I have a weak back, and have had surgery in the past for a herniated disk. Recently as I stepped up my workout, I began getting numbness in my left leg associated with some power loss. Someone recommended I see David , as he does wonders with acupuncture. I was a little suspicious at first but thought I would give it a try. The very first needle David put in my right arm, sent an undeniable impulse down my left leg, the numbness had lessened and I could move the leg more easily. During the subsequent treatments, I regained gradually feeling in my leg. I am still seeing David, and each time I feel an undeniable improvement.
- A.S.A.

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!
- M.M. (New York, NY)

I began to get daily chronic headaches in August 2004.   After being to countless doctors, having expensive tests and placed on mind-altering medications, I decided to give acupuncture a try.  A friend in my office recommended Evelyn and, after our first phone conversation, I knew she could help me and, more important, she wanted to help me.  She is a kind, compassionate and caring person.  She is a great listener, and in my experience that is an important quality.  I have been seeing Evelyn regularly for six weeks now and my headaches have drastically reduced in pain and intensity.  I am also having many many days with no headaches at all.  I wished I had found Evelyn sooner.  She has given me my life back.  Thank you Evelyn!!
- S.M. (Columbia County, NY)

I'm an avid runner and cyclist, but recently I developed shin splints from wearing the wrong sneakers while running. A co-worker spoke about how Acupuncture relieved him of a knee injury, so I decided to try it.  After only two Acupuncture treatments with Evelyn Chan at Balanced Health, I was able to start back running. Previously, I hadn't been running for almost six months, but I was back on my feet in time for Spring...Acupuncture has been one of the most relaxing, spa-like experiences; and Evelyn Chan is very good at it.
- Jason (New York City, NY)

I've been seeing Evelyn for eight weeks for drastic weight gain caused by an under active thyroid condition and an incompetent doctor that resulted in emergency surgery and a Thyroidectomy. Even with eating 900 calories a day sometimes and a rigorous exercise of
Taekwondo, home aerobics and currently going on my fourth Endocrinologist I could not lose the fifty-seven pounds and could not find a doctor who would listen to me.
I was not looking for some magic instant cure by any stretch of the imagination but someone who could at the very least would listen to what I was and I found that in Evelyn. So far I have lost 7 pounds through, acupuncture and herbs, continuing to workout and most importantly someone is finally listening to me.I finally feel hopeful that by working together I can get my situation under control. I'm so grateful that we have alternative medicine and if I'm not happy with conventional medicine I have Evelyn.
- R. LaBrew (Bronx, NY)

I have been suffering from chronic lower back pain for about five years now. This is the result of a herniated disk suffered while playing tennis. I have also been a victim of acid reflux for most of my adult life. With Evelyn's help at Balanced Health, the ill effects of both of these ailments have been mitigated significantly. I am very grateful to Evelyn Chan.
- David Katz (New York City, NY)

I was new to acupuncture when I visited Evelyn Chan for treatment after a miscarriage. Acupuncture helped me avoid a costly medical procedure and the risks associated with surgery. Ms. Chan is extraordinarily sensitive in her interpersonal demeanor and in the way she administers the acupuncture treatments. My experience was overwhelmingly positive.
- GP (New York City, NY)

"There is sufficient evidence of acupuncture's value to expand its use into conventional medicine."

- National Institute of Health, 1997 Consensus of Acupuncture