Testimonials

Here is what some of Dr. Yu’s previous and current patients have said about their treatments.

Thank you Dr. Dingfang Yu. Thank you!

Dr. Yu is a true master of the art of Chinese Medicine and acupuncture. He masterfully understands the body and it's energy (chi) flows. During my treatments I was in awe at the quiet depth of concentration as he planned his approach to reestablishing harmony in my body. I had a herniated disc. As he placed the needles meticulously down my back, I could feel the release. The circulation of blood flowing as though the area took a breath where it had been choking. I no longer have pain. I had my fears of attempting to lift anything, walk, run, climb again even sleep. I now do all those things and more with no sign of pain. I was also going through grief. Grief of the loss of my Father, Mother and best Friend. His depth of compassion frightened me at first. I have never experienced true compassion such as he so willingly offers. He immerses himself fully into the experience of whatever it is that you are going through without judgement or unnecessary words. I am smiling from a heart that is open to joy again. I know that no matter what time of day or night I may need his help, he will be there. He's an old soul who's here for you and me. Trust and he will perform miracles.
J K

Anxiety and Depression:

I have been susceptible to anxiety and depression my whole life. I have also been a chocoholic – I have always craved chocolate, butter, and sugar. When I first came to see Dr. Yu, I was a mess. I was anxious, depressed, and unable to sleep or eat. My body ached almost everywhere. I could barely get through a day. I cried most of the time. Then a friend recommended I see Dr. Yu. After the first two sessions, I could feel my depression lifting and I was less anxious. After just ten sessions, my anxiety and depression went away but, even more surprising to me, my craving for sugar and chocolate decreased dramatically. While I didn’t ask Dr. Yu to fix my food cravings, I’m so happy that he did. My energy level has never been better and almost all my aches and pains are gone. I can’t tell you how grateful I am to Dr. Yu. He truly worked miracles for me.
R.S.

Headache:

Dr. Yu is a friend of my dad. I had a severe headache during my finals. It was so bad I could not finish my exam and had to call my mom to pick me up from school. My dad called Dr. Yu to come see me. After Dr. Yu looked at my tongue and took my pulse, he started to put a few needles on both my hands, both my feet, and one on my head. Less than five minutes later, my headache was gone! Dr. Yu is a magician!
A.B.

Crocodile Tears Syndrome (Sequelae of Facial Palsy - Bell's palsy):

I had right side facial palsy one year ago. I went to an acupuncturist for about six months. My face recovered pretty well, but I was left with something I did not expect. Whenever I ate something, my right eye started tearing up which was really annoying. My acupuncturist tried his best but could not solve the problem, so he introduced me to Dr. Yu. After a brief exam, Dr. Yu started acupuncture on me. He put one needle in the inner corner of my right eye, two needles on my hands and two on my feet. After only one acupuncture treatment, the tearing was much less. I continued acupuncture with Dr. Yu for two weeks and now my problem is completely cured.
P.Z.

Hemiplegia [Sequelae of CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident, Brain Stroke]:

I had a stroke six months ago and my left limbs were paralyzed. Since then Dr. Yu treated me with scalp acupuncture combined with body acupuncture. During the initial visit, Dr. Yu treated me in my wheelchair. He put a few needles on my right temple area with manual stimulations. I felt a mix of heavy, numb, warm, and distended. About five minutes later, Dr. Yu asked me to move my left hand and leg. Amazingly, I could move them for the first time in six months. I could even raise up immediately from the very first treatment. I continued my acupuncture treatments for three months. I then left my wheelchair and can take care of myself without any difficulties.
S.J.Y.

Chemotherapy Support for Breast Cancer:

My aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her surgeon decided to do surgery and then three courses of Chemotherapy. Since Dr. Yu is a friend of mine, we discussed the benefits of acupuncture in relieving side effects of chemotherapy. With the help of acupuncture from Dr. Yu, my aunt went through the operation and first course of chemotherapy with ease, and her surgeon was surprised by her blood test results. They were amazingly good! Her surgeon did not believe the results were from acupuncture, so he ordered her to stop with the second course. Only two days after starting the second course of chemotherapy, my aunt could not bear the side effects – she suffered severe nausea, vomiting, and fatigue, and almost collapsed mentally and physically by the fifth day of treatment. I called Dr. Yu and he came to see my aunt immediately. Only one half hour after Dr. Yu put some needles on my aunt’s hands, legs, and abdomen, she felt better and started smiling again. With Dr. Yu’s help, my aunt successfully went through her third course of chemotherapy in the scheduled time.
H.A.

Whiplash:

I suffered a whiplash in a car accident. I had very severe pain in my neck, which radiated up to the back and top of my head and down to my upper back. I had a very stiff neck. I could not turn my head and could not sit in front of computer for more than ten minutes. The pain medications seemed to have little effect. A friend finally recommended I go see Dr. Yu. I got immediate pain relief after Dr. Yu inserted a few needles on my head, hands, and legs. After a total of 10 visits, Dr. Yu helped me to get rid of the problem.
M.L.

Lower Back Pain and Sciatica Pain (Herniated Lumbar Discs):

I injured my back badly (herniated lumbar discs at levels L4-5 and L5-S1) playing soccer with some friends. My lower back pain was so bad that I couldn’t sleep, couldn’t turn over when lying in bed, and couldn’t get out of bed. The pain also radiated to my right thigh, leg, and foot, and I walked with a limp. My orthopedic doctor planned to operate on my lower back, but I was worried. Then one of my friends introduced me to Dr. Yu. I got relief immediately from the very first acupuncture treatment. With Dr. Yu’s help, I completed six months of acupuncture treatments, completely recovered from the lower back pain and sciatica, and avoided having surgery.
K.