Testimonials | Alternative Medicine NYC
"Like many people, I used to be 'needle-phobic,' so I never seriously considered trying acupuncture until a year ago. I woke to find I could barely move my right arm. I tried various remedies. When none of them worked, I went to see Nicholas for acupuncture. 20 minutes after the first needle went into my arm, whatever was wrong was resolved and full functionality was restored. I said, "wow, what else can you do?" He responded, "what else do you want?" I explained that I had struggled with back pain and depression for years. He said acupuncture could help alleviate these things, too. I was skeptical, but sure enough, it has. After 3 or 4 weekly sessions, the chronic pain I had learned to accommodate in my life was significantly removed and has stayed that way ever since. I have had a series of cathartic sessions with Nicholas which lifted the 'funk' I'd been living with. I'm a generally happier person now, better able to deal with stress and sadness, and I've even begun to lose weight after years of trying. For me, acupuncture -- as practiced by Nicholas Sieben -- has made an enormous improvement in my life, and I will always be grateful to Nicholas for all he has done. Thomas C., June 2010
“A treatment with Nick is nothing short of transformative. His work is insightful and deeply profound. Nick listens carefully to what you have to say without judgement or forced dogma. He has the ability to pay attention on all levels; taking into consideration the physical, mental, emotional and on some level spiritual condition of the patient. A session not only creates an opportunity for the body to heal, but also opens the channels for the body-shift to receive - making space for balance. I highly suggest Nick to anyone who seeks to move past any form of limitation... Be it mind, body or soul.” Tony LeRoy, Intuitive Counselor
“A healer's healer. Nick is the perfect balance of the intuitive and knowledge-based healer. His understanding and use of the 8 extraordinary meridians; a sadly underutilized component in modern acupuncture treatments; gives his work a powerful edge over typical symptomatic treatment common these days. As someone who has been practicing acupuncture for over two decades, I cannot recommend his profound treatments enough.” Abdi Assadi, Acupuncturist.
“I have found my treatments with Nick to be most helpful. He has many gifts, including the ability to assist his clients to identify physical and emotional problems that need healing. His acupuncture is powerful and effective. I believe Nick truly cares about his clients’ wellbeing and he is dedicated to their development on many levels. On a personal note, I have found Nick to be very compassionate and sensitive, yet extremely honest and potent. I believe anyone who seeks treatment with him will be changed for the better.” Bruce Kerner, Psy.D., RYT
"Have been see Nicholas for acupuncture treatment for about 6 years and he has helped me with a number of problems. More than the usually doctor/patient relationship, I feel as if we are working in collaboration in my health. I have change a number of habits in my life because I trust him. A session with him is always caring and informative. He never judges. His understanding goes beyond the physical. Acupuncture should be as much about the mind as the body. He understands this. I always leave his safe space feeling younger and clearer. I, too, recommend him completely." Kevin
"Nicholas is a true healer who happens to work through acupuncture as his chosen modality. He approaches an individual with grace and gentleness, without judgment, and seeks to understand his or her concerns holistically. He treats the whole person, not just the symptoms. Although thoroughly trained in his craft, there's something deeply intuitive about how he works as well, understanding with unflagging sensitivity what a client needs in a given session. I have benefited immensely from my sessions with Nicholas and would recommend him enthusiastically. I am also honored to know him outside the confines of a healer-client relationship, and he is only one of the most beautiful souls I have ever encountered." Patrick
"I have been dealing with degenerative discs for the past 14 years with very little result. I started to do acupuncture with Nicholas and I am feeling much, much better. Nicholas genuinely takes the time to understand me and to help me understand my symptoms and treatment. I am now understanding that I have some deep rooted emotions that need to be released. Nicholas empowers me and guides me to start helping myself. His holistic approach is very effective, in addition to doing the acupuncture, Nicholas has helped me understand that with nutrition, Chi Gong, essential oils, and verbalizing my deep rooted emotions, I can overcome my health problem and feel better. Being treated by Nicholas has been a wonderful collaborative work!" Julie
"Nicholas is one of the most talented healers I have encountered. His compassion, intelligence and humor (a must) makes sessions with him utterly fun as insights abound. He looks at the whole picture and I always feel like I am in the presence of a truly evolved being and practitioner. I can say that my life has improved in many ways since we have been working together. Body, mind, and soul." CP
"I have found Nick to be one of the most insightful and effective acupuncturists and healers I have ever met. He has a gift for helping his client relax and relate their story with all their pain, so as to find the proper diagnosis. I have seen many acupuncturists over the past 25 years, and Nick treatments have been the most powerful. He is a deeply caring and sensitive person, whose years of work on his own spirtitual and psychological path have given him sublime guidance when one is in his consultation room. He has helped me tremendously. I am proud to call him my doctor and friend." BK, psychologist and yoga teacher
"There is not enough space in here to write and tell you about this man. He is truly a breath of fresh air. He is a healer in body, mind and Spirit. I never tried acupunture and did think it would work but since I haven't much luck with Doctors I thought I would give it a try. Thank God I found Nick he is truly unique and charasmatic When you first meet him he immediately puts you at ease when a great big smile, he is eager to listen to you and does not Judge you but advises or suggests things to you that gets you to think or unlock feelings that you did not even realized you had because they have been buried so many years ago. It is amazing what he sees and he has a kind loving and gentle spirit He examines your pulses and tongue to determine what you need most. When you are on his table he looks at you like a road map and he can actually see where the roadway is blocked. He then starts to strategicly place needles along you body that eventully opens up the highway and gets your blood flowing again. I really did ... to write and tell you about this man. He is truly a breath of fresh air. He is a healer in body, mind and Spirit. I never tried acupunture and did think it would work but since I haven't much luck with Doctors I thought I would give it a try. Thank God I found Nick he is truly unique and charasmatic When you first meet him he immediately puts you at ease when a great big smile, he is eager to listen to you and does not Judge you but advises or suggests things to you that gets you to think or unlock feelings that you did not even realized you had because they have been buried so many years ago. It is amazing what he sees and he has a kind loving and gentle spirit He examines your pulses and tongue to determine what you need most. When you are on his table he looks at you like a road map and he can actually see where the roadway is blocked. He then starts to strategicly place needles along you body that eventully opens up the highway and gets your blood flowing again. I really did not have much hope that any of this would work and not a great fan of getting stuck. But with Nick's skills and wisdom you do not realize you have needles in you and sometimes you feel better almost immediately or a few hours or even days later you realize that you are walking pain free and standing taller. I can not wait for my next session with Nick he tells you things you need to know to get on with your life to motivate yourself to achieve your goals and to love God, have respect for yourself I could go on and on. So if you suffering from pain or just feeling sad or depressed.....where Doctors don't understand or just treat you with medication and say come back next week.... then you have to go and see Nick He will teach you the power to heal is not with complaining or with medications ....but he will help you to see the power to heal is in yourself. I cannot recommend this man enough go see him you will be glad you did." Big John
"After a number of years of dealing with joint pain and discomfort and seeing a number of doctors, I truly thought I'd never feel any better. That is until I came in for a visit to Nicholas Sieben. He listened to my problems and really heard all that I said. After only a few sessions I started to feel better than I had in years. Nicholas has a unique ability to help by listening to not only what is said, but by what he is able to feel, including things I didn't even realize myself. His most amazing quality is his desire to really want to help you heal. I honestly cannot praise his work enough." Chz Pettigrew
"I am so pleased to have found Nick. After visits to my dentist and later to my internist I was diagnosed with TMJ and put on a prescription strength anti-inflammatory drug. I wasn't getting much relief. Nick did his work up, and took a more holistic perspective. After two sessions I had almost complete relief and after the third session I had no pain at all. Nick later also treated what I thought was a chronic cold - he helped me make it go away after two sessions. Nick is professional, kind, intuitive, listens, is warm and caring. I'm really pleased to consider him as one of my primary practitioners/healers. I've also enjoyed having him become a friend. I can't recommend him highly enough." Henry
"If there were more than 5 stars Nicholas would get them. His work is exceptional. He is that one of a kind healer who is able to meld traditional chinese medicine with alternative energy healing - and allow it to be heart centered." Jamie
"Post treatments with Nick, my physical and emotional aches that subtly slow me down fade and I am free to return my focus toward the bright challenges of the day. I highly recommend Nicholas Sieben Acupunture." Amanda Miller
