Welcome to Manhattan Wellness Group. We are a team of medical and healthcare professionals that specialize in Joint and Spine Health, and general wellness. What makes our wellness group unique, is the comprehensive approach we take when treating our patients and clients. The answer isn’t always “an epidural for back pain”. Pain management for back can include Chiropractic, acupuncture, physical therapy, massage therapy and more. Our leading experts in Pain Management, Chiropractic Care, Acupuncture, Physical Therapy and wellness are dedicated to serving patients in the greater Manhattan area. “We Got Your Back”
Manhattan Wellness Group has two locations in Manhattan
11 E 47th St. 2nd FloorNew York, NY 10017
(47th St. between Madison & 5th Ave)Mon. – Fri. 10am-8pm
Closed Sat & Sun.
Call: (212)355-3377 30 East 39th Street (2nd Floor)
New York, NY 10016
(Between Park and Madison)
Mon. – Fri. 10am-8pm
Closed Sat & Sun.
Call: (212)684-2300 ————————

What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is the stimulation of specific points located on the surface of the skin. The stimulation alters various biochemical and physiological conditions and helps release endorphins, serotonin, and other neurotransmitters. It promotes circulation and hormonal balance as well as reduces pain and inflammation.
Acupuncture treats the underlying cause and improves the patient’s quality of life. No two acupuncture treatments are alike; certified professionals design an individualized treatment plan for your unique needs.
How does Acupuncture work?
Acupuncture improves the body’s functions and promotes the natural self-healing process by stimulating select points on the skin, called acupoints. Pressure, heat, or electrical stimulation may further enhance the effects. Other stimulation techniques include manual massage, heat therapy, cupping, and the application of topical herbal medicines.
What are the Common Uses of Acupuncture?
Many patients seek acupuncture to ease stress and reduce stress related conditions. Acupuncture can help ease emotional discomfort as well as the physical symptoms of:
- Back, shoulder and neck pain
- Sciatica and headaches
- Knee and hip pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Tennis elbow, arthritis
- Depression and stress
- Sleep related issues
- Fatigue and weight gain
Fertility, Pregnancy and Acupuncture
If you are struggling to conceive, acupuncture can be of great benefit. It can restore balance to your reproductive and endocrine system by increasing blood flow to the reproductive organs, improving egg quality, and regulating menstruation and ovulation.
As well as provide relief from morning sickness and fatigue, acupuncture can treat high blood pressure, edema, carpal tunnel syndrome, sciatica, and back pain in the second and third trimester.
What is Cupping Therapy?
You have probably been hearing about and seeing several famous athletes and celebrities with the notorious marks from cupping therapy, and perhaps wondered what it is and why it is sought out by so many? Cupping therapy can be used to treat many muscle related injuries but above all, cupping therapy relieves pain and speeds healing of injuries. By creating negative pressure, cupping improves circulation, relieves tired and tight muscles {especially neck, shoulder and back pain}, moves stagnated energy and increases overall vitality. Pain and injury not only slow down your daily routine and ability to function, they also have a negative impact on your energy, your attitude and your stamina–and who has time for that? A simple cupping treatment can put you right back in the game with less pain, more ease and increased vitality.
What can I Expect During Cupping Therapy Treatment?
The therapist will take a number of glass cups to apply to your body. For each cup used, a vacuum is created using a flame. The cup is then applied to the skin. In order to allow easy movement of the glass, oil is applied. The suction anchors the cup to the body and the area of skin covered is drawn up a few millimeters into the cup. The cups are then left on the body while the area beneath is being treated and the energy is moved. Generally, the cups are left in place for approximately 3 to 5 minutes as the skin begins to redden due to the congestion of blood flow.
Cupping is comfortable and relaxing for some, while others may find it uncomfortable or even painful. The sensation is often characterized as deep warmth and tingling long after the treatment has ended. Cupping draws the inflammation out of the problem area yet does not add to it and is excellent when used as a contrast therapy with oils or liniments. The skin will redden with strong cupping, indication that circulation has been brought to the surface. The increased local blood supply to the area will nourish the muscles and skin, and allow the toxins to be carried away.
Cupping Therapy, an Ancient Technique
Cupping therapy is a form of alternative medicine in which cups are placed on the skin to create suction. The cups can be made of a variety of materials, including:
- Glass
- Bamboo
- Earthenware
The suction of the cups mobilizes blood flow to promote the healing of a broad range of medical ailments.
Cupping therapy dates back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cultures. One of the oldest medical textbooks in the world, the Ebers Papyrus, describes how the ancient Egyptians were using cupping therapy in 1,550 B.C.
How does Cupping Therapy work?
There are various types of cupping therapy, including:
- Dry cupping (suction only)
- Wet cupping (combination of suction and controlled medicinal bleeding)
During both types of cupping, a flammable substance such as alcohol, herbs, or paper is placed in a cup and set on fire. As the fire goes out, the cup is placed upside down on the patient’s skin. As the air inside the cup cools, it creates a vacuum. This causes the skin to rise and redden as blood vessels expand. The cup is generally left in place for five to 10 minutes. A more modern version of cupping uses a rubber pump to create the vacuum inside the cup. Sometimes practitioners use medical-grade silicone cups. These are pliable enough to be moved from place to place on the skin and produce a massage-like effect.
How does Cupping Therapy help you?
Cupping is believed to stimulate the flow of blood and lymph to the affected area. Massage cupping is often used on broad areas on the back to break up stagnated waste and stubborn adhesions. Cupping is not only beneficial for muscular pain; it can also be used for the following conditions: general muscular tension, common colds and flu, sporting injuries and menstrual pain. These are just a few conditions that cupping can prove to be extremely beneficial. Consult your therapist for further information. A 2012 study published in the journal PLoS ONE concluded that cupping therapy may be effective when combined with other treatments like acupuncture or medications in treating various diseases and conditions.
About The Massage Therapy Package:
Manhattan Wellness Group’s our Massage Therapists are trained specialists who deliver the highest quality of care. Patients first receive an examination to discuss areas of concern before getting an individualized treatment plan. Our Board Certified Massage Therapists specialize in medical massage techniques and target each patient’s specific pain point. These techniques improve healing and recovery time. After the evaluation, the patient receives a 30- minute outcome-based massage.
About Massage Therapy:
Massage therapy is one of the oldest methods of healing, with references in medical texts 4,000 years old. Today massage therapy refers to the application of various techniques to the muscular structure and soft tissues of the body. All of the techniques are used for the benefit of the muscular, circulatory-lymphatic, nervous, and other systems of the body. In fact, massage therapy influences the overall health and well-being of patients. Some studies show the positive effect of massage therapy on psychological health.
Physical and Mental Benefits of Massage Theraphy
- relieves aching and tired muscles
- loosens tight muscles
- relaxes the whole body
- increases flexibility and range of motion
- diminishes chronic pain
- help relieving the inflamed nerves and calms the nervous system
- lowers blood pressure
- lowers heart rate
- enhances skin tone
- assists in recovery from injuries and illness
- strengthens the immune system
- reduces tension headaches
- reduces mental stress
- improves concentration
- promotes restful sleep
- aids in mental relaxation
About Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine is part of an integrated primary health care system, known as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It has an uninterrupted history of development, dating back thousands of years in China, where herbs are considered fundamental therapy for many acute and chronic conditions.
What Conditions are Best Treated with Chinese Herbal Therapy?
In addition to providing effective treatment for a wide range of health disorders, Chinese herbal medicine may also be used to assist with general health maintenance and disease prevention. Like acupuncture, Chinese herbs can address unhealthy body patterns that manifest in various symptoms and complaints. Chinese herbal therapy aims to help you regain homeostasis, or balance, in your body and strengthen your body’s resistance to disease.
Chinese herbs can be used for:
- sleep-related issues and fatigue
- loss of appetite and common digestive disorders
- constipation and diarrhea
- irritable bowel syndrome
- common cold and influenza
- chronic headaches
- skin disorders
- fluid retention
- depression and stress
- allergies
- premenstrual syndrome and painful menstruation
- excessive menstruation
- infertility
- impotence and prostate disorders
- disorders associated with menopause
Treatment Plan
Chinese herbal medicines are prescribed either singly or made into formulae. It takes into account each therapeutic herb action and the effects when combined. A well-constructed formula maximizes the effectiveness of treating a particular condition. No two treatment plans are alike, and each patient should expect a program tailored to his/her specific symptoms.
What Substances Used in Chinese Herbal Medicine?
Today Chinese Herbal Medicine contains more than 450 substances – most are of plant origin though some animal and mineral substances may also be present. You may find some in your kitchen, such as ginger, garlic, and cinnamon, while others such as chrysanthemum and peony flowers are more likely to be found in your garden! Most of our treatment methods utilize synergistic healing, where a combination of spices or herbs is used to treat some conditions.
Chinese herbal medicine takes a holistic approach to understand the normal function and disease processes and focuses on preventing illness.
Most diseases or illnesses present with a core set of recognizable signs and symptoms, but the actual presentation of a particular disease or illness will vary from person to person. For this reason, people with similar health conditions may be treated with quite different Chinese herbal medicine prescriptions.
A qualified practitioner can prescribe a Chinese herbal formula that precisely matches and treats your health problem. As your condition changes and improves with treatment, Chinese herbal medicine is also adjusted and modified until the desired health outcome is achieved.
Acupuncture, Herbs, and Fertility
If you are struggling to conceive, acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Herbal Remedies can be of great benefit. It can restore balance to your reproductive and endocrine system by enhancing blood flow to the reproductive organs, regulating menstruation, ovulation, and improving egg quality. An experienced TCM acupuncturist would analyze all the information and body signs provided by the patient, such as pulse, tongue reading, and menstrual history, and then formulate a treatment strategy that is customized for this particular patient.
TCM can also provide relief from morning sickness and fatigue. Acupuncture treats high blood pressure, edema, sciatica, and back pain in the second and third trimester.
Acupuncture is reducing stress, which is often a critical factor in the infertility of men and women. Stress releases cortisol in the brain, which disrupts the brain neurochemical balance, changes hormonal level, and disrupts the pituitary balance that is key to the reproductive cycle.
Acupuncture is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine and has been practiced for thousands of years.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, our body has unique pathways for energy flow called Meridians. They conduct the energy (called Qi) between the surface of the body and internal organs. Qi regulates spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical balance. Disruption of the energy flow through poor health habits or other circumstances leads to pain or disease. Acupuncture helps to keep the normal flow of Qi unblocked, thereby increasing a couple’s chances of conceiving.
Traditional Chinese Medicine at Manhattan Wellness Group
James Yu is a licensed acupuncturist and a second-generation Traditional Chinese Medicine clinical herbalist. He specializes in fertility treatment and menstrual disorder treatment. He was trained under his father, who has 50 years of experience in this specialty with tremendous success.
Over the past 14 years, He has developed his style and protocols that effectively treat patients in New York. Fertility issues are quite different in the West compared to the East. Climate, culture, and diet habits are a significant contribution to complications in infertility disorder in America. He and his father use Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment principals to tackle complex cases in America. They now use their proven herbal formulas from years of experience and protocols to treat women and men’s fertility problems. They often work with MD OBGYN specialists in co-treating patients. The result is a higher rate of success and happy moms and dads!
Paulo –
I love this Cupping Therapy
Marisol –
Amazing! I love this place
Walker –
I went in with some back pain and my treatment with Dr. James helped. Thank you so much!
Dolores –
Great massage! Clean, nice room. Kind & courteous staff.
Raymond –
Simply amazing very professional I am content with the experience keep up the great work.
RL –
Wow..Indeed a great treatment! Looking forwards to my next visit.
ALen –
Herbal Medicine is Awesome
Denna –
Wonderful massage
Susan –
Excellent massage..felt very comfortable, no wait time upon my arrival.
Best –
Thanks So Young, Great service my first time going small building but effective treatment !
Mar –
Very good. Highly recommend
Yves –
It is hard to find words to convey how grateful
Lyn –
Its a new office for an established practice. It was a Clean friendly, relaxing environment and helpful yet great practitioners. Massage was wonderful. Chiropractor seemed knowlegable.
Svetlana –
It was awesome! Really good service. Thank you for your work guys!
Maggie –
Absolutely wonderful experience.
Dahlia –
Very welcoming and helpful. It was my first acupuncture session and it was an ideal experience. Highly recommended
Beri –
Very nice service
Lari –
Best Cupppiiiiiiingggggg, I Love it
Liris –
Dr James was awesome. He is quick
Dar –
Amazing! I have been in unbearable pain for months due to neuropathy and scapular winging. Went to my first appointment yesterday and I’m already feeling exponentially better. Definitely recommend the acupuncture! She even did some cupping at the end free of charge. They genuinely care about healing you which is so rare!
Asherdee –
Amazing such wonderful experience me and my boyfriend will be returning again! High energy , knowledgeable, professional, peaceful. Very accommodating. Very comfortable.
Renita –
Dr. So Young is amazing she explain how she can take care of my pain. Very friendly office thanks for the service .
Ali –
Very pleasant, very clean environment. Scheduled other appointments!
Bianca –
Massage felt great! It’s almost knocked me out.
Carolina –
GO WITH James! He is the absolute best. Will come back for sure
Elizabeth –
Great service – very happy
Katarina –
Amazing experience! The staff here really went above and beyond to address my lower back pain and I felt like a new woman walking out of their office. What I expected to be a quick one hour appointment lasted nearly two hours and included various different treatments including massage, cupping, and physical therapy
Lucia –
I had a great experience, the cupping felt amazing
Anastasia –
I had 30 min massage and then acupuncture. Both treatments ware amazing. I felt so calm and relaxed. You should give a try at least.
anelle –
So Young was AMAZING
andy –
Love love love I had Lou she was the best very clean and Thorough
JULIET –
My sister can’t stop talking about it. She had the best time of her life, great staff, the massage therapy was amazing and relived all her stress before her birthday the next day. It was a birthday gift to her
Tisha –
They were very professional, the place is extremely clean, and my masseuse was amazing . I will absolutely be back and I will recommend them to everyone!!!!
Vincent –
Wonderful experience.Knowledgable staff and a very positive experience.
Tom –
I got a massage today with So Young. She was wonderful and helped work out my knots and tightness in lower back. Everyone that worked there was very helpful. I would highly recommend balance health and wellness. They have so many other options to do for your health. I will definitely be back
Samnata –
Always happy to go here! Everyone is nice and timely!
Jessia –
This was absolutely the most interesting thing I have ever done and I have to say it won’t be the last. I recommend it to anyone that has been thinking about doing it. James was an absolute sweetheart. I was having trouble but he was there all the way through till everything was going the way it needed to go.
Alicia –
Very clean and comfortable. Staff are very pleasant and take their time to do the work. Simple decor, which makes you feel relaxed. Would definitely recommend.
Gizela –
James was very professional and did a good job. Will recommend.
Karie –
Excellent service. Would go back again.
Dacia –
Very nice facility super professional
Ginacalabrese –
Excellent 7 stars great guy
Michael –
friendly, professional staff went for a massage and left feeling much better and more relaxed.
Nikole –
OMG need it this massage and cupping for a long time, it was grate and So Young was sooo good. Thank you I’ll be back.
Juli –
Amazinggg!!! You won’t regret going here!!
KOli –
Wonderful! Nice and clean place
Elena –
James is so professional and talented
Marisa –
very polite staff, very clean place, good service
Olga –
The place is gorgeous. People are very friendly. Great job
Amy –
Absolutely loved my experience
Joan –
Loved it! Clean and professional will definitely go again.
ina –
Staff and the person who massage me is very detail and help pin point my issues and fix it. I really like it and would go back again and recommend who wants a nice massage and cupping. Cupping is a must.?
uso91 –
cupping. My upper back feels so relieved. Thank you!!
Dr. Rashad Trabulsi –
Excellent service!!! Love it
Tonya –
Kind friendly and helpfull
Andr –
An excellent experience. The room was nice and warm
Aurora –
Excellent communication and service. I arrived earlier than scheduled but was attended immediately. May gave me my 75 minute massage with cupping, amazing! Definetly going back!
Layala –
I was very pleased, So Young was very sweet
Zenobia –
The service was incredible, I would definitely return again.
Fairley –
Best experience ever!
Stephanie –
As this was my first time getting acupuncture, I felt very nervous. However, right as I walked in, I was immediately greeted with a smile and a warm welcome from the receptionist. Once I filled out the paperwork, I was taken into the doctor’s room and was given a very thorough consultation. Dr. James is very friendly and knowledgeable. When the procedure began…
Brielle –
It was my first time trying acupuncture and I’m glad I tried it at Manhattan Acupuncture
Trenay –
They were so nice and very gentle. Definitely will be coming again
Mooli –
Glad to have had my first acupuncture experience here
Zimmerman –
Great location and great service. James really helped me with my condition. She was very knowledgeable and very professional. I will definitely be going back for more treatments!
Shili –
James is one of the best Acupuncture practioners in NYC. I’ve been seeing her for years. I truly believe working with her during my fertility treatments was not only helpful in conceiving, but also keeping a positive strong outlook. She has been a big part of my well-being mentally, physically, and spiritual!!
Poliav –
Definitely five stars!!! Highly recommended for the people who respect their money and time. James gives the best advice. Thanks a lot!
Morales –
My Life is before and after found James, Thanks James
Hillis –
I loved my experience at MWG Acupuncture. It was very safe and relaxing, my acupuncturist was extremely thorough in understanding my issues, and my back feels great. Thank you MWG!!
Lizane –
I had depression and anxiety issues for the past 1.5 years. The first time I was treated on acupuncture by James, It was like I was born again. Plus, breathing exercises Included. Now I could say Im slowly recovering back my life, my skin has changed for good, I can sleep better, everything is working out better. All I could say, THANK YOU, THANK YOU AND THANK YOU! BEST ACUPUNCTURIST IN NEW YORK!!!!!!
avganov –
James is better than any other acupuncturist treatment and medicine. best change u will feel physically and mentally both
Hoffman –
The people here are very polite and accommodating
s j –
If you are searching for an Acupuncturist, you should definitely give these guys a try! They are truly good at what they do. They helped me so much with my back pain. They accept insurance which is another plus!
CJ –
James is a very nice person, polite and friendly.
rayner –
My coworkers recommended Soyoung Acupuncturist, She was so Good
Amira B –
James is very well informed on the issues you may have. Definitely recommend for medical purposes
Weiss –
Soyoung is a terrific acupuncturist–she is kind, compassionate and thorough. The treatment space is warm and inviting.
Lubart –
I love MWG acupuncture. I came in for acupuncture, herbs, and cupping
JP –
James is an amazing acupuncture therapist and healing professional and came highly recommended to me by his patients
Hess –
I have had acupuncture many times before in California and NY Acupuncture and Chiropractic is one of the best. Great customer service and kind people. Highly recommend.
Frank –
I had such a good experience with my acupuncture sessions