Business Details
Your Trusted Acupuncture Partner in New York, NY
Pro Balance Acupuncture was founded to provide personalized, attentive care to individuals seeking deeper healing through Classical Chinese Medicine. With over 12 years of clinical experience, our nationally board-certified acupuncturist combines traditional techniques with modern understanding to address stress, anxiety, depression, pain, and women's health concerns. Our approach focuses on restoring balance by addressing root causes rather than masking symptoms, utilizing acupuncture, herbal medicine, and bodywork tailored to each patient's unique needs.We serve New Yorkers with gentle, natural care that helps the body function more smoothly, offering treatments supported by centuries of practice and modern clinical evidence. Our founder's extensive training across China, Vietnam, Thailand, and Japan informs our holistic methodology, which considers physical, energetic, and emotional systems in diagnosis and treatment planning.
Services
Pain Relief
Anxiety and Depression
Veterans Care
Herbal Medicine
Cupping Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer 12+ years of clinical experience in acupuncture and herbal medicine
- Our treatments combine classical Chinese medicine with modern clinical approaches
- We provide personalized care addressing root causes rather than symptoms
- Our founder has completed advanced training across four continents
- We accept insurance and offer military discounts for veterans
What people say
Changed my life
Compassionate care
Decreased anxiety
No pain during treatment
Highly recommend
Services
Pain Relief
Acupuncture treatments target chronic pain through natural stimulation of the body's healing systems. By improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and activating natural painkillers, our approach addresses joint, back, and nerve pain without pharmaceutical dependency. Each session combines traditional needle placement with complementary techniques like cupping and moxibustion to restore mobility and comfort.
Anxiety and Depression
Our mental health support uses acupuncture to regulate neurotransmitters and calm the nervous system. By addressing both surface symptoms and underlying energetic imbalances, treatments help reduce chronic stress patterns while promoting emotional clarity. Techniques incorporate classical pulse diagnosis and Five Element theory to create personalized pathways toward emotional stability and self-compassion.
Veterans Care
Specialized acupuncture programs support veterans with chronic pain management and PTSD recovery. As an in-network VACCN provider, we offer drug-free treatments that activate the body's natural healing responses while addressing service-related emotional trauma. Our approach combines military discount options with personalized care plans to honor those who have served.
Herbal Medicine
Customized herbal formulas complement acupuncture treatments by addressing systemic imbalances. Based on classical Chinese medicine principles, our herbal protocols support digestive health, hormonal regulation, and immune function. Formulas are tailored to individual constitutions and adjusted throughout treatment to optimize therapeutic outcomes while maintaining safety.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping treatments enhance acupuncture effects by improving circulation and releasing muscular tension. Using controlled suction, this technique boosts blood flow to targeted areas while stimulating the lymphatic system. Patients experience reduced stiffness and improved range of motion, particularly effective for chronic pain conditions and post-exercise recovery when combined with traditional acupuncture sessions.
People
Dr. Merlin Williams
Founder & Lead Acupuncturist
Dr. Merlin Williams is a nationally board-certified acupuncturist with over 12 years of clinical experience. He trained at Beijing University Hospital, CACMS in China, and completed externships in Vietnam and Thailand. His practice integrates classical Chinese medicine with modern clinical approaches to address chronic conditions through natural healing methods.
Questions
What conditions do you treat most effectively?
We specialize in chronic pain management, anxiety/depression treatment, and women's health concerns using acupuncture and herbal medicine.
Do you accept insurance for acupuncture treatments?
Yes, we can verify your insurance coverage and are an in-network provider with the Veterans Affairs Community Care Network.
What should I expect during my first acupuncture session?
Your first visit includes pulse and tongue diagnosis followed by a personalized treatment combining acupuncture, lifestyle recommendations, and possibly herbal therapy.
Are acupuncture needles painful?
Most patients feel minimal sensation as ultra-fine needles are used, with many reporting deep relaxation during treatments.
How many treatments will I need for chronic pain?
Treatment plans vary but typically involve 6-12 sessions spaced weekly, with noticeable improvement often seen within the first few visits.
