About 16th Street Acupuncture
16th Street Acupuncture is a dynamic practice conveniently located in the Flatiron District offering a variety of services in both acupuncture, massage, and other holistic treatments. We specialize in Trigger Point Therapy, Electro Stim, TCM and Japanese style acupuncture.
The practice revolves around dancers, athletes, and people who have other repetitive strain injuries that can come from things as simple as sitting at a desk improperly or the stress of daily life in an urban environment. We also treat systemic issues such as infertility, IBS, gynecological issues, migraines, TMJ, etc. with great results!
16th Street Acupuncture is owned by Erika Weber MS LAc.
About 16th Street Acupuncture
16th Street Acupuncture is a dynamic practice conveniently located in the Flatiron District offering a variety of services in both acupuncture, massage, and other holistic treatments. We specialize in Trigger Point Therapy, Electro Stim, TCM and Japanese style acupuncture.
The practice revolves around dancers, athletes, and people who have other repetitive strain injuries that can come from things as simple as sitting at a desk improperly or the stress of daily life in an urban environment. We also treat systemic issues such as infertility, IBS, gynecological issues, migraines, TMJ, etc. with great results!
16th Street Acupuncture is owned by Erika Weber MS LAc.
What is a typical acupuncture visit like?
We’ll begin by discussing both your chief complaint and your health in general. Then I’ll ask you a series of questions, may take your pulse, examine your tongue, and begin your treatment. During the follow-up sessions, I’ll track your week-to-week progress, note any major changes, and tailor your treatment to those changes.
How many acupuncture treatments will I need?
In the primary treatment stage, acupuncture visits generally take place on a weekly basis; depending on the condition and the person, this schedule may last from a few weeks up to a few months. Once the condition subsides, a biweekly or monthly “tune up” is recommended. Everyone has a different response to acupuncture. Some people have immediate results and others may have a slower time responding. The goal is to gradually space treatments further apart, allowing your body to take over the balancing process.
What can I expect to feel after treatment?
The effects of acupuncture are cumulative and will continue throughout the week. Immediately after treatment you may feel great! You may also feel slightly groggy or very relaxed. If we are working muscularly, you might feel sore at first, then feel relief the next day. We will specifically review your diagnosis and what effects can be expected.
Erika’s practice is informed by over 20 years of using and understanding the body through dance. During her dancing career she sustained many injuries, and one of her quickest recoveries was the direct result of acupuncture treatment. Erika’s education and personal experience has been instrumental in helping and treating her own patients.
Erika was an intern with Master Practitioner Arya Nielsen, author of Gua Sha: A Traditional Technique for Modern Practice, at Beth Israel’s Continuum Center for Health and Healing for one year. Ms. Nielsen is at the forefront of research on the effects of acupuncture and Gua Sha.
Erika is also regularly on the CBS local TV news show The Couch, talking about and demonstrating Acupuncture and other holistic remedies.