Winnie Chan
LAc. MPA, MsAc
Hi, I’m Winnie— licensed acupuncturist based in New York City, specializing in hormonal health, fertility, and chronic pain management. My path to acupuncture wasn’t just professional—it was deeply personal. After years of struggling with debilitating endometriosis, multiple surgeries, and the emotional toll of living with chronic pain, I turned to acupuncture for healing. It changed everything.
As a “wounded healer,” I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to my practice. I understand how overwhelming it can feel when your body doesn’t seem to be working with you. That’s why I’m passionate about helping others find relief, balance, and a sense of control through integrative care.
My approach combines traditional Chinese medicine with a modern understanding of hormonal health. Whether you're navigating endometriosis, PCOS, fertility challenges, or simply seeking to feel better in your body, I’m here to support you—compassionately and holistically.
Building a Practice That Listens:
Whether this is your first time trying acupuncture or you’ve been on a long road searching for answers—I’m so glad you're here. I know how vulnerable it can feel to seek help, especially when you’ve been living with pain, fatigue, or feeling misunderstood. My promise is to meet you with compassion, care, and deep listening.
Your healing journey is yours alone—but you don’t have to walk it alone.
In our time together, you’ll have space to exhale. We’ll talk about what’s been weighing on you, what your body’s been holding, and what balance looks like for you. From there, we’ll begin a treatment tailored to your needs—not just your symptoms.
So come as you are, no pressure, no perfection. Just you, as you are. And together, we’ll begin the process of restoring harmony—gently, naturally, and with intention.
During your first visit, we’ll begin by getting to know you—your health history, your unique symptoms, and your goals for treatment. This is a time for us to connect deeply and understand what your body needs to heal.
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New York Boards of Education Office of Profession: Licensed Acupuncturist 2025
Board Certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) 2025
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Masters in Acupuncture 2024
New York University- MPA in Healthcare Policy and Management 2017
New York University- BA in Economics - Presidential Scholarship Recipient 2011
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Endometriosis Foundation of America – More Than Medicine: The Role of Acupuncture in Managing Endometriosis (Video) March 2025 Presentation
Endometriosis Foundation of America – Blossom Ball 2018 (Video) Personal Journey with Endometriosis
The Cycle - Endometriosis Podcast - “How does Acupuncture Manage Endometriosis Symptoms?” May 2025
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Winnie is an apprenticed under Dr. Lin Rong-Sheng, a world leader in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Chair of the Board of Directors of the American Society of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The inheritor of Professor Zhang Jin, the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity and the representative inheritor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture.)
Completed over 3,500 hours of education and clinical training at PCOM with offsite Chinatown Community Clinic internship at Kamwo Herbalist Clinic 2024
NYU Wagner Capstone team Consultant: NYC Health + Hospitals Internship 2016-2017
Research Assistant: Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine 2007-2009 I’ve spend 3 years behind the bench and in the field as a college researcher in Allergy and Immunology at Mount Sinai Ichan Research Center.
Published research findings on Allergy and Immunology on Elsevier Science July 31, 2015 under Principle Wayne Shreffler MD, PhD
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Microsoft - Senior Customer Success Account Manager - Financial Services
Zuora - Senior Customer Success Manager
Deloitte & Touche LLP - Senior Deployment and Client Success Manager
Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP- Legal Personnel Coordinator
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I’ve lived with endometriosis since I was 16. Over the years, the pain impacted nearly every part of my life—I missed out on graduations, birthdays, weddings, and so many milestones that should have been joyful. As a teenager, I spent lunch periods in the school nurse’s office with a heating pad, trying to manage pain no one else could see. I grew quiet and withdrawn, often turning down invitations because I simply couldn’t show up. At one point, I stopped being invited altogether.
Despite being under the care of top surgeons and specialists—including endometriosis excision experts, urologists, and colorectal surgeons—I endured over 50 ER visits and seven surgeries. The physical toll was overwhelming. But the emotional isolation was just as profound.
The Turning Point: Discovering Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Herbs changed my life. This combination gave me hope, relief, and strength. My endometriosis experience led me to dedicate my career to helping others with complex hormonal and reproductive health conditions—so no one else has to feel alone or unheard the way I once did.
At my practice, I blend Traditional Chinese Modalities with a deep respect for integrative care. I work with women navigating endometriosis, PCOS, infertility, menopause, and more—often alongside their Western medical providers. My goal is to support the body as a whole, restoring balance and vitality in a sustainable way.
Advocacy and Healing: EndoFound
For over a decade, I was very fortunate to be treated by a world-renowned endometriosis surgical team at Lenox Hill Hospital. Since then, I’ve remained committed to education and advocacy to Endometriosis Patient Community.