About Us
About our staff
Ningkan Yang L.Ac, MSAOM is a New York State certified acupuncturist and oriental medicine practitioner. His holistic health journey began in 1991 with chinese herbal formulas, subsequently branching into Acupuncture and Tuina massage therapy practice. Since then he has learned from dozens of medical masters in Asia through his travels, bringing traditional holistic health to Long Island, New York. To this day he has helped thousands of patients improve both their body and mind with non invasive, simple, effective therapy.
About our office:
Situated in the heart of Long Island, our building at 111 Smithtown Bypass has a massive parking lot, accessibility features, and a quiet, comfortable ambience. We are at Suite 107.
Here at our office, we accept insurance including Aetna, United, NYSHIP Empire Plan, Cigna, 1199, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, VACCN, and more for acupuncture.
Please note Medicaid does not cover acupuncture services. Medicare also does not cover acupuncture in most cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Acupuncture is a non-invasive medical treatment that involves strategically placing sterile stainless steel needles in special points on the body, commonly called acupoints, to stimulate the nervous, muscular, endocrine, cardiovascular, and digestive systems. It can decrease pain, invigorate the body, address organ dysfunction, and promote rapid tissue regeneration. It follows an ancient architectural understanding of the body to deliver concrete results.
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Not at all! Through time honed techniques and the newest technology, the needles used in acupuncture are so thin that they cause no pain.
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll set up an appointment for you.
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We combine 4 different schools of acupuncture knowledge, along with natural herbs, to tailor the best treatment for you—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.
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Acupuncture is covered by most commercial insurance companies. These include Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, NYSHIP Empire Plan, 1199, VACCN, Cigna, and more. The only plans likely not covered are Medicaid plans.
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Cash payment is available and we charge only $60 a visit. For initial evaluations and herbs, additional charges apply.
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The ultimate time to recovery varies from person to person. Generally, acute syndromes are relieved much more quickly than chronic ones. This means: time to recovery can greatly vary from just 1 day, to 12+ months. We always suggest at least 1 month of acupuncture to see effective results.
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We can confidently say that YES, acupuncture helps with so many diseases and syndromes that it may surprise you! With enough treatments, you will see remarkable improvements. The key is to never give up on your road to recovery!
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Please continue taking any prescribed medications and consult your primary care physician about them. If you are currently undergoing other therapies, do not stop unless instructed by your physician.
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Yes! We see this question a lot. In the USA, acupuncturists practice the Clean Needle Technique, which not only means needles are one-time-use only, but we also take dozens of other precautions to keep the treatment as clean and sterile as possible.
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If you have an emergency and need to visit the emergency room, please call emergency services instead.
Our Services
Acupuncture
Ancient healing methods that stood the test of time. Acupuncture is safe, painless, and fast acting. Contrary to what some may think, acupuncture does not inject anything into the body, instead it works by targeting and stimulationg pre-determined points, muscles, fascia, and the major systems of the body with solid, strong, yet super thin needles.
Herbal Medicine
Using natural plants. Easy to take, just add hot water, like drinking a cup of tea. Herbs are one of the few healing methods that directly interact with the body to help it regulate itself. Prescribing herbs is also a science, as the wrong prescriptions are not effective in treating your illness, but the right ones are incredible compared to common prescription medications.
Tuina Medical Massage / Cupping
Relaxing deep tissue massage, reflexology, and cupping to relax the sinews. These targeted treatments are simple yet effective, requiring trained eyes and hands to administer. Combined with other treatment methods, it can greatly benefit your body.
