Barefoot Chinese Doctor Smokes My Neck on the Street with Torch

I recently got an amazing $10 street massage here in the New York City Chinatown of Flushing, Queens, where a “barefoot doctor” (watch the video to find out what this means!) smoked my neck the traditional way with moxibustion.
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[@Sholto69]

You've dropped so much weight! Great work man!

[@RNG_Winnyy]

FRRR

[@arctiacaja]

He looks so good! Good for him

[@kcidd12]

no YOU'VE dropped so much weight don't talk about Xiaoma like that.....

[@katesbane]

69th like, don't forget me.

[@whatspoppinsam]

@@kcidd12 Ah shut up and stop reaching so much. Saying he dropped weight doesn't mean it's negative. He looks good wtf do you want us to say, gain the weight back?

[@Viviiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

At first I thought this was an old xiaoma video with the weight difference, big respect and congrats!

[@Mr.Ekshin]

Same... I figured this was some left over footage from like 5 years ago.

[@DeterminedFC]

literally!

[@Zultzify]

our boys been puttin in work, i didnt really notice till i read this comment. he looks healthier than after 2020, we all gained some weight there i think 😆

[@XJScott]

@@Mr.Ekshin Yes he looks ten years younger!

[@SobrietyandSolace]

He looks so young

[@DeterminedFC]

Bro literally looks 5 years younger good job my man

[@StomerMadGermzOfficial]

Dropping weight does that to you but not everyone

[@vetenho]

a lot of discipline and consistency!

[@Drew-fo6jk]

The power of ozempic 🎉

[@ПаноДол]

I even didn't recognise him

[@TheAcadianGuy]

@@Drew-fo6jk wtf are u talking about?

[@alexanderpadilla7787]

At this point Ive 100% watched more videos of Xiaoma receiving a massage than i myself have gotten in real life

[@dionh70]

Now you know what direction you need to work toward

[@battlebob]

@@dionh70 or maybe just book one?

[@dnbmania]

Go to Asian countries they're about £3

[@YellowLavender23-mn2co]

Ikr 😂

[@christinegarrett1050]

You might want to change that...😄

[@melaniegrace7707]

It’s actually insane how different Ari looks with and without the extra weight. It’s like a completely different person. I don’t want to contribute to the comment section only being about that, but it’s really great to see him looking so happy and healthy.

[@ClixCFC]

Its also healthy to have muscle in your body not looking aneroxic

[@scorpiio1665]

@@ClixCFChe doesn’t look anorexic

[@ClixCFC]

@@scorpiio1665 where i come from it is

[@dannomack6783]

@@ClixCFC lol he’s been doing regular resistance training since before he lost the weight on top of the muscle, it’s all documented on the channel

[@ClixCFC]

@@dannomack6783 needs more muscle mass

[@ThomasCircati]

Props to the masseur, kept the conversation going and gave some cool tips regarding oriental medicine

[@lordrocountinsnacks5742]

Imagine how many faces were on that chair though 🤮

[@jordalvideo9638]

@@lordrocountinsnacks5742 He must clean it after each person

[@camerong9391]

I think it's bc he was talking with the onlookers the entire time too lol

[@johnbaer1528]

yes, Maoist...... great.

[@KNullHypothesis]

​@johnbaer1528 yeah ppl will say whatever sounds popular, not even listening to what he's portraying with the anti westernism and pro "Chinese culture got everything figured out, trust me bro"-ism. It's a bit insufferable and holistic medicine has always been a massive scam/misinformation

[@nozhki-busha]

My wife thought I was watching porn when she walked in 🤣

[@alexrazo011]

😅😅😅😅 for the Chinese language

[@vyerix]

😂😂😂

[@f3rzz476]

Massage videos are my go to 😶‍🌫️

[@skyborne6393]

The faces he makes looks like he enjoys it 😂

[@CH0RUS]

lol, always these madeup comments.

[@bigdave9949]

"it's turning red, it is working" no, that's 2nd degree burns😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@louiserocks1]

I know right, "it means that the blood has started better circulating" no it's just really hot in that place lol

[@andreelindevall1203]

Hahaha

[@yamiteru4376]

Yeah chinese medicine is basically just a lot of bullshit superstition like this

[@Royalrights]

Xiaoma really let that guy cook.

[@jrag1000]

Yeah, he's got a giant stogie 2 inches above his neck

[@goodbankie]

DAMN XIAOMAN You looking fit as hell. Your soul looking bright

[@afraid2749]

Bro is looking fantastic, hard work is paying off 💪

[@SimplyHuman186]

Or some easy carnivore ketosis

[@Drew-fo6jk]

Hard work 😂😂 injecting yourself with ozempic is so hard

[@zairff]

@@Drew-fo6jkevery person who regards hard work/weight loss as “ozempics” are just miserable people who receive no love😂😂

[@dadillacultralimited4059]

Never thought I'd watch an 11 minute video of an man massaging another man on a NYC street, but here I am. Love watching your videos! The number of languages you can speak is incredibly impressive!!

[@SirManfly]

And at just $10 bucks it's a great deal !!

[@JP-re9xj]

As a fan of ASMR, this needed to be at least 49mins longer.

[@willvr4]

This street masseuse is the Chinese equivalent of the dad from "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" who feels the need to brag about ancient Chinese/Greek culture in every conversation haha I was just waiting for "Do you like pasta? You know that's not Italian right? It's Chinese."

[@KevinOnEarth_]

Lmao sooo true

[@CassandraMonsterrr]

Why is everyone on the street watching like its a performance for them, eating snacks and everything! 😂😂😂😂

[@jimmycricket7946]

Why not what's the problem with that? Sometimes you have to stop what you're doing and take a look around you or you might miss something extraordinary. To many people are caught in the matrix in cyberspace busy attending to a pathetic, purposeless childish existence while flickering through dumb tiki tok videos.

[@Metha_59]

@@jimmycricket7946 because its rude to stare lol

[@jimmycricket7946]

@@Metha_59 not in this situation it's being video taped in public to document the occasion and the more onlookers there are the more hyped the video becomes. Consider it like a musician performing in a public setting people stop and stare to appreciate the moment and enjoy the music. The performer also appreciates this and this is why they also have tip jars near by. They want your attention and so does this barefoot doctor. Drawing crowds is good for business. Think more deeply we have to many shallow headed individuals these day's. The world must move away for this sort of mentality your defending is making the world mess interesting and interconnected. Humanity needs moments shared together.

[@X3nophiliac]

its probably bc he has a camera man filming him, people get curious lol

[@adriendAyEP]

Because its Main Street

[@WikkiGaming]

Just wanted to drop in and comment how great you're looking. Been a follower for a long time. Keep up the healthy habits my friend, great job!

[@B339KLO39]

ozempy

[@rradiohead]

@@B339KLO39dude just because someone loses weight doesn’t automatically mean they took ozempic. You’re discrediting all of his hard work without knowing SHIT

[@B339KLO39]

@@rradiohead I can’t discredit anything, just a guy online with an opinion

[@apollofn77]

@@maxineo7392 he literally made a video about weight loss and how he does it. He is losing it through hard work, i.e. a caloric deficit and high metabolic output in the form of exercise and sports. now you are the one making assumptions.

[@boyeyob1]

I started losing weight cuz of you Xiao Ma. You inspired me!

[@m_lee02]

Xiaoma got his happy ending massage

[@davebutlarge7458]

when will he be posting his amsterdam videos?

[@alexpatyababa5221]

Congrats on the weight loss Ari you look incredible, GREAT video as always, cheers!

[@abweekly7553]

Definitely a Chinese agent who illegally entered the us...

[@Shoegazings]

The germ level over that cushion thingie must be over 9K

[@ghostmantagshome-er6pb]

He doesn't really want to put his face on it.

[@rose-marie7351]

you're so lucky to have this available to you! I wish I could get this excellence of massage here, and it was only 10 minutes and 10$!!!

[@throwie4515]

Xiaoma been hittin the gym! Looking good brother.

[@ClixCFC]

Actually he hasnt he s just been walking

[@SophieHalaKahiki]

I want to fly to New York tomorrow just for this massage. I need it!

[@BulletToothTony79]

Honestly dude, you look way younger and more healthy now. Keep up the hard work 💪🏻

[@SandraV-vt4ec]

You LOST SOOO MUCH WEIGHT!!!! You look amazing!

[@samuellim-uj5ko]

Although he almost became obese recently and has now brought his weight down to a more healthy level, i'd still would want him with some fat like when I first discovered his channel five years ago, when he looked so much like my best friend.

[@taserface5519]

@@samuellim-uj5ko aw no one cares about your best friend tho

[@samuellim-uj5ko]

@@taserface5519 As if I care about what you think haha!!!

[@taserface5519]

@@samuellim-uj5ko just like no one cares about your life’s story?

[@choonblaze]

@@taserface5519 lol someone's got dumped by his friend

[@Livingwithdirt]

Bro you are looking hella good! Looks like you slimmed down a little? Keep up all the hard work out there. Peace and Love my friend

[@orighomisandediare4990]

You really helped the guy out with advertising. You have community spirit, which I know old town new York for. Good job 👍🏾

[@TagMahirTzedek]

How? We don't know where it is

[@Davethawave1999]

@@TagMahirTzedek Pay attention

[@CarThief_News]

5 years later, and I STILL love your Content!!!

[@kaegonbissonnette2270]

I thought this was an older video or smth. Great man on the weight loss u looking great. As always I love and appreciate ur videos I learn so much from u

[@pastaalalamborghini]

You gotta go back to that place where the lady called you out for getting fat a year(?) or so ago!

[@samsufy8945]

You're much handsome now, hope you feel better too :).

[@pabcu2507]

Now, learn the alien language and try talking to the UFOs

[@imworldwide6175]

Meep moop beep boop

[@millimetr_peter]

Do aliens and ufos speak the same language?

[@davebutlarge7458]

alien massages would be crazy

[@pabcu2507]

@@millimetr_peter aren’t they operated by the aliens though?

[@janellek21]

He already speaks Spanish and Arabic. He can communicate with 95% of the illegal aliens in the US.

[@marieshands3526]

You look so much healthier and younger -weight is important to our health. Keep up the great work.❤

[@AliasHSW]

2:52 target 🎯 bag spotted in the background

[@shadygrady2222]

I love it! Just the look on your face truly shows how you felt inside, as opposed to what you were saying. I love it!

[@firstriker3048]

It's unbelievable how much better you look! Insane!! Keep it up :D

[@OverdriveMelodies]

xiaomanyc massage videos are the best, especially the expressions

[@fredirecko]

really? lol

[@MoistYoghurt]

listen to it without looking at the screen lmao

[@OverdriveMelodies]

@@MoistYoghurt well tht's another topic altogether🤣🤣

[@Markelith]

1:34 I heard a word 2 times mister

[@AlbySilly]

As unfortunate as it sounds, it's a filler word, just like how we use "umm" and "like", as in like "It's like, huge"

[@JustCallMeSt3v]

They were rolling off the tongue! 😂 First one is 45 Seconds into the video 😂😂

[@thedopest]

love the videos as usual. I'm extra baked and felt like i could understand your convo w that dude it was awesome.

[@BigSamthemanxXx]

"Do you think Chinese food is tasty" ... Does bro not have the Internet? I don't think there's a place on earth with any significant human presence that doesn't have Chinese (or Chinese inspired) food. Almost everyone enjoys a succulent Chinese meal.😂

[@Vicky-pi8bw]

Jawline be poppin’ goddamnit he’s so attractive. 😭😭❤️

[@dannguyen8436]

xiaoman, I been following you for a little and you look much better!

[@foggy561]

I love hearing people talk highly of countries that they escaped from as soon as they possibly could.

[@FirstFamilyCharger]

Exactly.

[@Nitepotking]

哇，小曼，你的体重下降了很多，你现在看起来很好，伙计！

[@ash_manc]

U look amazing man keep it up 💪🏻

[@Mb55237]

I hope he has a legal certification to be a massage therapist in 🇺🇸 usa including insurance. .....because i went to school and worked hard in usa to become a massage therapist....I still owe tuition on my school....fk this guy

[@nabilbahrah17]

It's been a long time since i watched your video, and When I came back to your channel and started watching this video, I'm genuinely so happy to see you that looks this fit and slim. I hope this new version of you is caused by workout or the healthy lifestyle that you currently doing rn, not because of sickness. Keep doing what the best for you mate! I always support you ☺👍

[@J.Young808]

Yes it is, he talked about starting a workout program last year I believe, as he was tired and not feeling well

[@Progressive_Canadian]

In the case of psychosomatic disorders, Chinese medicine focuses on treating the underlying emotional and mental imbalances that contribute to the physical symptoms. For example, in the case of situational voiding disorders, Chinese medicine may use herbal formulas to nourish the heart and calm the mind, dredge the liver, and dissolve phlegm, which are believed to be the root causes of the disorder. While the effectiveness of Chinese medicine has been supported by numerous anecdotal reports and some clinical studies, the lack of large-scale, well-designed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and peer-reviewed investigations makes it challenging to definitively prove the efficacy of Chinese medicine in treating psychosomatic disorders. However, the growing body of research and positive patient outcomes suggest that Chinese medicine may offer a valuable complementary approach to conventional treatments for psychosomatic disorders. Future research should focus on conducting rigorous, well-designed studies to evaluate the effectiveness of Chinese medicine in treating psychosomatic disorders. This would help to establish a stronger evidence base and potentially lead to wider acceptance and integration of Chinese medicine into mainstream healthcare.

[@brewsandbass5572]

Red also means you're burning my skin. 🔥

[@ChowDownDetroit]

I would easily pay $50 for that. $10 is a great deal!

[@themadscientest]

This is honestly cool, hearing the perspective of a new immigrant here in the US is a wild shift in perspective.

[@FirstFamilyCharger]

His cultural superiority complex is especially interesting given that he has elected to live here instead.

[@TheMiniWexler]

I support what you do! This is amazing, you may be brightening people’s life and bring them joy. I encourage you to keep learning and not to give up! I want to be like you. If this comment gets pinned I will be as happy as these people. Do you think you can give tutorials on how to speak these languages? I want to learn!

[@Kraev369]

Was gonna say I must have been watching old videos cause yeah man looking good thanks for the content

[@moealgoul1458]

you lost so much weight barely recognized you ... good job man !!!

[@TwinkieMayne]

Holy shit 小馬！ you lost so much weight 💪

[@suchendnachwahrheit9143]

It was actually kind of cute how the massage dude constantly explained what he is doing, what he is using and where it came from Chinese medical practices. Pretty cool, though believing in these ancient things is up to the individual.

[@directioricanpsn]

why were there so many people watching you get a massage?? hahahaha that’s so funny

[@northerngirl1637]

Omg...only $10 for all that?!!!

[@markvanderstelt8999]

i think he got Extra Time Because it is a video and it will help Drum up Business.

[@northerngirl1637]

🤗yeah...I was thinking same, but even a quarter of that for $20 would be great!

[@marccardiff]

This guy is going to have a line around the block after this video. Hope he makes enough to open his own shop!

[@FreezyAbitKT7A]

I hope you drank a gallon of water and iced your shoulders, after that massage. He released a ton of toxins.

[@Call_Me_Chewie85]

“How long have you been in NYC?” “One year.” Some random woman asks him why he doesn’t have a store. “I just arrived in America” 🤣🤣🤣

[@arnolds4437]

Do you expect it is easy to get established within a year?

[@theycallmecrusty]

Dude you look amazing bro you literally aged backwards

[@silvermoonuk]

I love these massage and alternative therapies videos. Xx ❤️

[@whitelucario]

Wow man, you lost a lot of weight and it's very noticable. Good job man!

[@easeoff5375]

Bro you lost weight. You look amazing. Wow

[@elijahwrites]

Bro was roasting Americans 😂

[@Vrailly]

In the case of that moxibustion treatment, quite literally

[@mato2047]

I'll take my basic and "simple" food anyway over what they would suggest tastes better.

[@Kennypowers51]

Ya sorry we dont eat pengolins and bats.

[@Vrailly]

Judging by some of these comments Americans seem really sensitive 😂

[@creamlass]

@@Vrailly just the ones pissed enough to comment :P a vast majority of us would laugh and agree.

[@jaysharp789]

This guy loves China so much that he moved to America

[@account-pi3nj]

Holy crap you look so great dude? You inspire me. ❤

[@MacMcGee-bl1gg]

I too have dropped 147 lbs. you look good. I took Mandarin thru your inspirational videos…. Thanks for connecting worlds in a peaceful way. Breaking that language barrier- makes all the difference in the world 🌎.

[@EmMiller-wu3dy]

Hurts so good. I love how an excellent neck massage opens up my sinuses and helps banish headaches.

[@tallalmk6]

You look amazing with the weight lost bro! Keep working hard

[@MattDelovino]

guy is burning your neck calling it ancient Chinese medicine, "releasing" things from the body lmao

[@thehods4]

How did you feel the next day?

[@yvonne8786]

Looked painful😂 I was wondering the same.

[@dsfsfdv7561]

Chinese massage usually feels painful when u do it. But afterwards u feel relaxed and a bit of soreness. Usually if u feel the pain, it means that certain pair is not circulation well. And if u can press to a point of pain. It will recover and helps the circulation

[@subdefy4518]

Probably very sore but after that it’ll feel amazing long term

[@zzzzzzzzzzzzzz1984]

**points with smoke in fingers** "well, that's you problem right there, your meridians are blocked"

[@AAK-.]

Ayo, you're looking slim man! Good shit brother

[@Delbzy]

Bro, you've lost a ton of weight, good for you!

[@braix7405]

You look great. Truly. Keep it up.

[@gata_salvaje69]

You look so much better with your leaner body. Good job! Keep it that way.

[@alfofer8435]

You’re on fire man! You look fantastic!

[@ambrusbartalis8447]

Okay the real challange at this point would be to learn Hungarian I can promise you that it is harder then any language you've learned before, also if you want to be really tryhard then go the Székelyföld in Transylvania, hungarians there speak extra spicy :)

[@PhysiqueFuel]

You leaned up a lot Xia ma, great job 💪🤘

[@Cosmicsimpranger]

People think massages are suppose be soft and nice like those ASMR in reality only way to loosen muscle and get the pressure points you have to do it rough it hurts but once it's over it will 10x make your body feel better then those soft massages that do nothing for u

[@DashDrones]

Thank you Sir, love this camera. Amazing work as usual 😎

[@Tubeite]

I wonder how many sweaty chins and faces go on that cushion every day.

[@WeThePeoplewineoneone]

It's amazing seeing how much you have grown through this process of starting your videos. I suggest for those who haven't seen older videos that you should and will enjoy them just as much while seeing a younger version!

[@gsm4708]

I watched so many of his videos and laughed so hard as he experimented with different massages, food, and visited places off the grid. Really good stuff. Yes, he looks terrific and handsome!

[@stevenmcdabbin7652]

I SWORE this was an old video until reading the comments! You really look younger, crazy what wieght loss can do!!!

[@KobaGlazer]

1:07 HE CALLED HIM HANDSOME 🤭🤭

[@miguel7aa107]

My guy looking like Charles Leclerc!!! After that weigh loss!!! 💀😂😂

[@justininnes6260]

So annoying how much some ppl love bashing America, why's this dude such a hater? Leave then damn noone asked you😂

[@someoneelse6490]

Japan doesn't live long because of that... It's because they have a healthy diet, especially in Okinawa

[@kahliltilbury4937]

xiaoma looks great !

[@ItsKyleMang]

As good as you speak Chinese, your pain cries and grones are 100% American sounding. You need to work on that. Lol

[@Robin-hv5tv]

bro you look 25

[@joetarlos]

The guy isn't even breaking a sweat massaging your neck it's the best $10.00 that you've spent..😅

[@levithebaddest2369]

Xiaoma looks so good

[@unexplainedaf7469]

Dude talked crap nonstop about America, and how great China is, yet still lives in the US lol

[@KayKay-wc9yg]

It sounds like he said the N word at 0:46

[@z_ed]

Sounds like "that" if you yeah...na ge

[@NOTMIMIROBLOXIAN]

Fr..

[@SV-zc1hm]

Also said it at 1:36 and 1:37 so I don’t know what else to tell you there lol

[@dkjkaden]

"You Americans are too basic, you only eat meat" Yea every animal damn near while you brag about vegetables 😂😂

[@charleswebster2550]

Awesome vid! SO many old people who need this guy in our little town. We have lots of old people who could feel a lot better with ancient Chinese medicine & massage for old bodies. 🤗

[@danfrost3043]

I had a Chinese Massage once, worst experience of my life, I was sore for days and never once felt relaxed.

[@hyperhawk27]

Ozempic strikes again

[@foxsden12]

he actually made a great informative video on how he lost the weight. 😊Yes there are people who put in work and effort to lose weight if you believe it