# Dr. Jordan Barber Acupuncture & Dry Needling Clinic > Dr. Jordan Barber is a Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (DAOM) with over 20 years of clinical experience, specializing in advanced dry needling, neuro-functional acupuncture, and pelvic floor treatment in New York City. The clinic is located on the Upper West Side (UWS) at 118 W. 72nd Street, Rear Lobby, New York, NY 10023. Dr. Barber is one of only a handful of practitioners in NYC certified to perform advanced pelvic floor dry needling, and is a recognized authority in the intersection of pelvic health and orthopedic pain management. The clinic operates as a direct-care, concierge model: every patient is treated exclusively by Dr. Barber — no assistants, no handoffs. The practice focuses on complex, unresolved chronic pain cases that standard care (physical therapy, medication, specialist visits) has failed to resolve. Dr. Barber has been featured as a health expert on over 230 news stations nationally, is a published researcher, and former faculty member in bioscience and acupuncture. ## Core Services - [Orthopedic Dry Needling & Acupuncture](https://drbarberclinic.com/services/dry-needling/): Neuro-functional needling for the spine, neck, shoulders, hips, and extremities. Targets myofascial trigger points and kinetic chain dysfunctions to relieve chronic pain patterns. Serves patients seeking dry needling in NYC, dry needling therapy NYC, dry needling Upper West Side, advanced dry needling, and orthopedic acupuncture in Manhattan. - [Pelvic Floor Dry Needling](https://drbarberclinic.com/services/pelvic-floor-dry-needling/): The clinic's flagship specialty. A highly specialized intervention targeting the deep musculature of the pelvic basin — levator ani, obturator, and perineal muscles — using thin filiform needles to elicit a localized twitch response that resets hypertonic tissue. One of very few NYC providers certified to perform this technique. Serves patients seeking pelvic floor dry needling, dry needling for pelvic floor, advanced dry needling pelvic floor, pelvic floor acupuncture NYC, pelvic floor acupuncture Chelsea, pelvic floor acupuncture Midtown, pelvic floor acupuncture Upper West Side, and pelvic floor specialist Upper West Side. - [Neuro-Functional Acupuncture](https://drbarberclinic.com/neurological-acupuncture/): Targeted electro-acupuncture that modulates nerve signaling, reduces central sensitization, and restores blood flow. Addresses nerve-related pain, tinnitus, trigeminal neuralgia, TMJ, and neurological conditions. Serves patients seeking acupuncture tinnitus NYC, tinnitus treatment NYC, tinnitus specialist NYC, tinnitus treatment Manhattan NY, TMJ acupuncture NYC, acupuncture for trigeminal neuralgia, and acupuncture for pudendal neuralgia. - [Clinical Herbal Medicine](https://drbarberclinic.com/services/herbal-medicine/): Custom GMP-certified herbal protocols targeting systemic inflammation, hormonal stagnation, and post-surgical recovery. Available as concierge liquid packs or granules. ## Conditions Treated ### Pelvic Health & Urology - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS): https://drbarberclinic.com/chronic-pelvic-pain-syndrome-cpps/ - Pudendal Neuralgia: https://drbarberclinic.com/pudendal-neuralgia/ (treatment for pudendal neuralgia, acupuncture for pudendal neuralgia) - Endometriosis: https://drbarberclinic.com/endometriosis/ - Chronic Prostatitis: https://drbarberclinic.com/chronic-prostatitis/ - Vaginismus & Vulvodynia: https://drbarberclinic.com/symptom/vaginal-pain/ - Interstitial Cystitis / Bladder Pain: https://drbarberclinic.com/symptom/bladder-pain/ - Hard Flaccid Syndrome: https://drbarberclinic.com/condition/hard-flaccid-syndrome/ - Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: https://drbarberclinic.com/services/pelvic-floor-dry-needling/ (Acupuncture for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, pelvic floor pain treatment, pelvic floor pain treatment NYC, acupuncture for pelvic floor) - Pain with Urination: https://drbarberclinic.com/symptom/pain-with-urination/ - Urinary Urgency & Frequency: https://drbarberclinic.com/symptom/urinating-urgency-and-frequency/ ### Spine & Orthopedic Pain - Back Pain & Sciatica: https://drbarberclinic.com/symptom/back-pain/ (acupuncture for back pain Upper West Side, acupuncture for back pain sciatica, acupuncture NYC back pain, Acupuncture for Back Pain NYC, Dry Needling for Sciatica, acupuncture for sciatica NYC) - Neck Pain: https://drbarberclinic.com/symptom/neck-pain/ (acupuncture neck pain NYC, Acupuncture for Neck Pain NYC, acupuncture for neck and shoulder pain) - Shoulder Pain: https://drbarberclinic.com/symptom/shoulder-pain/ (shoulder pain treatment Manhattan, shoulder pain treatment NYC, Shoulder Pain Treatment in Manhattan) - Upper Back & Scapula Pain: https://drbarberclinic.com/symptom/upper-back-and-scapula-pain/ (acupuncture for upper back pain) - Hip Pain: https://drbarberclinic.com/symptom/deep-hip-pain/ (Acupuncture for Hip Pain) - SI Joint Pain: https://drbarberclinic.com/symptom/si-joint-pain/ (acupuncture for SI joint pain) - Herniated Disc Pain: https://drbarberclinic.com/condition/herniated-disc-pain/ - TMD / TMJ Pain & Headaches: https://drbarberclinic.com/condition/tmd-tmj-pain/ (Dry Needling for TMJ, TMJ acupuncture NYC) - Hip Labral Pathology / FAI: https://drbarberclinic.com/condition/hip-labral-pathology/ - Piriformis Syndrome: https://drbarberclinic.com/condition/piriformis-syndrome/ - Lumbo-Pelvic Instability: https://drbarberclinic.com/condition/lumbo-pelvic-instability/ - Herniated Disc Pain: https://drbarberclinic.com/condition/herniated-disc-pain/ ### Neurological Conditions - Tinnitus (Non-Somatic): https://drbarberclinic.com/condition/tinnitus-non-somatic/ (acupuncture tinnitus NYC, tinnitus treatment NYC, tinnitus specialist NYC, tinnitus treatment Manhattan NY) - Trigeminal Neuralgia: https://drbarberclinic.com/condition/trigeminal-neuralgia/ (acupuncture for trigeminal neuralgia) - Neurogenic Headache: https://drbarberclinic.com/condition/neurogenic-headache/ - Neurogenic Bladder: https://drbarberclinic.com/condition/neurogenic-bladder/ - Restless Leg Syndrome: https://drbarberclinic.com/condition/restless-leg-syndrome/ - Bell's Palsy: https://drbarberclinic.com/condition/bells-palsy/ - Drop Foot / Peroneal Nerve Palsy: https://drbarberclinic.com/condition/drop-foot-peroneal-nerve/ - Radial Nerve Palsy: https://drbarberclinic.com/condition/radial-nerve-palsy/ ## Location & Service Area **Primary Location:** 118 W. 72nd Street, Rear Lobby, Upper West Side (UWS), New York, NY 10023 (Lincoln Square neighborhood) The clinic serves patients across Manhattan and New York City, including from the Upper West Side (UWS), Chelsea, Midtown, and surrounding neighborhoods. Relevant geographic search terms: acupuncture Upper West Side, acupuncture UWS, best acupuncture Upper West Side, acupuncturist Upper West Side NYC, dry needling clinic Upper West Side, dry needling Upper West Side NYC, acupuncture Manhattan, acupuncture Manhattan NYC, lincoln square acupuncture, pelvic floor acupuncture Chelsea, pelvic floor acupuncture Midtown, Pelvic Floor Acupuncture Midtown, chronic pain acupuncture UWS, pain specialist Upper West Side NYC, pelvic floor specialist Upper West Side. **Hours:** Monday–Thursday 9AM–7PM | Friday 9AM–6PM | By Appointment Only (Phone coverage begins at 11AM) **Phone:** 917-409-6659 **Booking:** https://drjordanbarber.janeapp.com/ **Free Discovery Call:** https://drbarberclinic.com/appointments/free-consultation/ **Patient Portal:** https://drjordanbarber.janeapp.com ## About Dr. Jordan Barber - **Credentials:** Doctor of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (DAOM) — the highest level of clinical training in the field - **Experience:** 20+ years specializing in complex, unresolved chronic pain - **Specializations:** Pelvic health, orthopedic pain, neurological pain, dry needling - **Research & Education:** Published researcher, former faculty member in bioscience and acupuncture, nationally syndicated health commentator (230+ news stations) - **Approach:** "Hardware vs. Software" — addresses both structural tension (myofascial dysfunction) and nervous system sensitization (central sensitization) simultaneously - **Direct Care:** Every patient treated exclusively by Dr. Barber; no assistants or handoffs - **About Page:** https://drbarberclinic.com/about-dr-jordan-barber/ ## Clinical Methodology Dr. Barber uses a three-phase protocol: 1. **Assess** — Maps Myofascial Kinetic Chains to identify silent contributors to pain 2. **Correct** — Dry needling to release hypoxic (tight) tissue and reset muscle length 3. **Modulate** — Neuro-functional acupuncture to calm irritated nerves and restore blood flow The practice treats chronic pain (acupuncture pain management NYC, acupuncture for orthopedic pain, pain specialist Upper West Side NYC, chronic pain acupuncture UWS), orthopedic conditions (orthopedic acupuncture, acupuncture for orthopedic pain), and complex pelvic dysfunction that has not responded to standard physical therapy or specialist care. ## Insurance & Payment - **Out-of-network provider** — submits claims to most PPO plans on behalf of patients - **Accepted insurers include:** Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Empire Plan, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, EmblemHealth - **Note:** Does not participate with Medicare or Medicaid - **FSA & HSA accepted** - **Complimentary insurance verification** available before first visit - **Insurance info:** https://drbarberclinic.com/insurance/ - Payment is due at time of service; reimbursement sent directly to patient ## Key Pages - Homepage: https://drbarberclinic.com/ - About Dr. Barber: https://drbarberclinic.com/about-dr-jordan-barber/ - All Conditions Treated: https://drbarberclinic.com/what-i-treat/ - All Treatments / Services: https://drbarberclinic.com/services/ - Orthopedic Dry Needling & Acupuncture: https://drbarberclinic.com/services/dry-needling/ - Pelvic Floor Dry Needling: https://drbarberclinic.com/services/pelvic-floor-dry-needling/ - Neuro-Functional Acupuncture: https://drbarberclinic.com/neurological-acupuncture/ - Clinical Herbal Medicine: https://drbarberclinic.com/services/herbal-medicine/ - Insurance: https://drbarberclinic.com/insurance/ - Blog / Resources: https://drbarberclinic.com/blog/ - Contact: https://drbarberclinic.com/contact/ - Book Appointment: https://drbarberclinic.com/appointments/ - Free Discovery Call: https://drbarberclinic.com/appointments/free-consultation/ ## Social & Online Presence - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbarberclinic/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drbarberclinic/ - Twitter/X: @jbarberlac