her face lit up, "I am going to fix this!" Yes, it is a bit awkward to discuss details of bowel issues, but I am shocked at the positive results. My regular MD offered pills and lifestyle changes that didn't work for me, and I was managing fine, though with some inconvenience. After Evelyn's treatment (many stomach needles), I specifically didn't change any habits, just to see what would happen. WOW! I am so surprised at the improvement. It took a few weeks to see big results, but WOW. The results were so far beyond what I would have thought possible for me.

After 7 visits, I haven't taken Imodium in over a month, I don't worry about being close to a bathroom at all times, and I didn't realize how much I was managing my life around my upset stomach. It is just amazing to be largely freed of this annoyance. I can't say that I understand why this works, but it does. Evelyn is honest about what she can help with and why, and she EXPLAINS. My highest compliments and thanks to Evelyn!

• Pros: Professional service, values values communication and feedback
• Cons: none

07/03/07

She will make you a believer!

by jae73

I have several old injuries that have left me with chronic neck and upper back pain. I went through years of physical therapy and the effects were never long-lasting. I had been searching for a good acupuncturist and I saw what great reviews Evelyn received and I thought I'd give her a try. I liked her seconds after I met her because she actually cares about me and wants me to feel better. And, literally, after she put a few needles in, I knew I had found my new acupuncturist. I had more mobility in my neck, all the tightness and pain when moving my head was knocked down from a 9 to a 2 (on a scale of 1 to 10, ten being the worst pain).

One thing you should definitely know, it's not a one shot and you're cured kind of treatment. You need to put in the time to get the results you want and from my experiences, after a couple visits, you will truly feel the benefits. Also, you should know that after the first visit, you may feel worse but I can only explain that as it's all the evil stuff that causes your pain working it's way out of you. You may be discouraged but give it a chance to work because by the second visit, you will understand. You will feel better and will be addicted to the sessions cause they are so relaxing and you will leave feeling great. Acupuncture is amazing and I recommend it to anyone who lives with chronic pain and is looking for some real, long-lasting results.

Evelyn is courteous, professional and most importantly, knows what she is doing! I had been to several other acupuncturists who seemed to care more about the clock and my money rather than my well being. Evelyn is willing to spend the time with you to make sure you are feeling better, whether it be an hour or two. I highly recommend her!!!!

03/06/07

Balanced Health Acupuncture

by reenamac

I was -- or should I say am -- afraid of needles, but my doctor's office suggested that I try acupuncture while my husband and I were trying to conceive our first baby. I was scared, but Evelyn Chan is an extremely gentle, sympathetic acupuncture practitioner. She understood the anxiety that someone afraid of needles might experience while starting an acupuncture treatment, and was wonderfully understanding and patient. I highly recommend Evelyn to newbies to acupuncture. I went regularly and received fertility-related acupuncture (Evelyn specializes in this area, among others). And I'm happy to say that we are expecting! The treatment also helped me with other health issues, such as stress relief. She is also helpful in terms of offering supplemental treatments, such as cupping and even delicious traditional Chinese recipes that might help one's ailments!

• Pros: Very gentle and tailored service
• Cons: no weekend appointments