New Herbal World

Dr. G was on vacation the last time I went. Dr. Joe was definitely not up to his standard and tried to hook the needles up to the electricity supply, a definite no-​no according to a classically trained Chinese doctor I know. Also, I broke down and bought some tea. There was no information about what herbs were in it and, after a day my kidneys were very sensitive. I stopped. I will not go back unless Dr. G’s in town, and I will not buy any more herbs.

I completely agree with the review by Jack S. Although the place itself is far from an upscale feel, the work itself is wonderful and Dr. G is very kind and very good! For the $ you pay I don’t think you’ll find any place better in the city

They should be able to build a shrine to me in this place the amount of dosh I’ve spend on wonderful accupressure massages with the amazing Bai. Its a no frills environment but a great bang for your buck. If you have any aches or pains or just need to de-​stress visit Bai for a really amazing massage — Its not like a spa massage it really does the trick hitting spots that are causing problems due to poor posture etc. I hope they manage to stay in our East Village area as so many of these fab small owner operated business are fast disappearing. Worth supporting. Great chinese teas to buy too and lots of remedy’s.

I am always grateful to find affordable, high quality, gentle health care practitioners in NYC. I had a wonderful experience at New World Herbal, which I’ve walked passed for years in the East Village and finally entered today. My feet and knees have been inflamed due to overwork, and the massage therapist was attentive to my concerns, and thorough– by far the most sensitive work I’ve received from any walk-​in clinic. This warmed me up to receiving an acupuncture treatment — I met with Dr. Jin who asked only a few questions, but appeared to be receptive and definitively sensitive in his assessment. He treated me for allergies in my ears, and was more thorough in investigating the pain in my knees and in my toes. After needling me, he returned to do some deeper work on the knees, and ended up doing a cupping treatment. I knew that the work was of quality, so I didn’t ask about the price– after working with me for about an hour, I was astonished that the cost was $ 45. I know American-​trained acupuncturists who charge double and surely don’t provide such caring treatment.

i saw dr. quiao for acupuncture and herbs. i thought he was great– intuitive, good style (gentle w/​the needles), asked pointed questions to figure out the problem, explained what he was doing. i listed a few of my health issues on the form, but left off something recent, because i didn’t think it was important. turns out that was the issue. glad he was clever enough to figure that out. so 2 days later, i’m sleeping better and less stressed. it is a no-​frills place though, and they speak little english.

I used to come here to see a herbalist. He was an older man and i believe he is there only on Tuesdays.
$ 10 consultation + cost of herbs
Very good place

Walk-​in acupuncture treatments for $ 45? Yes, please! I’ve seen two of the three doctors there and both are knowledgeable, thorough, gentle, and happy to answer questions. The downside is that curtains divide the treatment areas, so it feels like communal healthcare … fine when it’s acupuncture, not so fine when it’s massage and you hear the person grunting or moaning beside you. The patient «next door» to me today took a break from her deep-​tissue massage to call someone on her cell. It killed my zen buzz.