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10 Years of Healing, 10 Years of Gratitude! Today marks a very special milestone for ACA! ❤️ Our ACA Upper East Side clinic is celebrating its 10th anniversary! For a decade, we've been honored to be part of your wellness journey. To thank our wonderful patients and the ACA community for 10 years of trust and support, we're celebrating with two special gifts! 🎁 1 A Special Anniversary Gift – Visit our Upper East Side clinic and receive a commemorative gift! 2 Bring a Guest for FREE – Invite one guest to enjoy a complimentary acupuncture or cupping session! 📅 November 15 – December 15, 2026 📍 ACA Acupuncture & Wellness | Upper East Side Thank you for being part of our journey. Here's to many more years of health, healing, and wellness together! #fyp #anniversarygift #painrelief #stressrelief #acupuncture #tcm #wellness #holistichealing #naturalhealth #nyc #foryoupage #UpperEastSide

Lamb is one of the most warming foods in Traditional Chinese Medicine, which is why it’s a winter staple across much of China. Lamb soup, lamb hot pot, lamb stew — all cold-weather classics. In TCM, women are traditionally seen as more prone to cold hands and feet in winter, which is part of why warming foods get emphasized this time of year. #fyp #lamb #winterfoods #painrelief #stressrelief #acupuncture #tcm #wellness #holistichealing #naturalhealth #nyc #foryoupage

Still eat your vegetables. TCM just suggests cooking them once it gets cold. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, foods are described as warming or cooling based on their effect on the body rather than their actual temperature, and raw vegetables fall on the cooling side. Cooking them is traditionally seen as making them easier to digest, which matters more in winter when the body is working to stay warm. Same vegetables. Just warmer. #fyp #digestion #winterseason #painrelief #stressrelief #acupuncture #tcm #wellness #holistichealing #naturalhealth #nyc #foryoupage

Hands on your lower back, rise onto your toes, then drop onto your heels. Seven times. That’s it. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the lower back is called the “house of the Kidneys,” and the Kidney system is considered the root of the body’s warmth. Winter is Kidney season, which makes this a good one to add to your daily routine right now. Go gently. Check with your provider if you have back, hip, or joint concerns. #fyp #kidneyhealth #qigong #painrelief #stressrelief #acupuncture #tcm #wellness #holistichealing #naturalhealth #nyc #foryoupage

There are several acupoints alongside the nose, including Yingxiang (LI20), whose name translates to “Welcome Fragrance” for its traditional association with the sense of smell. Massage gently in small circles until you find the tender spot, and work around it. Clean hands, light pressure. Save this for the next time you’re stuffed up. Educational content only. If congestion sticks around or comes with a fever, check in with your provider. #fyp #acupressure #stuffynose #congestion #painrelief #stressrelief #acupuncture #tcm #wellness #holistichealing #naturalhealth #nyc #foryoupage

We asked for one. She gave us two. We’ll take it. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, hair is closely associated with the Kidney system and with healthy qi and blood, which is why TCM looks there when people ask about gray hair. Educational content only. Shared as the TCM perspective. #fyp #acupressure #greyhair #painrelief #stressrelief #acupuncture #tcm #wellness #holistichealing #naturalhealth #nyc #foryoupage

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, every season is paired with an organ system, and winter belongs to the Kidneys and the Water element. Winter is also the season of storing, which is why TCM emphasizes rest, warmth, and conserving your energy this time of year. The Kidney system is traditionally seen as the root of the body’s warmth and deepest reserves, so these two points are ones to know as the weather turns. Educational content only. #fyp #acupressure #kidneyhealth #winterwellness #painrelief #stressrelief #acupuncture #tcm #wellness #holistichealing #naturalhealth #nyc #foryoupage

That mid-afternoon fog when your brain just stops cooperating. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, a few points are traditionally used to help you feel more alert and clear-headed. Press each one gently until you feel relaxed and take a few slow breaths while you do. Save this for your next slow afternoon. Educational content only. If you’re exhausted no matter how much you rest, it’s worth checking in with your provider. #fyp #acupressure #brainfog #painrelief #stressrelief #acupuncture #tcm #wellness #holistichealing #naturalhealth #nyc #foryoupage

Three foods she turns to as the weather cools: ●Lamb, traditionally considered one of the most warming meats in TCM ●Cabbage ●Mulberry (sang shen), traditionally associated with the Kidney system In TCM, foods are described as warming or cooling based on their effect on the body, not their temperature. As winter sets in, the What’s your go-to winter food? #fyp #winterfoods #painrelief #stressrelief #acupuncture #tcm #wellness #holistichealing #naturalhealth #nyc #foryoupage

Sound on. Just the quiet sounds of a cupping session. The glass, the suction, the slow release. A few minutes of calm for your feed. Those marks aren’t bruises, by the way. They fade on their own. #fyp #asmr #cupping #cuppingtherapy #painrelief #stressrelief #acupuncture #tcm #wellness #holistichealing #naturalhealth #nyc #foryoupage

Ever wonder why some acupuncture clinics have this room? In TCM, warmth is traditionally used to help keep qi and blood moving and ease tension, which is why many patients like pairing it with their acupuncture sessions. Ask about adding it to your next visit. #fyp #relaxing #painrelief #stressrelief #acupuncture #tcm #wellness #holistichealing #naturalhealth #nyc #foryoupage #thermaltherapy

Take a breath and imagine letting the warmth in. Here's a peek inside our thermal therapy room. Sound on. Curious? Ask about adding a thermal session to your next visit. #fyp #asmr #relaxing #painrelief #stressrelief #acupuncture #tcm #wellness #holistichealing #naturalhealth #nyc #foryoupage #thermaltherapy

Think it looks easy? Try 10. This is Dun Qiang Gong (蹲墙功), the face-the-wall squat, a traditional Chinese exercise. Face the wall with your toes as close as you can get, then slowly squat down and come back up without touching it. In TCM, it's traditionally associated with the Kidney system and the spine, and it's a great way to wake up your body. Go at your own pace, and check with your provider if you have knee, hip, or back issues. How many can you do? #fyp #qigong #chineseculture #painrelief #stressrelief #acupuncture #tcm #wellness #holistichealing #naturalhealth #nyc #foryoupage

If you've ever visited a park in China, you've probably seen this. Gently patting along the arms and joints is a popular daily habit, and in TCM it's traditionally used to keep qi and blood moving throughout the body. The key is gentle! This isn't about hitting hard. Skip it or check with a provider first if you have an injury, swelling, or bruise easily. #fyp #massage #chineseculture #selfcare #painrelief #stressrelief #acupuncture #tcm #wellness #holistichealing #naturalhealth #nyc #foryoupage

Your pointer finger, specifically. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Large Intestine meridian starts at the tip of the index finger, and rubbing along it can help get things moving. Follow along with the doctor in the video and give it a minute or two. Educational content only. If constipation is ongoing, check in with your provider. #fyp #guthealth #digestivehealth #acupressure #painrelief #stressrelief #acupuncture #tcm #wellness #holistichealing #naturalhealth #nyc #foryoupage

Look at the back of your hand. That's your back. In TCM hand mapping, the back of the hand reflects your whole back, with the middle finger representing the head. It's a back rub you can give yourself anytime, even in a meeting. Educational content only. If back pain is severe or ongoing, check in with a provider. #fyp #acupressure #massage #painrelief #stressrelief #acupuncture #tcm #wellness #holistichealing #naturalhealth #nyc #foryoupage

What's causing your anxiety might not be what you think. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, stress and overthinking can leave Liver qi "stuck," which is traditionally linked to irritability, racing thoughts, and restless sleep. Avoid LI4 if pregnant. Educational content only. If anxiety is affecting your daily life, please reach out to a healthcare provider. #fyp #acupressure #painrelief #stressrelief #acupuncture #tcm #wellness #holistichealing #naturalhealth #nyc #foryoupage

Every practitioner has a reason they started, and a reason they stayed. Here's Acupuncturist Eric’s. Have you ever tried acupuncture? Tell us below. #fyp #painrelief #stressrelief #acupuncture #tcm #wellness #holistichealing #naturalhealth #nyc #foryoupage

Feel a cold coming on? In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the back of the neck is where wind and cold are thought to enter the body. At the first sign, keep your neck covered and try gentle pressure on two points. There's a reason your grandma told you to wear a scarf. Educational content only. If you have a high fever or symptoms get worse or don't improve, check in with a provider. #fyp #acupressure #painrelief #stressrelief #acupuncture #tcm #wellness #holistichealing #naturalhealth #nyc #foryoupage

Over 1,000 years ago, the famous physician Sun Simiao wrote Qian Jin Yao Fang, one of the most influential texts in Chinese medicine. In it, he recommended trying to conceive on days 1, 3, and 5 after your period, which he believed were the most auspicious days for a healthy, strong baby. Ancient advice, modern couples, so tell us: would you try it? This is a fun look at medical history, not medical advice. If you're trying to conceive, check in with your provider. #fyp #painrelief #stressrelief #fertility #acupuncture #tcm #wellness #holistichealing #naturalhealth #nyc #foryoupage