LANSHIN — Local services in New York

There is not enough praise in the world I can possibly heap onto Lanshin, their therapists, services, staff, facility. They are so thorough, attentive, kind, and it's been an overall wonderful experience.

I've been going to Lanshin for several months now, for autoimmune and chronic pain issues. I began acupuncture with Samantha, then eventually started ortho-bionomy with Teruko.

Samantha is so thorough and knowledgable in her acupuncture work. She tailors each session to your long term goals but also assesses what's been going on recently with your health. For example, if I had food poisoning that week, she will focus on relieving that area in conjunction with my broader issues. She also incorporates other gentle practices besides needle work depending on your needs. Every time I leave an acupuncture session with Samantha I am totally relaxed and any discomfort or pain is relieved. Samantha is also incredibly warm and kind. For anyone nervous about starting acupuncture, I can guarantee Samantha will make you feel welcomed and calm.

Not only is Samantha's acupuncture work the best I've ever had, but she takes time to give holistic lifestyle recommendations based on her observations and your needs. I've experienced so many benefits from Samantha's acupuncture in terms of long term pain relief, and her recommendations have been enormously helpful as well. I even convinced my father, who was skeptical about acupuncture, to start seeing Samantha, and he is absolutely sold!

Several weeks through acupuncture, Sam recommended ortho-bionomy, which I would describe as a more holistic, gentle form of physical therapy. It retrains your body to move in ways that it has built resistance based on past injury, posture issues, or just embedded muscular/joint habits. Teruko is so incredibly knowledgable and I wouldn't be surprised if ortho bionomy starts to get very popular, because it is just so effective. Ortho has helped me completely transform my posture, the way I walk, it has elongated my spine, alleviated a lumbar issue and helped my joints become more limber. I've experienced so much pain relief thanks to Teruko's work. Orthobionomy is very gentle and Teruko takes painstaking care to make sure she is aware of what's going on with your body and to respond in kind. She's very kind and friendly also, and will definitely put anyone who's anxious about the experience at ease.

I also had a massage by Ruth, who is very, very talented. It was the best massage I've had in years, and she paid special attention to particular pain issues. It's clear that all the therapists at Lanshin are extremely well-trained and integrative in their work and practices.

Additionally, Shirley and other staff are so, so nice and accommodating. The space is very relaxing, with tea and water always available, as well as wonderful products for purchase.

I am SO glad I found Lanshin. I expect to keep going as long as I am in New York, and continue to recommend their services to all of my friends and family. They are incredibly attentive and I have been beyond impressed with their holistic and RESULTS-PRODUCING work. Wish there was more than 5 stars to...

I'm here to share my reviews already published on Yelp - they are LONG but if you are really serious about your skin you'll want all the details. Short story is Britta is AMAZING and the entire Lanshin team is a pleasure.

Update from 8/17/15: I feel compelled to give an update, since it's been over a year now, and I'm still getting my treatments from Britta! I'm getting married next year and have begun treatments every 6 weeks religiously, and I look forward to every one. Britta's keeping my skin in excellent shape for my big day, and will continue to do so post-wedding. She only gets more advanced and thoughtful with her technique and philosophy. Even if there's another place that is just as committed to natural products, you want HER to do your facials and skin care because she is very bespoke in regards to her process. She assesses what YOU need for your skin and adjusts accordingly. She also makes herself available between appointments in case of any major questions or feedback, which I find to be extremely professional and unheard of at most other skin care centers.

All of the products I've bought at Treatment by Lanshin are AMAZING as well. They last a super long time, and actually work, and are like food and nourishment for your skin, to keep it supported, hydrated, and healthy - NOT harsh chemicals that will thin your skin and make it look pretty now and terrible later on in life because it's also more vulnerable to the elements. The entire staff has a hand in trying and testing products, to make sure they always carry the BEST on the market for their clients' home care.

Go now and also be sure to check out the reviews for Treatment by Lanshin for acupuncture, massage, orthobionomy, nutritional health coaching - I haven't had any of these but I plan to!

My first review from 4/7/14:

Britta is wonderful - very intelligent and professional. I have had facials at many big and small establishments around Manhattan - by far she has the best approach. She is very good at making you feel at ease, and her extractions are thorough yet gentle. A rare find! Her products are all well-researched - they are of the highest quality and all organic, and without fillers/unnecessary chemicals. She always leaves my face looking healthy and feeling soft.

She will send you home with samples of the regimen she recommends, which is also in its own way relaxing - no need to change your regimen until you've tried it out at home for a few days. I did in fact change my regimen to follow exactly the products she recommended, and I'm so much happier. The easy regimen works so well for me.

She just "gets" it - the experience of having a facial is supposed to make you feel good, and each step of her process is stress-free and relaxing. My skin is super soft, improving in texture and tone, my redness has decreased significantly, and my dryness has been cured. If you are looking for top-of-the-line results, service, and experience, you should definitely make an appointment ASAP. I look forward to my appointment every 4-6 weeks!...

Huge fan. I have been a client of Sandra (acupuncture) and Turiko (orthobionomy/massage) for 6 months and I am already planning to kidnap them both if they ever leave Williamsburg. Seriously though, the physical space that Sandra has created at Lanshin is a reflection of her knowledge and her way with patients: intimate, focused, effective, and serene. She has worked with me through two recent surgeries and I credit her acupuncture and guidance with herbs in speeding my recovery process. It has been remarkable. We are also working on recurrent vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss, and I am seeing steady improvement. She is a great listener and has an ease in the treatment room that allows her to switch modalities based on need (sometimes mid session) which has been highly effective for me. Literally, she just seems to know what my body needs and what to do. Working with her is a joy.

Turiko is a freaking whiz - I will admit I had never heard of orthobionomy before I went to Lanshin (went in for a massage w/ Turiko which was great); I had been a devoted deep tissue, "if it doesn't hurt you're not using enough pressure" sort of massage person. So the concept of very light adjustment and 'listening to the body' really smacked of some sort of woo-woo new age crap to me. But, I tried a combo Orthobionomy/ deep tissue massage, figuring what the hell I'll give it a whirl....And it was major. From recurrent neck pain, to the hearing loss issues mentioned above, Turiko is working on all of these with me via Orthobionomy and I cannot speak highly enough of the results - far more profound and 'gentle' than the western massage techniques I have tried religiously in the past. The results speak for themselves and in concert with Sandra's acupuncture I am feeling so, so good. Energy is up, posture and skeletal issues are resolving.... I'm really pleased with the results so far.

If you are looking for acupuncture and massage modalities, I highly recommend you...