Andreas Schwerte, OMD, LAc

Dr. Schwerte is a true professional and extremely knowledgable in his trade. I would highly recommend seeing Dr. Schwerte for a natural approach to healing.

I’ve seen many holistic medical professionals over the years, as well as, acupuncturists. However, no one can come close to my experience with Andreas Schwerte. His knowledge, expertise, bed-​side manner and above all, proven results are in a league of their own. Andreas has a gift of healing and he combines that his peerless knowledge of the human body. Believe me, he can heal what ails you! Plus, on top of everything else, he is a truly caring human being. I can’t say enough great things about Andreas.

This guy is incredible. He really cares about his patients. He does a great job of listening and addressing your precise needs. I walked in with low back pain and walked out pain free. If you’re considering acupuncture, give this a go. You won’t have regrets.

I have seen about 5 people for my back pain. His aggressive treatments have helped immensely. Acupuncture is real and amazing

I’ve been meaning to write this review for months. Words cannot convey my gratitude and appreciation for Andreas’s services so it’s difficult to do him justice in a couple paragraphs. For anyone considering acupuncture I cannot speak more highly of the outcomes I’ve had from seeing him over the last year.
I first visited Andreas in June of 2012 for chronic pain in my wrist that was a result of an injury I’d sustained the year prior. I found him on Unilocal and given his stellar reviews and other success stories with chronic pain, decided to give him a try. I will admit I was weary of the idea of acupuncture: One, because I am not a fan of needles; Two, because I am not completely convinced by a lot of the eastern medicine hype; Three because I was definitely one of those narrow minded people that assumed acupuncturists were hippies, burned incense and got all cosmic on you. Well I was wrong about all of it.
Within a few minutes of my first visit when I explained that I’d broken my wrist the summer before and was in constant pain, he immediately asked about my shoulder. Had I been in a sling (answer — yes)? He then proceeded to examine the mobility of my shoulder in comparison to the other one and immediately diagnosed the source of my pain was coming from a shoulder that was never rehabbed properly after my injury. He knew about all the ligaments, muscles, joints, etc in the area — his knowledge of anatomy was profound. I spent the next 4 months getting treated based on this diagnosis, which has resulted in an outcome of my previous chronic pain being almost negligible.
Right around the time my visits for my wrist started to taper off in frequency, I decided to ask Andreas about his fertility treatments since I’d read on his website that he specialized in that. My husband and I had been trying for months without success and I was mostly curious what acupuncture for fertility actually meant. Once again, he asked me very specific questions to get to the root of the issue and diagnosed me with a luteal phase defect (which I had never heard of before). He immediately started me on a regimented treatment of acupuncture and herbs and within a month my cycle had already began to shift in the right direction. Within 7 months of consistent treatment I was pregnant (I’m due in January)!
Lastly, my husband has had severe allergies for years and since going to Andreas for acupuncture and herbal treatments, he no longer has to take his prescription medication.
Andreas is a professional, a healer and a wonderful person. His treatments far exceeded my expectations and I am so grateful to have found him.

Andreas is well versed in Traditional Chinese Medicine. He treated me in 2001 and even came to my house when I was too sick to go to him. If we weren’t millions of kilometres away, I would love to have him still be my doctor.

i’d been to a few «established» and well-​known acupuncturists and after seeing Andreas i have to say they were phoning it in. it’s obvious that he is passionate about his work and i get a sense that he is always exploring and learning (not in a newbie way but in a way that seems he is interested in continually bettering his practice).

I went to see Andreas Schwerte for infertility after seeing about 6 other previous accupunturists! Just like there are bad doctors there are many bad accupunturists that really don’t know what they are doing. I was RELIEVED to say the least to find Andreas after a long search. He is an expert in his field and does everything in his power to educate you and give you a plan to conqueror whatever issues you have going on. He is an amazing listener, educator and very patient with your needs. He is one in a million and would recommend him OVER any other accupunturist I have met. Go see him first and don’t waste your time with others. Susan

Andeas is one person who will make you realize that acupuncture does work. He doesn’t make outrageous promises, or say he’s a magic cure-​all, which I had previously associated with acupuncture. Nothing like that. He just patiently explains how the body works, and why certain things are helpful, and they are. I was skeptical at first, but since then he has helped a torn muscle in my calf, a pulled hamstring (I play soccer) and my migraines. I talked about it so much that a friend of mine who has had chronic arthritis in his wrist went to him, and cannot stop raving. He was so glad not to have to take steroids, which was western medicine’s only answer. I’ll be taking my mom (chronic neck and leg pain) to him, and there can be no higher endorsement than to trust him with my Mama!

I guess I’m something of a convert now. I’m very skeptical when it comes to anything outside of «hard science,» and that normally applies to the medical world. But after seven years of recurring gastrointestinal issues, with my GI specialist applying only steroids to temporarily relieve the problem (and not offering any actual advice for ending them permanently), I was forced to try Dr. Schwerte’s dual-​medical approach (Western/​Chinese) when a major flareup seriously threatened my health. Turns out I’m gluten intolerant (not the doctor’s diagnosis, but a lab result). That would have been nice to know years ago!
Dr. Schwerte put me on a regimen of acupuncture, herbal treatments and a mild diet. Over the course of about a month and a half I went from being pale and nutrient-​starved to feeling completely normal, and on my way to lifelong prevention of further GI incidents. While I’m disappointed to have lost beer and bread from my diet, I’m glad to finally have some answers and know how to stay healthy from here on out.

Andreas rocks! Any issue, just ask and he will find a place to stick a needle :) I am not kidding. He is the best at what he does. Plus he is very accommodating for insurance, price point, etc.

You couldn’t ask for better care, better service, or such a dedication to your long-​term health.
Andreas Schwerte’s clinic offers many options for healing including acupuncture, herbal treatments, food intolerance testing, and much more.
I used to suffer from carpal tunnel and tendonitis for 7 years and I had consulted countless medical doctors, physical therapists, and chiropractors with very limited success. At the time I was introduced to Dr. Schwerte through a friend. I was not familiar with oriental medicine before, but after this experience I would highly recommend it to anyone. Andreas Schwerte was able to relief my pain and symptoms within a few weeks. Amazing results — and no surgery or pain medication necessary! The symptoms are gone for good (anyone suffering from tendonitis can appreciate this comment).
More recently I injured my lower back (sport-​related accident) and a few acupuncture sessions later the muscle spasms were completely gone. I did not have to take any of the medication my orthopedist had prescribed. Of note, the only reason I consulted the orthopedist was to take X-​rays to make sure there was no damage to the spine.
Dr. Schwerte’s practice is conveniently located in the Financial District. Very friendly staff. Made a big difference in my life.

When you find a doctor that is not only professional and knowledgeable, but also passionate about their practice, you have struck gold my friends! I have just begun treatment with Dr. Schwerte for anxiety, as well as neck and back pain. After the first treatment alone, I felt better.
After my first visit, I was given homework to do in order to better understand my condition, and herbal and mineral supplements as well. This is a truly holistic approach to medicine that I definitely appreciate. I would highly recommend Dr. Schwerte to anyone considering acupuncture.

when i strained my back last year for the millionth time, i wanted to explore other forms of healing so i decided to try accupuncture. not knowing where to start, i searched my trusty Unilocal for a good one and found dr. schwerte and saw what great reviews he got. i left messages for him and a few other clinics, and this was on a friday afternoon for a last minute appointment and he was the only one that called me back — and he called me himself! once i got there, he took a lot of time to get to know my issues with my back and did some accupuncture treatment that was both relaxing and very healing. i was so glad to find him and definitely recommend him if you’re looking for a good doctor!

You know the kind of doctor who has his hand on the doorknob while you are talking? THIS IS NOT ONE OF THEM! Someone who sits down and looks you in the eye while you spill your guts about very personal stuff? THIS IS THE MAN! It’s immediately obvious that he is THERE for and with you. I went to see him on the recommendation of my chiropractor, who had helped me as much as he could, My regular doctor was hopeless. I am no longer taking pain relievers and my poor arthritic knees are 50% better! We are working to get them all the way better. If anyone can do it, Dr. Schwerte can!

«Whoa. Marcel, you kind of look like sh*t — again. Still not sleeping?»
So went the conversation for months, with one of my closest friends. I’ve always been a poor sleeper. Taking hours to fall asleep, only to wake up in 20 minute intervals, when I finally did.
Finally I relented and gave Dr. Schwerte a call. It’s the best thing I ever did. Andreas diagnosed my issues and began treatment right away. Sleeping issues — fixed. I can’t believe I lived with it for 5 years!!!
I look forward to my weekly visits with Andreas, to hear his calming, «Now you relax for a little bit.»
For first timers — don’t be put off by the «spit» test.

Just more than one year ago, I was referred to Dr. Andreas Schwerte by two independent parties: my great chiropractor, Dr. Dan Shapero, and also a woman with whom I had studied pilates and yoga at my health club (Laura Putnam). I have ongoing issues with my sciatic nerve due to an ankle sprain and issues of pain on the left side of my body. Being in the perimenopausal phase of my life, I was also told that Andreas could assist me with that particular transition.
I have been seeing Andreas regularly (mostly every week) for nearly the past 1.5 years and here’s what I absolutely love about him and his work. I can dash into his office in the middle of my hurried work day, briefly tell him what’s going on with me and INSTANTLY he will know how to treat me, even if I cannot identify all my symptoms or issues. He is so well versed in the field of medicine (both oriental and western) and accupuncture that he intuitively and instinctively knows exactly what to do… and he’s always right. Had I more time I would delve into the study of accupunture myself because Andreas has so peaked my curiosity about his work and its amazing benefits. Andreas and his accupuncture work has really helped me a lot.
Andreas truly cares about his patients and their overall well being and always makes the time in his busy days to tune into my particular health needs. Plus he’s got a great sense of humor and is always up on the latest medical whatevers. How can you get a better doctor than that? Andreas will ease any fears you have about putting tiny needles in your body and his knowledge and reassuring presence will make you feel like you’re the most important patient in his practice. His office is very restful and soothing with soft music and lavendar to calm any soul and spirit. Once/​week I have 45 minutes of totally uninterrupted «Maryann time» and emerge from my sessions with Andreas feeling completely refreshed, restored and renewed. It’s an amazing sense of well being everyone should have the opportunity to experience.
Maryann Hrichak