Harlem Chi Community Acupuncture is a holistic health and wellness practice that offers affordable, individually customized acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in a tranquil and healing space. Acupuncture & TCM treat a wide range of common health problems by re-balancing and facilitating your body's own healing mechanisms.
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Harlem Chi Community Acupuncture (HCCA) is an affordable acupuncture and Chinese Medicine practice providing individualized health and wellness services. The mission of HCCA is to make acupuncture and Chinese Medicine more accessible, to encourage and promote the benefits of preventative medicine, and to provide a relaxing environment where patients are supported to take charge of their health and wellness goals.
The Balance Method is an acupuncture practice systematized, refined, and taught by the late Master Teacher Dr. Richard Teh-Fu Tan. Dr. Tan is renowned for bringing to life thousands of years of fundamental concepts of balance enshrined in the foundational classics of Chinese philosophy.
He translated that ageless wisdom into an integrated method of practice that is clinically effective, as well as fundamentally holistic in its understanding and application.The concept of balance is woven throughout the texts of Chinese philosophy and medicine. It is this ancient concept that informs the Balance Method practitioner in personalizing your treatment.
He translated that ageless wisdom into an integrated method of practice that is clinically effective, as well as fundamentally holistic in its understanding and application.The concept of balance is woven throughout the texts of Chinese philosophy and medicine. It is this ancient concept that informs the Balance Method practitioner in personalizing your treatment.
Because acupuncture works by stimulating the body's own healing mechanisms it is effective for an incredibly wide range of conditions. As acupuncture is part of a whole and logical medical system, there is almost always an approach for an acupuncturist to take for helping to manage a health problem - or even better, to help you remain pain and illness free.
If you have been told or have read that there is one factor to account for how acupuncture works, that explanation is probably not the whole picture. There have been many attempts to nail down The One Reason acupuncture works.
In reality modern science is discovering that there is not one factor, but it is more likely many reactions going on at once involving different systems - including the central nervous system - that allow acupuncture to have such wide, strong and lasting effects.
In reality modern science is discovering that there is not one factor, but it is more likely many reactions going on at once involving different systems - including the central nervous system - that allow acupuncture to have such wide, strong and lasting effects.
In acupuncture and Chinese medicine, we believe in treating the individual, not just treating the symptom(s). Every individual comes with a unique pattern of symptoms and health issues that demand a targeted holistic approach to treatment. Thus it is necessary to gather as much information about the individual to create a customized diagnosis and treatment plan at the outset.
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MaraLee E.
Feb 01, 2020
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Went to this place and tried acupuncture for the first time ever. I didn't know what to expect. But Diana was great and really took the time to listen and speak to me about my ongoing issues with my body. When you get there you fill out a long form, questionnaire about yourself/health. It takes a bit so get there earlier. After speaking about it with her you enter a big room with the beds and comfy seats. Wear something comfortable because I didn't. You have to be able to lift your sleeves and pants up comfortably. You then pick a bed and the acupuncture starts. There is soft music playing
Eli R.
Jul 19, 2019
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Dani M.
May 10, 2019
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Leandro P.
Jan 05, 2019
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Libby C.
Nov 07, 2018
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Johanne is wonderful! Caring, calm, and very effective at finding where joint and muscle pain is coming from and treating it. I've been to other acupuncturists before, but Johanne is much better and I appreciate the reasonable cost. I was nervous about a common treatment room, but the vibe is relaxed and I don't miss having a private room at all. After about 4 treatments, I've noticed a significant improvement.
H. P.
Oct 05, 2018
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I walked in limping from a spasm in my foot that had started the night before. Cause? Who knows! Working out, walking in flip flops, life, my age?! Anyway, Johanne took her time to assess where the pain was and how it limited my range of movement. I walked out without a limp and much less pain. I didn't think I would like "community treatment," but it actually felt like a collaborative healing environment. Very quiet, clean and zen place- right in the heart of Harlem. I will be back.
Ed D.
Mar 01, 2018
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I've only had one experience with Acupuncture when I traveled to Indonesia and I found it very beneficial. I'm glad my research led me to Harlem Chi Community Acupuncture. Despite checking out their website, the overall actual experience was better than I expected. The 'shared' space was clean, calm and refreshing. For only having one session, the acupuncture treatment was above average. I plan on making acupuncture a bi-weekly or monthly activity when needed. I felt better physically and mentally afterwards.
As a new patient, it cost $62 for the for session. Subsequent
As a new patient, it cost $62 for the for session. Subsequent
Hilary S.
Feb 08, 2018
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Very grateful for the service provided by Johanne. Calm, competent and caring, she listens and customizes a treatment for you. The space is lovely and serene. I have never felt rushed, and most importantly, Johanne gives you the time you need to process your treatment. I have been to many acupuncturists, and often you get 20 minutes on the table and then you are out. Here, you are allowed the time you need. (Within reason, of course, don't expect to stay hours after closing time!!) This natural restoration and measure for the time needed to relax is key for me in receiving a treatment. I&apos
Johan B.
Dec 19, 2017
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Receiving Johanna's gentle acupuncture service today was a welcome relief. I'm visiting my family from Arizona, and the flight left me with an itchy throat. No way I was going to celebrate the holidays & my grandson's bday feeling sick! After treatment I felt so rejuvenated, I walked 33 blocks home! Harlem Chi is a gem for wellness in the community.
Patricia D.
Nov 24, 2017
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Johanne and Harlem Chi saved my life. A few years had escorted me through a labyrinth of unrelenting and tremendously heavy physical and emotional stress - multiple serious illnesses and injuries, some coincident with life combined with heavy losses of various types, and some a direct result of fluoroquinolone (Cipro, Levaquin, etc) toxicity.
When I first walked in, I was on a cane daily, had not been able to sit down at all for any reason for several months, could barely breathe, could barely talk, mental noise broke decibel warnings, and it took focused concentration to cross a city street
When I first walked in, I was on a cane daily, had not been able to sit down at all for any reason for several months, could barely breathe, could barely talk, mental noise broke decibel warnings, and it took focused concentration to cross a city street
Howard W.
Aug 18, 2017
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Excellent acupuncture at an extremely affordable price. Johanne is a sensitive and compassionate practitioner of Acupuncture. Her pricing acknowledges the fact that it sometimes takes multiple sessions for a client to get results. She has helped me manage chronic back pain issues and a rotator cuff injury. After every session I am more relaxed and in substantially less pain--She is a Master Practitioner with a sensitive touch.
Chris S.
Feb 06, 2017
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Fantastic!
I was on my way to LGA for a flight, with some time to kill -- when what did I see but a street sign for acupuncture. "I could go for some acupuncture," I thought, and so I did, then and there. And, I didn't regret it, for my experience was superb. Not only was I taken on-the-spot, literally from off the street, but my therapist was friendly, professional, and knowledgeable (and she obliged my request for some specific points). Afterward, I came away with a good treatment in a therapeutically clean and relaxing environment, and all for a reasonable price. Now, I have
I was on my way to LGA for a flight, with some time to kill -- when what did I see but a street sign for acupuncture. "I could go for some acupuncture," I thought, and so I did, then and there. And, I didn't regret it, for my experience was superb. Not only was I taken on-the-spot, literally from off the street, but my therapist was friendly, professional, and knowledgeable (and she obliged my request for some specific points). Afterward, I came away with a good treatment in a therapeutically clean and relaxing environment, and all for a reasonable price. Now, I have
Mina J.
May 30, 2016
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Truly amazing! I've been here 4 times and it has been a wonderful experience. Johanne is calm, gentle and with a healing spirit so that after each session I come out feeling relaxed and rejuvenated, ready to tackle the world. I work in a stressful profession and acupuncture has helped me cope with daily stresses as well as allergies and some GI issues. If you want to feel better, I highly recommend Harlem Chi.
Adam W.
Apr 14, 2016
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I had never experienced acupuncture before coming to Johanne. She welcomed me with warmth and made me feel very cared for. I have gone about four times now, and have noticed that I have better control over my body immediately after each session. I just feel so centered. The open-room arrangement works well and affordable prices make Harlem Chi very accessible. I was never distracted by other patients in the room. Everyone is calm and respectful.
Nichi B.
Oct 29, 2015
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I was a little skeptical when my wife first brought me to Harlem Chi and I met Johanne, but after speaking to her and seeing her ability to read and listen to her clients, I had my first session. Over a year later, I am hooked and convinced that acupuncture has greatly improved my life. I recommend Harlem Chi to anyone who would like to correct or improve their physical and mental state. Johanne has an incredible ability to assess your personal needs and treat them with care and understanding. I sufferred most of my life with constant nose bleeds, knee and shoulder pain (from surgeries), discomfort
Ryan M.
Sep 24, 2015
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Harlem Chi Community Acupunture is PHENOMENAL! I initially found out about them from winning the Harlem Routes scavenger hunt and won a free $100 gift certificate to HCCA. After my first appointment with Johanne I WAS HOOKED! I hadn't had acupuncture in about 20 years or more and was a bit apprehensive with a lot of questions! She made me feel completely comfortable, calm, and supported. Her treatments are gentle but deep and truly affective! Today I completed my 3rd treatment and believe you me, I feel SO wonderful! I had a horrible case of Bronchitis that lasted 2.5 weeks and w/o Johanne
Patricia J.
Sep 21, 2015
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Harlem Chi will help you heal, balance, and be calm. Johane is an empathic and skilled practitioner, who will assess your problem, and provide acupuncture that works to put your body back on track. A beautiful, restful treatment space, too. Johane has treated my allergies, back pain, and insomnia, and I really feel the difference every day.
Claudia P.
Jul 16, 2015
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I rarely write reviews but I really want to share this gem of a place in Harlem with the community because the work that Johanne is doing at Harlem Chi is incredible. I was seeking treatment for an ongoing tennis elbow and found Johanne through a friend of mine. All of my sessions have been wonderful so far. Harlem Chi is one of those places for me which give you the 5-star experience. The space is very inviting, soothing and relaxing...perfect for a little time out from our hectic lifestyles. When meeting Johanne for the first time, she will go through your medical history with you, taking her
