From Acupuncture to Fertility Support: Our Go-To Wellness Itinerary in NYC

From those of us who call it home to those who pass through at every opportunity, New York has a special place in the hearts of Team Antevorta—for the vibrance, for the community…and yes, for the sheer number of options at our fingertips. That includes a broad menu of wellness experiences—and quite a few that integrate the best of TCM with an undeniably modern twist.

Whether it’s an acupuncture facial or an herbal elixir in a speakeasy-style bar, the common denominator in our can’t-miss wellness itinerary is balance: a holistic approach to healing, the bridging of East and West, finding serenity in the city that never sleeps. 

For a full-spectrum TCM experience:

WTHN’s approach is a lot like ours: bridging ancient wisdom with modern science and aesthetics. Designed to inspire deep relaxation, this airy space plays host to sound baths, aromatherapy, and targeted acupuncture treatments to address everything from seasonal allergies to poor digestion. First-time treatments start at just $85—and you’ll receive further discounts if you opt for a membership. (PSA: WTHN’s treatments are FSA/HSA-elligible, too.)

A vibey tea house that transforms into a sultry nightclub after dark:

The brainchild of TCM chef and dietitian Zoey Xinyi Gong and nightlife producer Shien Lee, Red Pavilion contains multitudes. By day, it’s a teahouse and dim sum restaurant with a TCM-inspired menu—complete with herbal elixirs and cocktails. By night, it transforms into a moody bar and event space.

For the best gua sha facial of your life:

Sandra Lanshin Chiu has spent the past two decades developing an approach to esthetics that bridges TCM and dermatology—in other words, a facial with Chiu is more of an in-depth healing experience. For more extensive skin imbalances, you might opt for her months-long TCM Dermatology treatment program, or some facial acupuncture to address pesky jaw tension. We’re partial to gua sha, a circulation-boosting, scraping massage that never fails to visibly sculpt our cheekbones.

For a no-frills Chinese massage

Shun Fa 68
Greenwich Village 

Cofounder Sara Jane’s go-to for the original Chinese massage in town that offers back rubs, foot rubs, cupping, hot stone and gua sha therapy. Over 30 masseurs work quietly and efficiently across curtained off beds and foot massage chairs. And best of all it’s open every day until midnight, perfect for an after dinner self-care session.

Empathetic, TCM-guided reproductive and fertility support:

TCM views fertility and reproductive imbalances as holistic conditions—which is precisely the approach at Yinova, the celebrity-frequented TCM destination that has now opened clinics across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Hamptons. The expert practitioners incorporate acupuncture, emotional support, herbal medicine, and nutrition to help facilitate balance—and in turn, results.

Affordable acupuncture in a cozy setting:

This beloved destination in the heart of Brooklyn has attracted a devoted membership since it opened its doors in 2008 with a single purpose: to break down any barriers to holistic medicine. The sliding scale pricing model makes it possible to get consistent treatment without breaking your budget—and the community setting doesn’t sacrifice any privacy, personalization, or peace whatsoever.

An herbal dispensary to cure what ails you:

Come for a healing beverage, get a full wellness consultation with a resident herbalist, stay for a class on lucid dreaming. In the realm of herbal medicine, The Alchemist’s Kitchen just about has it all—including a speakeasy-style elixir bar that’s a welcome respite from the busy streets of SoHo.

For a luxurious day away from it all:

It’s not always easy to find peace in the cross-streets of Manhattan, but this palatial, East-meets-West wellness destination is nothing short of transcendental. The expansive, 27,000-square foot space is immaculately designed and packed with a day’s worth of health-focused activities: acupuncture treatments, TCM consultations, a veggie-centric restaurant and even Dyson hair styling stations.