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Acupuncture in Midtown Manhattan | Traditional Chinese Medicine for Performing Artists & Athletes
Use the ancient wisdom and power of Chinese medicine to guide your own innate healing capacity.
Finding Balance Acupuncture, located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, offers expert Traditional Chinese Medicine with a specialized focus on performing artists and athletes. Licensed acupuncturist and Board Certified Herbalist Barry Danielian, MSTOM, L.Ac, Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)®, brings unique insight from his background as a touring musician and lifelong martial artist.
Conveniently located at 19 W 45th St Suite 501 near Grand Central Station and Times Square, the practice serves patients throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Jersey City, and Hoboken. Treatments address chronic pain, sports injuries, neurological conditions, PTSD, stress, anxiety, and insomnia using acupuncture, herbal medicine, Tui Na bodywork, and Qigong.
The empowerment-focused approach guides patients to access their body’s innate healing capacity, aligning with their highest self and purpose. This isn’t just symptom management—it’s transformative healing rooted in both ancient wisdom and lived experience.
Specializing in Acupuncture for Performing Artists & Athletes
Finding Balance Acupuncture provides specialized care for:
Performing Artists – As a former touring musician, Barry understands the physical demands, repetitive strain injuries, performance anxiety, and recovery needs of musicians, dancers, actors, and vocalists. Treatment addresses conditions specific to performers while supporting overall wellness.
Athletes – From weekend warriors to competitive athletes, sports acupuncture supports injury recovery, performance optimization, pain management, and injury prevention. Barry’s martial arts background informs every aspect of athletic care.
Beyond these specializations, the practice welcomes anyone seeking holistic Traditional Chinese Medicine for chronic conditions, stress, anxiety and life transitions, as well as aging well, or accessing their body’s natural healing capacity.
About Barry Danielian, MSTOM, L.Ac, Board Certified Herbalist, Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)®
NYC Acupuncture
A long-time touring and session musician in New York City, and life-long martial artist, Barry Danielian learned the transformative power of Chinese medicine first as a patient. He is now a licensed practitioner and specializes in orthopedics, pain management, neurological & stress disorders. Many of his clients are performing artists and athletes.
Located in Midtown Manhattan, Barry welcomes patients from across the NYC metro area and Hudson County, New Jersey.
Board Certified Herbalist,
Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)®
Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles into specific point locations on the body. These carefully selected points not only have individual functions, but interact with each other in a way that harmonizes and optimizes the entire system by regulating, balancing and moving Qi.
Barry specializes in orthopedic acupuncture, sports acupuncture, neurological acupuncture, and stress management. Treatment is tailored to each patient’s unique needs, whether addressing chronic pain, injury recovery, performance optimization, or emotional wellness.
Herbal Medicine
One of the most empowering things a patient can do is to take charge of what they consume. Many of the leading ailments that are affecting so many people today can be effectively treated with dietary and lifestyle adjustments. As herbs are food, especially in their natural form, different foods have medicinal or healing properties.
As a Board Certified Herbalist, Barry creates customized herbal formulas to support your treatment goals. Chinese herbal medicine can address internal conditions, support immune function, balance hormones, improve sleep, and enhance overall vitality. ⇢ Learn more
Tui Na (Chinese Bodywork)
Tui Na in Chinese literary means “Push and grasp”. Similar to shiatsu and other forms of bodywork, Tui Na also includes a sophisticated system of bone-setting. In my practice, I often use it as a diagnostic tool especially for orthopedics, circulation or pain conditions. ⇢ Learn more
Qigong (literally “Qi work”)
Qigong is a system of postures, movements, breathwork, sound and meditation that allows the practitioner to connect to, feel and eventually affect the flow of Qi in the body. I often describe it to patients as both a de-stressor and an energy booster all in a quick, relatively easy-to-do package that can be integrated into a daily practice. ⇢ Learn more
Common Conditions Treated
Finding Balance Acupuncture addresses a wide range of health concerns using Traditional Chinese Medicine:
Orthopedics: Sports injuries, joint pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, back pain, neck pain, sciatica, herniated disc, tendonitis, rotator cuff injury, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, plantar fasciitis, hip pain, ankle sprain, arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, frozen shoulder, musculoskeletal disorders, chronic pain, acute injury recovery, post-surgical rehabilitation, repetitive strain injury, fibromyalgia, tendonitis, tendonosis, soft tissue injuries, frozen shoulder
Pain Management: Chronic pain relief, pain reduction, natural pain management, drug-free pain relief, myofascial pain, trigger point and motor point treatments, headaches, migraines, neuropathic pain, peripheral neuropathy, post-surgical pain, inflammation reduction, pain-free living
Neurological Conditions: Neuropathy, nerve damage, migraines, tension headaches, Bell’s palsy, multiple sclerosis support, stroke recovery, tremors, nerve pain, vertigo, tingling, dizziness, TMJ, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Stress & Mental/Emotional Health: PTSD treatment, anxiety relief, depression, insomnia, sleep disorders, stress management, Foggyheadedness, panic attacks, performance anxiety, stage fright, burnout, adrenal fatigue, nervous system regulation, life transitions, aging, existential crisis
Performing Arts-specific: Performance anxiety, repetitive motion injuries, overuse syndromes,bells palsy, essential tremors, focal dystonia, ataxia, arthropathies) stress disorders, sleep disorders, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Athletic Performance and Recovery: Sports medicine, injury prevention, improved recovery, muscle recovery, range of motion, overtraining syndrome
Treatment Modalities & Approaches include Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM, Tung Acupuncture, cupping, moxibustion, electroacupuncture, Zhong Gu Tui Na, Jing Fan herbal medicine, Classical Chinese medicine, Shen treatments, Auricular acupuncture, Nervous system regulation, Raw herbs, and granular herbs.
If you have a chronic condition that hasn’t responded to other treatments, or you’re seeking a holistic approach to wellness, Traditional Chinese Medicine may help. Get in touch to discuss your specific needs →
Areas Served
Convenient Midtown Location Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens & Hudson County NJ
Finding Balance Acupuncture is located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, easily accessible from:
- Grand Central: two blocks east
- Times Square: two blocks west
- Penn Station/ MSG: 10 minute walk
- Port Authority: 10 minute walk
- Bryant Park: 3 blocks south
- Blocks from all major subway lines
Serving patients throughout:
- Manhattan: Midtown, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Chelsea, Greenwich Village, Financial District, Harlem, and all Manhattan neighborhoods
- Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Fort Greene, and throughout Brooklyn
- Queens: Astoria, Long Island City, Flushing, Forest Hills, and all Queens neighborhoods
- The Bronx: Riverdale, Fordham, and throughout the Bronx
- New Jersey: Jersey City, Hoboken, Weehawken, Union City, North Bergen, and Hudson County
Easy Access: The office is accessible via subway (B, D, F, M, 7, N, Q, R, W trains) and PATH train from New Jersey. Street parking and parking garages are available nearby.
What Clients are Saying…
“Hands down one of the best Acupuncturist in NYC / midtown — knowledgeable, intuitive, and deeply caring. From the moment I met him, I could tell he truly knows his stuff. He immediately understood what was going on with me and explained everything with such clarity and confidence. His expertise is unmatched, and his genuine compassion sets him apart. I left feeling completely seen, cared for, and amazed by his level of skill and insight.” – Nikolaos K.
“Barry took the time to listen and diagnose my issues. He crafted a personal plan to address my problems. It’s been a long road, chronic conditions are difficult to correct but with Barry’s help and expertise I’m seeing some real improvement! Barry is a healer; he has a vast knowledge of the history and practice of his craft.” – Frank P.
“Barry promptly and precisely diagnosed several lingering ailments, which I’d not even mentioned. He also provided immediate and lasting relief from all post-Covid problems I had been enduring for months. He also recommended very affordable, easily accessible herbal supplements which delivered additional, precise results.” – Mark V., NYC
I’ve known Barry for many years and trusted him musically, but I had no idea how powerful he is with chinese medicine! I was having severe back issues…to the point where I could hardly walk. Barry immediately squeezed me into his schedule, and after an hour of acupuncture, massage, and super relaxed environment, Barry totally relieved me, and was able to work and live life freely. I’m now planning to make Barry a part of my regimented physical maintenance schedule. – Everett B.
In running a martial arts and athletic development facility we keep a healthy network of wellness practitioners and Barry at FBC is at the top of the list. Having a great lineage of healers in his background BD provides what can only be described as the best hands on service in the region delivering comprehensive treatment with great results. We will continue to refer our members and athletes to him as well as sending our staff. – Physical Culture Collective, Brooklyn NY
My name is Alex, and I run a martial arts gym in Manhattan. Barry is a dear friend and the first person I call whenever I’m injured—or when one of my students needs help. I was initially skeptical about acupuncture since I had never tried it before, but after pulling my lower back, Barry’s treatment made me feel 70–80% better after just one session. Beyond being a skilled professional, Barry is an incredibly warm and caring person who consistently goes above and beyond for those who need him. – Alex E. Mastersyka Jiu Jitsu
Frequently Asked Questions
No, Finding Balance accepts Cash, Zelle, and credit cards only. Upon request, I will provide a super-bills with ICD codes that you can submit for possible reimbursement from your insurance company.
Your initial consultation typically lasts 75-90 minutes and includes a comprehensive health history, discussion of your goals, examination, and treatment. Barry takes time to understand your whole story—not just symptoms.
This varies based on your condition, how long you’ve had it, and your overall health. Some patients experience relief after one session, while chronic conditions may require ongoing care. Barry will discuss a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Yes, this is a specialty focus. As a former touring musician and lifelong martial artist, Barry understands the unique demands and injuries faced by performers and athletes.
The office is at 19 W 45th St Suite 501 in Midtown Manhattan, near Grand Central Station and Times Square.