Healthy Aging

What does healthy aging entail?

Healthy aging at NYC Acupuncture + Wellness involves holistic treatments that provide wellness inside out helping you look younger, feel energized, and heal faster. Dr. Ting Wu uses a balance of Traditional East Asian Medicine modalities and modern therapies to optimize your physical and mental well-being, creating the best version of yourself whatever your age may be.

What are the advantages of healthy aging?

• More energy
• Younger Appearance
• Healthier hair, skin, and nails
• Less musculoskeletal pain
• Lower risk of chronic diseases
• Better disease management
• Stronger immune system
• Better sleep
• Improved cognitive function

Healthy aging therapies can reduce symptoms of back pain, headaches and migraines, joint pain, and sports injuries. Dr. Wu can also help you manage autoimmune disorders and hormone imbalances that also contribute to poor aging.

Which healthy aging solutions are available?

NYC Acupuncture + Wellness provides the following healthy aging solutions:

Microneedling

Microneedling relies on your body's healing capacity by creating micro-wounds on the skin that trigger regeneration on targeted tissues to bring out the tight and resilient skin that is younger-looking. Microneedling can also be an early intervention for hair loss, helping to maintain full, healthy hair by stimulating growth at the root.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an effective and versatile Traditional East Asian Medicine modality that uses fine needles to target specific points in the body. Maintaining balance in the body becomes essential to prevent and manage common issues encountered as we age such as muscle and joint pain, reduced mobility, cognitive decline, and weakened immunity. Getting regular acupuncture treatments supports the Qi or life energy and restores the balance within, making it a mainstay treatment for those seeking a holistic approach to healthy and graceful aging.

Soliman auricular acupuncture treatment (SAAT)

SAAT is a specialized form of acupuncture used for allergy symptom relief by combining traditional Eastern medicine with auricular microsystem mapping. Dr. Wu inserts acupuncture needles into the ears to reprogram your immune system.

Cupping

Dealing with musculoskeletal pain during the later years of life could be challenging, especially when you are worried about the side effects of chronic use of pain medications. Cupping therapy is a great alternative for managing pain and promoting faster tissue healing. By creating gentle suction on the skin, cupping therapy enhances blood flow to targeted areas, encouraging oxygen and nutrient delivery to tissues to support cell repair and regeneration. This process can alleviate muscle and joint stiffness, which often increases with age, while also promoting lymphatic drainage to remove toxins. 

Moxibustion

Moxibustion is a heat modality that is part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It uses moxa or dried mugwort to warm specific points which effectively invigorates the Qi and maintains balance in the body. Moxibustion can be used together with acupuncture to alleviate pain, strengthen the body's immunity against invasion, and promote overall wellness.

Gua sha and Tui Na

Gua sha is an ancient practice that scrapes the skin to eliminate toxins, enhance circulation, promote healing, and diminish muscle tightness and symptoms of illnesses to foster a sense of rejuvenation and well-being. Tui Na on the other hand, is an ancient bodywork technique that corrects the life energy flow to restore balance and support healing. It also helps relieve tension, improve flexibility, and support joint health—all crucial for staying active and resilient with age.

Herbal medicine

Herbal therapy is the cornerstone of Traditional East Asian Medicine. NYC Acupuncture + Wellness offers herbal therapy consultations to provide a better understanding of the science behind the herbs and to create a customized formula for your specific needs. Age-related health concerns such as inflammation, lowered immunity, high cholesterol, and decreased libido can be managed with the help of carefully selected herbs. This holistic approach nourishes the body and mind, providing exceptional wellness.

Nutrition counseling

Dr. Wu provides nutrition counseling to reduce the effects of the aging process. It uses food and proper nutrition to optimize balance, energy flow, and healing.

Cold laser therapy, red light therapy, infrared heat therapy

These three light and heat therapies offer significant benefits for healthy aging from cellular level repair and inflammation reduction to blood circulation promotion. This modern modality is often a treatment choice for those who are in extra need of joint and muscle support like those with arthritis, muscle soreness, and post-surgery recovery. Together, these therapies work to boost cellular resilience, reduce oxidative stress, and support optimal physical function, making them valuable tools for maintaining an active lifestyle well into later years.

O3 insufflation

O3 ear insufflation therapy introduces ozone gas into your ear canal to decrease sinusitis, congestion, and seasonal allergy symptoms.

To learn more about healthy aging treatments at NYC Acupuncture + Wellness, schedule an appointment by phone or request one online today.