Daniel Yi, LAc

Dr Yi has done a wonderful job where western medicine couldn’t!
I have been living with eczema for the past 10 years, and been through a couple of dermatologists without success. Plus, they prescribed topical creams with steroids, which has side effects in the long term.
Dr Yi’s methods are 100% natural. You get products to do detox baths, acupuncture to enhance blood flow and the most important, a herbal medicine comprised of 15 ingredients custom made for you and your condition! This mix also changes depending on your condition (for example, at first mine had more need to reduce itching, at the end when my skin was better, I would get one to hydrate and repair the skin).
Basically, I am almost healed in 3 months while western medicine couldn’t do anything for 10 years!
Moreover Dr Yi is a very caring and understanding person that will help you even if it is not related to your treatment. You can also trust him because he has been through the same issues and successfully healed himself with his own methods!
If you have eczema or psoriasis, I think seeing Dr Yi is 100% worth your while and for me the price was small considering he cured me under 3 months something I’ve lived with for 10 years.

I went to Dr. Yi after trying everything I could with western medicine.
I suddenly developed rashes which were extremely itchy and painful on my elbows and knees only. I was in extreme discomfort and could not sleep because of the itch/​pain.
I went to my pcp to find a treatment and cause. My doctor took blood work and prescribed an ointment with steroids to get rid of the pain and itch. She also recommended that I see a dermatologist because she did not know what condition I had.
I visited my dermatologist, he could not give me an accurate diagnosis… He prescribed an ointment and allergy medicine to calm the itch and told me to come back in a week.
None of the ointments or «treatments» worked, so instead of going back to see the dermatologist I gave eastern medicine a try.
I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Yi when I did the detox treatment years ago, so I visited him at the Bliss downtown office and he recommended I try a herbal medicine for two weeks. Safe, no side effects, all natural.
It was amazing, my skin stopped itching and slowing started to peel as new healthy skin was exposed and the rashes slowly disappeared.
Dr. Yi contacted me many times and checked to see how my condition was, asked me to send pictures to see if there were improvements and how I was feeling, and just cared a lot. He didn’t just give me some medicine and told me to come and see if/​when things got better… He took care of me the entire time, until I got better! Who does that nowadays!!! He is truly gifted in treating people with eastern medicine and he has a big heart and genuinely cares for his patients.

I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Daniel for a consultation, and I had a very positive experience. The office was easily accessible from the subway, and the atmosphere was peaceful and soothing. The receptionist was helpful and courteous, and after I filled out a few introductory forms, she escorted me to the room where I met Dr. Daniel. I had read great reviews of him on Unilocal,and he far exceeded my expectations. Firstly, this was a complimentary consultation and Dr. Daniel took his time and answered all of my questions, despite the fact that the appointment was free and I hadn’t committed to a treatment plan. He was completely sensitive to the cost-​benefit balance of pursuing treatment, and he never once tried to exert pressure or «up-​sell.» He even provided me with a few herbal tips to try at home on my own in the meantime. I was certainly impressed by his kind and patient approach, and it is clear that he is sincere as a healing practitioner. I certainly recommend scheduling an appointment to meet with him– you have nothing to lose (it’s free to meet him for a consultation), and it is very clear that he knows of what he speaks.

My experience here has been wonderful. Dr. Daniel Yi is a lifesaver! Back in November I had a guttate psoriasis outbreak after 9 years of remission from my first outbreak. All I remember was that it was horrible the first time. Didn’t think it could be worse the second time, but it was.
After many dermatologist appointments, steroid creams, researching every homeopathic treatment and buying just about every supplement, medicine, skin product on Amazon I stumbled onto this Unilocal page when googling Acupuncture and psoriasis. Little did I know this was going to be my long term solution and put me in remission! I met Daniel for the first time the middle of January when my psoriasis was in a very active stage and had only gotten worse within the first 2 months before I found him. He explains everything about psoriasis so thoroughly and honestly made me have a much greater internal understanding of it than any dermatologist. I’ve now realized dermatologists cover the symptoms with creams, etc. whereas Daniel gets to the internal route of the problem. He is straight forward and on my first visit puts the entire treatment plan out there and the cost, etc. I appreciated that. Luckily for me, insurance covers the acupuncture, but the herbs will seem pricey at first. Now that I’ve been through This whole treatment plan I would never put a price tag on them since they have given me such relief.
I just finished my 3 month treatment program with Daniel which involved weekly acupuncture, herbal baths and herbal medicine everyday. At first, the herbs are hard to get down. Just do it. By month 3 it’s like water. My skin is completely clear. No more lesions, no more itch, no more embarrassment. Right after I started the herbs I began getting relief. In the beginning, it’s about making you comfortable and stopping the spreading. By the end, it’s your skin clearing and returning to normal. I tried as hard as I could following his diet and eliminating nightshade fruits vegetables. I was extremely strict with the alcohol rule and did not cheat. Ya, 3 months isn’t fun but I’m telling you it’s worth it when I have clear skin again and can wear dresses just in time for summer.
Daniel’s bed side manner is incredible. I’m never rushed. You can tell he really cares and knows what he is taking about. Side note on the herbs: they are different for each person and your symptoms. If something isn’t working he can tweak the herbs in your next batch, etc. God forbid if this happened to me again. At least I know Daniel has the list of herbs in all my batches and we know what worked best. On top of the acupuncture, he has a masseuse and chiropractor in his office some days so they work on me as well. It’s extremely relaxing and helps destress at the end of the week. I will continue going to Daniel for acupuncture now that my psoriasis treatment is done. I’m also really excited to do his detox program to clean out my gut before summer.
If you are having any doubts. All I can say is go here. I thought I would be struggling with this forever and here I am 3 months done with Daniel and back to new. I will include pictures to show the before and after. Thanks Daniel!

I went to see him for my chronic acne and other digestive issues. He is knowledgeable, Kind and excellent in his work. He is a great listener and he answered all my questions. I had chronic acne issues and have been struggling to get rid of it for a long time. He diagnosed the root cause and diligently explained to me. Treatment was a combination of acupuncture and herbal medicines. I took the treatment for 6 – 7 months and I can say that it improved my acne 75% and cured my chronic sore throat completely. Now i have moved to west coast and have started treatment with another doctor here. I would definitely recommend Dr. Daniel for skin issues. He is a great doctor and i wish him very good luck for his future.

I made a visit to Dr. Yi due to sharp pain around my elbow joint a while back. Dr. Yi was able to quickly diagnose where the pain was originating from and was able to treat it immediately. Surprisingly enough the pain went away as soon as the same day. As of today, Iam completely healed and I believe it was from the treatment I’ve received from Dr. Yi. With that being said, I would most definitely recommend Dr. Yi as he proven to show professionalism in his line of work and complete genuine care to his patients

I highly recommend Dr. Daniel Yi. He’s very knowledgeable about herbal medicine and psoriasis.
I have severe psoriasis and I’m still work in progress. The herbal medicine he prescribed has helped me to reduce the itchiness and redness. And some areas the skin has started to clear.
I will continue the treatment with Dr. Daniel Yi. I feel confident that he can continue to help me with this condition. Dr. Daniel Yi is passionate about his work and he genuinely cares about his patients well being.

Overall impression: 4.4 stars. With Chinese medicine, 5 stars is best reserved for doctors with many decades of experience. Even so, Dr. Yi is a very good physician whom I highly recommend for skin issues. The pricing for herbs seemed expensive at first, but I asked him and learned that he gives you a much higher dosage than other doctors might, since he has a specialist’s knowledge.
Having seen a good number of MDs and some acupuncturists over the years without complete eradication of my acne problem, I consider myself very fortunate to have found an English-​speaking TCM doctor who cares as much as he does, and who has just the specialty and education background (China) I was looking for.
Room for improvement: There’s a discount if you pay for a few months’ treatment at once, but policy prevents you from benefitting from this once you’ve started treatment. This is not Dr. Yi’s policy but I would’ve appreciated a heads-​up.
Details:
My situation: 22 yr. old male, also happen to be interested in studying TCM in China.
Acne: ~10 years, cystic with past scars. Recently very bad. Did Accutane and antibiotics ~7 years ago without eradicating the problem. Chest blemishes would keep bleeding before I started seeing Dr. Yi.
Chronic fatigue: 5 minute walks in the park made me tired. No exaggeration. Low energy also gives me very poor focus most of the day.
Digestion: Chronic indigestion for ~7 years. GI doctor found nothing after endoscopy. Food stays stuck in my lower abdomen for hours after a meal. Reading and other mental activity after eating easily upset my stomach. I always need to take a walk after meals to digest properly.
Results: Very promising. About halfway through treatment; been on herbs for 7 weeks now. For my acne, Dr. Yi gives me 3 week batches and we do a follow up treatment between every batch. In the weeks between, I give him a phone call update.
Facial acne is clearing up. Less redness, barely any cysts. Still have whiteheads, but this is a sign that «heat» is escaping and things are getting better.
Digestion is slowly but surely getting better. My bowel movements used to be very loose but are now all consistently formed, which is a sign that things are improving according to TCM.
Bedside manner: At the top of my list of doctors I trust most. Refreshingly attentive and professional.
The first time I called to inquire about treatment, we talked for about an hour, something I have never done with other healthcare providers, even in person. We’ve done this on other occasions as well, since I have many questions about my condition and about studying TCM in China. He always gives me as much time as I need to ask all my questions and answers very thoroughly. He has also given me a lot of advice on what to do if I want to be a successful acupuncturist here. One day, I didn’t have time to finish asking all my questions on the phone and thought I’d have to talk to him at my next visit. But the next day he happened to have 10 minutes to spare and I received an unexpected phone call from him, which showed me the kind of commitment he has.

My daughter was very sick and in an attempt to figure out what was wrong and how to get help for her we tried many different doctors. I was referred to Dr. Yi through a friend and I am so grateful we found him at Bliss. Dr. Yi was excellent in listening to my daughter’s concerns and recommending the best treatment for her.
My daughter is less stressed, has more energy, reduction in migraines, pain and overall her health has improved. All through acupuncture and medical massage and no need for drugs that harm your body.
We are grateful to Dr. Yi and his services and highly recommend anyone with any issue to try a visit.

I wish there’re more stars I can give to Dr Daniel!
I had injured my left hip joint area about 6 months ago, and had been in pain even after visiting Physical Therapist (about 5 times over 2 months).
The pain was persistent and the stiffness of muscle around hip and thigh was getting worse — I could only stretch my left leg less than 45 degree.
After I got the treatment from Dr Daniel for 3 times, the flexibility of my muscle came back almost 90%. During the session, he took a lot of time to explain about the possible causes and treatment options.
I would totally recommend him for anyone who’s interested in acupuncture.

I went to Dr Daniel after a friend recommended Acupuncture as a last resort treatment to my psoriasis. I have had psoriasis for 17+ years and have tried every single prescription steroid cream, foam and shampoo available on the market. I even tried x-​trac and it scalded and blistered my skin each time.
I went to Dr Daniel for my very persistent and frustrating scalp and body psoriasis. The scalp is the hardest area to treat because you can’t really gage improvements unless they are drastic. After some weeks of treatment my very persistent psoriasis had significantly cleared. Now it’s been 3 months since I received my treatment and my psoriasis is still clear to the point where it is manageable and barely even visible.
He is a great doctor, the acupuncture is amazing and his touch is very light. He will work with you to create a treatment plan that works for your lifestyle and schedule and his staff is extraordinarily supportive too. Follow his advice and your skin will thank you!

I had sporadic photosensitivity to sunlight. It’d been a prominent issue for me in last three years. In every spring season, between April and May, skin rash like eczema on my right side of the neck erupted due to exposure to high intensity of sunlight for more than 10 minutes on the skin. My guess was use of perfume on the neck aggravated skin rash like eczema. First, skin swelled with heat sensation. Gradually, skin rash spread all over my neck with intermittent itchiness. Depending on how much I scratched, dryness varied from none to high with scales, peeled skin. At the worst, it spread even up to my jaws enlarging my face. I literally looked like a chipmunk. Irregularly skin flared up and my daily routine was impeded. All my attention was on the skin until it subsided.
Due to irritating heat, I simply used alcohol based skin lotion to feel cool on the skin and at the same time to moisturize. Obviously, alcohol based skin lotion ended up drying skin even more. Whenever I needed to go out, I had to apply sunblock on the neck and the arms where are susceptible to sunlight. I recently found out that my mother had this photosensitivity to sunlight. Unfortunately, it was genetic to me.
According to what I heard from people with eczema or hives, they were generally prescribed for cortisol cream to minimize the inflammation. Considering all the cons and pros about it, I didn’t want to jeopardize my body. So I was searching for natural remedy to get rid of my eczema. Since I’d seen acupuncturist for a several times and it healed my low back pain before, I didn’t hesitate to look for a right one. Thanks to God! I met Dr. Daniel. Unlike other acupuncturists who only specialize in eastern medicine, Dr. Daniel thoroughly understood and explained in both eastern and western medicine perspectives on my photosensitivity.
Two weeks after onset of my recurrent eczema, which was in pretty cute condition in May, 2014, I met Dr. Daniel and he prescribed me herbal medicines. I was told to take two pouches of herbal medicine every day. And I found a significant change after finishing only one week: swelling part of my eczema was subsided and it did not spread to adjacent area. I started to believe it was working for me! After second week, itchiness, dryness and redness of my skin were completely disappeared! In other words, my eczema was gone! Even until now, I’ve never seen my eczema again!

I have had chronic back pain for several years now. Acupuncture is the only thing that alleviates my pain and when my Acupuncturist left New York, I had a really hard time finding someone to replace her. I believe I found a new Doctor in Daniel Yi, my experience with him was extraordinary. He is an expert at dry needling and acupuncture. He is very welcoming and made me feel very comfortable during the consultation. I also believe the service is fairly priced. I would recommend him to anyone interested in Acupuncture or Dry needling.

I recently went to see Dr. Yi for acupuncture. He was recommended to me by two friends that saw him for different issues (back pain & skin care). He took a lot of time to talk with me and understand my issues during the initial consultation. He was not only extremely knowledgeable, but I could tell that he really cared about helping me.
I was nervous about the needles, but he explained everything very carefully and made sure I was comfortable – they even have heated beds that felt amazing:) I’m already looking forward to my next session with Dr. Yi.

Let me start out by saying that I am deathly scared of needles. I only turned to acupuncture as my last resort because western medicine was just not working for me and I wanted to turn to natural ways of dealing with my recent acne issues and overall digestion problem. From day one Dr. Daniel took ample time to listen to my concerns (which were many); as a matter of fact, he took about an hour for the consultation even before the acupuncture session. I was surprised that after just one acupuncture session, I did notice an improvement in my general digestion. I also tried the herbal meds, and Dr. Daniel was very accommodating in working out a payment package with me. I tried different formulas, and when he noticed that one particular formula was not working, he gave me complimentary supplies of other formulas. I have found that he is committed and patient in finding a treatment plan that works for his patient. As for the acne, I’m taking a formula that seems to be helping, and I am in the middle of the treatment cycle and I trust Dr. Daniel, so I am hopeful. I’ve visited them for a couple of months, and I feel like I’ve adopted another family (and not just b/​c I’m Korean, too).
I’m no longer afraid of needles… at least the really thin ones.
Oh, and Mina the receptionist is super nice and helpful.

I’m a little late, but I went to bliss last Thursday, and had the privilege to be seen by Daniel! I’ve been to bliss one time prior about a year ago, and I LOVED my visit. This time topped it times a million! I bought a session off of groupon, and I’m sad I didn’t buy the double session. Only having a 30 minute window for my appointment, Daniel used cupping, acupuncture and deep tissue massage treatments on me. It was amazing! Definitely a great experience, and I felt so much better and relaxed by the end. Prior to getting started we had a great consultation. He’s very easy to talk to and super knowledgable. I liked that he engaged in conversation at times, and educated me on what procedure he was doing and why. I’ve been to other acupuncture offices before, and felt it was a 1−2−3 thanks bye feeling. I also didn’t even feel much tension release in my problem areas.
I can go on and on about how wonderful bliss is! I will definitely be back for more treatments by Daniel, and even considering looking for a new health insurance that covers it so I can go regularly! I 100% recommend Bliss, and Daniel to all!

The price they charge for acupuncture is comparable to others but for a month of herbs, which costs about $ 15 – 90 anywhere else, costs $ 350 here! I’m sorry. Not buying your «made in Korea» excuse.

I have been seeing Dr. Daniel Yi for almost 3 weeks now for my complicated skin. Recently, I had a weird allergic reaction to a makeup I tested, which resulted in dry, itchy, red patches all over my face, swollen eyes, and sleeplessness. This was on top of very stubborn eczema flare ups I was plagued with on the right side of my face and a waning case of scalp psoriasis.
During the first visit, he explained the eastern medicine’s view on these particular skin disorders. Prior to beginning acupuncture, he provided some guidelines to follow during the weeks of treatment, which would help me steer clear of some common agitators. The most important part of the treatment was drinking the herbal packets, twice a day. They taste… disgusting. But within the first week of acupuncture and herbal treatment, I already began to see a difference and didn’t mind the taste.
With significantly less swelling, less intense itching, improvement in the texture of affected areas, and redness reverting back to pink or normal skin tone, the treatment looks promising. Daniel is very knowledgable and thorough in explaining the processes and purpose of eastern medicine. I always feel relaxed and well taken care of when I enter the office. I end up falling asleep during the acupuncture treatments, despite the dozens of needles on my face!
Just an additional note: last weekend, I wrongfully strayed from the guidelines and consumed some «contraband». All morning and afternoon prior to acupuncture, my right eye was so swollen and red that my eyelid wouldn’t fold on its crease. By the end of my appointment, my eyes were back to normal! Daniel really knows how to target the ailments from the source so that symptoms subside almost immediately.

I want to start by saying I just don’t give 5 stars to anyone, Daniel was AMAZING! I went to him for reasons I wish not to publish on Unilocal but he was amazing!!! His office was always prompt with appointments, Perfect with emailing receipts and appointments & extremely professional. Daniel was gentle, understanding and extremely knowledgeable… He worked with me to find a program that tailored my issue and I highly recommend him.
I not only recommend him but will remain a client/​patient for years to come!

I have been suffering from stomach issues for awhile. After visiting several gastroenterologists and under going colonscopy after colonscopy I was told nothing was really wrong with me. They just diagnosed me with IBS and sent me on my way with anti anxiety medication and other pills.
I just knew something was off with my body, but I didn’t know what. I decided to ditch western medicine and try acupuncture instead. After several treatments with Daniel and Chinese herbal medicine all my stomach issues were in the past. It has been more than 2 years and I have yet to have any stomach issues.
I highly recommend Daniel! He is professional and really cares about his patients. He takes the time to explain issues and answer all of your questions. I feel like I learned so much about my body and how acupuncture and Chinese medicine can restore balance to it.