For most people, almost not at all. The needles are hair-thin and go into the loose layer just under the skin — not deep into muscle. Most patients are surprised by how little they feel.

What happens at my first visit?

We talk first — about your pain, your sleep, what you've already tried. Then a gentle treatment on a warm table in a quiet room. Plan on about an hour for the first visit.

How many visits will I need?

It depends on what's going on and how long it's been there. Some things ease in a visit or two; longer-standing problems take a series. If acupuncture isn't the right fit for you, I'll tell you.

Is it safe and clean?

Yes. Needles are single-use, sterile, and disposed of after every treatment. Acupuncture is performed by a New York State Licensed Acupuncturist.

Do you take insurance?

Reach out before your visit and we'll walk you through payment and any superbill options. We'll be clear and upfront about the cost.

Acupuncture in Wantagh, Long Island

Gentle acupuncture for pain & stress.

Hair-thin needles, a warm and quiet room, and a clinician who listens, explains, and won't oversell. I help people move from restless nights and everyday pain toward real relief — and I look for the cause, not just the symptom.

Book a Visit Call (516) 350-8058

Licensed Acupuncturist, NY

Gentle, classical-style technique

Wantagh · Tue & Thu, by appointment

Haidong (Harry) Yu, Licensed Acupuncturist, leaning in to gently treat a patient in his Wantagh treatment room — 治病求本
Treat the root, not just the symptom. The baseline of classical practice.

The gentle method

You may barely feel the needle.

There's a communication layer right underneath the skin — a loose, responsive layer just below the surface. That's where I work. The needles are hair-thin and shallow, so most patients feel almost nothing going in.

No deep needling, no chasing a strong ache to prove it's working. Gentle is the technique, not a compromise.

Hair-thin, single-use needles
Shallow, surface-layer insertion
A calm, warm, unhurried room

The needle reaches only the shallow layer — not deep muscle.

What I treat

Pain and stress, taken seriously.

Not a cure-all — a focused practice. These are the conditions I see most, and the ones acupuncture is genuinely suited to help with.

Neck & back pain

Stiff necks, low-back ache, sciatic pain that travels down the leg. We loosen the tissue and calm the nerve, then look for why it started.

Headaches & migraines

Tension headaches and migraines that haven't responded to the usual remedies. Acupuncture may help reduce how often and how intensely they occur.

Chronic pain

Frozen shoulder, tennis and golfer's elbow, joint pain that has lingered. Gentle, patient work — session over session.

Stress & tension

A quiet room, a heated table, and treatment that settles an overworked nervous system — without sedatives or a hard sell.

Sleep

Trouble falling asleep, or waking at 3 a.m. and staying up? We treat the pattern underneath, so rest comes more easily on its own.

If it's not a fit, I'll tell you.

Acupuncture isn't right for everything, and I won't pretend otherwise. If your situation calls for a different kind of care, I'll say so — and point you toward it.

Three methods

Not every problem needs the same needle.

Many acupuncturists work in a single style. I practice three — one traditional system and two modern, muscle- and fascia-focused methods — because different problems respond to different approaches. Part of the first visit is finding the one that fits you.

传统针灸

Traditional Acupuncture

Restore the flow of Qi and blood.

The oldest of the three. Pain and illness are read as a disruption in the flow of Qi and blood through the body's meridians — fine needles at chosen points redirect and settle it. The focus is the whole person, not just the spot that hurts.

浮针FSN

Fu's Subcutaneous Needling

Release the tightened muscle behind the pain.

A modern method that works entirely in the loose layer just under the skin — no deep needling, no meridian points. It finds the tightened muscle (患肌) driving the problem, often somewhere away from where you feel it, and restores normal circulation and movement by releasing it.

动筋针

Motion Acupuncture

Free the fascia while the body moves.

Traditional sinew-channel (经筋) theory meets modern fascia science. You move gently while the needle is placed, so tissue and fascia are worked in action — the emphasis is on precision, movement, and restoring function within the session.

Portrait of Haidong (Harry) Yu, Licensed Acupuncturist — Haidong (Harry) Yu
Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac), New York State

About Harry

Why I practice this way.

I grew up in a doctor's house. My father was a surgeon, and he carried the work with a seriousness that shaped all of us. I started down the same road at a Chinese medicine university — and, as a restless young person, I found the old theory dry and walked away from it.

What brought me back was watching my father have a severe stroke. I saw him in pain and had no way to ease it, not even a little. That regret is what made me pick the books up again. The second time, the theory I'd once found tedious read clearly — the way a language does once you've lived enough to need it.

What decided the rest was a patient I watched carried into my teacher's clinic, unable to walk. Twenty minutes of gentle needling and hands-on work later, he stood up and walked out.

That is the medicine I practice now: gentle in the room, careful in the diagnosis, and honest about what it can and can't do.

— Haidong (Harry) Yu, L.AcVerify my license

Your first visit

Know exactly what to expect.

Plan on about an hour for your first visit.

We talk first

We start with a real conversation — your pain, your sleep, what you've already tried. No rushing.

A gentle treatment

Hair-thin needles in the shallow layer just under the skin. Most people feel almost nothing.

Rest on a warm table

You rest in a quiet room while the treatment does its work. Many patients drift off to sleep.

A clear, honest plan

We talk through what to expect and how many visits make sense — or whether acupuncture is the right fit at all.

Common questions

The honest answers to what first-timers ask most. Still unsure? Call and we'll talk it through — no pressure.

Call (516) 350-8058

Free guide

What to expect at your first acupuncture visit.

A short, plain-language guide for anyone who's curious but a little nervous. No jargon, no sales pitch.

What the needles actually feel like
How to prepare (and what to wear)
What to expect in the first week after

From patients

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No ad campaign writes like a patient does. These are excerpts from public Google reviews — in their words, not ours.

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“Harry is the real deal. From the second you walk in, he makes you feel comfortable, heard, and taken care of. He actually listens to what's going on instead of rushing you in and out, and you can tell he genuinely cares about helping people.”
Jeremy H.Google review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
“I've had TMJ pain for over two years, and eating was honestly the worst part of my day because of it. … I'm still kind of amazed — he fixed it in literally one visit.”
ChaoWen W.Google review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
“I came here for acupuncture to treat my back pain, and it has really helped with my everyday mom duties. The acupuncturist is very kind, professional, and understanding, and the clinic feels calm and welcoming.”
Lili S.Google review
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“Very professional, caring, and knowledgeable. The treatment was comfortable and helped me feel much better. The office is clean and welcoming. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for acupuncture.”
John W.Google review
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“The consultation was thorough, and he accurately located the acupoints based on my individual condition before inserting the needles.”
Wenxin X.Google review
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“I've already noticed steady improvements. My chronic allergies have become much better, and I have a lot more energy than before.”
Jay L.Google review
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“Very friendly and caring. Treatment was effective and at a great price.”
Wei G.Google review
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“I was struggling with chronic neck and back pain for ages … I finally feel pain-free. Highly recommend!”
Elaine L.Google review
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“Very skillful and great service, highly recommended.”
Fei J.Google review
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“I finally got rid of my shoulder, neck and back pain.”
Queci L.Google review

Unedited excerpts from public Google reviews. Every experience is individual — results vary.

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Ready when you are.

Pick a time that works for you, or call and we'll find one together. If you're still deciding, a quick call is the easiest place to start — no pressure, no script.