David Amador, LAc
Acupuncturist
528 Calle Soldado Ulises Arrigoitía Gómez Urbanización Extensión Roosevelt San Juan PR, 00918About
David Amador, MS, LAc, is an acupuncturist who diagnoses and treats patients at Longevity Complementary Care Center in Macedon, NY. He can also be found with Eastside Acupuncture in East Syracuse, NY. David evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). He specializes, but is not limited to, sports medicine, pain management, and Tui Na. David has an impressive professional journey that spans thirty years. Throughout his many years of experience, he has upheld a steadfast commitment to the ethical and professional standards of his practice, as evidenced by his sterling record, and ensures an impeccable degree of patient satisfaction in all facets of his work. In Puerto Rico, he taught medical qigong in the Hospital Auxilio Mutuo for twelve years. He has also participated in dozens of seminars and workshops in Mexico, Puerto Rico, Spain, Canada, the United States, and China. Outside work, David dedicates to climbing, hiking, camping, and photography, as well as practicing Yang Style and Chen Style Taijiquan.
Education and Training
Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at New York Chiropractic College MS Ac 2019
Board Certification
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Provider Details
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Can acupuncture help ankle pain?
Sports acupuncture is very good to help you recover from acute ankle sprains. and if you have chronic pain, acupuncture can help to reduce inflammation and to get to deep structures that otherwise stay untreated. The best way I can help yours if you set an appointment through my website wwwmountainandlake.org READ MORE
Can acupuncture help tight tendons?
Acupuncture treatment has a good record on helping patients with musculoskeletal issues. But it is important to bear in mind that every patient is different and tight tendons is very vague description. So my suggestion is that you set an appointment to discuss what is your specific complaint and what we can o to help you. Please visit my web page to set an appointment, thanks. READ MORE
How many acupuncture sessions are needed for back pain?
Depending on the issue. For a simple spasm, 35 session are usually enough. For something more complicated usually takes between 1020 sessions and for some conditions acupuncture is part of a palliative treatment that will help you to have better day to day life. Please visit my website to set an appointment www.mountainandlake.org READ MORE
Numbness and tingling after acupuncture?
First, you should tell your acupuncturist and ask him directly. Second, why are you having acupuncture, what is your complaint? If you are going for some kind of neuropathy or neurological condition is nor uncommon to have some reactions like you describe from acupuncture. Though, what youre describing sounds like its getting worse. So my recommendation is to talk to your practitioner andor another acupuncturist to reevaluate your condition. Is important that you continue taking your medication, if any and that you have good communication with your physician. Is hard to give a strait answer without knowing your case If you have further questions please contact me via email infomountainandlake.org Best READ MORE
Treating chronic muscle pain?
Im sorry that your husband is having so much pain. In my experience, patients that have this type of pain have relief after Acupuncture treatment. Since he is with such high levels of pain is difficult to say how much relief he will have if any. What I can offer is that he try a few treatments to see how much reduction of pain he will experience. Please visit my website to set an appointment www.mountainandlake.org READ MORE
Allergy
What kind of allergies? Acupuncture can help you with nasal allergies, skin allergies and some food sensitivities. Please contact me for further information READ MORE
Pain during acupuncture
Maybe trying a different practitioner. Ill be happy to treat him tell him to give me a call or feel free to visit my website www.mountainandlake.org. READ MORE
Can acupuncture treat neck pain?
If the pain is coming from the muscles around the neck acupuncture can help you in just a few treatments. If it something more complicated like an herniated disc or nerve damage it will take longer and will also require attention from other specialists/adjacent techniques like chiropractic, physiotherapy, orthopedics or neurology. Each case is different and, an experienced acupuncturist will lead you to seek the best treatment for you. Please, set an appointment to evaluate your needs. READ MORE
Can acupuncture fix muscle knots?
Acupuncture in general is very useful on musculo-skeletical conditions. Muscle knots respond easily to acupuncture or electro-acupuncture. But depending on where and how you acquire this "knots". The best way to help you is if you set an appointment at www.mountainandlake.org READ MORE
How many acupuncture sessions are needed for chronic pain?
The answer is not simple. As chronic pain is very complex. And the origin of the pain can be very varied. But normally a course of acupuncture is about 10 treatments. In those initial 10 treatments you should feel relief of the symptoms in three possible ways (or combination): reduction of intensity, improvement on range of motion, or reduction of the time frame of the pain. The best way to answer your question and help you is to set an appointment. READ MORE
How often should I get acupuncture for pain?
If is something acute, I would suggest daily. I offer a “quick session” appointments were you’ll be treated for about half an hour several times in a week. I see great results from that type of treatment. READ MORE
Can you fix an earache?
Short answer, yes! Most ear pains respond very well to acupuncture treatment. Long answer, have to be in person, set an appointment and we can identify the reason of hour pain and set some expectations/prognosis READ MORE
What treatments can be done to fix lower back pain?
Lower back treatment can be a single technique, like acupuncture, tuina (Chinese medical massage), Ba Guan Fa (cupping), Gua Sha (soft tissue manipulation), moxibustion (heat), liniments and poultices/plasters, etc. Or a combination of several of this techniques. For acute injuries, I normally do some Tuina and Acupuncture. For more chronic conditions, I regularly add heat, liniments/plasters and/or guasha/baguan. I really depends on the patient, so my suggestion is to set an appointment at www.mountainandlake.org READ MORE
How many acupuncture sessions are needed for insomnia?
Each case is different and depends on how long have you been having insomnia. But in 5 to 10 treatments you should see some improvement. READ MORE
How many acupuncture treatments are good for chronic back pain?
Chronic pain is very difficult to reduce in just a few treatments. Depending on the nature of the injury that is causing your pain it could vary from 5 appointment to several months of treatment. READ MORE
Can you help recover after a mild stroke?
With the approval of your friend’s physician, acupuncture can provide a big improvement in stroke sequela. READ MORE
What are the pressure points for a headache?
There are a few “famous” pressure points for headache. One of them is in the “web” between the index and thumb. But it’s way better to have a real acupuncture treatment. Why don’t you set an appointment? READ MORE
How many acupuncture sessions are needed for nerve pain?
If the nerve pain is due to some muscles pressing on the nerves the prognosis is fairly good, around 10 treatments. If the problem is more complicated, like narrowing of the bone structures that allows the nerve to pass through, spine deviation, fractures, etc. It will take longer. That being said you should feel some relief, even if it’s minor, from the first appointment. READ MORE
Is acupuncture treatment good for insomnia?
In general, acupuncture has been proven to be very helpful for sleep disorders. That being said, every patient is different and the causes of insomnia can come from a multitude of reasons/etiologies. I recommend you to email me to set an appointment info@mountainandlake.org Or visit my website for more information www.mountainandlale.org READ MORE
Is acupuncture safe for anxiety?
Acupuncture has shown benefits when used to control anxiety, but every case is different and every patient should be treated accordingly to his/her specific needs. Give me a call to set an appointment! READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Certified Instructor Five Sections Taijiquan Program - Present
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Acupuncturists
- Acupuncture Society of New York
Internships
- Zhejiang HospiZhejiang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Chinatal of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China
Professional Society Memberships
- The Acupuncture Society of New York | American Society of Acupuncturists
David Amador, LAc's Practice location
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Get to know Acupuncturist Mr. David Amador, who serves patients in East Syracuse and Macedon, New York.
Mr. Amador, a licensed acupuncturist, evaluates and treats patients based on the concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). He specializes, but is not limited to, sports medicine, pain management, and Tui Na (a form of Chinese medical massage). Currently, he practices at Eastside Acupuncture and Longevity Complementary Care Center in East Syracuse and Macedon, New York, respectively
His mission is to provide consistent, affordable, high quality, and compassionate care to patients and teach them the importance of maintaining wellness and advocating for their care. Both clinics provide acupuncture and Chinese medicine-based care to community members and specializes in the treatment of sports injuries, pain conditions and women’s health. It also offers a more holistic approach to treating digestive, gynecological and autoimmune conditions.
Born in Mexico City, Mr. Amador began his studies in Taijiquan, Qigong, and Gongfu in 1986. Years later, in 2019, he graduated from the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at New York Chiropractic College.
To date, he has completed over 4,000 hours of clinical training that included a clinical internship at Zhejiang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has also participated in dozens of seminars and workshops in Mexico, Puerto Rico, Spain, Canada, the United States, and China. In Puerto Rico, he taught medical qigong in the Hospital Español Auxilio Mutuo for twelve years.
Certified through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Mr. Amador is a Certified Instructor of the Five Sections Taijiquan Program. In addition, he is a member of the American Society of Acupuncturists and the Acupuncture Society of New York.
Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and a key component of Traditional Oriental Medicine. It is a technique in which thin needles are inserted into the body and in some cases, electro-stimulation is applied to gently stimulate particular regions of the body. Acupuncture is also used to maintain general health and well-being. Acupuncturists treat a variety of physical and psychological issues, such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, pain, digestive disorders, and infertility.
Outside of the office, Mr. Amador enjoys hiking, climbing, camping, and photography. He also practices Yang Style and Chen Style Taijiquan.
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