AcuMediZen is the brainchild of owner and New York State licensed acupuncturist, Charlie Sylvester. Charlie provides acupuncture and various Chinese medical therapies to the Rochester and surrounding areas with the simple goal of educating people about their health. Charlie is a huge proponent of preventative medicine in an effort to decrease the flow of people to local hospitals and increase individual awareness about their own health and wellness. Charlie enjoys treating people of all ages and from all walks of life, including children and senior citizens. Charlie has a special interest in addiction, psycho-emotional disorders, pain management, stress management, gastrointestinal disorders, men's/women's health and sports-related injuries.

Specializing in emotional trauma and psychological disturbances. Also treating most acute and chronic conditions. Offering acupuncture on a sliding scale to meet the needs of those in all socio-economical standings.

I began my study of Chinese medicine in the late 1980's. I was first drawn to the vast richness and depth of Chinese medicine through my practice of classical martial arts. Over the decades, I learned various methods of hands-on therapies for the treatment of injuries that would occur during training. I also learned how herbal medicine has been safely and effectively used for millenia to support athletic training. After completing my undergraduate degree and working for a few years as a translator I realized my true calling was in the study and practice of Chinese Medicine.


I received my Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in 2001 and completed a sports medicine and orthopedics internship treating collegiate athletes at the University of California, San Diego. After obtaining my California State Acupuncture license in 2002, I began to actively study Classical Chinese Medicine under Dr. Jeffrey Yuen, an 88th generation Daoist physician and priest. I continue to study with Dr. Yuen to this day with the belief that it is my responsibility to keep growing as a physician for the sake of my patients. The rich tradition that Dr. Yuen teaches has allowed me to successfully help many patients with difficult neurological complaints, autoimmune disorders and a wide range of functional diseases.

I have personally experienced the shortcomings of the conventional medical system which primarily focuses on the suppression of symptoms and the disempowerment of patients. This motivated me to devote my practice to empowering my patients to take back control of their health and break free from their dependency on medications.

I use a combination of acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutraceuticals, tui na, qi gong, and dietary therapy integrated with functional medicine (customized lab work) to decipher the mystery of each unique patient. Although it is a challenging path, I find it immensely rewarding and cannot imagine doing anything else.


I have practiced and taught classical Chinese martial arts and health practices in the US and internationally for decades. A student at heart, I spend much of my free time reading or thinking about how to be a better physician for my patients. My goal is ultimately to help unlock the miraculous healing capacity that is contained in every individual.


Since beginning my practice in 2002 I've worked closely with many primary care doctors, orthopedic surgeons, neurologists and gasteroenterologists to provide heart-felt care to thousands of patients.

Allied Acupuncture Gold Coast is your local acupuncture clinic in Burleigh Waters. 
Dr Baker has a decade of experience in fast pain relief, injury, mental health and chronic disease management.

Conveniently located close to Treetops Shopping Plaza. Access is a breeze from all directions via Reedy Creek Rd or Bermuda St and we are just a 4 minute drive from the M1 or 9 minutes from the Gold Coast Highway at Burleigh Heads.

There is plenty of FREE off-street parking available, accessed from the Executive Dr roundabout. The clinic has convenient wheelchair access, including disabled amenities.

Book online ANY TIME 24/7 or for urgent appointments CALL during clinic hours on 0755221691.

Our clinic cares for patients in the local suburbs of Reedy Creek, Burleigh Heads, West Burleigh, Varsity Lakes, Tallebudgera Valley, Tallebudgera and Elanora. As well as those whose commute takes them past our central location. 



Dr Baker is highly experienced in low back pain, sciatica shoulder and neck pain, headache, migraine, plantar fasciitis, hay fever, constipation, insomnia, IBS, knee pain, osteoarthritis, stress and tennis elbow.

Balance Art Acupuncture is an acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine center in Vienna, VA, offering multiple traditional Chinese medicine treatments, including acupuncture, herbal therapy, moxibustion, cupping.