The Atang - Acupuncture & Hilot

I’ve been seeing Lakan for support with post-shoulder surgery pain, tendonitis, and overall health recovery — but what I’ve received has gone far beyond treatment. Lakan is not just a skilled practitioner of hilot, acupuncture, and Chinese medicine; he is a healer, a coach, and a partner in your health journey. From the very beginning, I felt safe, seen, and supported. Lakan creates an inclusive and welcoming space for people from all walks of life, and his approach is deeply holistic — he doesn’t just address symptoms, but seeks to understand and heal the root causes. He listens with intention, speaks with care, and treats the whole person. What also stands out is his willingness to collaborate. If something is outside his scope, Lakan is quick to recommend trusted practitioners with spec

I have had chronic pain my whole life and by far and away the most effective treatment I've ever received for it has been through Lakan. He is extremely knowledgable, observant, patient-centric, and willing to keep searching for the right treatment for someone depending on their changing needs, because as human beings our bodies change all the time! I've been working with Lakan for almost two years now and have achieved a quality of life that I formerly did not know was possible.

Lakan was instrumental in getting me through my recent top surgery and masculinizing abdominoplasty. He wasn't just my acupuncturist, he was my coach and teammate: he made sure I had the right medical supplies, supplements, care team, nutrients, food, financial budget, etc. He took care of me in every possible way. I had extremely minimal post-op pain, almost no bruising, my scars are flat and light, there has been no infection or other complication. I also had no migraines (of which I am a chronic sufferer). Lakan is almost entirely responsible for this and I am so grateful for his assistance, time, expertise, and wisdom. He is a very accomplished provider and an overall wonderful person. I would recommend him to absolutely anyone in need of acupuncture, especially those looking for gend

Lakan is the real deal. Look no further. Going through a transition of some sort? Needing a healer to have the capacity to hold all the parts of you that are needed - that's him. After only a few sessions, I have had some changes that have been needed. You just need to be open to this type of holistic health and care he offers. Also, parking has been simple so far, too, considering I'm driving from outside the city.

Working with Lakan at The Atang has truly transformed my life. Through Lakan's guidance in Qi-gong, I've gained invaluable self-regulating skills that continue to center and soothe my nervous system even two years later. His bodywork has been instrumental in helping me address trauma that talk therapy alone couldn't reach. Thanks to Lakan, I feel equipped to face whatever challenges come my way.