What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.88
Average wait time
4.92
Bedside manner
4.90
“Great acupuncturist in the city. I've been seeing Russ since 2016 whenever I have pain. Always feel better after the session. Highly recommended!”
Initials hiddenFebruary 2, 2023
“I’ve been seeing Russ for acupuncture for 4 years now and would highly recommend him!! He is super knowledgeable and my body always feels 1000% better after my appointments. Whether you’re a runner or not, he would be a great fit!”
Jennifer P.More than 1 year ago
About Russell Stram
I have over 22 years of experience in healthcare as an acupuncturist, specializing in treating pain conditions, orthopedic injuries, gait problems, and repetitive strain. I have also supported people with digestive complaints, headaches, insomnia, anxiety, and fatigue.
I hold a Master's in Acupuncture from Tri-State College of Acupuncture and a Master's in Physical Therapy from New York Medical College.
As an avid runner and triathlete, I first experienced acupuncture as a treatment for my own injuries. Acupuncture allowed me to be pain-free and improved my energy for work and sports. As both a patient and a provider, I've learned that good results require thorough care.
New patients should expect to spend 60 to 75 minutes for the initial session, while follow-up sessions can range from 30 to 60 minutes.
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Practice names
Education and training
- Tri-State College of Acupuncture, Master’s in Acupuncture
- New York Medical College, Master’s in Physical Therapy
Languages spoken
- English
- Japanese
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1083854210
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.88
Wait time
4.92
Bedside manner
4.90
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Really helped my knee and hip pain and made the marathon doable. He was professional and really skilled at what he does.
April 25, 2018James H.Verified patient
Quick with email responses. Very knowledgeable. Highly recommend. Will come back for further appointments/injuries.
September 26, 2016Ki S.Verified patient
Rus is always knowledgeable and is exceptional at addressing injury with a gentle style of acupuncture.
January 26, 2017Scott G.Verified patient
Russell is VERY patient and actually listens to you. I would highly recommend him to my network.
January 17, 2019Alfredo P.Verified patient
I had a great experience with this PT. Very good at helping with your problem and great person.
More than 1 year agoCesaltine G.Verified patient
He was extremely great in sharing what he was doing and the diagnosis as he went along!
February 20, 2015Initials hidden
Very pleased. The best Accupuncture I received. I will recommend highly. Hisako
November 30, 2017Hisako K.Verified patient
Received many Accupuncture treatments over years. This is the best one.
December 16, 2017Hisako K.Verified patient
Very informative, attentive , and effective. I will be going back.
March 5, 2019Davide L.Verified patient
Exceptional PT/Accupuntarist. Great for all of my running issues.
October 4, 2018Haseeb M.Verified patient
Great if you are looking for very personal and professional PT!
More than 1 year agoChristine S.Verified patient
Wonderful. He is very knowledgeable in acupuncture practice.
June 26, 2018Taylor C.Verified patient
Great acupuncturist in the city. I've been seeing Russ since 2016 whenever I have pain. Always feel better after the session. Highly recommended!
February 2, 2023Initials hidden
I’ve been seeing Russ for acupuncture for 4 years now and would highly recommend him!! He is super knowledgeable and my body always feels 1000% better after my appointments. Whether you’re a runner or not, he would be a great fit!
More than 1 year agoJennifer P.Verified patient
10/10
Been going for a couple years now.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Always a great visit
More than 1 year agoTaylor C.Verified patient
Russ is an incredibly thoughtful practitioner. He is absolutely the best at finding what caused an injury and using a combination of acupuncture and PT to help me on the road to recovery. I swear by his work and have done so for years.
August 21, 2018Scott G.Verified patient
Had a fantastic session with Russell. His needling technique is impeccable and he was very warm and easy to talk to. I highly recommend him!
August 14, 2018Christopher S.Verified patient
Russ is great and a pleasure to be treated by! He knows what he’s talking about and gives the reasons behind the treatment and ways to improve outside of the office too. Will be visiting again.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Russel is fantastic. He has great bedside manor and his experience as a PT and LAc combine together to form excellent treatment for his patients.
March 2, 2018Michael B.Verified patient
Life saver for my crazy bway schedule.
December 14, 2017Kirstin Tyler M.Verified patient
The best of Western and Eastern medicine combined. My leg improved in short time following his direction. Prior to finding this place I shopped around a lot. I was lucky.
Highly recommended. Gene Epstein
December 4, 2017Hisako K.Verified patient
I was so thankful to find him. Small family run practice where the patient is #1. Thank you again for a great visit. See you next week
June 23, 2017Jonathan G.Verified patient
Russ has been absolutely amazing! I've seen him twice for Piriformis pain relief. He listens, answers questions and thoroughly explains everything he's doing. I tried both the chiropractor and PT prior to visiting Russ and I can confidently say that nothing has worked as well as Acupuncture! Highly recommend :)
June 21, 2017Heatherann M.Verified patient
My appt was really thorough and educational! Russ went through each step carefully, making sure I understood what he was doing and how my body reacted. Will definitely come back for followups.
June 14, 2017Philip S.Verified patient
Russ is a dedicated & empathetic healer. As an athlete, he has both the training & intuitive experience to hit all the right points.
More than 1 year agoCraig B.Verified patient
Russell is by far and away the best acupuncturist/PT I've ever had. He is intuitive and thorough. As a dancer and CrossFit athlete, I have come to Russell for everything from incredibly painful plantar fasciitis to a sore or pulled muscle. He has managed to, within a few sessions, make my pain minimal or completely dissipate. I couldn't recommend him more highly.
April 5, 2017Ashley M.Verified patient
Great experience... quick, painless and was provided with shorts when I forgot a pair of my own. Calming and relaxed appointment. Will go again!
January 30, 2017Hannah D.Verified patient
Russ did an excellent job walking me through the "how and why" during my acupuncture treatment. Would recommend to anyone who is interested in trying acupuncture.
January 27, 2017Joshua O.Verified patient
Amazing to get personal, friendly and effective treatment in an easy to get to location. Great communication from the office, and I feel very lucky to have found this practice.
January 19, 2017Christine S.Verified patient
Mr. Stram is a dedicated professional. You can tell he loves his job. He will take all the time he needs to treat a patient and explain what he is doing as he goes along. I highly recommend him for acupuncture.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The best PT/Acupuncture I've ever received. He is thorough and knowldegable and really takes his time to assess all your needs. Could not recommend more highly.
November 19, 2016Ashley M.Verified patient
Russell was very knowledgeable and was happy to take his time in treating me and giving me good advice on how to move beyond my injury.
August 3, 2016Michael S.Verified patient
Very good. Informative
May 24, 2016Mark P.Verified patient
Dr. Stram walked me through different parts of my injury and explained in detail how I ended up with tight muscle on my leg. I really appreciated his attention and explanation!
April 5, 2016Joonha L.Verified patient
Love the focus on acupuncture and holistic view of the problem. I went for elbow tendonosis from rock climbing, and I have seen great improvement.
More than 1 year agoPhi-hong H.Verified patient
Everything was really great. I highly recommend. Not only did he acupuncture, but he also showed me stretches to do as well. He's super dedicated and you can tell he cares so much about helping you out.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
This is my first time using ZocDoc. My first session with Russel was very professional and informative. I highly recommend him!
January 27, 2015Alexander R.Verified patient
After my first visit, I have nothing but good things to say. Very professional and intelligent. Very thorough and non rushed visit. Explained what was going on and what could work to fix it and not work to fix it. Answered all my questions. Super nice guy. We'll see how PT works out but all in all so far so good.
March 6, 2015Jeremy H.Verified patient
My session with Russell Stram was extremely helpful and informative. Not only do I feel ten times better, but he provided me with a list of exercises to do on my own to continue my recovery. I would recommend Russ to anyone interested in physical therapy and acupuncture.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very grateful with Dr. Stram who has so patient in listening my concerns and needs, and giving me a treatment with care and compasion.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
He is knowledgeable, kind, friendly and takes his time to understand your problem. I feel much better after my first visit. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of PT
March 5, 2015Fiona O.Verified patient
I have had hip/ and piroformis and psoas issues for 2 years plus all due from running. I am returning slowly through 2 years of PT. As PT goes, I think it's so important for the patient to seek the doctor who has personal appreciation of the issue. I needed to see someone who understands physiology, lifestyle ( past, current and future) and luckily, I found Dr. Stramm.
He supplemented to what I am doing by focusing on "additional" work, not the repetitive ones, educating me at the same time. Dr. Stramm is also a physically active person and knows biomechanics which is something I also loved about him. He gets it. And he also studied eastern acupuncture, which adds to everything. Instead of the stim pads like some doctors do, he is more hands on, and uses alternative methods.
I have seen Dr. Russell few times and since, I have felt better. It takes time of course, but I noticed reduction of muscle tightness relieved slowly. Doctors are not cure and someone should not be seeing doctors as replacement, but the right doctor is critical in restoring ones balance. And I think I am on my way! I really like him and his approach. He is not pushy at all. His bedside manner, his philosophy, approach is really lovely.
I would highly recommend him!!!
February 23, 2015Marisa R.Verified patient
I've had acupuncture before and visited Dr. Stram for help relieving an ache in my shoulder rotator and a running injury in my TI band. Dr. Stram was great - he is really easy to talk to and I didn't even know he was putting in the needles in my back...! He also sent me home with a bunch of stretches to do and form roller exercises. I'll be returning for more acu. soon.
December 7, 2014Initials hidden
The visit with Russ was great. He always takes his time with the sessions, and puts a lot of thought & care into the treatments. I really like the fact that Russ is also a licensed PT. I feel like he can help me overcome my injuries and get back to running strong again.
More than 1 year agoTP
Russell is very friendly and easy to talk to. He made my first experience with acupuncture very comfortable. I also got to practice exercises with the pilates machine. It was great!
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December 13, 2019Vishy P.Verified patient
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Russell Stram works with Stram Acupuncture.
Where is Russell Stram's office located?
Russell Stram's office is located at 55 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018.
What are common reasons for patients to see Russell Stram?
Russell Stram frequently sees patients for Acupuncture, Anxiety, Arthritis, Back Pain, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Russell Stram on their profile.
What languages does Russell Stram speak?
Russell Stram speaks English and Japanese.
How do patients rate Russell Stram in reviews?
115 patients have reviewed Russell Stram. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.88/5. They have a 4.9/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.92/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.