I have been going to Pinehurst Healing Arts for two years for preventive health maintenance as well as occasional musculoskeletal issues. During my visits I would tell Jeanne about the merry go round of colds, sore throats and ear infections that Jack (my four year old son) would bring home from day care. Jeanne suggested he come in for a treatment which would include some pediatric massage, sho ni shin (a Japanese technique with cute little rakes and spoons that stimulate the meridians just like acupuncture) and maybe an herbal prescription. I was hesitant but she explained how gentle the treatment would be and that she would also show me how to massage Jack for preventive healthcare at home. The very next week he started coming down with a cold so we came right in. Jack was given a pediatric herbal formula and I was taught some massage. To my amazement the cold never progressed (even though every other kid in his class had one). Even better, Jack took the formula without any difficulty! Chinese medicine is now a primary tool in Jack's healthcare arsenal. He has gotten far less colds and when he does come down with a bug it clearly resolves at a much faster rate. I am so happy to have been able to avoid the constant cycle of antibiotics that children get caught up in. Jeanne has a great rapport with children and has put Jack completely at ease, even making it a fun experience for him and I have learned so much about how to care for my child holistically! Tara Tyrell-Clark, Washington Heights read more

Having recently moved to Washington Heights from Manhattan's upper east side, I was pleasantly surprised to find an excellent holistic health care practice right across the street from my home. I first started acupuncture treatments at Pinehurst Healing Arts in Washington Heights for an acute lower back spasm which left me nearly incapacitated. To my amazement, it was resolved in only two sessions. During those sessions, Jeanne noticed my swollen feet and legs. I told her that I had suffered from lymphedema for nearly 50 years since the age of 18. In those years I had been seen by many physicians and specialists, all of whom said that the most that could be done was palliative. She suggested trying acupuncture and herbal medicine. After working with Jeanne on a regular basis using acupuncture, tui na massage and herbal medicine I am ecstatic with the results! At my annual check up my internist was startled to notice the dramatic difference in my feet and legs. The swelling had been diminished significantly. In the first course of treatments with Jeanne the swelling was up and down but persistence has paid off and I have now maintained that reduction in swelling and am able to walk for much longer periods of time pain free. The results that Jeanne has achieved with me are indeed remarkable. Cecile Grossman - Washington Heights, NYC read more

I had a stroke 10 years ago and was told I need to live with an ache and tingling sensation running down my arm. It was unbearable to think that that would be for the rest of my life. Jeanne said she could help me and we started weekly acupuncture sessions. That ended those symptoms and I cannot detect any residual effect of the stroke since my course of treatment. Six months ago, I fell on black ice and had an elbow injury diagnosed as bursitis. My doctor prescribed ice, draining, etc. I went to Jeanne and she used a Chinese herbal approach, applying a brown, mud like pack to the elbow. It fixed the inflammation, fluid and pain without ice (Jeanne says, "Ice? Never!") and there was no need to have it drained. Last week, I had a new surprise; plantars faschitis. The podiatrist said freeze a bottle of water and roll my foot around on it. That was a red flag. I visited Jeanne. We did acupuncture for the pain. The podiatrist also said do an exercise with a towel and roll my foot on a tennis ball. Jeanne concurred so that was my homework. I've been away so I haven't been back to Jeanne yet. I travel in from Suffern, NY. I need to get in as soon as possible. The acupuncture is really effective. The underlying injury responds to the exercise and is coming along. I will always go to Jeanne. I recommend her enthusiastically. read more

I first consulted with Jeanne Atkin about my lipedema, a congenital condition which affects the lower half of my body. The swelling in my legs was progressing and although I had done extensive research on the internet, I was unable to find an effective treatment. Jeanne told me that she had successfully treated a related condition with accupuncture and an herbal prescription, so we decided to give my body a try. She also tweaked my diet a bit to remove "damp" foods from my daily regime. The change was readily apparent within days. Not only did my legs become less swollen, but my "urgent" bladder lost its sense of urgency and my chronic productive cough disappeared after one herbal dose. And the lower back pain which has come and gone for decades has finally gone. Jeanne has tremendous insight and instincts. Everyone that I've referred to her Washington Heights healing center has reported measurable benefits. I haven't visited a conventional medical practitioner since I walked through her door at the northern end of Pinehurst Avenue. Marissa Piesman Washington Heights read more

When it comes to fundamental relief from stress and back pain, Pinehurst Healing Arts is the best. Jean Atkin knows how to get at the root of stress, tension, neck pain and back pain. Of the four acupuncturists, half dozen massage therapists, and three medical doctors I consulted during the stressful period after starting my own business, Jean is simply the most effective. Jean knows acupunture and the disciplines of Chinese medicine and related techniques (cupping, cranial-sacral therapy, qi-gung, massage) in an in-depth, rather than superficial way. She has the healing touch of someone who understands the individual and what's causing stress, back pain, and related disorders. She knows how to bridge a healing artist's understanding of Qi, with a scientist's attention to proven modalities. Her sure hand and sanitary practices manage to make you comfortable with needles, and she is extremely professional and caring. Her spacious offices on Pinehurst Ave. are peaceful, clean and state of the art. I couldn't recommend Jean Atkin and Pinehurst Healing Arts more highly. read more

Wanted to give a shout out to all the musicians out there looking to heal repetitive stress injuries and prevent future ones. . I have added Jeanne Atkin of Pinehurst Healing Arts to the top of my list..........after a 6 week gig in Japan I came back to NY with tendonitis in my fingering hand & forearm. I tried everything to find relief........massage, compresses, you name it .. couldn't get relief. Was almost at the point where I couldn't do my next gig when I went to Jeanne. With a combination of acupuncture, tui na massage, and home made chinese linaments I was painfree in a couple of treatments & in fine form soon after that. She also gave me qi gong exercises to keep the qi moving through my arms which I practice every day & before gigs. I now see her regularly & always before and after a long trip to combat jetlag. Pinehurst Healing Arts is a hidden gem for us musicians of Inwood, Harlem & Washington Heights. Jeff Chambers, Jazz Bassist read more

After surviving a massive accident in which I broke 3 ribs, my sternum, my hip, and nearly every bone in my face, in addition to cracking my skull and undergoing life-saving brain surgery, I started to have major stress issues soon after. Although I had a miraculous physical recovery, the damage to my energy and balance was overwhelming. I was struggling with panic attacks, hemorrhoids, and disturbing thoughts. After just a few weeks in acupuncture therapy, Jeanne's healing power radically shifted my entire body system. The hemorrhoids went away, the panic attacks ceased, and my mind came to be at ease. I am so lucky that I met her. Though I had never used acupuncture before, I am definitely a convert. It is so much less invasive, less costly, and less impersonal than western approaches in the clinic or hospital. On top of that, Jeanne is extremely friendly and caring. Give it a shot, if you know whats best for you. read more

From infertility to my first baby! Thank you Jeanne. I failed my 3rd IVF treatment and decided it was time to take matters into my own hands. I was referred to Jeanne from a colleague at Columbia. She changed my life. She explained the benefits of acupuncture and herbs for improving my menstrual cycle, increasing my reserve and bringing my body back into balance so that I could become pregnant naturally. Her words were encouraging, but her actions said everything. In under 8 months, I was pregnant with my baby girl! I can never thank Jeanne enough for all her help, patience, expertise and "great bed side manner". She treated me through my entire pregnancy. Please, run don't walk to see this expert in the field of infertility. read more

Jeanne Atkin has helped me with chronic sacroiliac pain and inflammation - this condition curtailed my activities to the point where even rolling over in bed produced discomfort. After a series of treatments which included acupuncture and tui na (orthopedic massage) I am delighted that finally my pain is gone. I learned from Jeanne while being treated for my musculoskeletal problem that Chinese medicine also addresses many internal conditions including one that I recently developed which caused me much distress. With acupuncture and an herbal prescription custom made for me I was able to reverse a weak bladder condition. I am sold on Chinese medicine! R.C. Washington Heights read more

I came to see Jeanne for a persistant back ache that I have had on and off for months. I had also been battling with ED and Jeanne made an interesting association between the two. She treated me for approximately six weeks with acupuncture and an herbal perscription she designed just for me. I have had great results, with no ED symptoms AND the low back pain is now gone, as well. Just incredible! I own my recovery to her. read more

Having never had acupuncture before I was a little nervous. I was put completely at ease and found Ms. Atkin to be extremely caring gentle generous and knowledgable. The office atmosphere is beautiful and soothing which adds to the experience. She has been helping me with numerous afflictions including menopause symptons and neck and back discomfort. I continue to go for treatment and would highly recommend her practice. read more

I have been using Chinese medicine as a healing modality for over 12 years and Jeanne is one of the best. She offers a comprehensive assessment and treatment, using accupuncture, tui na massage and herbs. I used her post-surgically on my shoulders and it definitely aided in my healing. And her office space is beautiful! Glad to have her in Hudson Heights!! read more

Jeanne is great, she knows how to get to the roots of whatever ails you. She treats the whole system, not just the symptoms. She's very knowledgeable about a wide range of health issues. I don't know how I would survive New York without her! read more