Empower Your Health, Live Pain-Free

AB ACUPUNCTURE

Not woo. Real science. Acupuncture works with your body's own systems to reduce pain, lower stress, and
restore what the city keeps taking.

What Do We Do?

We are an acupuncture and East Asian medical practice on the upper west side of NYC and want to help you achieve your health goals: less pain, more energy, better sleep, better digestion & better immune function, naturally.

Resolve the ROOT, not just the Symptom

ACUPUNCTURE

Get out of Pain
Improve Performance

ORTHOPEDIC ACUPUNCTURE

Support through all phases of life

WOMENS HEALTH

Feel Like Yourself Again

CHRONIC DISEASE SUPPORT

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HOURS

Located at W72 Wellness
118 W. 72nd St. Ground Floor Rear
NY, NY 10023

Seeing Patients Exclusively on:

Tuesday: 11am-7pm
Wednesday: 11am-7pm

Thursday: 11am-7pm

WHY ACUPUNCTURE?

Healing You, Head to Toe

Why Get Acupuncture? Turn on the sound to find out!

What Do You Want for Yourself?

Are everyday challenges—like pain, sleeplessness, and digestive issues—holding you back from living life to the fullest? Do you have a health concern that isn’t classified as a major disease, yet feels dismissed by doctors as simply part of aging?

At AB Acupuncture, located on the Upper West Side of New York City, we dedicate ourselves to helping you achieve your health goals. Whether you're seeking relief from pain, better sleep, or improved digestion, our holistic approach to acupuncture addresses your needs naturally. With over 2,000 years of tradition and a focus on your well-being, AB Acupuncture delivers personalized care to ensure you feel your best.

Does Acupuncture Really Work?
Absolutely! Acupuncture diminishes inflammation, regulates the central nervous system, reduces stress, and improves circulation. These benefits work together to facilitate healing and promote wellness.

East Asian medicine emphasizes the importance of analyzing every aspect of your life to support your journey to health. You are the sum of all your experiences, and acupuncture can help you chart a unique path toward optimal health.

Located on the Upper West Side of NYC, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your health goals. Let’s work together to enhance your well-being!

FAQ's

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Meet the Team

This is AB Acupuncture! We are passionate about this medicine and look forward to sharing it with you!

Owner, Acupuncturist, Clinical Director

Annalisa Brown, L.Ac

Before pursuing my passion for Chinese medicine, I worked in the financial industry and in nonprofit arts management. After being a patient of acupuncture for over 20 years, I had a transformative moment while lying on the treatment table—I realized I wanted to share this incredible gift with others. Acupuncture helped me understand my body in a whole new way, inspiring me to study at the Pacific College of Health & Science, the largest institution for Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine in the country.

Recognizing that there’s always more to learn, I pursued advanced studies in orthopedic acupuncture techniques for chronic and acute pain with some of the field's leading practitioners. I also focused on stroke rehabilitation techniques and became certified in Oncology Acupuncture by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. My studies even took me to Kyoto, Japan, where I advanced my practice of Japanese acupuncture for a short seminar at Meiji University of Integrative Medicine.

I’ve been fortunate to volunteer my time with various organizations, including the Bumi Sehat Foundation International in Bali, a village-based birthing and community health clinic. I've also worked with the staff at the Hospital for Joint Diseases and provided care for runners in the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers event.

For those curious about my education, I hold a Master of Science in Acupuncture from Pacific College of Health & Science, where I completed an intensive four-year program combining Eastern and Western medical coursework, including over 3,000 hours of clinical experience. I am board-certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and licensed in New York.

Now, I am thrilled to have opened a multidisciplinary health and wellness space on the Upper West Side, specializing in acute and chronic pain conditions with a focus on immune health, anxiety, neurological conditions, and related conditions.

A Respite in Your Busy Life

I understand how hectic life can be in New York. We often operate on autopilot, juggling groceries, dry cleaning, workouts, and navigating the city’s busy streets. I’m excited to offer you a brief respite—a chance to recharge and melt away pain. Acupuncture changed my life, and I believe it can change yours too.

Office Manager

Shaneka Dillon

Shaneka is the first person you meet when you contact AB Acupuncture and the first face you see when you walk through the door. We are grateful for that! She brings not only warmth, a smile and a cup of tea when needed to all our patients, she keeps us in line and the office running like clockwork. Prior to running our office, she ran the student clinic at Pacific College of Health & Science and worked for the Visiting Nurse Service of NY. She spends her off hours with her beautiful daughter Aspen and exploring the city with her. She also makes balloon arches and decor for parties. Fun fact, if you tell her your birthday, she'll tell you all about your astrological sign!