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One of the first questions new patients ask me is some version of: “Does this actually work?” I never mind the question. It’s a good one, and the answer matters. Acupuncture has been practiced in East Asia for thousands of years, but if you grew up in a culture where medicine means pills and procedures, […]

Po Sum On Oil is a topical analgesic used to increase circulation, warm up painful muscles, and relieve pain. The oil has a delicious cinnamon smell and is applied topically to the skin to provide deep, penetrative warmth for the muscles and tissues.  Po Sum On Oil is a powerful pain reliever because of its jam-packed […]

One of the great strengths of Chinese medicine is its basis in naturalist philosophy, which views the body as a microcosm that is continually informed by macrocosmic influences (the cosmic/seasonal patterns created by the sun, moon, and stars). As such, with every change of the seasons, we are invited to reexamine our inner and outer […]

At Yinova, we are dedicated to putting integrative care within your reach, giving you the ability to take your health in hand. We do this by combining all the tools that Chinese medicine offers us — from acupuncture to gua sha, Chinese herbal formulas to nutritional advice, cupping to dietary guidance – each of these […]

We are so lucky to be able to connect with thoughtful businesses that offer support to our Yinova community in so many ways and our friends over at Cocoon are no exception! We’ve caught up with Cocoon’s co-founder, Megan Lucas Chong, and Lucy Perotta, Cocoon’s Before and After Baby Coordinator to learn more about their new space. […]

Thoughts, from a Chinese medicine perspective, on how to Exercise Your Immune System to Support it’s Flexibility and Adaptiveness. Without a doubt, this year has been one of the most worrisome in terms of supporting our immune systems and staying healthy. Just as masks and frequent handwashing have become a part of our new normal, […]

From a Chinese medicine perspective, every season has its own affinity to different organ systems. For example, the internal organ associated with Autumn is the lungs. Our lungs play a crucial role in circulating your Wei Qi, which is essentially our outer defense system that protects us from pathogenic influences. The sensory organ associated with […]

In the year 2020, it has been predicted that an estimated 276,480 women* in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and 48,530 women* will be diagnosed with non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer. For someone receiving a diagnosis like this, among a wide range of new concerns, thoughts of how to start a […]

Over the years, since moving into our Brooklyn Heights location, we’ve had the privilege of meeting many incredible people and businesses right in our neighborhood. Xtend Barre is one of those places, in fact; they’re our neighbors! Every one of their instructors is a shining beacon of light. Filled with love and compassion, they’ve truly […]

In Chinese medicine, gua sha is an ancient technique that can be used to relieve acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain, improve circulation and reduce inflammation, support the immune system and address upper respiratory illnesses, and release tension in areas where there is restricted movement. It can even be used for beautifying techniques like de-puffing and […]