Samadhi

I’ve been seeing Lexy since 2013. I had tried various other acupuncture providers (from MDs to little ol’ Chinese ladies in Chinatown & everything in betweeen), and had previously not had any success. I have many medical issues. Our initial consultation was thorough, and Lexy asked a lot of questions. I take a significant amount of medication and our conversations frequently involve the possibility of side effects & interactions contributing to some of my problems. There were many areas I wanted to address but we agreed to begin with my difficulty sleeping, and chronic headaches. After the first session, I immediately began sleeping better, to the extent that I was able to reduce the amount of medication I take to help me get to sleep, and have continued to be able to reduce the dosages. The headaches & muscle tension are still an issue, and we have been experimenting with other ways to address the problem (reducing the anxiety that is integral to pain). I have had these difficulties for most of my life and have never thought it realistic to expect them to be resolved quickly or easily. I remain optimistic. The astounding success of the treatment for my sleeping difficulties confirms my long-​held belief that Acupuncture is an appropriate method for trying to resolve many of my issues. Lexy’s office is very conveniently located on Union Square, accessible to several subway & bus lines. The atmosphere in her office is calming & tranquil without being overwhelmingly stereotypically «ZEN». Her manner is similar. She is focused, interested, continually asks questions that show her interest in my progress and how events in my life might be impacting my issues. She is very easy & comfortable to talk to. Her knowledge base seems extensive, and she goes into just-​enough-​but-​not-​overwhelmingly-​too-​much explanations of how what might be causing the problem, how she thinks it best to address various areas, and why. She is very respectful and cautious. I am aware that dietary changes could be very helpful to me, but, during our initial consultation, I mentioned that I have a mild eating disorder, so she will occasionally merely & gently make suggestions for a food or two that I might add to my diet that might offer some assistance. She frequently mentions that there are herbs that might be helpful to me, but always acknowledges the amount of medication that I am on and concern that there might be interaction problems. I have given permission for conversations between Lexy and my psychopharmacologist so that I could potentially try herbal remedies & expect that they will connect soon and hope that I can turn to alternative medicines & herbs in instead of drugs. Lexy’s rates are moderate-​to-​low based on what I’ve paid elsewhere. She is extremely responsive to e-​mails, texts & phone messages. I have never previously found an acupuncturist with whom I have felt this comfortable. I would very highly recommend her.

Samadhi is my refuge when I have my seasonal back problems. Even with short notice, they have scheduled me in quickly. I love the office; it’s small, but has a lovely, tranquil atmosphere. The walls have beautiful Mandala artwork. Yukiko’s treatments are meticulous and thorough. She uses hot stones as well as needles — they feel wonderful! I become so relaxed, I nearly drift to sleep, and when I leave there, my back feels greatly relieved and lighter!

I saw Yukiko after buying a Living social deal. I’ve been to another acupuncturist before who was incredibly helpful but I was looking a second opinion. I was doing relatively well before seeing Yukiko but have gone back several months in recovery since seeing her a week ago and feel though I need to start all over again in healing.

I was in NYC for a short trip and suffering from neck pain. I asked some friends for recommendations to acupuncturists and was directed to Lexy by another acupuncturist. Now when someone with the same job makes a recommendation I take it to heart.
Lexy was able to fit me in last minute and I’m incredibly grateful. Her technique of trigger point acupuncture really got to the heart of my issues. She really knows what to ask, what to look for and how to address the situation.
Also, the treatment space is very well appointed, very peaceful, and tranquil. It is one of the best experiences with holistic medicine I’ve had in a long time.

I’ve been going to Samadhi since it opened. Lexy is an excellent doctor. She has treated me for insomnia, anxiety, muscle pain and orthopedic pain all in the same clinic. Before the treatments, I was skeptical if acupuncture could be effective for more psychological issues in addition to pain. I was convinced after the first visit.
In addition to needles, she can prescribe medicine. Most prescriptions are filled close by in Chinatown.
The atmosphere is peaceful. The office is in a convenient location, near many subways. It’s a quick bike ride from Brooklyn too. I must give Samadhi four out of five stars only because the old office building has a very slow elevator.

After battling 8 years of sciatica I almost gave up all hope for pain relief. I’ve tried massage, chiropractic, exercise, medicine and even other acupuncturists. Nothing seemed to work. After talking to a friend about Samadhi I decided to give acupuncture one more chance. Lexy worked her magic and found release points in muscles I didn’t even know existed. I can say thanks to Samadhi, I have much more pain relief than ever before.

For the past 10 years or so I have suffered the dreaded symptoms of seasonal allergies. Often these symptoms develop into a sinus infection leaving me miserable and barely functional. Over the years I have tried everything under the sun in order to find some kind of relief. Some of the options I’ve tried include allopathic over the counter and prescription medicines, homeopathic remedies, diet changes, detox programs, etc. While some of these certainly alleviated my symptoms, it took a long time and felt like such a process for me to even begin to feel relief.
I have always loved receiving acupuncture but never had treatment specifically for my sinus issues. This past fall my allergies kicked in full gear and I could feel myself developing a sinus infection. I went to see Lexy and she gave me an amazing session of acupuncture treatment. Not only did I feel relief right away but my sinus infection never developed. She stopped it in its tracks! She hit all the right points so well that I able to breathe through my nose for the rest of the allergy season. Even now, it being the second week of spring, I have not experienced any of the symptoms I usually do this time of year. Levy is such a wonderfully skilled acupuncturist. Her passion and determination to achieve optimum health as well as her calm demeanor is clearly evident and makes it all the more easier to put all your trust in her.
Well done Samadhi Acupunture!

Being a life long athlete I’ve always utilized alternative health care methods like massage, chiropractic, and acupuncture. My first experience with acupuncture was about 10 years ago and I’ve received treatment from about 6 or 7 different acupuncturists since. Lexy is one of the most effective practitioners that I have ever had work on me. She has helped me with several different things… namely a chronic shoulder injury that has nagged me for years. Lexy gave me more relief from my shoulder pain than any other therapist has and I’ve tried everything. The office is as clean and atmospherically sound as you could ever hope for. I highly recommend Samadhi.

Year after year of web design with my trackball shackle and destroying various musical instruments has lead to a wrist issue.
A friend had suggested acupuncture and I’ve visited Samadhi on multiple occasions. It’s a calm, clean environment and Alexandra is knowledgeable and communicative. I found that it’s not just getting stuck with pins but sound and effective Eastern philosophy and practice involving an understanding of how energy flows through the body as well as herbal supplements and diet considerations. She is very knowledgeable on the latter as well, and has instructed me on what to include.
With each visit, you discuss any symptoms and/​or issues and she also briefs you on the exact focus of the treatment and what to expect. You then receive an array of needles and are left to float away. It’s kind of like lucid dreaming. Amazing.
Highly recommended.