First, I want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Dawit. I have been under Dawit's care for about a year and a half as I pursued trying to have a second child. My challenges included a stressful job and a history of uterine scarring. Four weeks ago, my family welcomed that second child. I am so grateful for the support and care that Dawit gave me. What I really appreciated about his approach was that it not just about the acupuncture but about how Chinese Medicine was really more of a holistic approach in aligning my lifestyle to meet my goals. I've been to 3 other acupuncturists and none of them held that approach-it was just about the appointment and the needles. In addition to the acupuncture treatments and the herbs, Dawit helped me see the unhealthy patterns in my life and we talked about how changing them would help in my overall pursuit of baby. The acupuncture, herbs and lifestyle worked hand in hand. Dawit was also very thoughtful, beyond just my appt time. There were visits where he would say, "I was thinking about XYZ that's been going on for a while and, I think we should try ABC." It was clear he was thinking of how to help me even outside of my visit. I think his dedication is very rare characteristic nowadays. I trust Dawit. I trust his professional expertise, his dedication, and his opinions and recommendations. I felt he truly tried to understand me and my situation. He is an active listener and also very straightforward. he has a thoughtful and kind bedside manner. As a client, I felt I knew what I had to do to partner with him so we could both get to success. I know this review is a bit long but I am truly thankful for him sharing his talents caring for me and I want you all to know why Dawit is amazing. Dawit, I couldn't have gotten here without you. Thank you with all my being. read more

My acupuncture experience with Dawit Assefa was exceptional. After nearly 10 months of trying to conceive with no luck, I decided to look into Fertility Acupuncture. I had always been on the fence on if the acupuncture process would actually help me. I know I wanted to keep my efforts to conceive as natural as possible. When visiting with my OGBYN, I was recommended to this practice. I made an appointment for the end of October 2020 and I am so glad I did. In preparation for the appointment, I was asked to fill out paperwork explaining my intentions through getting acupuncture and provide my medical records of my fertility tests. Dawit took the time to review all of my materials provided before my visit. During my first session, he was attentive to listening to my feelings, frustrations, and stresses in the process that I had been going through in trying to conceive without any known diagnosis on why I was not having luck. After our conversation, the acupuncture session proceeded and I left feeling relaxed and heard. He also gave me homeopathic medicine and a mix in powder for helping me with stress and fertility. I only needed to go to him for three other times and I am happy to report that I found out I was pregnant right before Christmas. I could not believe it. I am nearly at the end of my first trimester and the baby is healthy and growing strong. During each visit, Dawit was attentive and compassionate to my situation. He made me feel comfortable and always listened to my concerns and offered advice. I never felt judgment. I can not wait to go back after the baby is born for other acupuncture treatments. I highly recommend his practice for your acupuncture and Chinese Medicine needs. read more

I came to see Dawit after my first round of IVF. My first round I had 2 embryos and neither resulted in a full term pregnancy. I came right after my last implantation and started coming regularly after that. After several months of sessions, plus taking a lot of his recommendations, I had a second retrieval with more than double the amount of recovered embryos and got pregnant after my first implantation. With my case my goals were to work on egg quality and I learned a lot along the way because Dawit has worked with so many women in similar situations. A lot of IVF is just doing what they tell you to do without really understanding why. Dawit helped me understand everything I just accepted the first time and helped me understand how I could control the process by doing things on my own that could help my situation. I would highly recommend working with Dawit as a true partner in this really stressful and intense process. I recommend starting as soon as you start to even consider doing IVF. The more time you have the better. I can also say as someone who was highly scared of needles and have tried acupuncture before he really helped me build up my confidence with needles and this process. We started off with just a few needles and the way he puts them on I can hardly feel them at all. I recommend having your airpods in and listening to a podcast or music during your session if you're anxious about the needles like I am. I know if you're reading this post you're probably as desperate for an answer as I was. Good luck in this process. Dawit is going to help you get to a positive place. read more

I have seen Dawit as my acupuncturist off and on for 9 years. We were only ever off because I moved away for a bit and then he moved his practice, but now we are back together again and I couldn't be happier. Now, wherever Dawit goes, I will follow. I first started seeing Dawit to deal with my PCOS and to try to get pregnant. For 15 years, I never knew when I was getting a period and when I got them, they would be so heavy and I would feel so sick that I was incapacitated. And I never ovulated. Within 2 months, he regulated my periods, my periods were painless, and I actually ovulated. I got pregnant shortly after. I always enjoy telling everyone that my acupuncturist got me pregnant and my husband always says, "Why do you always have to say that?" Since then, Dawit has treated me for back pain, sciatica, allergies to the sun, and whatever else needs fixing when I go see him that day. He also prescribes and mixes Chinese herbs for me and is just always trying to figure out the best way to treat my various ailments. He is absolutely professional, knowledgeable, honest, and friendly. One day recently, I told him about a friend of mine who got diagnosed with her third autoimmune disease. He started telling me all about her three diseases and I was shocked he knew so much about them, when he admitted that for fun he reads medical journals. I told him that was weird, but cool. Dawit is always my first line of defense in anything going on in my life. My life is so much better with Dawit in it. I don't know what I will do if he retires. I highly recommend Dawit! read more

Dawit is a miracle worker -- that's actually the knick name my husband and I have for him. My husband first when to Dawit five years ago for back and leg pain that made it very difficult for him to walk. My husband had done cortisone shots in his spine and gotten some relief for them, but then the pain came back. After about a month of weekly treatments with Dawit, my husband's pain had eased significantly, and within a couple of months, he was able to get back to him normal life. After a few more weeks, he was completely pain free and has remained so for many years now, with just the occasional tune up. My husband also found relief with Dawit after a bad car accident resulted in neck pain for him. I've gone to Dawit a number of times over the last few years -- for a twisted ankle, a twisted knee, and lower back pain -- and in every case, his combination of Chinese and homeopathic medicine -- acupuncture, herbs, and other treatments -- have given me relief from my pain and ultimately fixed the issue that caused the pain. He also takes the time to get to know what stressors you may have in your life that could be contributing to your condition, taking a holistic approach to healing. His office is very clean, he uses COVID best practices, and I feel very comfortable seeing him in his office, even in these strange times. My husband and I recommend him HIGHLY! read more

Dawit is an excellent licensed acupuncturist! I first started going to Dawit in 2008 after trying many, many other forms of therapy for a tight IT Band from running. I had been suffering for years from pain and nothing worked (yoga, physical therapy, cortisone shot, etc.). I finally gave acupuncture a try and thankfully it was with Dawit. He is incredibly knowledgeable and thorough. Within just a couple of sessions I had finally felt immense relief after years of suffering. It was amazing. Now, I just need to go every once in a blue moon for maintenance and prevention of tightening my IT Band. When the time came to try and get pregnant I was a little anxious about the process. Dawit had told me that acupuncture could help in the process of fertility. I went to him for several sessions and low and behold was pregnant pretty early in the "trying" process. I can't solely credit that to acupuncture but I know that it helped me relax and mentally prepare for the process. I had a very healthy pregnancy and went back to Dawit when I was ready to have my second child. Once again, things worked out very early in the process of trying so at this point, I definitely have to credit acupuncture and more specifically Dawit for being so instrumental in helping me conceive. Dawit is a total pro, has a very calming and informed demeanor. He is wonderful! read more

Dawit is absolutely wonderful, very helpful and very effective. He is extremely knowledgeable about a wide variety of health issues and he uses multiple healing techniques in each session. He truly cares about each person who comes to his office and it's very clear that his main goal is to help each person heal. I have been seeing him for a few years and I truly trust his opinion and recommendations. He has been instrumental in my continued recovery from a variety of auto-immune disorders and associated symptoms, along with helping me with stress reduction, low energy, and insomnia. I have a bit of a needle phobia and was really nervous about trying acupuncture. I was shocked at how little the needles hurt (many times, there's no pain at all and if there is, it is fleeting) and I could tell after one session that this is something that could really help me. I am my most relaxed right after a session and that relaxation and calmness carry forward into the rest of my day and week. I look forward to each session, knowing that however bad I feel, I will feel much better soon. I would highly recommend him! read more

A year and half ago, my health was in a terrible shape. I had bronchitis every year ever since I had my daughter. I went to see Dawit for bronchitis as well as my life-long struggle with migraine. He has helped me in many different ways. I think he's more than just an acupuncturist---he's a wellness coach. He's a kind individual who cares about your wellness, and he will guide you on how to get there without Western medicines. After I started seeing him, I had not had a bronchitis. My migraine is so much better. He helped me figure out that I had food sensitivity which caused migraine. Knowledge is a power---Now I know what causes my head to hurt, and this reduced the incidents of migraine significantly because I know what to avoid. No doctor in my past ever took time to really investigate why migraine was happening, and I thought I had to live with it until I met Dawit. He also was very helpful to put my lifestyle in perspective and helped to motivate myself on managing stress/anxiety better. I am thankful for him, and I'd recommend him to anyone! read more

I first went to Dawit about 5 years ago for debilitating pain in my lower back and down my leg that made it hard for me to walk. I'd gone to Western doctors and done two rounds of cortisone shots in my spine, and they helped, but the pain kept coming back. Then a friend recommended I try acupuncture, so I went to see Dawit, and after just a couple of months of weekly treatments, I was back to normal -- no more pain and able to do all my usual activities. And the work he did stuck (no pun intended); he literally healed my back problem. Since then, I just go back to him for tune ups if/when I feel a tinge of pain in my back. A couple of years ago, I had a car accident that left me with neck pain, and he was helpful in resolving that, as well. And he was also able to fix me up with acupuncture and some homeopathic medicine when I twisted my ankle and hurt my knee on a hike. I've recommended Dawit to several friends, and they've found relief with him, as well. Dawit is a very pleasant, approachable, and attentive care giver. I recommend him highly. read more

I was referred to Dawit by a friend. I had been trying for a couple of years to have a child and had been unsuccessful. I had just ended infertility treatments -- to take a break from them for a while -- and decided to try acupuncture for the first time during this "break." I became pregnant within a few months after having undergone a few months of periodic acupuncture sessions with Dawit. My daughter is now approaching 2. I am no expert on the connection between acupuncture and fertility but, I do know that my time spent in these treatments significantly reduced my stress levels and -- I very strongly believe -- truly benefited my overall health. Dawit's locations were very convenient. Dawit is very (very) patient, easy to work with, kind, considerate, and knowledgeable. He seems truly to enjoy what he does and the level of care he gives his acupunture patients is clearly very important to him. I would highly recommend him to anyone considering acupuncture treatments for any reason. read more

I end up knowing Dawit after a horrible diagnosis of high fsh. The infertilty doctor that we were seeing (even though we went because of my husband's issue) was focused on destroying every piece of me trying to make us believe that our only option was IVF, and that I was almost infertile by 31 yo. Through desperation I met Dawit who gave me peace and believed in me since the first second he met me. He was very detailed on all the information but most important he was human, he understood my fear and he second guessed this shady Dr as soon as I told him my story. Oh boy he was so right about everything... Long story short, after 2 months of treatment...(acupuncture and chinese herbs), and without even trying I got pregnant with my beautiful baby boy who today is 6 months old. To whomever is reading this, please try Dawit before going to a fertility clinic, remember they have and agenda and sadly not all the Drs out there are decent people. Dawit is a professional worth to meet! read more

I was referred to Mr. Assefa through my Naturopathic Physician. After deciding to integrate Eastern holistic treatment modalities, with Western medicine, I have been pleased with the results. I very much look forward to my sessions with Mr. Assefa as he is down to earth and a consummate professional. Mr. Assefa is a practitioner who is direct and forward, and always seeking the best outcomes for those he treats. During the intake, Mr. Assefa did a complete assessment of biopsychosocial factors to develop a treatment plan that is most beneficial. Further, Dawit was open my concerns regarding treatment and worked in concert with my Naturopathic Physician to identify options that would best meet my clinical needs. I most appreciate Mr. Assefa's generosity and giving spirit, as he wants to ensure the therapeutic usefulness of a suggestion. Dawit's ultimate goal is for his clients to engage in self-care so his services become obsolete. I cannot recommend Mr. Assefa enough!! read more

SIMPLY THE BEST! I have been struggling with G.I. issues for almost a year, and after a long conversation with a friend of mine who suffered from IBS, I decided to give acupuncture a try as a last ditch effort before going on steroids (I have not been formally diagnosed but suffer IBS symptoms). I've never been one to go the route of non-Americanized treatment. After receiving my treatment here, I have to admit there are NO WORDS in the English language to describe how great I now feel. After my first treatment, I noted a 98% difference in swelling in my gut, gas&pain, bloating, and digestions after meals. Everything was as it was before my issues started. I was able to travel out of the country confident I wouldn't need to run to the restroom or spend part of it in a hotel in pain. Honestly, if you're weighing the options, come to Acupuncture & Wellness Center first before you consider medications that may not help your actual symptoms. I cannot thank them enough. read more

GREAT FOR PCOS! I've been going to Dawit since April 2021 for fertility acupuncture treatments. He is friendly,calm , and VERY knowledgeable in what he does. My cycles used to be 45-50 days apart and now they come regularly each month (30-32 day cycles). When I started treatment, I had 38 follicles on my right ovary and 43 follicles on my left ovary . This caused painful ovarian cyst to form and burst several times. I recently had an ultrasound done and it shows that I now am in normal range for follicle counts as if I didn't have PCOS anymore! So excited to start my first IVF cycle this month (due to male factor infertility) knowing that I have the best quality eggs I could have asked for. Dawit is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to IVF and always has an answer to every question. As someone who has worked in the women's health setting for years , I would recommend Acupuncture & Wellness Center for anyone who is looking for help with PCOS! read more

I was pretty desperate when I first found Dawit. I had just had a double mastectomy after a stage III breast cancer diagnosis and told by many doctors that I needed chemotherapy, radiation and drugs (which I didn't want to do). Dawit became a shelter in the storm that was my life at the time and offered me the therapies, time, space, and change of perspective that I needed to not only survive, but thrive. Above all, Dawit helped me make the positive changes in my relationship to myself in order to live a healthy life. I am coming up on my fifth year cancer free. Even the cancer markers in my blood don't show evidence of ever having that disease. I am transformed and I owe a lot of my life today to this very kind man and effective healer. If you want to feel more relaxed, see him. If you need help with specific ailments, see him. If for whatever reason you are seeking to save your life and need the support to do so, SEE HIM! read more

Sessions with Dawit have been my favorite and most impactful of all the acupuncture treatments I've received in Northern Virginia and in Chinatown, NYC. Dawit helped me conceive within two months after I had spent years pursuing traditional Western medicine approaches to fertility. Dawit also used acupuncture to induce labor so the doctors wouldn't have to do so with drugs. After the birth, he helped me with both acupuncture and herbs to improve milk supply for baby. He has helped me understand how a lot of my health issues are related to stress and has done powerful acupuncture treatments to help me relax. Having needles stuck in one is not anybody's favorite pastime but it is much more tolerable with Dawit as he works to minimize the cringe factor. If you're looking for an acupuncturist who was born to heal and help people and produces tangible results, Dawit Assefa is your man. read more

My husband and I began going to Dawit for acupuncture in late 2017, at which point we had been trying to conceive a baby for about 5.5 years. We had been told by at least one doctor that conceiving without IUI or IVF would be like "winning the lottery," our odds were so low. Dawit recommended that we take certain Chinese herbs and make dietary changes as well. LONG story short, we found out in Dec. 2018 that we were expecting!!! We had never before received a positive pregnancy test. We believe that going to Dawit helped our journey to conceive naturally. Our miracle baby, a vibrant, full-term girl, was born in Sept. 2019. We don't know how to thank Dawit except to recommend him to others! Infertility is such a difficult cross to bear, but if we can help someone going through this by recommending high-quality healthcare providers, then we pray that it can provide some hope. read more

After trying to get pregnant for 1.5 years and going through all the routine fertility testing, I was referred to Dawit to try fertility acupuncture. My husband and I had chosen to go the natural route before attempting any medical interventions, and we could not have been more thankful to have been introduced to Dawit as he helped us get pregnant naturally. Dawit was fantastic in discussing fears and expectations as well as asking detailed questions about medical history, physical well-being, mental health and emotional health. He brought everything into perspective and helped us understand what we needed to do to get pregnant. He is truly an amazing practitioner and I have recommended him to many people. We will always be grateful that our paths crossed and that he was able to bring us one of life's most beautiful treasures: We are expecting our first Baby Boy in March! read more

I've been getting regularly scheduled cupping, massage, acupuncture, and lifestyle counseling from Dawit for more than 5 years. I've tried many modalities from different practitioners to help with my physical and mental stress including chiropractic, naturopathic diet counseling, dry needling, massage, and reflexology, but he continues to be the only practitioner I've experienced who's treatments have an immediate, significant, and lasting positive effect. Dawit truly has a talent for getting to know you and finding the most effective treatment for your individual needs. Apart from stress relief, he's helped me recover from serious neck and hip injuries. I would not be as healthy, happy, and balanced as I am today without Dawit's skilled treatments and sage advice. He has never steered me wrong. read more