Yali Fan, DOM
Acupuncturist
2567 Homeview Dr Richmond VA, 23294About
Dr. Yan Fan is an acupuncturist practicing in Richmond, VA. Dr. Fan 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. Fan treats the patients condition. Many of the bodys systems respond to acupuncture, and it can treat physical pain as well as emotional stress.
Education and Training
GuangXi TCM TCM’s Master 1980
Board Certification
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
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Can acupuncture help with seasonal allergies?
Yes. Acupuncture is very good for seasonal allergies by increasing immune system functions. Please see my website reviews on google. One lady had very severe seasonal allergies, she couldn't go outside the house in pollen season. She had cortisone shots for that over 3 years, didn't have a big help. Then, she had surgery for that; also not much help. My patient introduced her to me to try acupuncture, and after only 6 sessions of acupuncture treatment, she was feeling greatly better, the allergies do not bother her anymore over 5 years since. READ MORE
How many sessions of acupuncture do you need for neck spasms?
1 session to take away neck spasms, 2 more sessions to take away neck pain almost completely. READ MORE
How far do acupuncture needles go in?
It depends on the problems and locations on the body to determine how far the acupuncture needle goes in. Generally speaking, in up the back and bony area, the needle that goes in the body is very superficial to avoid injury to the internal organs and nerve and blood vessels. But, in arms and legs and rich muscular areas, it can go in more deeply as is needed. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help neuropathy in feet?
Yes, absolutely. Acupuncture is good for relief pain as many Americans know now. Acupuncture also is very good for neuropathy and neurotic problems and emotions and psychogenic problems. READ MORE
Is acupuncture good for arthritis in the neck?
Yes, acupuncture is good for arthritis in the neck, and good for arthritis in other parts of the body, too. READ MORE
How often should I get acupuncture for panic attacks?
It depends on how frequently you have panic attacks. If you more often have panic attacks, you need more acupuncture. READ MORE
What are the benefits of acupuncture for generalized anxiety disorder?
Acupuncturists choose a form points to make sympathetic nerve calm down, and make the pro sympathetic nerve more active, both nerve systems by acupuncture drive opposite efforts of glands, releasing 2 kind chemicals to balance the body. Let the anxiety disorder go away. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help a cough?
Yes. Acupuncture is very good for help cough problems, sometimes can be instantly stop cough after place a needle in some locations on body. READ MORE
Why does acupuncture hurt sometimes?
Acupuncture hurts sometimes because the point nerve can be overcharged with bio electronics. So, when the needle is placed, there are more sensations or more pain. READ MORE
Can acupuncture needles be left in too long?
Some conditions can left long, some conditions can’t left long. By according you conditions acupuncturist shall design suitable time left the needle for you. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with energy levels?
Yes. Absolutely. READ MORE
Is acupuncture good for osteoarthritis?
Yes. When you are in pain from Osteoarthritis, acupuncture can be good to help you. But you need to find a good acupuncturist. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help you to stop smoking?
Acupuncture can be help you to easily stop the smoking symptoms. When you stop smoking, it can create many discomforting symptoms, so acupuncture helps clear the discomforts. READ MORE
Does acupuncture help swollen knees?
Yea absolutely. READ MORE
Can acupuncture cure sweaty hands and feet?
Yes. Acupuncture can adjust Sympathetic nerve and Parasympathetic nerve system functions to balance to fix The sweaty problems. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help with skin problems?
Yes. Acupuncture can improve blood supply to nourishing the Skin that make looks younger and wrinkle shallow finally can make it go away. READ MORE
Can acupuncture help panic attacks?
Acupuncture is very good for anxiety and panic attacks problems that just like good for pain issues. Most American already know acupuncture is good for pain, but didn’t know it very good for anxiety and panic attacks yet. READ MORE
Is acupuncture good for pregnancy?
Yes. Acupuncture is very good help pregnancy woman holding the baby healthy and stay in throughout to labor. Avoiding miscarriage of risky. READ MORE
Can acupuncture treat sweating?
Yes. Acupuncture can treat sweating. The point L4 and K7 and more point very good for treating sweating problems. READ MORE
Is acupuncture better than chiropractic?
For chronic headaches, acupuncture is good. If chiropractic can’t help you, you need see an acupuncturist like me. I have successfully helped many headache patients before. READ MORE
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Professional Memberships
- United Alliance of NYS Licensed Acupuncturists; American TCM Society
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