Three generations
Ask for the grandfather, the parents or the granddaughter. All four acupuncturists hold a New York license, and every formula is written by one of them.
Founder, licensed acupuncturist and herbalist
Started the practice and still sees patients most mornings. He writes herb formulas and teaches each new member of the family how to take a pulse. Speaks Cantonese, Mandarin and English.
Licensed acupuncturist and clinic director
Man's son. He runs the schedule, sees patients with back, neck and shoulder aches, and writes formulas with his father. Speaks Cantonese, Mandarin and English.
Licensed acupuncturist and herbalist
Kai's wife. She works most closely with the pharmacy and sees many families who come in together. Speaks Mandarin and English.
Licensed acupuncturist
Kai and Wai's daughter, the third generation to practice here. She keeps the evening hours. Speaks English and Cantonese.
Herb pharmacy manager
Man's wife. She weighs and packs every formula and shows you how to prepare it at home. Speaks Cantonese, Mandarin and English.
Front desk
Answers the phone, finds you a time and sends your written estimate before the first visit. Speaks English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
Credentials
Each acupuncturist's New York license is listed at the foot of every page.
Diplomate of Acupuncture (Dipl. Ac.), certified by the NCBAHM
Man Lau, Kai Lau, Wai Chow, Yee Lau
Diplomate of Chinese Herbology (Dipl. C.H.), certified by the NCBAHM
Man Lau, Wai Chow
English
All of us
Mandarin (putonghua)
Man, Kai, Wai, Yuk, Hoi
Cantonese (gwong dung wa)
Man, Kai, Yee, Yuk, Hoi