ACA Midtown East

Our Facility

ACA Midtown East is easy for people who live or work near the eastern part of the midtown. This modern and newly renovated acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine clinic offers high-quality and customized treatment to patients.

Managing Acupuncturist

Wei Yuan M.D., LAC.

Dr. Wei Yuan is a medical doctor who is trained in both Western and Traditional Chinese medicine. She began her career working at the Department of Internal Medicine as a resident (acupuncturist) and later an attending physician (chief acupuncturist & acupuncture instructor) in Luoyang hospital, one of the prestigious and highly regarded hospitals in China for 10 years. Then she studied and conducted cancer research at the Columbia University Medical School, Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, and worked at Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Company, Department of Cardiovascular & Department of Drug Discovery as a research scientist for total 10 years before went back to be an acupuncturist again. Afterward, Dr. Wei Yuan has also received advanced training in novel FCT (Field Control Therapy). and became a well-known FCT instructor and a homeopathic practitioner.

Dr. Wei Yuan has solid acupuncture clinic experience in a combination of Western Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Homeopathy, as well as strong knowledge about Basic Medical Science, Pharmaceuticals Drugs Toxicology.

Additionally, Dr. Wei Yuan is:

1. State-Certified as a licensed acupuncturist in New York State.
2. A Board Member of the United Alliance of New York State Licensed Acupuncturists.
3. Certified in Clean Needle Technique by the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (CCAOM).

Today, she has effectively leveraged her expertise in order to practice clinical at the highest level for her patients, providing optimal patient care and satisfaction, affording her patients the benefits and the full appreciation of acupuncture.

Insurance

Empire BCBS, Oxford, United Health Care, Cigna, Aetna, and others. Please call us to find out if your acupuncture treatments will be covered by your insurance.

Acupuncture Works

Acupuncture works by stimulating the release of endorphins, the body’s natural pain-relieving chemicals. Acupuncture also influences the autonomic nervous system (which controls bodily functions) and the release of chemicals that regulate blood flow and pressure, reduce inflammation and calm the brain.

Some people use acupuncture to promote fertility. It is also used to quit smoking and as a component of the treatment for other addictions.

Cosmetic acupuncture, also known as facial acupuncture, is used to improve the appearance of the skin.

Your acupuncturist may use additional techniques during your session, including:
Moxibustion: Also known as “moxa,” moxibustion involves the use of heated sticks (made from dried herbs) held near the acupuncture needles to warm and stimulate the acupuncture points.
Cupping: Glass or silicone cups are applied to the skin so that there is a suction effect. In TCM theory, cupping is used to relieve the stagnation of qi and blood.

Herbs: Chinese herbs may be given in the form of teas, pills, and capsules.

Chinese Massage (Tuina Massage): Tuina is a form of therapeutic massage in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that focuses on stimulating acupuncture points and meridians to promote the flow of qi and blood.

Electroacupuncture: An electrical device is connected to two to four acupuncture needles, providing a weak electrical current that stimulates the acupuncture needles during the treatment.

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