Gotham Wellness

Stefanie is the real deal. She’s not only skilled, knowledgable and professional, but she’s also good at recognizing the underlying issues as to why people come to her and with that she gives you some great advice on how you can maximize your acupuncture treatments by making lifestyle changes that are simple, effective and manageable. Highly recommend Stefanie if you’re looking to take charge of your well-​being.

I agree with all the reviewers on here. Stefanie is so great at relaxing her customers and really spends her time reviewing your medical history and symptoms. She really cares about improving your health and overall well being. This was my first acupuncture session that I tried because I received a discount coupon. I was very curious yet skeptical about it. I probably would have never tried it if I didn’t receive the discount. I’m so glad I did though because I really instantly felt better after the session. Overall I just felt better. I was calm yet had energy. It was such a great experience.
I went back another time for a happy hour session. I’m not sure if she still offers that but it was really amazing. It’s basically a group acupuncture session. This is great if you are like me and can’t afford to see an acupuncturist on a regular basis. She treats each individual one by one in a large room. I thought it would be a little awkward with strangers, but it wasn’t at all. I really was able to relax and receive great benefits from the session. Afterward they offered cheese, crackers and juice. Gotham Wellness has a wonderful warm vibe about it that just improves your mood. I high recommend seeing Stefanie if you are new to acupuncture or curious about it.

I came to Gotham Wellness through a Groupon offering 30 min stress busting acupuncture session at a discounted rate. Having never undergone acupuncture treatment before, I was nervous and perhaps even skeptical of the therapy and it’s potential for results. Going to Stefanie for an introduction into the practice was nothing short of amazing. I felt at ease with her almost immediately and she addressed all my questions and concerns prior to beginning the actual session. Going through my health history and current physical woes was easy to do with Stefanie. She even helped me recognize additional symptoms that I didn’t explicitly bring up, as I’d accepted them part of my life, and addressed them as well.
I had been experiencing severe symptoms and manifestations of chronic stress, including insomnia, digestive problems, depression, anxiety, irregular menstrual cycle and back pain. I needed help! I tried massages and psychotherapy to help with the stress, but nothing worked for much longer than the time during a treatment session. Going to an acupuncturist felt like a last resort to help mitigate the damage my unhealthy working environment was causing. Not only was the entire acupuncture experience pleasant and insightful, the effect was astonishing. I promptly became a regular patient. My physical systems all but disappeared over a short time (just 6 weeks with marked improvement in each treatment) and my mental and emotional state is well into recovery.
With every session, Stefanie would go above and beyond to address my personal, individual needs. Stefanie has an innate awareness about people allowing for the design of the perfect acupuncture prescription, offering a hug after a particularly effective session and/​or providing additional information on whatever was discussed. I highly recommend Stefanie to those new and familiar with acupuncture.

I met Stefanie because I study yoga at The Breathing Project where Gotham Wellness is located. I had never experienced acupuncture before, but upon meeting Stefanie I knew I could honestly address my concerns with her.
Our first meeting included an extensive health consultation. As someone who avoids conventional doctors at all costs, I deeply appreciate the attention to the physical and energetic bodies and mind as an integrated system.
Stefanie listened and offered explanations for the relation of various issues I was experiencing. When she began with the needles I was fascinated by how each one felt differently and how the sensation changed. Some were very intense, some I didn’t feel at all, some radiated, some warmed, some cooled. And all of this I could ask Stefanie, «That’s normal, right?» or «What does that mean?»
The treatment gave me valuable insight into the idea that we are spiritual beings having a human experience. And then I fell into one of the deepest states of relaxations I’ve ever been in.
Later that day I told someone I had just had acupuncture for the first time and they asked how I felt. My response was «Like I’m walking through a field of flowers.» And that was exactly how it felt.
I’ve returned to Stefanie for shoulder issues that have left after 2 sessions. This is decidedly a much more insightful and pleasant experience than what any MD would have suggested: specialists, an MRI, physical therapy, possible surgery and thousands of dollars.
For any of my health and well-​being concerns, Gotham Wellness has become my go to solution.

I’ve never done acupuncture before and was a little nervous about it, but from the minute I walked in Stephanie made me feel comfortable and safe. She was patient with my questions and very professional and warm. The time flew by and I left feeling more relaxed than I had been in weeks.

I’ve referred so many friends to Stefanie for acupuncture and all have come back to me with enthusiastic reviews. Stef cares first and foremost that the patient is comfortable, both physically and mentally, with the process of acupuncture. The treatments are calming and I appreciate that her space is comforting to be in, unlike other acupuncture spaces I’ve been in that are more clinical. I definitely recommend her for treating anything from stress to sciatica (both of which worked for me).

I’m a believer of the healing powers of acupuncture so when a friend recommended Stefanie at Gotham Wellness, I was eager to try her services. I honestly have never had anyone, including a doctor, ask me so many questions to get a full picture of my health and wellness. During the acupuncture session, I was impressed at her level of knowledge of how acupuncture can help to address my health issues and improve overall wellness. She’s super warm and easy to talk to as well. I will definitely recommend her to my friends!

I went to high school with Stefanie, but I hadn’t seen her in over 10 years when I found out she’d moved to New York and was doing acupuncture. I’d always wanted to try it but had always been a little nervous, but figured I’d be in good hands with Stefanie – and I was! She was extremely patient and answered all of my questions. She also asked many in-​depth questions herself to figure out the best course of treatment. She explained what she was doing every step of the way, immediately putting me at ease.
The procedure itself was great – I barely felt most of the needles, and she also did something involving burning Chinese herbs on my stomach and the bottoms of my feet that was pretty cool. In fact, when she did my back, I was so relaxed that I fell asleep – and that night I slept better than I have in months. (I had mentioned that I sometimes wake up in the middle of the night.)
I highly recommend Stefanie for acupuncture!

I came to Stefanie at Gotham Wellness through a friend who knew I was interested in trying acupuncture. I didn’t necessarily have anything specific I wanted to go in for but enough friends had told me that acupuncture could help you just feel ‘better’. The general principal being that targeting certain points in the body can help to re-​balance your chi/​energy/​life force.
Stefanie is wonderful. She’s very easy to talk to, a great listener. She had great suggestions for different issues that I brought up from recommending a book to suggesting a particular yoga teacher. She’s very knowledgeable and keen on helping you understand what the treatment is meant to accomplish, what to expect, and why she either uses acupuncture or herbal remedies in the session.
The results were fairly immediate in that I felt deep relaxation right away. I also, in the days that followed, felt some improvement in my jaw (TMJ). I generally had a lowered level of anxiety and nervousness. I felt great for days afterward and look forward to the next time. I would recommend her highly to anyone interested in alternative medicine and/​or general wellness issues.