Sher Acupuncture Center

Sher Acupuncture Center The Sher Acupuncture Center is located in the heart of downtown New York City (NYC) close to Union Square.

The acupuncture center offers an immediate escape from the everyday rush of NYC. The Sher Acupuncture Center in NYC offers its patients a full range of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) modalities; including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, moxa, and massage as well as nutritional counseling. At the NYC Acupuncture Clinic the goal is to work closely with each patient to uncover the

root of one’s ailments. The acupuncture and herbal treatments work to open up the body’s meridians and restart the body’s natural healing process. Together, we will work to create a plan to rebalance the system through diet, lifestyle, acupuncture and herbs. Acupuncture treatments target a wide range of conditions. Whether you are recovering from an injury, managing a medical ailment, or trying to maintain a healthy system the Sher Acupuncture Center in NYC will provide you with the individual care necessary to regain your health. Some commonly treated conditions with Acupuncture include; stress management, fertility, neck, back and shoulder pain, dermatological conditions such as acne, and gastrointestinal ailments including but not limited to diarrhea and constipation. Patients who come to the NYC Acupuncture Center learn that through Traditional Chinese Medicine – acupuncture and Chinese herbs – they not only relieve themselves of their symptoms, but they also reduce stress; improve energy; and receive a huge boost to their immune system.

In the 90s, kale had one job — decorating the Pizza Hut salad bar. Not for eating. Just for vibes. If your energy feels ...
04/23/2026

In the 90s, kale had one job — decorating the Pizza Hut salad bar. Not for eating. Just for vibes.
If your energy feels as stuck as a 1995 buffet line, it’s time to eat your kale and move your stagnant qi!

Nature: Slightly cool
Flavor: Bitter
Channel Entry: Liver, Stomach

🥬Functions (TCM perspective)

1. Clears Heat & Cools Blood

Useful for mild Liver heat or Stomach heat patterns
Can help with signs like irritability, red eyes, or inflammatory conditions

2. Promotes Smooth Flow of Liver Qi

Bitter + green → supports Liver regulation
Good adjunct for stress, constraint, rib-side tension

3. Moistens Intestines / Promotes Bowel Movement

Especially when lightly cooked with oil
Helpful in dry constipation (less so for deficiency-type constipation)

4. Supports Digestion (Stomach Qi)

The slight sweetness gives it a mild harmonizing effect
Better tolerated than harsher bitter greens

5. Detox / Resolves Toxicity (modern interpretation)

Falls under the category of foods that clear internal heat and toxicity, especially from a dietary therapy lens

Chinese Medicine PropertiesChard is actually a really nice middle-ground green—less harsh than kale, more nourishing ove...
04/23/2026

Chinese Medicine Properties

Chard is actually a really nice middle-ground green—less harsh than kale, more nourishing overall.

Nature & Flavor

Nature: Slightly cool (leans more neutral than kale)
Flavor: Sweet, slightly bitter

Channel Entry

Liver
Stomach
Large Intestine

1. Nourishes Blood (mildly)

The red coloration + mineral content gives it a slight Blood-tonifying quality
Useful adjunct for mild Blood deficiency (fatigue, dry skin, light-headedness)

2. Clears Heat & Cools Blood

Gentler than kale
Good for low-grade heat, skin issues, irritability

3. Moistens Intestines

More effective than kale for dry constipation, especially in deficient patients

4. Supports Liver Qi flow

Less dispersing than kale, more harmonizing
Good for patients who are stagnant + slightly deficient

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Clinical Feel Compared to Kale

Kale: more clearing, dispersing, draining
Chard: more nourishing, moistening, harmonizing

Allergies 🤧 It’s that time of year. Allergies sneak up on all of us. Not ready to back stock your bathroom with tissue o...
04/10/2026

Allergies 🤧 It’s that time of year. Allergies sneak up on all of us. Not ready to back stock your bathroom with tissue or Zyrtec? We got ya. Acupuncture and herbs can help tremendously. No more sniffling and no OTC necessary.
Call to schedule an appointment with Gabriel today- 212-473-3750

New Blog - Be One With Your Body, Don’t Be Like Young Gabriel - Read the new blog (link in bio) to find out why!
04/08/2026

New Blog - Be One With Your Body, Don’t Be Like Young Gabriel - Read the new blog (link in bio) to find out why!

I love seeing how much acupuncture benefits my patients and I love getting to know my patients, so we can work as a team...
04/07/2026

I love seeing how much acupuncture benefits my patients and I love getting to know my patients, so we can work as a team to get the best healing and balancing results. If you want to find out more about acupuncture, check out the FAQ highlight reel for answers to the most often asked questions, or call 212-473-3750 to see whether acupuncture is a good match for you.

The year of the horse. The year of yang symbolizes strong moving energy. The year to make bold decisive action. Remember...
02/17/2026

The year of the horse. The year of yang symbolizes strong moving energy. The year to make bold decisive action. Remember that even the most yang energy cannot be separated from yin. In order to benefit from this high yang energy, good self-care habits are a must. This is a year to embrace changes that life brings, passion, independent thinking and positive personal change. Take risks, travel and challenge yourself . Be bold!


Breech - I love helping pregnant mothers avoid unnecessary complications. I have helped hundreds of babies turn and can...
02/03/2026

Breech - I love helping pregnant mothers avoid unnecessary complications. I have helped hundreds of babies turn and can help you too. Acupuncture and moxa are a secret technique to flip a breech birth. If your baby is breech, call Sher Acupuncture at 212-473-3750.


01/29/2026

Squash! Think digestion . Very warming nourishing on the digestive organs. Amazing to moisten the intestines. Definitely include squash in your winter diet

Chinese Medicine Functions
1. Tonifies Spleen Qi
• Strengthens digestion and nutrient absorption
• Helpful for fatigue, loose stools, bloating, and poor appetite
• Especially useful in Spleen Qi deficiency

2. Warms the Middle Jiao
• Supports weak digestion due to Cold in the Stomach/Spleen
• Beneficial for people who feel cold easily or have cold abdominal pain

3. Harmonizes the Stomach
• Gentle on digestion, good during recovery from illness
• Helps with mild nausea and post-illness weakness

4. Moistens the Intestines (mildly)
• Can help with dry stools without being overly laxative
• Best when cooked well.

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01/25/2026

If you can walk, take the subway, take a train. Subways are running and I am open !! Snow days are great days for acupuncture. A good excuse to get out. You can always get some hot chocolate along the way.

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01/22/2026

Pears are the best at this time of year. A delicious way to strengthen the lungs, moisten dry throats and stop coughs. I recommend to stew them with some honey, ginger and dates.

Chinese Medicine Functions
1. Moisten the Lungs & relieve dryness
• Excellent for dry cough, throat dryness, hoarseness, and dry mouth
• Commonly used in cases of Lung Yin deficiency or dryness from Heat

2. Clear Lung Heat & transform phlegm
• Helps with thick, yellow phlegm, cough with Heat signs
• Soothes irritation from smoking, pollution, or dry climates
3. Generate fluids & relieve thirst

Herbs are our friends. We love herbs and herbs love us. When they’re part of your treatment plan, they go straight to wo...
12/30/2025

Herbs are our friends. We love herbs and herbs love us. When they’re part of your treatment plan, they go straight to work for you!

If you have a health situation that has been lingering or that you have no idea how to resolve, call us and let Gabriel, the needles and maybe even the herbs help you feel much better!

📧gabriel@gabrielsher.com (best now thru Jan.4)
☎️ 212-473-3750 Jan.5 onwards

12/23/2025

We’re open this Friday now too! Even if you’re not in St.Thomas, you can feel like you are.
Email gabriel@gabrielsher.com to schedule.

Address

42 E 21st Street, Suite 2
New York, NY
10010

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+12124733750

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