Sometimes traditional medicine can’t help and one must turn to other avenues of healing. Acupuncture is a key part of ancient Chinese traditional medicine that uses needles to prick and stimulate certain points on the body. It’s said to have benefits for a wide range of conditions, including alleviating pain, reducing stress and taking away nausea, to name just a few of the many healing applications.

The East End has a great deal of qualified acupuncturists, but only a select few have been voted Dan’s Best of the Best winners in 2016. These men and women are our readers’ favorites on the North Fork and in the Hamptons, so it’s a good bet they’re the people to see for any acupuncture need.

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SOUTH FORK

Platinum
Mary Beth Armstrong – Acupuncturist
3330 Noyac Road Building E, Sag Harbor. 631-725-8131, marybetharmstrong-lac.com

Gold
Michelle Iona, LAc., Healing Points Acupuncture
33 Montauk Highway, Quogue. 631-653-5314

Silver
Lauren Matzen Acupuncture
205 Windmill Lane, Southampton. 631-287-1465, laurenmatzenacupuncture.com

Bronze
Gilles Obermayer, MS, LAc, LMT
Hampton Bays. 917-282-7420, gillesobermayer.com

Kathleen Yoneyama MS, LAc
53345 Main Road, Suite 6-1 & 6-3, Southold. 631-765-2100, easternsunholistichealth.net

NORTH FORK

Platinum
Kathleen Yoneyama M.S, L.Ac
53345 Main Road, Suite 6-1 & 6-3, Southold. 631-765-2100, easternsunholistichealth.net

Gold
Michelle Iona, LAc., Healing Points Acupuncture
887 Old Country Road, Riverhead. 631-653-5314

Silver
Anna Kozlowska, MS
7345 Soundview Avenue, Southold. 631-765-5174

Bronze
Peter Scolaro, LAC
189 Main Road, Riverhead. 631-allpointsacupuncture.com

Check out the Dan’s Best of the Best celebration Concert and party with the 2016 Dan’s Best of the Best winners, voters and entire East End community at the biggest bash of fall on November 11. Featuring 2016 Dan’s Best of the Best Hall of Fame Inductees New Life Crisis. General Admission: $25 in advance, $40 at door; VIP Table for 4: $200 includes reserved seating in VIP Balcony, table service and VIP gift bag with local wine. Winning businesses will be allotted complimentary admission for two to the exclusive BOTB Ceremony (5–7 p.m.) and Concert. Concert tickets on sale now at BOTBConcert.com. Suffolk Theater, 118 East Main Street, Riverhead.