Five Seasons Healing - Acupuncture & Herbs

At age 39 my husband and I began trying for our second child, with no success. We turned to medical techniques and went straight to very aggressive IVF treatments. Although my ?numbers were good? (hormone levels within normal range) and I produced large numbers of eggs, unfortunately we endured the heartache and anguish of 3 failed IVF treatments. I did a lot of research and learned that acupuncture was thought to help IVF, although to be honest I was at a point of giving up hope. A friend referred me to Sharon Yeung. One thing I was surprised by was that Sharon gave me a diagnosis and did not just chalk it up to being too old. Sharon told me she thought I could have a baby naturally without IVF, which was hard to imagine given the dismal results I had thus far achieved. She started me on Chinese Medicine and treatments. After my 3rd IVF failure, I was ready to switch to a different IVF clinic for one last IVF and had started looking into adoption. After 13 months of trying and the 3rd failure, and one more natural try which I thought had failed, I went to Sharon?s office in complete despair. She gave me some advice which I was too upset to listen to, told me not to give up and that perhaps I was pregnant. To be honest I took a pregnancy test just to call and tell her that I got another negative, well somehow I guess she knew and no one was more surprised and elated that I when the word ?Pregnant? flashed across the screen. Sharon turned out to be right after all, I was able to get pregnant naturally and delivered my beautiful, healthy baby girl at age 41. I continued to see Sharon and Marie as well throughout the pregnancy and am forever grateful for their help in helping me achieve my incredible miracle. My only wish is that I had discovered Sharon before I even did one IVF but I think Sharon would tell me that it was all part of the journey I needed to go through. Choice of treatment is a very personal decision, however I would encourage anyone going through infertility to work with Sharon as I believe that I would not have my sweet and amazing baby without her help, knowledge and support.

Posted 11/03/09

My hair has almost all come back, and I'm feeling so much better. Everyday I realize how lucky I was to have the support that I had throughout the past two years. I just wanted to thank you for all of your help and support. Not only are you a skilled and knowledgeable acupuncturist, but you are extremely caring and compassionate. I was so lucky to have found you.

Posted 11/03/09

After returning from a vacation in Belize, I developed a condition that, over time, began to attack my nervous system. Many doctors visits and several tests yielded no diagnosis or treatment for tingling in my fingers, toes, and nose, twitching in my face, and general weakness. I sought treatment from Sharon after feeling frustrated by the lack of help I was getting from western practitioners while my condition continued to worsen.

I was immediately impressed by Sharon. She spent a significant amount of time working to understand my symptoms and the root cause. She asked many questions, made it clear that she truly cared about treating me successfully, and made me feel very comfortable with the acupuncture process. During my first visit, she told me that I should experience some relief after the treatment, and I did! Sharon also prescribed Chinese herbs, which immediately helped improve my symptoms and energy level. My friends and family even noticed a huge difference in my appearance and wellbeing. Over the course of a few weeks of treatment, my symptoms continued to improve and I began to feel like myself again. Thanks to Sharon, I feel better, am back to my active lifestyle, and have resumed my workout routine. I am amazed by the power of Chinese medicine and believe Sharon is a wonderful practitioner. I will continue to see her and highly recommend her to others.

Posted 02/01/09

I first came to see Sharon in 2008. I had a number of health problems including allergies, insomnia, and high levels of stress and anxiety from my work situation. I often found myself lying awake at night unable to sleep. It seemed that the less sleep I got, the more other health problems began to arise. However, I did not want to have to take sleeping or other medications to get through this difficult time in my life. Eastern medicine seemed like my last chance. When I first came to see Sharon, she took a very thorough initial evaluation, asking lots of questions about my general health and history. The whole process was so comprehensive---very different from other doctors I have been to before. Sharon quickly determined that certain systems in my body, like digestion, were in a sense "victims" of my stress and anxiety. She first worked to get those back in check by administering weekly acupuncture treatments and then herbal medicine. Sharon worked closely with me until I felt like my old self again. She is very knowledgeable and really looks at the body as a whole. She is also an extremely caring and compassionate practitioner. I would highly recommend her to others!

Posted 02/01/09

As someone who studies the impact and efficacy of health care providers, I was surprised to realize how little attention I paid to the quality of my own health care. That is, until I met Sharon Yeung. From the moment we met, I understood what a dynamic and productive relationship with a health provider can be. Her dedication to the practice of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine is evident in her bedside manner, the clarity of her diagnoses, and her commitment to follow up.

Sharon has a way about her. From her ready smile to her gentle yet firm touch, she exudes confidence and competence in her work. After seeing many gynecologists about concerns with my reproductive system, a friend recommended that I see Sharon. I procrastinated, thinking, what could acupuncture do for my problem?! After just a few sessions that included thorough conversations, acupuncture and herbal prescriptions, I knew that I was receiving a type of care that I would never have received from my gynecologist. I also know now, that this is part of how TCM works, but Sharon was able to give me a holistic picture of what was preventing my body from functioning in an optimal way. She trusted me to understand the complexity of the system which helped me to trust my own instincts about what might be happening. These are the kinds of relationships that are ideal in the health care setting. And I feel privileged to have found one for myself!

Posted 12/28/08

I first came to see Sharon in 2004 after doing several open-water swims, including one around Manhattan (in the East and Hudson Rivers) and the Boston Harbor. I wasn't feeling myself, but there was nothing my western doctor could find that was causing my malaise. Within weeks of seeing Sharon I was back to my old self, full of energy, and waking up rested and ready to go, but my love for acupuncture and Chinese medicine had barely begun. I have continued to see Sharon regularly over the last 3 years for preventative healthcare and my life-long pursuit of general wellbeing and happiness! Whether it's the aches and pains of too much swimming, the stress of law school and now my legal work, the winter blues, or just a moment to relax in the middle of New York City, I cherish my time under Sharon's care and thank her for all she gives me.

Nikki D., Two-time Olympic Swimmer and Human Rights Lawyer
New York, NY

Posted 12/21/08

As a 31 year-old man recently diagnosed with ADHD, I was desperate to find a treatment to help my focus and concentration without going on medication. Thankfully, visiting Sharon Yeung has helped me find a solution. She has prescribed a combined treatment of weekly acupuncture with daily Chinese herbal supplements and I'm very satisfied with the way that I'm feeling, concentrating and GETTING THINGS DONE! Furthermore her ability to help me set goals, and think of manageable ways to achieve them has made the treatment even more successful.

Posted 12/07/08

I am indebted to Sharon Yeung for helping to get my 8-month-old baby sleeping like she should! After just one treatment, my daughter has gone from waking up every hour (sometimes less) to sleeping in 3-4 hour stretches, which is exactly what I would expect as she is still nursing through the night. I have gone from being a miserable, exhausted, and frustrated mess to feeling rested and energetic. Now I can give all the time and attention I want to my baby and her older brother. Sharon also was my doula for my daughter's birth, and that experience also was absolutely incredible. Sharon is patient, thoughtful, insightful, and funny. I cannot say enough about the benefits of acupuncture to the health of the entire family.

Posted 12/03/08

Working with Sharon helped me learn to listen to and understand my body in a new way. She worked with me to solve an ongoing condition that had become part of my daily life. Thanks to her gentle approach, I am now living healthier and feel much more connected to my own well being. KS

Posted 10/05/08

I am writing to express our deep appreciation for your support as the doula assisting the birth of our daughter.
It was a tremendous relief having an experienced and knowledgeable advocate who remained completely focused on our needs throughout the birthing process. While the nurses and doctors entered and exited our room at various times, you remained next to my wife's bedside and provided her constant physical care, emotional support, and informed advice.
Between propping up my wife's pillows, providing various messages and even refreshing the room with sprays of therapeutic oils you assisted my wife tremendously.
Furthermore, your presence allowed me to periodically step out of the birthing room to manage our parents, many siblings and other well-wishers who needed acknowledgment and direction. (And I was even able to quickly eat a slice of cold pizza!)
And, most importantly, when we encountered some rocky moments in the birthing process it was fantastic to be able to tap into your experience of having attending numerous births.
In retrospect it is clear that you played a very important part in making the birth of our wonderful daughter such a positive experience. Thank you very much!

Posted 10/05/08

I first went to see Sharon Yeung from reading about her in New York Magazine and; since I had always been interested in acupuncture, decided to see her for a consultation. I found Sharon to be extremely thorough and caring; and when discussing my medical history, felt I should give acupuncture a try for conditions I was resigned to enduring for the rest of my life, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Insomnia, as well as heavy nosebleeds. I had never experienced acupuncture before and was quite surprised that I didn?t doze
off, and was even energized when I left the office. The herbal treatment is very soothing; and now I take two different formulas: one for digestion and the other for insomnia. Sharon also gave me helpful advice about diet and stress management.
Over the few months I have been seeing her, my nosebleeds have disappeared, my digestion has improved; and I have stopped taking medications for gastritis and all but one for sleeplessness. I feel that TCM has improved my quality of life; and, in the stressful job situation in which I find myself, my level of stress is surprisingly subdued so that I can function much better.
My nails are also growing!
Thank you, Sharon, for your help.

Posted 10/05/08

Simply put, Sharon Yeung has changed my life. For several years I
struggled with intense stomach pain, acid reflux and digestive issues.
I tried everything (or so I thought)- changing my diet, taking
prescription meds- nothing worked until I met Sharon. I originally
went to see Sharon to deal with severe anxiety and depression. I was
at a point where nothing I was doing was making me feel better. I was
willing to try anything, despite my skepticism about Eastern Medicine.
She made me feel comfortable from the first day I met her. Sharon not
only worked with me to ease my stress and negativity, but also treated
my digestive tract with acupuncture and herbs. Almost immediately, I
started noticing a difference. She is a great listener, a wonderful
healer and confidant. She genuinely cares for her patients, which is
why I have recommended her to many friends and co-workers. I am happy
to say that they have had life-changing experiences as well. Thanks to
Sharon's care and support, my digestive issues have been treated and I
am no longer struggling with anxiety and depression. I highly
recommend giving Sharon a try. I hope that you will be as blessed with
her healing care as I have been.

Posted 04/10/08

I came to Sharon over a year and a half ago with chronic insomnia, and though I was using prescription sleep aids regularly, I still rarely slept through the night. Unlike the many other doctors I have seen for my insomnia, Sharon did not ask me to shape my life around my treatments, but rather, took tremendous care to work with me to integrate my treatments into my life. When I started acupuncture, I was afraid that I would become reliant on my treatments, as I had on my prescribed medications, but after three months, when I took a break from treatments to test this theory, I found that my quality of sleep was still vastly improved. I now see Sharon on a "maintenance" treatment plan, and with her help, I continue to see a huge difference in the quality of my sleep. Over the past year and a half, Sharon has helped me to sleep through a stressful job transition, an apartment search, and innumerable small crisis that would have previously kept me tossing and turning for weeks on end!

Posted 09/22/07

As an acupuncturist and doula, Sharon Yeung played an invaluable role in assisting me with the birth of my first child. She met with me and my husband a few weeks prior to ascertain what kind of birth we were envisioning (I had hoped for a natural birth) and how best she might assist. Sharon gave me a routine acupuncture induction treatment in my 38th week to help prepare my body for labor, which started 5 days later. Once labor started, she was available immediately for advice by phone and soon arrived at our home to assist. Her combined skills, as well as her calm and nurturing presence, were invaluable to me and my husband. Throughout the 24 or so hours of my labor, Sharon was right there with me, giving acupuncture treatments for pain and nausea, suggesting different positions to keep me comfortable, applying counter-pressure during contractions, making sure I stayed nourished and hydrated, guiding me with deep breathing and generally just being a wonderful emotional support. Sharon has an innate ability to make timely and helpful suggestions without putting on pressure or being too overbearing. She teamed up very well with my husband (and later, with the midwife and nurses at the hospital) to keep labor progressing smoothly. I found that having a doula to assist with labor removed the worry of uncertainty. I was fortunate to be able to have the natural birth I had envisioned, due in no small part to having a trained professional there to judge where I was in the process and keep things calm, allowing me to concentrate on the task at hand. Beyond this, I would highly recommend Sharon as a doula because of her empathetic nature as well her tireless work ethic, at every moment assessing the situation and determining how best to be of help. If I have another child I sincerely hope that Sharon can be with me during the labor and birth!

Pros: professional, available, and invaluable

Posted 09/04/07

It is not often that I am motivated to write a testimonial, but in this case I thought it important to write about the care and concern I received and the improvement I made while seeing Sharon as a patient over a three month period. When I first saw Sharon, I had several complaints (IBS, acid reflux, anxiety) and a general feeling of malaise. I am delighted to say, in that time, under Sharon?s care, I made significant improvement and turned the corner on the path to recovery. I felt more balanced, healthy, strong, vibrant and happy. I regained ?myself?. What also impressed me so much about Sharon was her compassion, dedication, warmth and personal touch. She made you feel as if you were her only client. Always on top of your condition, Sharon spent a good amount of time discussing your issues, symptoms, concerns and feelings prior to each treatment. She also was quick to respond by phone or email to answer any questions or follow up when necessary. Sharon Yeung is a practitioner who excels in her profession. She brings an holistic perspective in caring for her patients and a true gift for healing.

Posted 07/12/07

I went to see Sharon when I was four weeks postpartum. I had been committed to breastfeeding my new baby and was devastated when I lost my milk a week after he was born. I followed the recommendations of my pediatrician and a lactation consultant, but felt that I could be doing more. I didn?t know too much about acupuncture but I respected its wisdom. Sharon took a thorough history and performed my physical. After diagnosing me, she prescribed twice daily herbs and performed acupuncture on me weekly. While I was in her office, she also performed massage on my son to aid his digestion and to help him process his vaccines. Throughout our consultations, Sharon was thoroughly professional and delightful. My son is now nearly eight months old and I am happy to say he is still breastfeeding exclusively!

Posted 06/12/07

I sought treatment from Sharon for a back injury. I went to Sharon in the hopes that I could release some of the muscles that were contracting and also help with the healing of a small ligament that had been sprained as a result of a fall. Sharon gave me acupuncture treatment as well as some hands on work. She not only addressed my back but also offered treatment and advice on other aspects of my general health and wellness. She was thorough and clear and completely present. Through her open and supportive presence and thorough treatment, I was able to completely let go physically and emotionally during our session. This was key to my healing process. She has a wonderful way with her clients and keen insight into what treatments would be most effective. I highly recommend her, she is a treasure.

Posted 04/22/07

Sharon Yeung is my practitioner. She is a compassionate, friendly and knowledgeable practitioner who listens with her head and her heart. She provided caring support to me during my recovery. I was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis, which caused paralysis and loss of sensation in both my legs, incontinence in my bladder and severe spasms. I went through chemotherapy and was taking lots of medication to restore my health. Throughout my recovery, acupuncture and herbs helped relieve my pain, discomfort, and reduce my spasms. The acupuncture treatments enabled me to relax and move more fluidly as movement in my limbs started to return. I feel that it was instrumental in helping my body to heal so that I could walk again.

Posted 04/17/07

Although I was initially skeptical of acupuncture, I came to Sharon based on the suggestion of my father and a very positive recommendation from a friend who had gone to her previously. I was having sinus, allergy and immune system issues. I had gotten sick four times in one month and was feeling so run down I was having difficulty functioning at an acceptable level in school and at work. Sharon made me feel very comfortable from the moment I walked into her office, and spent a lot of time with me at my initial visit taking down my history, lifestyle and learning about my current health issues. She is incredibly knowledgeable about her practice and will freely and eruditely answer any questions you might have. Her approach takes into account the whole person and is very patient-centered. But, most importantly, after about 3 months of treatment, I felt immeasurably better and have not gotten sick since. I can recommend Sharon with full confidence and without any reservation.

Posted 04/16/07

Sharon Yeung is a healer. She has helped me enormously with my discomfort from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Her custom herbal prescriptions and dietary recommendations have almost eliminated the abdominal spasms and bloating that I used to experience. Through these remedies and her application of acupuncture Sharon has not only aided my digestion, but has also been able to contain an ovarian cyst from growing larger, and has given me relief from my periodic bouts of depression. In addition, Sharon follows an intuitive and holistic approach through her practice of Chinese medicine. She possesses a kind and sweet nature. It is a pleasure to work with her and I always look forward to our sessions.

Posted 04/14/07

I had a persistent sports injury that no one else could diagnose or treat. Sharon helped me with posture and a topical herbal lotion, and now I'm back in action!

Posted 04/12/07

I can not believe how thorough Sharon is. Expect your first session to run long while she asks everything from medical history to what foods you crave to examining your tongue. I found myself asking "How did you know that?" to every question she asked. She cured my cramps and decreased certain food cravings. What a miracle! Sharon's made a believer out of me!

Pros: Sharon is the best; so caring and really takes the time to get to know you

Cons: can't think of a one

Posted 04/10/07