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Liran Pinhasov

Acupuncturist

Liran Pinhasov is an acupuncturist practicing in Fresh Meadows, NY. Dr. Pinhasov evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of oriental medicine. Acupuncturists complete their evaluations by getting a patient history and looking at and touching the body. Then, they place very fine acupuncture needles into specific points on the body. Stimulating these points and nerves is how Dr. Pinhasov treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.
Liran Pinhasov
  • Fresh Meadows, NY
  • Accepting new patients

How does acupuncture relieve pain?

Hi, It's wonderful that you are going to see an acupuncturist or your neck pain! Acupuncture is wonderful for pain, and different techniques may be used to treat you. These READ MORE
Hi,

It's wonderful that you are going to see an acupuncturist or your neck pain! Acupuncture is wonderful for pain, and different techniques may be used to treat you. These include needles, cupping, electric stimulation, or a TDP lamp. They may needle your neck, your hands, your legs, or even your ears. The treatment varies from practitioner to practitioner, but know that they will work diligently to address your concerns to the best of their ability. Good luck, I hope you feel better soon!

Does acupuncture hurt the first time?

It's great that you are open to trying something new. The way acupuncture feels differs from patient to patient. Some of my patients giggle the whole way through and say that it READ MORE
It's great that you are open to trying something new. The way acupuncture feels differs from patient to patient. Some of my patients giggle the whole way through and say that it tickles, others say it's a small pinch. When you go in for your session, let them know it's your first time and would like to go slow. Also, please make sure to avoid alcohol 24 hours prior to
a session.
I also wanted to let you know that acupuncture is fantastic for pain, and back pain especially so. Enjoy!

Does acupuncture help knee pain?

Hi, Knee pain can be treated in so many different ways. Some practitioners will needle the knee that's painful. Others will treat the opposite knee instead. Some will needle READ MORE
Hi,

Knee pain can be treated in so many different ways. Some practitioners will needle the knee that's painful. Others will treat the opposite knee instead. Some will needle your elbows or fingers. The choice of where to needle varies from practitioner to practitioner. Whatever way they choose to treat will also depend on how your body responds to the treatment and can be changed accordingly. As long as you go in with an open mind and follow the process (of repeat visits), you should feel less pain.

Do you need a diagnosis to get acupuncture?

Absolutely! Acupuncture is wonderful for pain, and patients know when their body doesn't feel best. We would first attempt to find the area that you find is painful and use different READ MORE
Absolutely! Acupuncture is wonderful for pain, and patients know when their body doesn't feel best. We would first attempt to find the area that you find is painful and use different techniques to help you. These include needles, cupping, electric stimulation, or a TDP lamp. The treatment varies from practitioner to practitioner, but know that they will work diligently to address your concerns to the best of their ability.
Good luck, I hope you feel better soon!