What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.50
Average wait time
4.86
Bedside manner
5.00
“Dan Poreda was wonderful! He was wonderfully gentle in touch but extremely effective in hitting all of my trigger points. It took me less than ten minutes into the appointment to decide I would be back multiple times. I felt very taken care. Highly recommend!”
Lauren R.March 14, 2023
“Daniel took the time to get down to the root cause of my pain. I was very impressed by his ability to identify trigger points and relieve so much tension. ”
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About Daniel Poreda
Daniel Poreda is board certified and state licensed (NY, CO) in acupuncture and Chinese herbology. In 2010, he founded his private practice, Center Acupuncture, in New York City. Since then, his practice has grown to serve a diverse range of people, helping professional athletes and Mixed Martial Artists recover quickly and compete at the highest level; helping Broadway performers stay in performance; delivering stress and tension relief to the overworked, and helping people receive successful pregnancies and healthy deliveries. Allergies too, not a problem; who would have thought?
Dan’s acupuncture style incorporates tui na (acupressure massage) which yields better results and a higher quality treatment. His expertise includes TCM diagnostics and prescription of traditional Chinese herbal medicine. He is also a level 2 Reiki practitioner.
Dan’s first rendezvous with healing arts was becoming attuned to level 1 Reiki at age 16, followed by level 2 Reiki in adulthood. The desire to bring powerful healing and deepen his understanding and wield of Qi led Dan to learn acupuncture, completing a Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine at Touro College in New York City. Post graduation, he traveled to Chengdu, China to continue his studies and deepen his clinical expertise at the Chengdu University of traditional Chinese Medicine in Sichuan Provence, China. He completed rounds in the acupuncture departments and in herbal medicine departments for digestive disorders, diabetes, neurology, oncology, gynecology, cardiology, respiratory disease, and dermatology. The focus of his residency was with Dr. Zhang Zhi Wen, internationally recognized master Wen Bing practitioner; Wen Bing , ”warm disease”, is a specialty practice that tends to treat a range of upper respiratory illness and febrile (fever) disease. People would come to Dr. Zhang Zhi Wen for herbal prescriptions to treat conditions from the common cold to advanced pulmonary fibrosis.
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Board certifications
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Education and training
- Touro College and University System, New York, Master's in Oriental Medicine
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1407159494
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
4.50
Wait time
4.86
Bedside manner
5.00
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Dan is great he knew exactly where I needed him to work on. Very knowledgeable in his field.
July 21, 2025Initials hidden
Dan Poreda was wonderful! He was wonderfully gentle in touch but extremely effective in hitting all of my trigger points. It took me less than ten minutes into the appointment to decide I would be back multiple times. I felt very taken care. Highly recommend!
March 14, 2023Lauren R.Verified patient
Daniel took the time to get down to the root cause of my pain. I was very impressed by his ability to identify trigger points and relieve so much tension.
May 22, 2022Initials hidden
He really listened to my chief complaints about pain. He addressed my concerns. This was my first time doing acupuncture, and he explained the process to me. Felt better, but sleepy after the session.
May 19, 2022Lourdes V.Verified patient
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What practice does Daniel Poreda work with?
Daniel Poreda works with Center Acupuncture.
Where is Daniel Poreda's office located?
Daniel Poreda's office is located at 303 5th Ave, New York, NY 10016.
Which board certifications does Daniel Poreda have?
Daniel Poreda is certified by National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
What are common reasons for patients to see Daniel Poreda?
Daniel Poreda frequently sees patients for Acupuncture, Arthritis, Depression, Infertility Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Daniel Poreda on their profile.
What languages does Daniel Poreda speak?
Daniel Poreda speaks English.
How do patients rate Daniel Poreda in reviews?
8 patients have reviewed Daniel Poreda. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.86/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.