Traditional Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture in Middletown, NY
Our acupuncture team provides personalized traditional Chinese medicine-based treatments designed to support natural healing, reduce pain, improve wellbeing, and restore balance in the body — stimulating specific points with very thin needles to influence the body’s nervous system and energetic pathways.
- Languages
- English, Mandarin, Cantonese
- Call
- (845) 800-5118
Acupuncture Services
Our acupuncture services include:
- Comprehensive initial consultation and individualized treatment plan
- Pain management support
- Stress, anxiety, and tension relief
- Headache and migraine reduction
- Support for musculoskeletal discomfort
- Support for sleep and relaxation
- Lifestyle and wellness consults tied to acupuncture care
Conditions We Commonly Address
Acupuncture may be beneficial for a variety of symptoms and conditions, including:
- Chronic pain (back, neck, shoulders)
- Headache and tension-type pain
- Stress and anxiety
- Sleep disturbances
- Muscle tension and spasms
- General wellness and balance-oriented care
Acupuncture can complement conventional care by promoting relaxation, influencing the parasympathetic nervous system, and helping modulate pain responses in the nervous system.
Meet Our Acupuncture Providers
Jingduan Yang, MD
Specialization
Jingduan Yang, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist, a fifth-generation teacher and practitioner of classical Chinese medicine, and the physician leader of Northern Medical Center’s acupuncture and ACES Four-Dimensional Medicine program. He is certified by the New York State Education Department to practice acupuncture as a physician.
Dr. Yang integrates acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, neuro-emotional technique, nutritional and dietary consultation, psychotherapy, and medication management in the care of patients with a range of emotional and physical conditions, including chronic pain, stress, and anxiety, and coordinates acupuncture care with primary care, physical therapy, and behavioral health.
Training
- Bravewell Fellowship in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona.
- Research fellowship in clinical psychopharmacology at the University of Oxford.
- Residency training in psychiatry at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia.
- Neurology and psychiatry at the Fourth Military Medical University, China.
Recognition
In 2017, Dr. Yang was appointed by the mayor of Philadelphia to the Opioid Task Force, a group that was tasked with developing a comprehensive and coordinated plan to reduce opioid abuse, dependence, and overdose in Philadelphia.
Co-author with Norma Kamali, “Facing East: Ancient Health and Beauty Secrets for the Modern Age”.
Co-author with Dr. Daniel Monti, “Clinical Acupuncture and Ancient Chinese Medicine”.
Languages
English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese).
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Serene Feng, DAOM, L.Ac.
Specialization
Serene Feng, DAOM, L.Ac., is a New York-licensed acupuncturist, Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and certified Chinese herbalist with nearly two decades of clinical experience in Australia and the United States.
Her practice emphasizes women’s health, pain management, support for anxiety, depression and sleep, weight and lifestyle management, and symptom support for patients recovering from long COVID. She uses acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, acupressure, therapeutic massage, cupping, moxibustion, Tui na, and Gua sha for both acute and chronic conditions.
Training
- Doctoral degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) from the Florida-based Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine.
- Master’s degree, summa cum laude at New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Oriental Medicine and Health Education were obtained in Australia and China.
Languages
English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese).
Xiaoli Zhang, L.Ac.
Specialization
Xiaoli Zhang, L.Ac., is a New York-licensed acupuncturist with more than 13 years of clinical experience. She completed eight years of formal Traditional Chinese Medicine education in China, including a five-year undergraduate program and a three-year master’s degree.
Xiaoli Zhang provides integrative, patient-centered care combining acupuncture, herbal medicine, lifestyle guidance, and, when appropriate, guided exercise. Treatment plans are tailored to support recovery, improve physical function, and promote overall well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Pain Management and Musculoskeletal Conditions
Xiaoli Zhang provides acupuncture treatment for neck pain, low-back pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, muscle strain, joint discomfort, and other musculoskeletal or soft-tissue pain conditions.
Languages
Mandarin Chinese and English.
Chuan “Kevin” Xiao, L.Ac.
Specialization
Chuan “Kevin” Xiao, L.Ac., is a New York-licensed acupuncturist with more than 14 years of acupuncture experience.
Kevin Xiao’s practice emphasizes neurological conditions, including headaches, migraines, facial paralysis, trigeminal neuralgia, intercostal neuralgia, insomnia, depression, sciatica, post-stroke sequelae, and peripheral neuritis; musculoskeletal conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, cervical spondylosis, herniated lumbar disc, spondylitis, adhesive capsulitis, and knee osteoarthritis; and digestive conditions, including acute and chronic gastric pain, abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome, functional dyspepsia, hiccups, and constipation.
He uses tendon-muscle meridian techniques for neck, shoulder, back, and leg pain and for muscle and soft-tissue injuries. Kevin Xiao studied pulse diagnosis under the Chinese pulse diagnosis expert Wang Yongmin and applies traditional Chinese medicine to a range of internal medicine conditions.
Training
- Master of Medicine in Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Bachelor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hebei Medical University
Languages
Mandarin Chinese and English.
Book with Kevin XiaoFrequently Asked Questions
Who can benefit from acupuncture?
Acupuncture may benefit a wide range of individuals seeking support for pain management, stress reduction, and overall wellness. Many adults pursue acupuncture for chronic musculoskeletal discomfort, tension-related headaches, sleep disturbances, and stress-related symptoms. It is also commonly used by people looking for a complementary approach alongside conventional medical care. During your initial consultation, the provider reviews your health history, current symptoms, medications, and treatment goals to determine whether acupuncture is appropriate. Care plans are individualized, ensuring treatment aligns with your specific condition, sensitivities, and overall health status.
Is acupuncture safe?
When performed by licensed and properly trained practitioners, acupuncture is considered a safe complementary therapy. Providers use sterile, single-use, FDA-regulated needles and follow strict hygiene and safety protocols. Before treatment, your practitioner evaluates medical history, underlying conditions, and any factors that may influence care, such as pregnancy, bleeding disorders, or implanted devices. Most side effects, when they occur, are mild and temporary, such as slight soreness, minor bruising, or brief fatigue. Clear communication during treatment further enhances safety, allowing adjustments for comfort and response.
Does acupuncture hurt?
Acupuncture is generally well tolerated. The needles used are extremely fine—much thinner than those used for injections. Patients may feel a brief, mild sensation upon insertion, followed by feelings of pressure, warmth, or a dull ache often described as therapeutic rather than painful. Sensitivity varies by individual and by treatment area, but significant discomfort is uncommon. Practitioners carefully monitor comfort throughout the session and can modify technique or needle placement if needed. Many individuals report that relaxation quickly replaces any initial sensation.
What Our Patients Say
“Dr. Serene Feng is a wonderful doctor. Since I have been going to her office, I have been doing so much better. She is very attentive and knowledgeable. I have had a reduction in pain, which normally I have pain everyday and have to take pain killers. I haven’t taken pain killers for a while now. I have also lost weight along with the diet plan I have been on. I have felt so much more relaxed and good about myself. Dr. Serene listens attentively and gives suggestions in treatment and diet. She is absolutely an awesome doctor.”
“Look no further for the best acupuncturist and herbal doctor! Dr. Feng has it all – phenomenal bedside manner, professional, and brings results! I’m amazed at her ability to heal and her superior knowledge.”