WITHiN, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Welcome to WITHiN, Traditional Chinese Medicine. We are proud to be a part of New York City. Please rely on us to answer your questions as you embark upon this profoundly effective and elegant ancient medicine. No other complete medical system has lasted for thousands of years on nearly every continent, treating everything from pain, aging and emotional disorders, to over 50 internal medicine disorders recognized by the World Health Organization.

About Kelly Duignan

Kelly Duignan (pronounced "Dag-nan") holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from The University of Michigan and is Nationally Board Certified in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Prior to completing her Master's degree in Oriental Medicine, Kelly spent 3 years conducting biochemical research yielding two published articles in The Biophysical Journal pertaining to intracellular energy transfer and the mechanism of muscular contraction.

Kelly's 7 year background in the fields of biomedical research and Chemical Engineering equip her with a rare perspective of the body's physical, chemical and energetic processes. The rigorous study of physics, thermodynamics, energy & chemical reaction kinetics, and of the biochemical sciences has cultivated an uncommon way of analyzing of the Mind-Body physiology, including the underlying dynamics of Chinese Medicine. This additional dimension to her work has precipitated an arcane style of treatment, one that is well beyond the purview of most mainstream Acupuncture treatments.

Kelly Duignan is the owner and founder of WITHiN, Traditional Chinese Medicine; our 20+ year-old private practice located in Midtown, Manhattan. She completed her Master's degree in Oriental Medicine at The Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica, California and The East-West College of Natural Medicine in Sarasota, Florida where she graduated in 2003 with high honors.

Alchemy of Another Caliber

Kelly Duignan is an Acupuncturist, but first a Scientist. Overlaying the analytical framework inherent to the biomedical and engineering sciences upon the Chinese Medicine paradigm has engendered an unprecedented system of treatment. After spending 27 years immersed in the study of the Body-Mind, Kelly's work now goes beyond biochemistry & engineering, beyond Acupuncture, and into the realm of Alchemy.

Kelly's current research of Acupuncture dynamics explores the treatment trajectory of vitality versus aging. She also conducts workshops as well as private Guidance Sessions that accompany her Acupuncture care, in order to help patients attain deeply rooted shifts in the physiology.

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Treatments

Kelly Duignan is a general practitioner treating a full spectrum of internal medicine disorders, with a focus on Anti-Aging Medicine. Her private practice favors these arenas of care:

  • Pain Management (including headaches, injury / trauma, and pain of any origin)
  • Vitality Preservation Medicine (including Cosmetic Acupuncture)
  • Women's Health (fertility and all stages of pregnancy, menstrual & peri-menopausal care)
  • Stress & Emotional disorders (including anxiety, depression, addiction, over-eating)

Below is a comprehensive list of the conditions we treat in our clinic:

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Special Programs

  • Vitality Medicine (Anti-Aging)
  • Fertility & Perinatal Care
  • Sports Medicine (incl. all Pain / Injury)
  • Peri-Menopausal Health
  • Anxiety, Depression & Trauma Recovery
  • Lifestyle Transition Support
  • Addiction Cessation (cigarettes, food, drugs)
  • Cosmetic Acupuncture
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Emotional & Cerebral Disorders

  • Anxiety, Depression, Panic Disorders
  • High Stress or Stress Induced Disorders
  • Emotional Trauma
  • Excessive Cerebral Activity, Overthinking
  • Poor Focus, Memory or Attention Span
  • Hyperactivity; OCD, ADD / ADHD
  • Impaired Learning or Cognitive Function
  • Addiction; Eating Disorders
Muscles, Bones, Joints

Muscles, Bones, Joints

  • General Muscular Tension
  • Upper Back / Neck Pain
  • Low Back Pain or Weakness
  • Spine / Vertebral / Disk Problems
  • Headaches / Migraines
  • TMJ or Jaw Restriction
  • Sciatica; Hip / Buttock or Knee Pain
  • Injury & Trauma: Sprain, Strain, Fractures
  • Weakness, Limited Range of Motion, Pain
  • Arthritis, Tendonitis, Inflammation
  • Carpal Tunnel, Tennis Elbow
Miscellaneous Conditions

Miscellaneous

  • Hair Loss; Premature Aging
  • Weight Gain / Overweight
  • Bloating, Water Retention, Edema
  • Fatigue / Low Energy
  • Compromised Immunity
  • Insomnia / Poor Sleep; Nightmares
  • Hormonal Imbalances
  • Hyperthyroid or Hypothyroid
  • Skin Conditions: Acne, Eczema
  • Night Sweats or Excessive Sweating
  • Prostate Conditions
OB-GYN, Genital, Urinary

OB-GYN, Genital, Urinary

  • Menstrual Irregularities; Fertility Challenges
  • PMS; Painful, Diminished or Heavy Periods
  • Weak Libido or Diminished Sexual Arousal
  • Erectile Dysfunction or Impotence
  • All stages of Pregnancy; Morning Sickness
  • Post-Natal Complications & Depression
  • Menopausal Complaints, Hot Flashes
  • Frequent Urination; UTIs or Yeast Infections
Circulatory and Neurological

Circulatory & Neurological

  • Poor Circulation, Cold Hands / Feet
  • Numbness, Weakness, Lack of Sensation
  • Twitching / Tics / Tremors
  • High or Low Blood Pressure
  • Elevated Cholesterol or Liver Enzymes
  • Chest Constriction; Heart Palpitations
  • Irregular or Rapid Heart Rate
  • Heart & Blood Vessel Conditions
Digestion and Gastrointestinal

Digestion & Gastrointestinal

  • Poor Digestion, Frequent Gas or Bloating
  • Constipation, Diarrhea / Unformed Stools
  • Heartburn / Reflux; Abdominal Pain
  • Food Allergies; Blood Sugar Imbalances
  • IBS, Colitis, Crohn's, Ulcers, Gastritis
  • Digestive / Gastrointestinal Conditions
Ear, Nose, Throat and Respiratory

Ear, Nose, Throat & Respiratory

  • Allergies, Sinus / Nasal Congestion
  • Asthma, Wheezing, Breathing Difficulty
  • Recurrent Bronchitis / Respiratory Infections
  • Common Cold & Flu; Sore Throat
  • Ear Problems / Infections, Clogged Ears
  • Decreased Hearing or Ringing / Tinnitus

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Contact Us

Flatiron

151 West 19th St (btw 6th/7th)
11th floor, Suite #1103
New York, NY 10011

Midtown / UES

30 E 60th St (btw Park & Madison)
Suite #1901
New York, NY 10022