About Us
The Sunny Side: Acupuncture and Healing Arts is a minority woman-owned Chinese Medicine clinic located near Union Square in Manhattan in the peaceful lower-level of the Rutherford Medical building. It is our mission to provide affordable private acupuncture treatments in New York City. We are passionate about providing quality. Our goal is to create positive change in your health and to motivate you to want the same thing for yourself. Beyond Chinese Medicine, my goal is to create community amongst the many people that have influenced me to pursue this endeavor.
How We Got Started
Learning the theories and philosophies of Chinese Medicine (the broader name for what I do) made so much sense to me that I wondered why more people didn’t know about this type of healing. During my first visit with an acupuncturist, I told them, “I have a lot of decisions to make, and I am having trouble making them. My mind feels cloudy and overwhelmed with the thought of so many decisions to make.” They said that they could help (What?!) I made so many decisions after that treatment and felt so clear, I felt like Superwoman! It was truly amazing!
Through weekly treatments, acupuncture and herbal medicine have helped to alleviate my severe menstrual pain. My life is no longer interrupted by excruciating cramps, low-back pain, and fainting on a monthly basis, which resulted in me missing school and work. It allowed me to make the choice to get off the birth control pill. I have healed my own sprained ankles and those of others many times as well as plantar fasciitis.
The products and services we offer
Recommendations Received (8)
"I have not yet experienced Sunny Side Acupuncture and Healing Arts. However, from a chat with..."
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"I have not yet experienced Sunny Side Acupuncture and Healing Arts. However, from a chat with April Nieves, I have no doubt the expertise and authenticity of the art of healing from this group. I look forward to an opportunity to work with her. We are geographically challenged. Lol I am confident of the healing capacity of April’s gift and of the mission of the group. Have a conversation. Be well. "
"I had the pleasure of working with April at the launch of our products at Nordstrom‘s in NYC...."
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"I had the pleasure of working with April at the launch of our products at Nordstrom‘s in NYC. April is professional courteous and really cares about people. She is an amazing person… Please use her services I highly recommend her!!
You’re the best April!!"
Products & Services
The use of sterile filiform needles to Balance your body's energy, Qi, to bring you to a place of ideal health.
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"Anthony Clayton is a brilliant soul. He helped us build our first tap dance floor from nothing!..."
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"Anthony Clayton is a brilliant soul. He helped us build our first tap dance floor from nothing! He is always supportive and has done much brilliant work through Boston. He is willing to build/create something brilliant with you. "
"Mack comes up with creative solutions for businesses. I asked him for help once and we came up..."
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"Mack comes up with creative solutions for businesses. I asked him for help once and we came up with my current packages and I had much more clarity as well as closed business following my meeting with Mack. "
Recent Activity
I found ways of "making it through" and still figuring it out. I have employed my friends with small businesses (all minority-business owners); a fashion designer, musician/arranger, and makeup artist. I got a job doing my healing work to supplement my business income and renegotiated how I pay...
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I found ways of "making it through" and still figuring it out. I have employed my friends with small businesses (all minority-business owners); a fashion designer, musician/arranger, and makeup artist. I got a job doing my healing work to supplement my business income and renegotiated how I pay for my space. If my landlord didn't agree I would have paused my in person services. I am blessed this wasn't the case. I have also been giving virtual wellness guiding and virtual tap dance lessons and in person private lessons when I can. Creative solutions are needed. I share what knowledge I can and focus on what I want. Please respond if I can help in any way.
Thank you for sharing this information as it is very helpful as I continue to move forward. Another concern I have is the amount I should ask or does the SBA tell you how much you qualify for?
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Thank you for sharing this information as it is very helpful as I continue to move forward. Another concern I have is the amount I should ask or does the SBA tell you how much you qualify for?
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They should definitely extend. Some people haven't even got any of their UI or PUA yet.
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They should definitely extend. Some people haven't even got any of their UI or PUA yet.
Communicate with the new people you meet and keep in touch with old contacts. If you say you want to contact or get to know someone, then do that. Learn more about the people and the things that they do and what moves them to do it.
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Communicate with the new people you meet and keep in touch with old contacts. If you say you want to contact or get to know someone, then do that. Learn more about the people and the things that they do and what moves them to do it.
I am doing my best to stay centered. Practicing gratefulness and a positive mindset to stay strong through everything is going on. Making sure I am healthy so that I can help others without exhausting myself. I am getting organized and strategizing about what I can do next and how I want to do...
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I am doing my best to stay centered. Practicing gratefulness and a positive mindset to stay strong through everything is going on. Making sure I am healthy so that I can help others without exhausting myself. I am getting organized and strategizing about what I can do next and how I want to do it... Gaining more clarity about myself and the goals of my business.
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I haven't done any major communication with them since this all started. I called them in March asking them how they are doing and are they comfortable coming in. Much time has passed, the season is changing and the government seems to want to "reopen." Clients may feel different now, but thats...
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I haven't done any major communication with them since this all started. I called them in March asking them how they are doing and are they comfortable coming in. Much time has passed, the season is changing and the government seems to want to "reopen." Clients may feel different now, but thats relative to your audience. I know for myself, I am still not completely comfortable in going out. Still digesting all that is going on and focused on making better decisions. Thank you for this post.
I believe that there is a big mental portion in healing pain. Especially when the person has been in pain for a long time (6 months or more). In my experience, I have found that persons in pain are so distracted by the pain that they not doing any mental or spiritual work on their own (i.e....
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I believe that there is a big mental portion in healing pain. Especially when the person has been in pain for a long time (6 months or more). In my experience, I have found that persons in pain are so distracted by the pain that they not doing any mental or spiritual work on their own (i.e. meditation, positive mindset work, visualization and emotionalization work). Even though people want to feel better, I have to continuously explain the value of doing their part at home. The physical is definitely important in healing as well. The mental informs the physical and vice versa.
What does blogging mean to you? I agree with one of the answers below. I find video to be a very helpful medium to share yourself with people and clients. People will resonate with you. I will be starting using video as I have felt moved to do so. If you start it though, make sure you share it...
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What does blogging mean to you? I agree with one of the answers below. I find video to be a very helpful medium to share yourself with people and clients. People will resonate with you. I will be starting using video as I have felt moved to do so. If you start it though, make sure you share it and tell people. Do not hide.
