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针灸在美国被点赞 中药科研亟须提上日程（新华社记者 林小春）

http://www.chinanews.com/m/life/2017/09-22/8337856.shtml

2017年09月22日 15:56 经济参考报

　　针灸在美国被点赞 中药科研亟须提上日程

近日，第三届美国中医药大会在美国首都华盛顿举行，来自美中等国的300余名中医药专家参会。

中医在美国的发展现状如何？面临着什么样的机遇和挑战？带着这些问题，《经济参考报》记者采访了与会专家。

针灸发展形势良好执照医生约4.5万人

本次会议主办方是全美中医药学会与美国中医校友联合会，两个协会的会长均由曾就读于北京中医学院(现北京中医药大学)的田海河担任。

田海河对记者介绍说，自美国前总统尼克松访华把中医带回美国，至今已45年。目前，中医在美国有了长足发展，已有46个州和华盛顿特区完成了针灸立法，目前各类有执照的针灸医生约有4.5万人。

“这是一个很好的发展形势，但是学术水平良莠不齐，中医尚未进入医学主流体系。”他说，“就像美国人选择餐馆时还是以喜欢吃西餐为主，喜欢中餐的人虽有，但仍占不是占多数。要想怎么把中医带入美国主流社会，我们还有很多工作要做。”

田海河说，作为外来医学，中医在美国“还是经常会受到一定排挤和否定”，虽然临床、科研及发表的文章为针灸提供了一些有效果的证据，但证据还不是显得非常充足，“需要我们更有效地开展临床科研工作，提供更有说服力的证据，以此来说服民众、媒体、立法、保险公司等更进一步认可中医，接受针灸。”

他表示，针灸是个好东西，确有疗效，很多人都认识到它的价值，近期出现了一些其他行业想染指针灸，“我们的态度很明确，欢迎更多的人来做针灸，惠及民众。但一些其他行业人只接受了很少的训练，就提供针灸服务，还有人把针灸改成‘干针’，试图绕过法律和各行业的执业范围限制去做针灸，非但没效，更对病人造成安全隐患。所以，我们要抗争，并教育、帮助们民众找到一个合格的针灸师。”

“我们需要对民众的安全负责，对针灸的名誉负责，需要对我们中华民族文化保护。因为‘干针’本来就源自于针灸，他们把针灸改头换面，不认祖归宗了，反倒说跟中医无关，这是一种剽窃行为。”田海河说。

针灸临床研究正规范望入美主流医学体系

谈到美国中医药大会，田海河说，该会每年举办一次，今年是第三次，美国、中国以及其他一些国家的中医领军人物都来了，几乎所有以西人为主的全国性中医组织的主要负责人也来了，参会的还有美国食品和药物管理局及美国国家卫生研究院官员，美国针灸执照考试委员会、美国中医高校联合会及资格鉴定委员会等机构的主要负责人也都到场。

“这次大会的目的是要团结更多的华裔和非华裔针灸师，大家聚集到一起共同探讨如何抓住机会，面对挑战，并同时提升整体学术水平，引领美国中医药的正确发展方向。”他说。

会上，世界针灸学会联合会主席、中国针灸学会会长刘保延教授做了题为《针灸临床疗效研究的思考与实践》的主题报告。他指出，疗效是针灸发展的根本，虽然针灸临床研究论文在1992年以后快速增长，但过去一直没有形成系统的临床评价方法，缺乏高质量研究数据，为此中医学界制定了或正在制定针灸临床研究和技术操作等一系列规范，希望按照国际通行标准，“推动针灸堂堂正正进入主流医学体系”。

大会期间，全美中医药学会副会长、美国执照针灸师樊蓥做了题为《假针灸真是假的吗？》的学术报告，对一些结论认为针灸无效的论文的研究方法提出质疑。

樊蓥在接受记者采访时解释说，美国顶尖医学期刊《美国医学会杂志》近年来发表7篇针灸研究论文，最近的一次是今年6月发表两篇论文，其中刘保延负责的一项研究显示针灸治疗女性压力性尿失禁确实有效，而另6篇临床研究结果都是阴性(无效)结论，这可能与研究方法有关系。

樊蓥说，西医的临床研究要求随机、对照、双盲，对针灸而言，随机和对照没有问题，但双盲是有问题的，因为假针灸很难瞒过针灸师和病人，造成了所谓“真针灸不真、假针灸不假”的问题。

美国国家卫生研究院的夏月博士探讨了大数据对针灸科研的指导意义，希望美国和中国在中医科研方面加强对接。

中药尚处灰色地带科研亟须提上日程

田海河强调，中医不仅是针灸，还包括中药，但因为针灸首先进入美国，所以针灸在美国成了中医的代名词。目前，中药在美国未被列入药物范畴，只能归类为食品补充剂，不能宣传治疗效果，所以还处于灰色地带，这限制了中药在美国的广泛应用和发展，“要把中药发展提到日程上来，包括推动在州层面甚至联邦层面立法。当然，这需要一个漫长的过程。”

他举例说，包括麻黄在内，有几个中药因为安全性问题被美国食品和药物管理局禁用，“因此，有些人经常拿这些药说事，说中药不安全。我担心这类事件发生多了后，对在美国开展中药工作会有负面影响。所以，我们需要做一些科研，了解中药的毒副效应，保证民众的安全服用。如果只有针灸，而没有中药，不是一个完整的中医概念。”

会上，中国国家中医药管理局政策法规与监督司原司长、世界中医药学会联合会秘书长桑滨生解读了中国中医药立法及对海外的影响。桑滨生说，《中医药法》是中国中医药领域的一部综合性、基础性法律，不仅对中国中医药发展具有里程碑意义，而且对各国中医药和传统医学立法起到引领和借鉴作用。

美国药管局植物学评审组官员李静介绍了该机构有关植物新药的评审情况。她指出，截至去年年底，共有超过650种植物药物提出或通过“新药临床试验申请”，其中绝大多数处于二期临床试验阶段，但只有2种获准上市。如果把植物药物按全新成分的药物看待，这个通过率“还不错”。

另外，还有十多位中美知名针灸专家和科研教育领域的学者做了学术报告。大会主要赞助企业同仁堂也介绍了其国际化之路，表示已在纽约、旧金山和洛杉矶开设分店，要让更多美国人知道同仁堂这个品牌。记者 林小春

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新闻分析：针灸看到了被美国主流医学接受的机遇(新华社记者 林小春）

http://news.xinhuanet.com/overseas/2017-09/27/c_1121734808.htm

如果说传统中医作为一个整体在美国还处境艰难，那么针灸的命运要好得多。经过业内人士长达４０多年的努力，美国５０个州中有４６个州以及华盛顿特区已立法让针灸行医合法化。由于美国阿片类止痛药物滥用与成瘾危机日益严重，针灸在美国面临着大发展乃至被主流医学界所接受的良机。

一周前，美国３５个州、华盛顿特区以及美属波多黎各的检察长联名发出公开信，呼吁美国健康保险计划联合会的１３００个会员公司修改保险政策，将针灸等非药物止痛疗法纳入在内。此前，美国马里兰州、华盛顿州、阿拉斯加州等已将针灸纳入医疗保险体系。

美国针灸界２６日发表一份２１页的英文白皮书，列举一系列科研证据，表明针灸能作为一线疗法安全有效地治疗急性与慢性疼痛。

“针灸的春天也许来了，”在华盛顿特区从业的执照针灸师樊蓥对新华社记者说，“这次美国的阿片类药物危机，将让非药物疗法正式有了一席之地，包括针灸、整脊和医疗按摩，但也不能说没有春寒。”

自去年３月时任美国总统奥巴马提出止痛药物滥用问题，在新泽西州行医的执照针灸师李永明就意识到“这或许是一个针灸新时代的开始”。他第一个提出，美国正在开展“新鸦片战争”，这个说法在华人针灸师内部得到广泛认同。

“在各种非药物疗法中，针灸治疗疼痛效果最好，对替代阿片类止痛药最具特异性，所以这对针灸界无疑是个好消息和发展机遇，几十年不遇，为针灸进入主流医学提供了良机，”李永明说。

对于美国各州检察长的呼吁，他乐观地认为，美国保险公司照办的概率很大，一个原因是针灸成本不高，而“阿片类药物中毒急诊住院治疗平均每次９万多美元。够一个针灸师一年的工资。保险公司是要算成本的”。

全美中医药学会会长田海河强调，美国各州检察长的公开信只是一个提议，采纳与否不知道，但这确实可能意味着针灸在美国大发展的机遇即将来临，接下来的问题是怎么抓住机遇。

田海河说，目前美国有４．５万名针灸师，首先技术一定要过硬，能有本领去帮助病人止痛，使病人没有理由、没有借口去用止痛药，也就不会成瘾。“我们要有这个金刚钻，才能揽这个瓷器活。”

他还提醒，即使各州检察长的提议被接受，美国还有很多提供针灸治疗的私人诊所与个体医生并不在医疗保险体系内。保险体系内的一些医生也提供针灸服务，但称之为“干针”，认为这与中医无关。“干针”反而有可能抢先利用这个机遇，这是需要针灸师们解决的问题。

“如果针灸能被纳入医保范围内，这太好不过了。但这将是一个漫长的过程。结果不是等来的，需要我们提供科学证据，证明针灸止痛安全、有效，”田海河说。

对于各州检察长的提议，美国健康保险计划联合会通信与公共关系主管凯瑟琳·唐纳森告诉新华社记者，他们已在探索加强使用已被证明有效止痛的非药物疗法。

唐纳森说：“对于许多患者而言，诸如针灸、瑜伽和锻炼等疗法都是有效的一线疗法，但这视患者个体的不同情况而言，必要时再改而使用药物疗法。”

那么，美国学术界目前到底怎么看待针灸呢？

美国国家补充和综合健康中心官网在对针灸的介绍中指出，只要由有经验的、受过培训的针灸师施针，针消过毒，总体是安全的，但不当施针能引发严重副作用。一系列研究表明，针灸可能有助减轻腰痛、颈痛和骨关节炎疼痛，也有可能帮助减少紧张性头痛发生频率并预防偏头痛。

美国国家科学、工程和医学学院也于今年７月发布一份题为《疼痛管理与阿片类药物流行》的报告指出，近几十年来针灸止痛已成为普遍做法，包括针灸在内的一些非药物干预手段是止痛的有力工具。

２０１５年，美国医疗保健机构凯泽·珀默嫩特公司曾在６０００多名会员慢性疼痛患者中开展问卷调查，结果发现，３２％的患者接受了针灸治疗，４７％的患者接受了整脊治疗，２１％的患者说同时使用这两种疗法。

研究第一作者、凯泽·珀默嫩特公司健康研究中心的查尔斯·埃尔德对新华社记者说，针灸是帮助治疗慢性肌肉骨骼疼痛的一种重要手段，有越来越多的科学证据支持使用针灸止痛。因为慢性疼痛很难治疗，所以针灸治疗就显得很重要。

“通常我们使用的药物效果不佳或者副作用太大，所以医生和患者都期待替代疗法，”埃尔德说，“针灸的作用应该在我们的医保体系里继续增强，这将很有意义。比如，俄勒冈州现在要求医疗保险覆盖包括针灸在内的补充医学方法治疗背痛患者。我预计我们将来会看到更多这样的要求。”

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Evidence That Dry Needling Is the Intent to Bypass Regulation to Practice Acupuncture in the United States-A High Impact Article published on Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, in August 2016

Fan,Zheng,Yang-Evidence that dry needling the intention to practice acupuncture. JACM-2016 Last Version

Dry needling is a short form acupuncture, currently Physical Therapiests and other related professionals want to practice acupuncture under such a name with only 20-30 hours weekend training. This may cause big negative impact to public safety and acupuncture (both traditional and medical) profession.

We just published an article in a known SCI journal–Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (JACM),  which treated this article as a High Impact Article. Please read at(I also attached a copy of Manuscript):

Evidence That Dry Needling Is the Intent to Bypass Regulation to Practice Acupuncture in the United States
Arthur Yin Fan, Ling Zheng, Guanhu Yang  Read Now

Fan,Zheng,Yang-Evidence that dry needling the intention to practice acupuncture. JACM-2016 Last Version

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SCI Journals in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture,中医、针灸) fields in 2016.

Google scholar 2016 Journal Listing CAM

Google scholar listed 20 leading journals in CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture) field in 2016, please click the link above.

Below is the Journal list I picked as SCI journals in CAM field.

1. Alternative Medicine Review. IF 3.83 (2014/2015);
2. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. IF 3.00(2014/2015);
3. American Journal of Chinese Medicine. IF 2.96 (2015);
4. Chinese Medicine (UK). IF 2.34(2013);
5. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. IF 2.22(2013);
6. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. IF 1.99 (2015);
7. E-CAM, Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. IF 1.88 (2014/2015);
8. Acupuncture in Medicine. IF 1.67 (2013);
9. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. IF 1.52(2013);
10. Journal of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. IF 1.14 (2013);
11. Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine. IF 1.40 (2013);
12. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. IF 0.67 (2013);
13. European Journal of Integrative Medicine. IF 0.65 (2013);
14. Journal of Acupuncture and Electro-therapies research. IF 0.40 (2013).

 

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46 Reviews / Testimonies of McLean Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

46 reviews of McLean Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, about Dr.Arthur Yin Fan, from http://www.bookfresh.com

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Simply Amazing

3/2/2016

Deborah L. says: Dr. Fan is simply amazing. Regular PT failed my daughter and both. Dr. Fan far exceeded expectations. Love the atmosphere in the office

Thankful

12/30/2015

Kay S. says: Dr Fan is a super amazing Acupuncturist.. His Chinese Herbs have helped to save my life.. Dr Fan’s acupuncture opened up my meridian to the point where I even got pregnant. I had a healthy baby girl. Dr Arthur Fan knows exactly what he is doing when it comes to treating his patients with Acupuncture . He not only listens , but he treats his patients according to their diagnosis w his super excellent Chinese Herbs💗

PERFECT

11/28/2015

Gwen D. says: Dr. Fan is wonderful. He listens and is very patient and understanding of your issues. I highly recommend him.

Amazing

10/19/2015

Abdou Y. says: I have just started a treatment for a knee pain that has been threatening my ability to work out. Just after 2 visits to Dr. Fan’s center, I can only say that I feel way better than before as I don’t feel anymore about 70% of the pain. I can’t wait for the next sessions as I now hope for a complete healing. I was skeptical at first since I was stranger to acupuncture but not I can say it works.

Excellent

9/1/2015

Lynn D. says: I saw Dr. Fan yesterday for the first time and already feel like I have some improvement in my mood and stress level. Wonderful.

Doctor who cares

8/26/2015

Kasandra M. says: I just started seeing Dr Fan and I appreciate that he is looking at finding the cause of medical issues rather than masking symptoms. I have seen countless doctors and this one finally gives me hope. I have started feeling some relief with my various conditions and I know I have a long road ahead but Dr Fan is very kind, explains things and really targets where the issues are. I am so happy to have found him.

Great insight

7/24/2015

Barbara B. says: Dr. Fan listens more than most conventional doctors and is more attuned with what is going on with your health. His treatments are specialized and individualized to you. He has addressed specific concerns ranging from back discomfort, swollen joints, headaches, and colds, to helping to guide you to an overall sense of quiet and calm. Regardless of what ails you, a cupping session is a must.

Dr Fan Is Amazing

7/3/2015

Yuuna K. says: Dr. Fan is an outstanding doctor. He is trained in both western medicine as well as Chinese traditional medicine. He brings years of experience practicing both disciplines. He is amazing with acupuncture, diagnosis, and treatment suggestions. My body responded very positively to his acupuncture treatment. I would recommend him to other patients considering Chinese Traditional Medicine.

Post-Stroke Dystonia

6/9/2015

Sameer Y. says: I have an odd condition, and Dr. Fan is handling it with patience and success.

Excellent Doctor

4/7/2015

Robin S. says: I am fortunate to have found Dr. Fan who has helped me with a variety of issues: poison ivy, arthritis and allergies among them. His medical expertise is evident as he explains what is happening in the body and how acupuncture can support healing. His knowledge is balanced with kindness and compassion supported by an office environment that provides positive energy. I highly recommend Dr. Fan, particularly if other approaches to a problem have not brought relief.

Incredible!

4/6/2015

Eileen W. says: I was diagnosed with dystonia which affects my neck movement ability. Specialists such as neurologists, rehabilitation doctors suggest Botox injections which has side affect and not a long term solution. I had acupuncture in nearby NYC area and not much improvement. I found Dr. Fan and had great improvement under his treatment. And Dr. Fan is extremely kind and patient. Many thanks to Dr. Fan! Eileen

Very Helpful

4/6/2015

Gwen D. says: Dr. Fan amazes me with his ability to help me with multiple things. I have seen him in the past on other issues, and he has helped me greatly. I tend to be very stressed out and when I am with Dr. Fan, I feel my anxiety level drop. He is kind, understanding and extremely knowledgeable. Dr. Fan his assistant, Sarah, are excellent.

Very astute in diagnosis and treatment

2/8/2015

Scott B. says: I daresay, Dr. Fan has added years to my life. Very early in my chronic lymphocytic leukemia Dr. Fan intervened with a combination of herbs and acupuncture that has kept my cell counts stabilized since 2009–and at a juncture where it is too early for western medicine to intervene. From my vantage, Dr. Fan is most astute for both his skills of diagnosis and week-by-week treatment. Incidentally, for anyone with an interest, I recommend the book “Between Heaven and Earth: A Guide to Chinese Medicine,” by Beinfield and Korngold.

Magical Doctor

1/23/2015

Deborah L. says: I have been going to Dr. Fan now for years when I have a medical issue I’m confident he can treat. When I experienced back issues years ago, I saw a orthopedic doctor, tried a chiropractor, physical therapy and pain medication. It was then I decided to give acupuncture a try. How fortunate that I found Dr. Fan. A very informed physician who was gentle and caring. After only a few treatments which included cupping, I was cured. To this day years later, I have not had any back issues. He is now treating me for acid reflux. I so recommend his treatment – just amazing.

Alternative medicine treatment for hypertension,insomnia and others

11/26/2014

May T. says: Dr Fan treated my hypertension and a myriad of other aches and pains. His knowledge of western and Chinese medicine blends a wholistic approach in his treatment. He is patient and gentle as a doctor. Determined to avoid getting on medication to treat hypertension, I started a diet and exercise regime but only to limited results. Only after I began accupuncture did my blood pressure begin to normalize. My husband also sees him for insomnia which has helped.

Dr. Fan has done wonders!

11/2/2014

Al P. says: Dr. Fan has done wonders for both my wife and me. My wife had lingering multiple small blood clots in her lower leg area. Her vascular surgeon had told she needed to be on blood thinners for the rest of her life. Plus, she would have to wait for the clots to reobsorb back into her blood. Inside two weeks of treatment from Dr. Fan, the clots were gone. After my knee replacement the swelling was not going down. I was told that at my age it would take a much longer time frame. Three weeks of visits to Dr. Fan the swelling was completely reversed. We both whole heartedly recommend Dr. Fan.

Larry A

9/12/2014

Larry A. says: I believe I am very fortunate to have found Dr. Fan. I could not be happier and I am a severe critic, so I believe Dr. Fan is tops. Dr. Fan took his time to explain the procedures before they happened and made sure I understood the message he was telling me. Thank you Dr. Fan

Feeling much better

9/4/2014

Phannee W. says: Having been a patient of Dr. Fan for a while, I am very grateful that he has cured most of my ailments and I would highly recommend him to other patients for acupuncture treatment..

Great Service and Very good doctor

9/2/2014

Maryam Z. says: I have really bad leg pain and I went to see Dr. Fan and explained him my situation. He took great interest in my leg pain and overall health issues and gave me a treatment plan which will help me to deal with my pain until its treated completely. He was not interested in money aspect of my treatment but was more keen to find a cure for my leg pain. I am very happy with his treatment strategy and after 3 sessions, I already to start feeling better.

Great!

8/13/2014

Gwen D. says: Dr. Fan is a wonderful doctor. He is interested in his patients, listens carefully to your issue, and proceeds with the treatment. I have seen Dr. Fan before and he was concerned about the symptoms I had experienced previously; making sure that was cleared up. His assistant is also very committed to the patients and practice. The office has a lovely peaceful aura, I felt good just walking in.

Good oriental medicine and doctor

7/23/2014

Eric T. says: I had went to see Dr. Fan because of pain and numbness in my hands, elbow, and wrist. The doctor at urgent care could not do anything but give my anti-inflammatory. But after seeing Dr. Fan and being treated with acupuncture and medicine he gave me, the symptoms have lighted and is decreasing daily. I would recommend that people with issues that most western medical doctors cannot treat to at least pay Dr. Fan a visit to see if anything can be done.

Five Star

4/27/2014

Al P. says: Both my wife and I have been seeing Dr. Fan for almost a year. He has been able to allow me to delay a total knee replacement for almost a year. And I am certain he will allow me to delay the operation until I am in a better position to have the operation on my terms. He also, in one treatment cleared my Carole tunnel node that was sticking out over an inch and stop the pain entirely. Dr. Fan has saved me from a repetitive operation on my wrist.

Professional and curteous

4/25/2014

Dr. Jerome W. says: Just started, so far everything is fine. I will have more to say when I an further into my treatment.

Made huge difference!

4/23/2014

Takeo Y. says: I had a great experience with Dr. Fan. Aggravated shoulder pain due to lifting heavy stuff on top of the old pain I had been suffering for a while was removed mostly after 3 sessions of acupuncture and cuppings. Will definitely go back to seek for his treatment if the needs arises.

Excited to finally experience alternative medicine

4/22/2014

Carmela & Brent B. says: For me and my husband, it was all positive energy and results. I can’t wait to complete the recommended treatment (2 times a week for 4 weeks), I know Dr. Fan will make a difference! My husband was satisfied after his first time treatment yesterday (4/21/14). After his 40 mins session, he felt like he slept for days and no pain all day.

Always awesome

2/7/2014

Diane H. says: Dr. Fan is wonderful. He has helped me overcome a paralyzed leg (skiing accident), increased the mobility of a surgically repaired shoulder, relieved migraines, and relieved vertigo induced by a concussion. He’s amazing!

Highly recommended!

1/16/2014

Meschelle L. says: I have been seeing Dr. Fan regularly for about 8 months. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs were new to me and I have greatly appreciated Dr. Fan’s knowledge, skills, and approach/demeanor. He and his office team are highly professional and organized as well. Dr. Fan has helped me tremendously with both benzodiazepine withdrawal and rheumatoid arthritis. I plan to make acupuncture and Chinese herbs a regular accompaniment to my healthcare from now on.

Outstanding

12/19/2013

Caron D. says: Dr. Fan has been successfully treating me for something western medicine hasn’t been able to achieve. He is very knowledgable, gentle, thorough and runs a very sanitary and organized office. I highly recommend Dr. Fan.

Outstanding !!!!

10/20/2013

Phil S. says: My wife and I have been going to Dr. Fan for years off and on for various treatments, proof is in the treatment when the pain associated with the condition, goes away. Dr. Fan is extremely helpful and knowledgeable about how to treat a problem. Very compassionate and takes the time to explain the his treatment plan.

Great Experience

10/19/2013

Gwen D. says: This was my first visit, I too was impressed with Dr. Fan’s compassion, understanding and patience with me. Both Dr. Fan and his assistant were wonderful. I am so glad that my friend recommended him.

The best doctor of Chinese medicine in the DC areas

10/9/2013

Jane C. says: I had shingles and the pain was awful. After a brief antivirus treatment my primary doctor at Kaiser Permanente could only give me strong pain killers (generic Percocet) to dull the pain. I was warned that the pain could last for months. So I turned to Dr. Fan for help. Within a week, my pain was gone under Dr. Fan’s care. I am very grateful to Dr. Fan!

Professional and attentive

9/25/2013

Dianna P. says: I have seen Dr. Fan only once so far, but can report that my experience was very good. I had acupuncture and felt better afterwards. I will continue to see him as I believe in the holistic approach to staying well.

More than accupuncture…

9/3/2013

Bill S. says: I have been seeing Dr. Fan for amost 2 years. The accupuncture has helped in so many ways. But, Dr. Fan will talk to you and get to know you. He has recommended teas, herbs and lifestyle changes that have been so benefitial to me. He is a wonderful wholistic healer. WRS

Chinese Medicine works

7/21/2013

Ruth B. says: Dr. Fan’s thoughtful analysis of our conditions each week help us with everything from swollen ankles to allergies to getting greater function in a hip replacement area to blood abnormalities. He and his office staff are pleasant, welcoming, and reassuring.

Dr. Fan is the best!

6/8/2013

Karen D. says: I feel very fortunate to have met Dr. Fan; he is very knowledgeable and skilled in his art. I sought Dr. Fan’s care for what a previous doctor diagnosed as facial nerve damage. Dr. Fan assessed the situation as chronic inflammation, and I have had a remarkable reversal. I couldn’t be more pleased with my transformation, and I highly recommend Dr. Fan. His staff is awesome too; thank you so much, Dr. Fan!

A Real Treasure

4/17/2013

George L. says: I have been a patient of Dr. Fan’s for some time now, and consider him to be a real treasure. Based on the effectiveness of his treatment, he is obviously a master acupuncturist and herbalist. He takes care to explain the nature of the treatment and to answer any questions related to it. I can wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Fan to anyone interested in acupuncture.

Great, compassionate doctor

3/30/2013

Anastasia C. says: Dr. Fan understood my problem and approached it with the utmost care. I’m very appreciative of the wonderful experience being his patient has been.

Mike B says:

3/5/2013

Michael B. says: I have seen Dr. Fan but one time, received accupuncture and something new to me, cupping. The cupping seems to have made my lower back pain, that I have been experiencing 24/7 for about four months, disappear. I have no fantasies about this being a forever thing, but I am optimistic that future visits will have nothing but positive effects on the many trouble spots of my body. Thank you Dr, Fan!

Keeps me balanced

3/1/2013

Jan Y. says: Dr. Fan keeps me balanced and when I have congestion he opens up my sinuses. Doesn’t matter what I go in for, he always seems to have a solution.

Great Dr of alternative medicine

12/22/2012

Sarah T. says: Sarah T. says: Dr Fan is very professional and extreamly knowledgeable about alternative and conventional medicine. He takes time to fully interview me each time I see him, regarding my symptoms and progress. Dr Fan fully understands herbal medicines and I trust his recommendations. I am seeing some success for my balance issues and expect to see additional progress. Thank you Dr Fan.

Thank You Dr. Fan !!

12/3/2012

William S. says: Both I and my wife have been seeing Dr. Fan for most of 2012. We are thoroughly satisfied with Dr. Fan’s kindness, awareness and manner in which he works with us. We could not think of a better environment in which to receive this kind of help. I have recommended Dr. Fan to others and, they are very well satisfied as well. Thank you Dr. Fan!!!

Richard & Arlene

10/16/2012

Arlene R. says: Dr. Fan was recommended to us and my husband went first. Richard came home relieved of his pain so he than he took me in to see Dr. Fan. I been having back and hip pain for 20 years and now after 3 sessions I can sleep on my right hip with no pain. The best customer service to both of us, he gives us great advice on health care. I don’t know why I waited so long to see him!! I highly recommend Dr. Fan and my husband and I always feel very relaxed while getting our treatment together and we love the music that just soothes our whole being!!!

Great !

5/29/2012

Bill S. says: WRS – I am a new patient. I have seen Dr. Fan twice. My initial evaluation was very informative. Dr. Fan discussed alternatives and diet. My first few days were much better. On the second visit, I was complaining of back pain. When I wakled to my car after the accupuncture treatment I realized… “hey!! no more pain!!”. I recommend McLean Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine and Dr. Yin Fan.

THE BEST DOCTOR IN ALEXANDRIA

4/17/2012

Simara C. says: I have severe back pain and I have to say that everytime I come to see Dr. Fan, he really takes care of me and makes the pain go away. I usually get spasms where sometimes I can’t even move and/or walk straight. He is always concerned, he gives very good advice and is extremely skilled and helpful. His technique is amazing and I never feel whenever he puts the needles in. The cupping is also amazing- which most of the time are done by his great assisstant, April. Dr. Fan along with April give the best customer service and the best treatment. His office is very pleasant, always clean and organized and I always feel very relaxed while I’m getting my treatment with the chinese music he has in every patient room. I feel very lucky to be his patient and I plan to keep going to him as long as I need to.

Wonderful!

3/19/2012

Susan G. says: I am very happy to have found Dr. Fan over a year ago. He is very patient, gentle and understanding and uses his knowledge to help with various issues, like neck and back pain. His assistant is also kind and skilled.

Sarah & Scott

2/8/2012

Sarah L. says: I was very impressed at Dr. Fan’s level of organization and ability to handle multiple clients. He conducted a thorough interview of both my husband and myself and provided treatment. Dr. Fan was very knowledgeable and the things he suggested made sense. He and his assistant are very compassionate and thoughtful individuals and we feel fortunate to have found him.

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