It was Friday, September 27, 2024, that my life changed overnight. I went from being completely…read morehealthy--perfect bloodwork, no medications, a clean organic diet, slim and fit--to being crippled overnight. I am a Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale University, and a full-time private practitioner. I love my work and my patients. But now, I am the patient. After having two infected molars extracted--remnants of childhood root canals--I suffered a stroke just a day and a half later, paralyzing the right side of my body. My neurologist at Yale's Stroke Clinic believes bacteria entered my bloodstream from the procedure. I was prescribed antibiotics only on the day of extraction, not before. I had always been fiercely independent. Suddenly, I was helpless. Lying in bed, unable to move, I was consumed by an anxiety I had never known. The fear was paralyzing. Nights were sheer terror--I felt trapped in darkness, convinced morning would never come. My body wouldn't move, my mind raced, and the isolation of night made it unbearable. Sleep, crucial for brain repair after a stroke, was impossible. Desperate for relief, I reached out to Xilin Feng Jordan, the owner of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She had successfully treated me for a shoulder issue a decade earlier, and I knew I needed her expertise again. The universe works in mysterious ways--without Xilin, I don't know where I'd be. She is my miracle, my healer--physically, emotionally, and spiritually. With experience treating stroke patients in a Chinese hospital, she makes magic happen. Now, five months post-stroke, while I continue traditional rehab, it is Xilin's acupuncture--four to five times a week--that drives my recovery. I arrive struggling to move, and by the end of each session, I have more mobility than before. Walking, lifting my arm, moving my fingers--all remain challenges, but every day, I grow stronger. Her son, Libai, currently getting his degree in acupuncture, adds to her brilliance, offering insightful and effective recommendations. How wonderful it is to get two brilliant minds. Xilin is more than a practitioner; she is a spiritual healer. The energy she and Libai radiate is infectious. She lives what she teaches, recommending transformative books like The Magic of Surrender by Kute Blackson, The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, Believe in Yourself by Joseph Murphy, The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer, and You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay. At her suggestion, I now use a Biomat--an FDA-licensed infrared heating pad infused with amethyst and tourmaline, combining far-infrared light and negative ion technology. Every night, I lay on it for an hour while listening to audiobooks. This simple practice has been invaluable to my healing. In addition to acupuncture, Xilin prescribed two powerful herbal formulas. One calmed my crippling nighttime anxiety, allowing me to sleep--something I feared I had lost forever. That intervention was life-changing. Sleep is essential for stroke recovery; it's when the brain repairs itself. Without it, healing stalls. Xilin's medicine gave me back my nights, which in turn, gave me back my recovery. Recovery demands full commitment--physically, mentally, and emotionally. The mind holds immense power. If you believe you won't recover, you won't. Even with the best care, a negative mindset will sabotage progress. We are the product of our beliefs. Xilin has reshaped my perspective. I've let go of anger at the dentist who didn't prescribe antibiotics earlier. Instead, I focus entirely on the present--on healing. My journey is built on Xilin's extraordinary acupuncture, Chinese herbs, healthy eating, quality sleep, physical therapy, rehab, and the wisdom found in the books she recommended. Most importantly, she believes in me, and that belief helps me believe in myself. Her confidence in making a full recovery gives me the strength to keep going. That trust, that unwavering faith in my ability to heal, is just as crucial as any treatment. It is the foundation of my progress, and for that, I am endlessly grateful.

For 2 months every day around 5pm I was feeling terrible bloating and reflux and going to sleep…read morebecame very difficult. I couldn't eat much, and I ended up losing 8 pounds in this period. I went twice to my regular doctor who didn't help me much other than request a bunch of exams and saying to take "over the counter medicines" which were not helping at all. Very frustrated I decided to search for a good Chinese acupuncturist and after reading the reviews for Xilin Feng Jordan, I decided to make an appointment. Xilin does the first appointment via video, online. The appointment lasted around 45 minutes when Xilin asked me a lot of questions about my problem and my health. I was surprised with the connections she made with other health problems and with her true interest in knowing more about me. Xilin is not only an experience acupuncturist (I checked online all the designations she carries (Lac, DAc, Dipl. Ac, MSTOM) which tells me that she is always studying, and she mentioned to me that she recently got a certificate from the Back Center in United Kingdom for Bach Flower Therapy. She said that she can use this amazing tool to address patients emotional stress in-depth and to help people enhance their life qualities and prevent emotional induced physical pain. Xilin also specializes in herbs. I believe that the herbs she prescribed to me, in the first week, played a major role in my healing. The leftovers of those miracle/powerful herbs (it is a mixing of various herbs) would stick in my mug and I can imagine what it did inside; no surprise even the night secretion that was coming to my mouth during those 2 months simply disappeared. I went 3 times for acupuncture and from now on Xilin will be my to go person for acupuncture/herbs. Xilin never asked me to do a review, I am doing it because I am so grateful that she gave my life back and I hope I can help other people with the same problem to heal themselves. I feel totally fine, no more bloating of reflux.

Dr. Huo is an amazing practioner. Her knowledge and determination combine to erase pain and…read moreimprove one's overall well-being. I feel so fortunate to have found her. She is also a teacher and is sharing her vast knowledge of herbs and essential oils in addition to providing acupunture. I feel that in addition to taking physical pain away, my overall sense of well-being has greatly improved.

Yan is an experienced doctor in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with generations of healers in…read moreher ancestry. She is thorough, compassionate, and a gifted clinician. Her approach to TCM is unique and combines her artistry with her clinical expertise. I have known her as my T'ai Chi teacher for many years and consider myself quite fortunate to be receiving care from her at this time.

I have been a client for over 8 years and would highly recommend this family owned establishment…read more Flexible hours Clean Friendly staff Knowledgeable practitioners Good parking Multiple discipline & services

Dr. Pace is an excellent provider of both Chiropractic and acupuncture treatments. I was in a lot…read moreof pain and they were able to fit me in is this soon after I mold for an appointment. Dr. Pace took his time with me, ensuring that all of my concerns would be taken care of. I highly recommend this practice!

I've been seeing Dr. Josh Levitt for almost three years and it's been that long since I hadn't seen…read morea regular doctor... and I don't miss it AT ALL! On my very first visit Josh took over an hour to get to know me... my life, my habits, my medical history... By the end, I felt like this would be the one doctor in my 30+ years that would really get to know me. Fast forward 3 years and he IS the doctor that knows me the best and cares for me the most. Never too busy to take a call when I'm out of town and in pain. Never too busy to write an email after I visit a specialist, asking how things went or call me if I still had questions from my visit to a specialist. Aside from the very personal attention, all the natural remedies and suggestions I've gotten from Dr. Josh have helped me in the short and long-term. He's alway thorough in explaining what he prescribes and why. Without a doubt, the best doctor I've ever had and one of the reasons why I wouldn't want to move New Haven.

Three cheers for the excellent staff and service here. Since their move, they're in a larger space…read more Homeopathic remedies available for sale, but not pushed on you. Front desk employees are kind with directions. Dr. Ritterman gave great recommendations of other specialists to check out too. I see a wide range of patient ages here, from children to elders.

Glowing is an understatement, I am so cleansed, exfoliated and oiled. Collete is the best. Will…read morekeep going!!!!!

I've been going to Elm City Wellness the past year for both Community and Private…read moreAcupuncture...mostly seeing Dr. Stephanie Carey-Northrop. Having previously experienced the benefits of Acupuncture outside of CT, I was excited to once again have access to Community acupuncture. My experience was so positive, I started mixing in some private sessions for various physical ailments in my shoulder and leg. I've continued to attend Community acupuncture for monthly maintenance, such as allergies and general stress. Overall, the environment is dialed in with a solid retail offering and friendly staff.

Christine is awesome and very professional. I started getting massages and working out with her…read moreover 14 years ago. I highly recommend her.

My daughter and I have been seeing Candice for about a month. She is very thorough in her review…read moreof medical history and analysis of our medical issues, and she has a friendly and reassuring style that takes all the anxiety out of getting acupuncture. Candice is also a great communicator - she explains what she's doing, how it will feel, and what kind of results we should get. She is also very up front about things that acupuncture is more effective or less effective at treating. So far our results have been very good, and we're confident that she'll continue to make a big difference for us. She's also very reasonably priced (sliding scale) and that helps as well. I would definitely recommend Candice and The Wellness Haven.

We just started to see Dr. Skowron. In only a few visits, he has changed my child's life in a very…read morenatural and easy way. The teachers noticed, our friends noticed and our family noticed the positive changes in our daughter. We are so thankful to have found such a kind and caring professional with such great knowledge. We are so thankful...

In just 4 short weeks, we saw an improvement in our daughter following the supplement program…read moreprescribed by Harvest Park. We are now believers and look forward to changes the next 3-5 months bring!

Dr Candace is an amazing Chiropractor. She care highly recommended by another patient I know, and…read morenow I have my husband coming as well (as we both have some ongoing issues). We have both been seeing Dr Candace for chiropractic and Dr Cano for accupuncture (also amazingggg) now for the last month or so, and we are hooked! I swear by it now! Whatever they are doing, it's working! I have som extremely bad hand, shoulder and elbow pain due to a compressed ulnar nerve that my orthopedic wanted to do surgery on. So I decided to give this a try first. The first day after, when I woke up not in terrible pain for first time in months, I seriously almost cried - tears of joy!

Max and Candice and both top notch. They spend the extra time to help treat all issues and make…read moresure you have a thorough understanding of any and all issues you may be experiencing

I've worked with Adrienne Thomason, PT, Steven Jacob, LAc, and Susie Piedmont, LMT. They are all…read morevery professional and compassionate individuals, and excellent health care providers.

Health Options is a wonderful center for healing. I had the good fortune to see Chrystyne…read moreMcGrath who is a Reiki Master. She was able to remove much angst that I was holding onto in my body. I felt like a different person when I left her healing room. She took really good care of me while working on my body. Her positive energy and soft demeanor helped me to relax and get the most from the experience. I was amazed as she moved from one spot on my body to another and would find problem areas. She was able to help me remove negative emotions and energy from my body. She would have me breathe and focus on the removal of impurities. I was most surprised when she helped me to remove a ball of stress in my stomach. It was weighing me down. She helped me to remove it and I have never felt its' weight again. I cannot say enough about my experience with Chrystyne other than it was beneficial and life changing. Her practice is filled with love and beauty. I have had reiki before but never as thorough and meaningful as this experience.