Petson Chan Acupuncture

Dr. Chan-Vanklein is a Licensed Acupuncturist in the state of New York and an Acupuncture Physician in the state of Florida.  He is also a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and a member of the Acupuncture Society of New York (ASNY). Dr. Chan-Vanklein practices privately in the Flatiron/Union Square area on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays and provide home visits for his non-ambulatory patients.  Dr. Chan-Vanklein also worked as an Acupuncture Fellow at NYU Langone Hospital (Brooklyn’s Lutheran Medical Center) in an interdisciplinary environment for about 3 years; where he treated post stroke patients and patients undergoing rehabilitation therapy. In private practice, Dr. Chan-Vanklein treats all conditions, but with a special focus on pain management, women’s health concerns, cancer support, and facial rejuvenation and microneedling procedures.

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Dr. Chan-Vanklein studied at Pacific College of Health and Science (New York Campus and San Diego Campus) earning a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine degree. During his course of training, he treated patients at the school’s busy acupuncture clinic, Kam Wo Herbal Pharmacy’s Community Clinic, cancer patients at Beth Israel Continuum Cancer Center, and post stroke patients at NYU Langone Hospital.  Dr. Chan-Vanklein is well versed in acupuncture, herbal medicine, tuina, guasha, cupping, and other traditional modalities of healing and is certified in performing facial rejuvenation acupuncture and microneedling procedures as well.

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Outside of this private practice, Dr. Chan-Vanklein is also a faculty member at Pacific College of Health and Science and teaches acupuncture graduate students, nursing students and massage students.  Prior to studying medicine, Dr. Chan-Vanklein worked as a software engineer for 15 years and graduated from NYU Tandon School of Engineering with a Master’s degree.  As an engineer, Dr. Chan-Vanklein worked for companies such as The New York Stock Exchange, Fuji Films, Chanel, Pitney Bowes, IBM, SUNY Down State Medical Center, and even with the NYC Dept of Buildings during the 9-11 recovery efforts.

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What sets Dr. Chan-Vanklein apart from other practitioners is the fact that he genuinely cares about his patients and their well-being. Dr. Chan-Vanklein makes it his personal goal to treat each patient as a unique individual with unique needs. You are not alone on your journey to better health. He can serve as your guide and support system to improve your health each and every day. Dr. Chan-Vanklein’s modern approach to ancient healing bridges the gap between the east and the west to raise the standards of holistic healing.