Nan Yi Chun Acupuncture NYC

04/01/12

anxiety, stress, insomnia

by vonpod

Every January I do something different, something sort of out of the box that isn't totally thought out and planned so I decided this year to find an acupuncturist out of the ether to treat insomnia, anxiety and stress issues which have been plaguing me on and off for the past 5 years. I've used acupuncture before for various issues and believe it works sometimes and maybe not others, depends upon the condition and the practitioner along with many other factors. I poked around on the internet and found Nan Yi's reviews on City Search which were very positive so I cast any doubts to the wind and made an appointment. To cut to the chase: I started with two sessions a week for approx. 6 weeks and then moved to one session a week after that and am now seeing her once every two weeks. My anxiety issues have been cut by more than half, way better results than drugs, meditation, therapy etc. Sleep goes up and down but has very definitely improved to the point where I can count on at least 6 hours of straight sleep a night, a vast improvement, but overall I feel more in control of my emotions and life in general. Nan Yi said at a certain age (that would be 50 folks) our energy meridians can get so out of whack that they kind of short circuit on us and they need a tune up, realignment and/or house cleaning. I honestly believe that's what Nan Yi has accomplished with me. I'm not perfect, who is, but I am so much more in control of my emotions, manage my sleep issues better and have out of the blue acquired stronger and calmer leadership qualities along the way. Things connected to my work that a few months ago would have sent me into a tailspin are now manageable and not in any way overwhelming. I'm more in control without being freaked out about needing to be IN CONTROL. Does that make sense? Simply put: my nervous system is in a much better place and I chalk it up to Nan Yi's work. Thanks Nan Yi! John Walker

01/10/12

Fibroid Shrinkage and Menstrual Relief

by madihari

My periods have always been difficult: painful, heavy, erratic, long (8-10 days of bleeding), frequent (14-17 days apart) and unpredictable. In 2007, I had surgery to remove 6 fibroids (myomectomy). One was left in place because it was too close to an ovary. About a year ago, I could feel the fibroids growing again and searched for an alternative to surgery since I was told that I may have to have a hysterectomy if they returned. I did not want to go through menopause earlier than necessary. I read somewhere that acupuncture could shrink fibroids, reduce blood-flow and ease other menstrual symptoms. I started treatment with Nan Yi Chun nine months ago in April of 2011. She banished my cramps on the very first visit (I was on my period that day). After 3 treatments, there was a noticeable shrinkage in the size of my fibroids. Improvement in other respects came more gradually: clumps in my flow got smaller and now are completely gone, my bleeding is not as heavy (it's a manageable flow, not a torrential flood), cramps are less painful and shorter in duration and headaches, nausea and mood swings are now less intense. My last period was the easiest I can remember EVER and it only lasted 7 days, a record for me! Nan Yi also helped me to be aware of a connection between stress and the severity of my periods. She also treated a 14-year-old injury in my low back that occassionally flared up. After two treatments, there was an ease of tension and tightness in an area so deep no massage therapist has ever been able to reach it. Since then, I can stretch the area out on my own in yoga and keep it from getting too tight, and it no longer gives me debilitating pain. I highly recommend acupuncture and especially the treatment of Nan Yi Chun for fibroids and menstrual problems as well as sport injuries. I am so grateful for the improvements she has helped me achieve in my physical health and also in my mental attitude.

11/15/11

Pain Relief (amazing)

by bigjoewok

I’m 54 years old; I work out 2-3 times a week and have a personal trainer and began experiencing lower back pain (Sciatica) around 3 months ago. Gradually over 3 months the pain increased which prompted me to seek treatment. At first I tried a Chiropractor, then electrical stimulation, anti-inflammatory pills, heat, ice, and painkillers etc. On a recent cruise I sat in on a lecture regarding Acupuncture. I was interested in it, but on the ship it was very expensive, and I was also a little skeptical. I decided that when I got back home I would start researching Acupuncture treatment. I was as skeptical as most westerners, and I was ready to go for Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections as my last choice. Then I did a search through my insurance company to see if Acupuncture is covered and what Practitioners were on my plan. Then I ran a Google Search to see if there were any reviews of Acupuncturists on my plan; I didn’t find many. It was through that search that I saw reviews for Nan Yi Chun. After reading 20 or so reviews I called and left a message to make an appointment. Nan called me back immediately and asked me to come in that same day. Nan greeted at the door like a long lost relative. After filling out some simple paperwork we went into her office. Nan then explained the kind of experience I would have during my first session. She stated that her goal was to bring my pain down from level 8 to level 4, and after 2 or 3 sessions to eliminate it completely. When I awoke the day after my 1st session my pain was reduced by half (4 out of 10). When I went back to Nan for my second session I told her of my progress; she was so enthusiastic and joyful you could see it on her face. During my second treatment I mentioned that I had been rehabilitating my shoulder (bursitis) for a couple of months. Nan placed some needles in my arm and shoulder. The next few days the pain in my lower back decreased by half again (down to a level 2) and my range of motion in my shoulder increased by 80%. When I arrived for my third session I was experiencing no (zero) back pain. I was still feeling a little weakness in my back and hips which Dr. Nan said would strengthen over a few week period. I can’t thank Nan Yi Chun enough, I am grateful that I found her, and have recommended her to my wife and several of my associates.

10/31/11

Chronic Plantar Fasciitis

by nycrunnerva

I've never written a review for Citysearch or any other site like this, but I must tell as many people as possible about the amazing help that Nan has given me.

I suffered from plantar fasciitis for over one, long, agonizing year. I'm a very active person and work requires me to be on my feet for long hours each day. Plantar fasciitis had taken away my ability to run, dance with my girlfriend and even make it through a day of work without suffering in pain. After rest, icing, taping, orthotics, night splints, cortisone injections, physical therapy and Graston technique fell short of healing me, I went to Nan for acupuncture. I wish it had been my first mode of treatment.

I saw immediate partial relief just from the first visit and after slightly over one month of treatment, I went for my first run in over a year! I no longer suffer from plantar fasciitis, I'm not in pain while I'm at work and I have been able to return to the active lifestyle that I used to have prior to plantar fasciitis.

Nan is a very warm, genuine person who provides excellent care through acupuncture. Her office and treatment rooms are clean and create a relaxing environment for healing. During my first visit, she took time to listen to me and thoroughly explained her plan and realistic expectations for pain relief. She has been so excited to see my progress.

I cannot thank Nan enough for helping me return to a normal, active life!

09/22/11

CHANGED MY LIFE

by adrianamiaminyc

Firstly, I would like to say that I rarely yelp , and that I have never done so for a medical/health service, but my experience with Nan Yi has been so remarkable, I feel obligated to share with anyone who is considering acupuncture.

I have been seeing Nan Yi for a few months now wanting to address very specific concerns. I feel the need to be frank because women often suffer with painful cramps, irregularity, and a slew of other issues with their cycle that are often corrected by taking hormones. For me, as a migraine sufferer, taking hormones was not an option.

I can say that after a couple of months treatment, I feel 100% better and my cycle is perfectly normal, something it has never been in my entire life. Not only can I point to physical results, but I feel more centered and have not suffered a migraine in over 5 months – a first in the last 5 yrs!

Nan Yi herself is wonderful to open up with: receptive and intuitive. She is a consummate cheerleader who gets excited about your results too. I look forward to seeing her weekly.

Her practice is professional, she has flexible hours, and the environment is comfortable and conducive to relaxing.

I have also sent co-workers to her and they have had success with a variety of issues from stress, lower back pain and sleep disorders.

I whole-heartedly encourage anyone to visit Nan Yi and see the difference for yourself.