11/04/09

Suffered from Alopecia

by 1977iuh

My hair has almost all come back, and I'm feeling so much better. Everyday I realize how lucky I was to have the support that I had throughout the past two years. I just wanted to thank you for all of your help and support. Not only are you a skilled and knowledgeable acupuncturist, but you are extremely caring and compassionate. I was so lucky to have found you.

11/04/09

Great place for fertility help!

by 09joi

At age 39 my husband and I began trying for our second child, with no success. We turned to medical techniques and went straight to very aggressive IVF treatments. Although my “numbers were good” (hormone levels within normal range) and I produced large numbers of eggs, unfortunately we endured the heartache and anguish of 3 failed IVF treatments. I did a lot of research and learned that acupuncture was thought to help IVF, although to be honest I was at a point of giving up hope. A friend referred me to Sharon Yeung. One thing I was surprised by was that Sharon gave me a diagnosis and did not just chalk it up to being too old. Sharon told me she thought I could have a baby naturally without IVF, which was hard to imagine given the dismal results I had thus far achieved. She started me on Chinese Medicine and treatments. After my 3rd IVF failure, I was ready to switch to a different IVF clinic for one last IVF and had started looking into adoption. After 13 months of trying and the 3rd failure, and one more natural try which I thought had failed, I went to Sharon’s office in complete despair. She gave me some advice which I was too upset to listen to, told me not to give up and that perhaps I was pregnant. To be honest I took a pregnancy test just to call and tell her that I got another negative, well somehow I guess she knew and no one was more surprised and elated that I when the word “Pregnant” flashed across the screen. Sharon turned out to be right after all, I was able to get pregnant naturally and delivered my beautiful, healthy baby girl at age 41. I continued to see Sharon and Marie as well throughout the pregnancy and am forever grateful for their help in helping me achieve my incredible miracle. My only wish is that I had discovered Sharon before I even did one IVF but I think Sharon would tell me that it was all part of the journey I needed to go through. Choice of treatment is a very personal decision, however I would encourage anyone going through infertility to work with Sharon as I believe that I would not have my sweet and amazing baby without her help, knowledge and support.

02/02/09

Sharon is a wonderful Practitioner

by LKBK

After returning from a vacation in Belize, I developed a condition that, over time, began to attack my nervous system. Many doctors visits and several tests yielded no diagnosis or treatment for tingling in my fingers, toes, and nose, twitching in my face, and general weakness. I sought treatment from Sharon after feeling frustrated by the lack of help I was getting from western practitioners while my condition continued to worsen.

I was immediately impressed by Sharon. She spent a significant amount of time working to understand my symptoms and the root cause. She asked many questions, made it clear that she truly cared about treating me successfully, and made me feel very comfortable with the acupuncture process. During my first visit, she told me that I should experience some relief after the treatment, and I did! Sharon also prescribed Chinese herbs, which immediately helped improve my symptoms and energy level. My friends and family even noticed a huge difference in my appearance and wellbeing. Over the course of a few weeks of treatment, my symptoms continued to improve and I began to feel like myself again. Thanks to Sharon, I feel better, am back to my active lifestyle, and have resumed my workout routine. I am amazed by the power of Chinese medicine and believe Sharon is a wonderful practitioner. I will continue to see her and highly recommend her to others.

02/02/09

Thorough and Comprehensive!

by MSBNYC1

I first came to see Sharon in 2008. I had a number of health problems including allergies, insomnia, and high levels of stress and anxiety from my work situation. I often found myself lying awake at night unable to sleep. It seemed that the less sleep I got, the more other health problems began to arise. However, I did not want to have to take sleeping or other medications to get through this difficult time in my life. Eastern medicine seemed like my last chance. When I first came to see Sharon, she took a very thorough initial evaluation, asking lots of questions about my general health and history. The whole process was so comprehensive---very different from other doctors I have been to before. Sharon quickly determined that certain systems in my body, like digestion, were in a sense "victims" of my stress and anxiety. She first worked to get those back in check by administering weekly acupuncture treatments and then herbal medicine. Sharon worked closely with me until I felt like my old self again. She is very knowledgeable and really looks at the body as a whole. She is also an extremely caring and compassionate practitioner. I would highly recommend her to others!

12/29/08

Dedicated Bedside Manner, Commitment to Follow Up

by SurabhiK

As someone who studies the impact and efficacy of health care providers, I was surprised to realize how little attention I paid to the quality of my own health care. That is, until I met Sharon Yeung. From the moment we met, I understood what a dynamic and productive relationship with a health provider can be. Her dedication to the practice of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine is evident in her bedside manner, the clarity of her diagnoses, and her commitment to follow up.

Sharon has a way about her. From her ready smile to her gentle yet firm touch, she exudes confidence and competence in her work. After seeing many gynecologists about concerns with my reproductive system, a friend recommended that I see Sharon. I procrastinated, thinking, what could acupuncture do for my problem?! After just a few sessions that included thorough conversations, acupuncture and herbal prescriptions, I knew that I was receiving a type of care that I would never have received from my gynecologist. I also know now, that this is part of how TCM works, but Sharon was able to give me a holistic picture of what was preventing my body from functioning in an optimal way. She trusted me to understand the complexity of the system which helped me to trust my own instincts about what might be happening. These are the kinds of relationships that are ideal in the health care setting. And I feel privileged to have found one for myself!

12/22/08

Back to my old self!

by SwimmerNikki

I first came to see Sharon in 2004 after doing several open-water swims, including one around Manhattan (in the East and Hudson Rivers) and the Boston Harbor. I wasn't feeling myself, but there was nothing my western doctor could find that was causing my malaise. Within weeks of seeing Sharon I was back to my old self, full of energy, and waking up rested and ready to go, but my love for acupuncture and Chinese medicine had barely begun. I have continued to see Sharon regularly over the last 3 years for preventative healthcare and my life-long pursuit of general wellbeing and happiness! Whether it's the aches and pains of too much swimming, the stress of law school and now my legal work, the winter blues, or just a moment to relax in the middle of New York City, I cherish my time under Sharon's care and thank her for all she gives me.

Nikki D., Two-time Olympic Swimmer and Human Rights Lawyer

New York, NY

12/08/08

Finally Getting Things Done!

by SBteacher

As a 31 year-old man recently diagnosed with ADHD, I was desperate to find a treatment to help my focus and concentration without going on medication. Thankfully, visiting Sharon Yeung has helped me find a solution. She has prescribed a combined treatment of weekly acupuncture with daily Chinese herbal supplements and I'm very satisfied with the way that I'm feeling, concentrating and GETTING THINGS DONE! Furthermore her ability to help me set goals, and think of manageable ways to achieve them has made the treatment even more successful.

12/04/08

Helped my 8 month old Sleep!

by jlmama

I am indebted to Sharon Yeung for helping to get my 8-month-old baby sleeping like she should! After just one treatment, my daughter has gone from waking up every hour (sometimes less) to sleeping in 3-4 hour stretches, which is exactly what I would expect as she is still nursing through the night. I have gone from being a miserable, exhausted, and frustrated mess to feeling rested and energetic. Now I can give all the time and attention I want to my baby and her older brother. Sharon also was my doula for my daughter's birth, and that experience also was absolutely incredible. Sharon is patient, thoughtful, insightful, and funny. I cannot say enough about the benefits of acupuncture to the health of the entire family.

10/06/08

Tremendous Childbirth Doula

by AppH08

I am writing to express our deep appreciation for your support as the doula assisting the birth of our daughter.

It was a tremendous relief having an experienced and knowledgeable advocate who remained completely focused on our needs throughout the birthing process. While the nurses and doctors entered and exited our room at various times, you remained next to my wife's bedside and provided her constant physical care, emotional support, and informed advice.

Between propping up my wife's pillows, providing various messages and even refreshing the room with sprays of therapeutic oils you assisted my wife tremendously.

Furthermore, your presence allowed me to periodically step out of the birthing room to manage our parents, many siblings and other well-wishers who needed acknowledgment and direction. (And I was even able to quickly eat a slice of cold pizza!)

And, most importantly, when we encountered some rocky moments in the birthing process it was fantastic to be able to tap into your experience of having attending numerous births.

In retrospect it is clear that you played a very important part in making the birth of our wonderful daughter such a positive experience. Thank you very much!

10/06/08

Living healthier...

by KSnyc08

Working with Sharon helped me learn to listen to and understand my body in a new way. She worked with me to solve an ongoing condition that had become part of my daily life. Thanks to her gentle approach, I am now living healthier and feel much more connected to my own well being. KS