Eastgate Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice with locations in Manhattan, Hudson, and Albany, New York. With a focus on natural healing techniques like acupuncture, herbal remedies, and qi gong, Eastgate Acupuncture aims to reduce suffering and empower patients on their wellness journeys.
About Eastgate Acupuncture
Eastgate Acupuncture was founded in 2010 by husband and wife duo Paul Marks and Crystal Marks. Paul holds a PhD in acupuncture from Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, while Crystal is a licensed acupuncturist with a master’s degree in traditional Chinese medicine.
In addition to the founders, the Eastgate Acupuncture team includes Melissa Jin, a licensed acupuncturist in the Hudson office. The practitioners bring extensive training and expertise in traditional Chinese medicine techniques and therapies.
Services Offered
Eastgate Acupuncture provides a range of holistic health services, including:
- Acupuncture: Insertion of small needles into specific pressure points on the body to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and more.
- Moxibustion: Burning dried mugwort near acupuncture points for warming and stimulation.
- Cupping: Placement of glass cups on the skin to create suction for pain relief and relaxation.
- Chinese Herbal Medicine: Prescription of customized herbal formulas to address health conditions.
- Dietary Counseling: Nutritional guidance based on Chinese medicine principles.
- Qi Gong: Movement, meditation, and breathing exercises to cultivate qi (life force energy).
- Tui Na: Therapeutic Chinese massage techniques like rubbing, pressing, and stretching.
Eastgate Acupuncture uses these modalities to treat a variety of conditions, including:
- Chronic pain, especially back and neck pain
- Headaches and migraines
- Anxiety, stress, and depression
- Women’s health issues, menstrual problems, fertility
- Men’s health concerns
- Digestive troubles
- Insomnia and sleep disorders
- Sports injuries
In addition to clinical services, Eastgate Acupuncture also offers specialized facial rejuvenation treatments, cosmetic acupuncture, and prenatal acupuncture for expecting mothers.
The Benefits of Acupuncture
Modern research has shown acupuncture to be effective for various health problems, with very minimal side effects when performed by a licensed acupuncturist. Potential benefits include:
- Pain relief – Chronic and acute pain
- Migraine relief
- Lowered anxiety and depression
- Improved sleep
- Enhanced digestion
- Increased energy and well-being
- Regulation of menstrual cycles
- Higher fertility and IVF success rates
What to Expect During Your Appointment
During your first visit to Eastgate Acupuncture, the practitioner will conduct an intake consultation to assess your health goals and medical history. You’ll then receive a customized acupuncture treatment, which may include:
- Needle insertion at strategic points on your body while you lie comfortably on a treatment table
- Heat therapy such as moxibustion or infrared lamps
- Cupping to release muscular tension
- Gentle massage or qi gong exercises
Follow-up appointments will build on this initial treatment to continue facilitating healing and balance. Throughout your visits, your acupuncturist will provide guidance on nutrition, exercises, and other wellness strategies aligned with traditional Chinese medicine.
With its holistic approach and focus on natural therapies, Eastgate Acupuncture empowers patients to take an active role in their own health. If you’re seeking drug-free relief from pain, anxiety, infertility or other health problems, consider booking an initial consultation. Your journey to wellness starts here.
