Melinda Acupuncture Clinic

There are rarely, moments in my life where I feel impressed enough to write about my experience… well, anywhere. In this case, I feel like is necessary to note that my experience. I am a frequent customer for acupuncture service and I recently moved to Newark and look for a one close to me when I had my ankle sprained. Melinda provided supper services and quality of her work! She was very gently and yet effective. I was able to walk around in a couple of days… Thanks again

Really great service and experience. It’s easy to schedule appointments. You can get both massage and acupuncture here, and the quality of treatment of both is really good. She explains things really well, there’s no upsell for things, and the cost is actually really reasonable. She accepts most insurance as well. I’ve gone here for over a year, and will continue to go back!

Melinda is very professional, kind and caring. I used to wake up everyday with a bad head ache due to my neck injury. She treated me only 3x so far and my headache is 90% gone.

Melinda was kind enough to take me in last minute since I could not handle extreme nausea and headache and I was so desperate to get treated immediately. She first started to interview me without rushing and she showed how she really cared about my personal situation. The whole process was very impressive and professional. This is my first time and currently cannot tell if acupuncture fixes my issues long-​term but it definitely made me feel better right after first time treatment. I will again update this review after the next sessions.

I love this place.
Melinda takes time to explain what she does and why. Also she uses a whole body approach, and sometimes recommends diet or other advice.
I had chronic sinus infections for several years. After one treatment I haven’t even caught a cold, what to speak of sinus infection.
Very good service. Affordable. Highly recommended.

Dr. Melinda deserves more than 5 stars! She is absolutely amazing.
Been going to my physical therapy for about 3 weeks with 6 sessions to go and I felt like the stretchings and exercises they give me don’t seem to do much good. I’ve been having mid-​back pain going up to the left side of my neck, when my friend suggested that I go to Dr. Melinda.
After 1 session my pain was almost gone. She did acupunture and her therapist did deep tissue massage which was so relaxing. My muscles that were too stiff had loosen up and I felt so relieved after that.
I definitely recommend her to anyone who suffers whiplash or any injury.
After my 2^nd session I am pain free. She has helped me out a lot. :)

To me, this is your typical asian office. What I like was that this office did not have that medical office, funky herbal scents or massage salon smell. The office was very clean and well kept.
To me, the staff was nice and as expected. Some folks may not understand Melinda as her accent maybe strong and can come off wrong but she is nice, a very direct person and funny at times, too. I am used to that as I understand their culture. The only downside is she is the receptionist too and does not always get to the phone. Her phone skills are ok and better in person. She does offer hours from Monday –Saturday though!
I really come here for the medical services she offers and from all the Unilocal reviews, she does an awesome job and makes sure that all her patients have the treatments needs; all needs are different.
Melinda was very thorough with explaining the procedures that she would do to my back and what she will do in my weekly appointments. I suffer from a pinched nerve on my tailbone and with that an irritated disk. I have gone here twice now and all experiences have been great. The needles are put in gently on the surface of my skin and she pushes it in by tapping it little by little. She states for it to work, it has to go, at least, half an inch below the skin! Aiy yah! She uses a little electro machine to attach to the needle. I have to have this on for at least 20min-​40 min depending on the severity of my pain that week. She states this way it will stimulate the muscles better that are inflamed. I know it will take time for my back to heal and seems to relieve the pinched pain but of course, its not a cure. I know I will have to have regular maintenance of her procedures. Good thing I am not afraid of needles!
The best part was the little massage that was part of my treatment as they are severe; not all treatments will receive massages. I got it done by Annie who works Mon, Wed and Friday. For a little lady, she has some strong hands! Very nice, too! I wish she could do it for longer! Maybe, she would if I paid her! LOL ;) I can’t wait for my next week appt.
I am glad I found this office through Unilocal.Thanks Unilocalers for the suggestion. She will be my acupuncturist from now on…

Melinda and her staff put me to sleep! They make me feel like I’m on cloud 9. They have the healing touch and make me feel fantastic. I don’t know what is do without her.

I wish I had the same great experience as others.
Melinda Li might be quite good at acupuncture. But she needs to improve her patient manners.
To inspect my abdominal area, she started to prod it without any warning. And it felt little abrupt and not reassuring at all.
I hate it when people are abrupt, especially med practitioners that touch your body.

Ive been going to Melinda now for several months and she really knows how to help you. I have chronic neck problems now for several years and have tried Chiropracters, physical therapy to which neither gave me results faster than acupunture has! Their office is very clean and professional. Andy is the BEST massuese you could ever have work on your body! If your thinking of seeing an acupuncturist, go see Dr Melinda Li. Please call her for an appointment, she usually can get you in the same week but her schedule fills up fast, so call ahead!

Melinda Li, is a very knowledgable and caring acupuncturist.

Thanks Unilocalers! Reviews were spot on. I went yesterday to get some much needed relief from neck pain and some other issues. As someone new to acupuncture I couldn’t believe how easy and stress free this was. I’d highly recommend (and have already) Melinda Li and her staff. I’m going back next week as much progress was made. I am a believer in acupuncture!

I’ve been going to Melinda to treat my eczema and allergies and her treatment has really helped! I’ve seen several dermatologists and allergists and used many steroids but it hasn’t really helped as well as the acupuncture and herbal medicines have.
The office is very clean, it’s easy to make an appointment and she accepts medical insurance.
Melinda is knowledgeable and is very gentle with the needles. They’re very small and I don’t feel much at all. She leaves the needles in for about 20 minutes while spa like music is playing and you can nap away. She also does cupping, which took a little bit to get used to.
Lily is great with the acupressure and really gets the knots out of my back and shoulders!
Thanks Melinda & Lily!

Melinda is first rate! Very knowledgeable and talented.

I came in to see Melina for neck and should pain. I found her on Unilocal and decided to give her a try.
When I called she was able to schedule to see me the same day. The other acupuncture place I called said the next schedule is two weeks. Who can wait two weeks when you are feeling discomfort.
Clinic is clean like a doctor’s office.
Wait time was short. She asks me to fill out a form and she came back right away and put me in a room.
Dr. Li was very gentle when she put in the needles. I had an electric acupunture because my shoulder was too stiff. I didn’t feel much pain and felt comfortable because she told me what she is doing.
Massage after the acupuncture was super. The women who worked on me was really good at putting pressure in the target area.
Only bad part I can think of was when the timer on the heat lamp was done I was laying there where my back is getting cold. It was a long five minutes wait for her to come back into the room.

I scheduled an appt to see Melinda Li due to some discomfort that I have been experiencing in my right shoulder, scapula, & neck.
When I called her ofc, she answered the phone & took her time to listen to my concerns & gave me some feedback. The scheduling process was simple. I called on Friday early afternoon & was able to go in on the following day to be seen.
She has a nice office in the Balentine Plaza. There is a waiting area where you fill out a quick info form regarding your visit. I was then taken into one of the treatment rooms where Melinda went over my concerns. She was kind enough to allow me to point out to her on her shoulder & neck to pinpoint exactly where the pain was.
I was instructed to lie down on the treatment table & the session began. She was extremely gentle & asked me each time she inserted one of the acupuncture needles to be sure that I was OK. She then connected the electrode machine that administers the pulses. She also used a heating lamp that radiated onto the area that was being treated.
During the acupuncture treatment, there was soft music playing in the background. I was told by Melinda that this treatment will last about 20 minutes, during this time she came in to check on me several times. I felt very relaxed & also felt that she really cares about your comfort.
Once the 20 minutes was up, Melinda removed the needles & informed me that she would be the one who would give me the acupressure massage.
I was in luck because the assistant who usually performs the acupressure was still working on another patient.
My shoulder & neck is feeling better today, however I do realize that this is a process, so I will be returning to see Melinda again in the near future.
If you are like me & would prefer to use «Chinese medicine» w/​o having to see a Western style specialist & RX, please give Melinda Li a try.
My session lasted about 1hr & the cost was $ 60.00. She also accepts insurance.
Thank you again Melinda! See you soon!

I had never had acupuncture until coming to see Dr. Li 6 or 8 months ago. I noticed a reduction in my lower back pain after just one session and went back twice more. She did suggest that I should come regularly, but given that my insurance does not reimburse, I couldn’t make it a habit.
Dr. Li spent some time reviewing my history and then a male assistant came into do about 25 minutes of acupressure before the acupuncture. Someone mentioned that he’s a heavy breather, which I also noticed, but try to keep in mind this is more of a medical office than a relaxation spa. The acupressure is just that — it’s not a Swedish massage so don’t be taken aback by the more aggressive approach.
I’m going back again due to neck pain from a car accident and I’m really hoping for the same results.
For $ 60 it’s totally worth it.

I have a low milk supply, so I decided to try acupuncture to increase my milk supply. Making an appointment was easy, and Dr. Li was friendly and professional. After answering some questions, she explained the acupuncture process as she was performing the procedure.
The needles were tiny, so it didn’t really hurt aside from a teeny pinch. The pulsing electrodes didn’t hurt either. The whole visit from start to finish took about an hour, and I left with hope along with a prescription for Chinese herbs to make a soup — which I actually never did.
Even without the herbal soup though, the acupuncture definitely helped my milk production at least by half an ounce. I am going to go back for another session, in case that will give me another boost!

I went to see Dr. Melinda Li for a horrible migraine I’d been having for 3 weeks. She went through some medical issues I brought up and begun treating me. She was very informative and interested in my health. She connected cables to some of the needles on my head which delivered small electrical pulses. None of my previous Acupuncturists offered this, so I was happy to experience it. I must say, I was a little freaked out at first, but then I relaxed and managed to drool my self to sleep. This lasted about 25 minutes. Then her assistant walked in and gave me a deep tissue massage on my neck, head and shoulders for about 25 minutes. Oh, boy! This was worth every penny.
I agree with the other reviewer. It would be more enjoyable if the noise was kept to a minimum or maybe they should consider masking the noise with some zen music in the background.
Overall, this was a great experience and I plan to see Dr. Melinda from now on.

The Verdict: «Great acupressure massage, acupuncture treatment with guarantee»
I went here after three days of slowly recovering from a twisted back/​shoulder muscle. Even after three days, I was feeling stiff, so I decided to try out eastern medicine and I’m glad I did. I was able to schedule a same day appointment for 5pm. Melinda has a L. Ac and she was friendly and courteous. She explained everything she was going to do and asked if I was okay throughout the treatment.
It first started with intense acupressure (basically a deep-​tissue massage in the problem area). She called in her assistant. Aside from the fact he was a male who breathed a little rough, he did a great job on my pain points. It seems like it lasted a good 30 – 40 mins. After he worked away a lot of the knots, Melinda came in to apply the acupuncture needles (another 30 – 40 mins). She explained that I might feel a little pinch and then intermittent small electric shocks to stimulate my muscles. It was very soothing and not painful at all. I think it is was more psychological than anything else. Afterward she cracked my neck muscle and this is where I got tense and freaked out even though it didn’t hurt, I was a little surprised by the quick snap coming from my neck bones.
The whole session was $ 60. Some insurance plans cover acupuncture, so check to see if yours does. Melinda even guaranteed the treatment, telling me to come back if I wasn’t feeling well the next day!
However there are definitely a few things that can be done to make mine and others experience better: dim the lights for relaxation, especially during the acupressure; turn the loud ticking clock down or replace it since it makes me think I’m on the clock, even though they took their time to work on me; have a basket for patients to set their close and belongings; add some lavender or nice aromatherapy to the otherwise drab room. Give these improvements, they could be a real contender with massage clinics.
Would I Recommend it? Overall, if I just focus on the treatment it was worth it. I would go back especially to relieve my pulled neck muscles, which happen to me quite frequently.