Intuitive Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture in San Rafael, CA
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a comprehensive group of treatment and diagnostic modalities dating back over 2,000 years ago. It is widely practiced in the United States and around the world, and is generally accepted as a safe and effective treatment alternative and complement to Western medical therapies.
Balance is the core underlying belief and practice in TCM therapies. Acupuncture works along the body's meridians, which carry vital substances and energy throughout the body. By regulating and balancing these meridians and organ systems we help to restore the body to its' finest working condition, and by doing so we facilitate the body's ability to heal itself.
Another key component to acupuncture therapy is lifestyle. For some conditions acupuncture can have an almost instantaneous positive effect, however, for many conditions, especially those which are long lasting and more internal, a comprehensive approach to treatment must be adopted. Lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise are key components to an effective acupuncture regimen.
Dr. Kim practices in San Rafael, CA Marin County serving local Marin County residents of San Rafael, Sausalito, Mill Valley, Novato, San Anselmo, Fairfax, Ross, Larkspur, Greenbrae and other cities in the Bay Area. Her practice focuses on Acupuncture and other energetic medicines and therapies, she also offers cupping, dry needling, trigger point therapy, gua sha, moxibustion, electro acupuncture, herbs, supplements and dietary lifestyle coaching. By helping you see and understand the root causes of imbalance in your system, she can help you to clear the blockages, pain, illness and dysfunction that keeps you from experiencing life in its' utmost potential and joy.
Balance is the core underlying belief and practice in TCM therapies. Acupuncture works along the body's meridians, which carry vital substances and energy throughout the body. By regulating and balancing these meridians and organ systems we help to restore the body to its' finest working condition, and by doing so we facilitate the body's ability to heal itself.
Another key component to acupuncture therapy is lifestyle. For some conditions acupuncture can have an almost instantaneous positive effect, however, for many conditions, especially those which are long lasting and more internal, a comprehensive approach to treatment must be adopted. Lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise are key components to an effective acupuncture regimen.
Dr. Kim practices in San Rafael, CA Marin County serving local Marin County residents of San Rafael, Sausalito, Mill Valley, Novato, San Anselmo, Fairfax, Ross, Larkspur, Greenbrae and other cities in the Bay Area. Her practice focuses on Acupuncture and other energetic medicines and therapies, she also offers cupping, dry needling, trigger point therapy, gua sha, moxibustion, electro acupuncture, herbs, supplements and dietary lifestyle coaching. By helping you see and understand the root causes of imbalance in your system, she can help you to clear the blockages, pain, illness and dysfunction that keeps you from experiencing life in its' utmost potential and joy.
Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture is the procedure of inserting very fine, single use disposable needles into the skin and muscle tissue to stimulate acupuncture points and meridians. We use the needles in order to access the body's Qi underneath the skin and by doing so we can manipulate the Qi of the meridians to create balance of the body's energies.
The needles are inserted and often manipulated to produce a certain sensation of energy in the body. The needles are then retained in the body for anywhere from 15 - 45 minutes, depending on the conditions being treated.
Most patients find acupuncture treatments to be quite pleasant, experiencing a sensation of deep relaxation once the needles are placed. Although there can be some discomfort with the needling procedure, it is minimal and well tolerated.
These hair thin needles are placed throughout the body depending on the individual patient's constitution and chief complaint - we treat YOU as an individual, not relying on set point prescriptions or protocols, Dr. Kim makes sure every treatment is unique to her patients so that you can experience the deepest level of healing with acupuncture in San Rafael.
The needles are inserted and often manipulated to produce a certain sensation of energy in the body. The needles are then retained in the body for anywhere from 15 - 45 minutes, depending on the conditions being treated.
Most patients find acupuncture treatments to be quite pleasant, experiencing a sensation of deep relaxation once the needles are placed. Although there can be some discomfort with the needling procedure, it is minimal and well tolerated.
These hair thin needles are placed throughout the body depending on the individual patient's constitution and chief complaint - we treat YOU as an individual, not relying on set point prescriptions or protocols, Dr. Kim makes sure every treatment is unique to her patients so that you can experience the deepest level of healing with acupuncture in San Rafael.
Electro-Stimulation Acupuncture
Electro-Stimulation is applying small electrodes to needles inserted in the body to complete a circuit. Small scale electricity is run through the points which effects the muscles underneath. E-stim can be used to heavily stimulate points on the body to create a greater effect from the acupuncture, or it can be used at higher frequencies to actually reduce nerve sensitivity and thus block pain (e-stim acupuncture is actually used in China for anesthesia!) E-stim also has an immaculate effect on those affected by paralysis, specifically Bell's Palsy.
Electrostimulation is a popular modality used by Physical Therapist in the form of TENS units with pads, while this treatment is similar in function, most patients find electrostimulation with acupuncture to be more pleasant and less painful. This type of treatment can also be used to address overactive bladder and incontinence in women and men, by stimulating the nerves that work with the bladder we can help 'wake' up sensations or turn down overactive nerves to help address this issue, most patients find it to be more effective with significantly fewer side effects than medications.
Electrostimulation is a popular modality used by Physical Therapist in the form of TENS units with pads, while this treatment is similar in function, most patients find electrostimulation with acupuncture to be more pleasant and less painful. This type of treatment can also be used to address overactive bladder and incontinence in women and men, by stimulating the nerves that work with the bladder we can help 'wake' up sensations or turn down overactive nerves to help address this issue, most patients find it to be more effective with significantly fewer side effects than medications.
Commonly Treated Conditions
Conditions in bold are conditions Dr. Kim has had particular experience and positive responses with, click the yellow text to read more about how acupuncture may help this condition!
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General Wellness
Circulatory Disorders
Pediatric Patients Teenage Patients
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Gynecological / Genitourinary Disorders
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Addiction
Emotional and Psychological Disorders
Musculoskeletal and Neurological Disorders
Respiratory Disorders
Dermatology / Cosmetic Acupuncture
Immune Disorders
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Does Acupuncture Feel Like?
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Acupuncture needles are metallic, solid, and hair-thin. People experience acupuncture differently, but most feel no or minimal pain as the needles are inserted. Some people are energized by treatment, while others feel relaxed. Some people feel the initial pinch of the needle insertion while others do not, certain point are also more sensitive than others, such as those on the fingers and toes versus those on the abdomen. After needles are inserted it is common to feel a tingling, buzzing, tickling, heavy or pulling sensation at the needle site, this sensation is called "De Qi" and signifies the arrival of vital Qi to the area.
Moxibustion is applying a smoldering herb to acupuncture points, this is done either indirectly or directly. The indirect method uses a rolled moxa stick which the end is lit and placed near the points and never touches the skin, the patient will feel a warm sensation which is quite pleasant. The direct method involves rolling very small, rice grain sized moxa cones, these are placed directly on the skin and lit with an incense stick, as the cone burns down it gets warmer and when it gets to the right level the practitioner removes it. This is also pleasant feeling to the patient but has a slight risk of burning the skin if the cone is not put out in time. |
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Most people will feel some effect from the treatment almost instantaneously, this effect can be as simple as relaxation or an energizing feeling to a more dramatic relief of pain or other symptoms. Every patient and every treatment is different, so there is no hard and fast rule as to when or how dramatic results will be. A general guideline may be that the more acute the problem the more successful and faster results may be elicited. This is not to say chronic ailments can not be helped by acupuncture, they most definitely can! Results can often be more dramatic in the first few treatments but fade away more quickly, this is why follow up treatments are key to acupuncture therapy. With follow up treatments we can ensure the benefits of your treatment will last longer and be more effective. Again, everyone is different and Kim will discuss your treatment protocol at your first appointment. In general, 6 treatments are recommended to start your acupuncture therapy before re-evaluation, 10 consecutive weekly treatments are the protocol for Cosmetic Acupuncture.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved acupuncture needles for use by licensed practitioners in 1996. The FDA requires that sterile, nontoxic needles be used and that they be labeled for single use by qualified practitioners only.
Relatively few complications from the use of acupuncture have been reported to the FDA in light of the millions of people treated each year and the number of acupuncture needles used. Practitioners should use a new set of disposable needles taken from a sealed package for each patient and should swab treatment sites with alcohol or another disinfectant before inserting needles. When not delivered properly, acupuncture can cause serious adverse effects, including infections and punctured organs. |
Pediatric Acupuncture in San Rafael, Marin County
Pediatric acupuncture is simply - acupuncture for pediatric patients. While the treatments are similar in many ways to traditional acupuncture for adults and teenagers, there are a few differences in the treatments compared to a treatment for adults; including the time frame, method and mechanisms of the treatment.
Pediatric acupuncture appointments are appropriate for children under age 13. After age 13 the body has more fully formed the meridians and points and needling is generally well tolerated, if your child is 13 years old or older we recommend choosing a regular First Time Acupuncture treatment instead of a Pediatric First Time Acupuncture appointment. We can treat children of any age, even 1 month old babies! Treatments are adjusted accordingly to the child’s age, condition and tolerance to treatment modalities.
Pediatric acupuncture appointments are appropriate for children under age 13. After age 13 the body has more fully formed the meridians and points and needling is generally well tolerated, if your child is 13 years old or older we recommend choosing a regular First Time Acupuncture treatment instead of a Pediatric First Time Acupuncture appointment. We can treat children of any age, even 1 month old babies! Treatments are adjusted accordingly to the child’s age, condition and tolerance to treatment modalities.
What Makes Pediatric Acupuncture Different than Acupuncture for Adults?
Children’s bodies are consistently growing and changing in a biological sense, and this also translates to Chinese Medicine theory. In adults we treat the body based on the acupuncture points and meridians, and true to modern medicine - this system is also not fully formed in children and is consistently growing and changing. As a child grows up, the meridians begin to form and take on their ‘individuality’ including the formation of acupuncture points. Due to the nature of the growing and changing meridians, a pediatric treatment takes a different approach than a treatment for an adult.
Pediatric acupuncture is often done without needling the body at all, instead we may use specialized tools know as Shonishin or Contact Needles. These tools produces different sensations and can stimulate the meridians, qi and acupuncture points on the body without breaking the skin. Because of the gentle nature of this type of treatment it is generally well tolerated by children of any age. Dr. Kim also utilizes some energy work with pediatric patients and occasionally some acupressure or massage. Older children may tolerate gentle needling and if so this is also performed during a treatment.
Since children are much smaller than adults, the time needed to treat them is also shortened. A treatment with needles may retain needles only briefly, or for a maximum of 20 minutes. Shonishin and contact needling treatments may take 15-20 minutes in their entirety.
Pediatric acupuncture is often done without needling the body at all, instead we may use specialized tools know as Shonishin or Contact Needles. These tools produces different sensations and can stimulate the meridians, qi and acupuncture points on the body without breaking the skin. Because of the gentle nature of this type of treatment it is generally well tolerated by children of any age. Dr. Kim also utilizes some energy work with pediatric patients and occasionally some acupressure or massage. Older children may tolerate gentle needling and if so this is also performed during a treatment.
Since children are much smaller than adults, the time needed to treat them is also shortened. A treatment with needles may retain needles only briefly, or for a maximum of 20 minutes. Shonishin and contact needling treatments may take 15-20 minutes in their entirety.
What if My Child is Scared?
It’s understandable that experiencing a new environment and procedure can be scary to children. We think it’s important to talk to them about it conveying the intention that they are getting to experience something new and exciting, this isn’t your typical Pediatrician’s office, if your child is usually anxious about seeing the doctor or dentist it’s important to convey to them that this experience is not like that at all, but it will be new and different. Dr. Kim has an innate ability to make her patients feel calm and at ease, many pediatric patients come in crying about the prospect of needles and once experiencing the treatment are fascinated and asking for more. In addition, needles aren’t required for these treatments, and we want to work to make your child feel comfortable and at ease, not anxious or scared.
What Do Kids Get Acupuncture For?
Children can receive acupuncture treatments for any and all of the same issues adults might get acupuncture for. Most often we see younger patients for stress and anxiety, depression, any type of pain - in particular pain from sports or injury and migraines, fatigue, menstrual issues and more. Acupuncture is an amazing additional treatment to help your child experience more peace and ease in their life. With Dr. Kim's work as a meditation instructor and Medical Intuitive she also provides a lot of insight in the underlying potential causes or issues surrounding your child's issue at hand, she love to work with kids and help them learn to regulate their emotions and stress through simple mindfulness practices.
Treatment for the Parents and Family
A pediatric acupuncture appointment isn’t just a treatment for the child, it also serves as a healing for the parents, and this is an important element of the healing process for the child and family as a whole. Oftentimes a child going through an illness or injury can be quite traumatic and stressful for the parents as well as the child, so making sure everyone receives support is equally important. Dr. Kim will often say that the act of making an appointment is when healing begins, this is very true for pediatric acupuncture, as when steps are being taken toward healing - everyone benefits. Seeing your child be cared for and understood from a vantage point other than your own or from modern medicine’s point of view can be a refreshing and inspiring experience. When the child is treated, the entire family is treated because of the interconnected web of energy within the family. Experiencing this healing on all levels of the family is an important step in the treatment strategy for pediatric cases and sometimes Dr. Kim may also recommend treatment for the parents to help aide in the overall healing of the family.
If you are interested in acupuncture treatment for your child under 13 years old, it is required that you also receive treatment. The bond of parent - child and the healing process is strong, treatments for you as the parent can help you navigate your own responses and reactions to your child's experience in a healthier way thus improving their outcomes. Dr. Kim requires that the parents also receive treatment when their child is under her care, this may be as few as one session or multiple sessions specific to circumstance. Please book your parent appointment prior to your child's appointment.
If you are interested in acupuncture treatment for your child under 13 years old, it is required that you also receive treatment. The bond of parent - child and the healing process is strong, treatments for you as the parent can help you navigate your own responses and reactions to your child's experience in a healthier way thus improving their outcomes. Dr. Kim requires that the parents also receive treatment when their child is under her care, this may be as few as one session or multiple sessions specific to circumstance. Please book your parent appointment prior to your child's appointment.
Virtual - Remote Sessions Offered Online
Telehealth, or remote healing sessions are simply sessions that are conducted via phone or online. Established patients can receive healing, coaching and consultations from anywhere in the World with Dr. Kim, so you won't have to break your consistency with treatments during travel, or if you're not local to Marin County you can still work with Dr. Kim!
Virtual visits are booked by time - in 60, 45 and 30 minute slots, and then tailored to your specific request for healing intention.
Available for established patients, and new patients located within the state of California only.
Read below for more information on specific offerings for telehealth visits.
Virtual visits are booked by time - in 60, 45 and 30 minute slots, and then tailored to your specific request for healing intention.
Available for established patients, and new patients located within the state of California only.
Read below for more information on specific offerings for telehealth visits.
Complimentary Exploration Call
How can I help you? Let's have a chat about it! Select a complimentary exploration call to have a chat about what you're seeking help with and working on and how I may be able to help you! A 15 minute call can be done over video or phone where you can ask questions and I can help you understand what my remote offerings are and how they may help you.
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Health & Wellness Coaching
There are many paths to wellness, and many things that get in our way when it comes to achieving our best and most vibrant self. Dr. Kim has over a decade of experience treating patients and coaching them through their day to day struggles, illnesses and issues that arise. Wellness coaching is a way to help you get back on track with the progress you're wanting to make, so that you can be held accountable and also have a practitioner who truly listens and hears you.
Wellness coaching sessions include: intake & evaluation with Chinese medicine diagnosis, herb and supplement recommendations as needed, exercise, lifestyle, nutrition coaching and guided imagery, meditation and spiritual coaching.
These session are great for patients who are working with: stress, anxiety, depression, confusion, major life changes (death, divorce, new job, new baby, etc), pain and injuries, women's and men's health, fertility, weight loss
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Wellness coaching sessions include: intake & evaluation with Chinese medicine diagnosis, herb and supplement recommendations as needed, exercise, lifestyle, nutrition coaching and guided imagery, meditation and spiritual coaching.
These session are great for patients who are working with: stress, anxiety, depression, confusion, major life changes (death, divorce, new job, new baby, etc), pain and injuries, women's and men's health, fertility, weight loss
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Herb & Supplement Consultations
Herbs and supplements are natural extension and integrated piece of Chinese Medicine and alternative health in general. Formulas have been used for thousands of years to treat conditions from pain to stress and everything in between. Dr. Kim is a trained herbalist and uses herbs and supplements as an adjunct to her practice to help patients who are committed, take that extra step and receive that extra boost they are seeking. Herbs are never one-size-fits-all and having a personalized recommendation from a trained herbalist can make a massive difference in the efficacy of the supplements you take.
Herb & Supplement Consultations include: intake & evaluation to address main concerns and desire for herbs, personalized recommendations for formulas based on your unique presentation, ability to have top quality practitioner grade herbs and supplements drop shipped to your home (cost of herbs / supplements is not included in consultation fee).
These sessions are great for anyone who wants to add an extra, personalized herbal regimen to their health plan. Immunity, stress, digestion, pain, sleep, women's and men's health, fatigue and more.
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Herb & Supplement Consultations include: intake & evaluation to address main concerns and desire for herbs, personalized recommendations for formulas based on your unique presentation, ability to have top quality practitioner grade herbs and supplements drop shipped to your home (cost of herbs / supplements is not included in consultation fee).
These sessions are great for anyone who wants to add an extra, personalized herbal regimen to their health plan. Immunity, stress, digestion, pain, sleep, women's and men's health, fatigue and more.
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Guided Meditation
Taking up a meditation practice can be a tough hurdle, it takes patience, some time and some more patience, not to mention the fact that there are literally thousands of types of meditations out there. How can you choose? What if you tried once and literally hated it? Dr. Kim has spent most of her life dedicated to learning about spirituality and meditation, she is also an assistant teacher at the Foundation for Spiritual Development in San Rafael and a volunteer for the Living / Dying Project (a non-profit that helps terminal patients with spiritual growth). Dr. Kim often incorporates guided imagery and meditation into her in-person treatments, and she find that these methods are incredibly effective for helping people take a step in their lives toward more peace and neutrality so that they are able to respond rather than react.
Guided Meditation sessions include: intake & evaluation to cover what you are looking for with our work together, personalized guided imagery and meditation tuned to your needs and desires. Guided meditation sessions also offer tools that you can use outside of the session and recommendations for how to implement them throughout daily life.
These sessions are great for people who want to work on being more present in their lives, feel like something is 'off' but can't put their finger on what it is, wanting more spiritual direction, wanting to feel more peace, ease, grace in their lives, those dealing with high levels of stress, OCD, anxiety, depression, major life changes, difficult decision making and more.
Rates for groups & corporate sessions vary please email to inquire
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Guided Meditation sessions include: intake & evaluation to cover what you are looking for with our work together, personalized guided imagery and meditation tuned to your needs and desires. Guided meditation sessions also offer tools that you can use outside of the session and recommendations for how to implement them throughout daily life.
These sessions are great for people who want to work on being more present in their lives, feel like something is 'off' but can't put their finger on what it is, wanting more spiritual direction, wanting to feel more peace, ease, grace in their lives, those dealing with high levels of stress, OCD, anxiety, depression, major life changes, difficult decision making and more.
Rates for groups & corporate sessions vary please email to inquire
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Remote Medical Intuitive Gateway Healing
Gateway Healing is the name that Dr. Kim's spiritual counsel gave her to name her unique offering of energy healing. She offers a combination of intuitive reading - including medical intuition, remote acupuncture, medical qi gong, reiki, matrix energetics, Yuen method, quantum field healing and other advanced energy healing techniques. Occasionally she may also use divination tools like oracle cards, pendulum, etc. Due to the true nature of time and space when we think in terms of the quantum field - everything is now and nothing is now and space and time technically don't exist - this means that healing can take place at any time in any place regardless of where our physical bodies are, thus making remote healing a very real and beneficial experience.
Remote Gateway Healing includes: intake & evaluation, intuitive reading with guidance regarding questions or concerns, lifestyle and other recommendations as needed, guided imagery and meditation and remote healing all done from the comfort of your own home.
Dr. Kim has done much work around death and dying, end of life support, preparation and recovery for medical treatment and surgery, and helping her patients understand and gain insight to the deeper inner workings of their illness or circumstance. Her work as a medical intuitive is to help you fully embrace your healing potential which is a very useful tool when navigating through chronic illness, terminal diagnosis, fears around medical treatments and surgery, and unknown or misdiagnosed illness. Her holistic medical training as an Acupuncturist means that she can understand and help you through complex modern medical treatments and also support you holistically through the process with information, healing, herbs and supplements, meditations and referrals to other medical professionals when indicated.
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Remote Gateway Healing includes: intake & evaluation, intuitive reading with guidance regarding questions or concerns, lifestyle and other recommendations as needed, guided imagery and meditation and remote healing all done from the comfort of your own home.
Dr. Kim has done much work around death and dying, end of life support, preparation and recovery for medical treatment and surgery, and helping her patients understand and gain insight to the deeper inner workings of their illness or circumstance. Her work as a medical intuitive is to help you fully embrace your healing potential which is a very useful tool when navigating through chronic illness, terminal diagnosis, fears around medical treatments and surgery, and unknown or misdiagnosed illness. Her holistic medical training as an Acupuncturist means that she can understand and help you through complex modern medical treatments and also support you holistically through the process with information, healing, herbs and supplements, meditations and referrals to other medical professionals when indicated.
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Mindful Eating & Body Image Coaching - Your True Body
Your True Body is Dr. Kim's program for mindful intuitive eating support through the body-mind and spirit. This program was inspired by Dr. Kim's personal journey with weight loss, body dysmorphia, disordered eating and ultimately intuitive eating. It is 16 weeks long and offers extensive support and guidance, customized nutrition plans and a robust online program to help heal and release our limiting thoughts, patterns, beliefs and concepts around weight loss, body image and fitness. This program is intended to help you heal limiting and negative beliefs, concepts and programs around food, diet culture, body image and more - ultimately freeing you from yo-yo dieting and stepping into health at any size.
Up to 95% of dieters will re-gain the weight they lost plus 5-10% within 5 years of losing it, and research tells us the yo-yo dieting or consistent weight fluctuations are more damaging to health than being 'overweight.' Weight does not equal health, and we are firm believers in health at any size. The Your True Body program incorporates Intuitive Eating strategies to help heal our relationship with food and our body. Not all clients will be the right fit for this program and weight loss is not our #1 goal for any client - healing your relationship with food is! Dr. Kim also believes that there IS a healthy way to approach weight loss, which is what makes this program truly unique, we don't condemn weight loss but we do want you to do it safely (if at all) so that we don't create more damaged eating patterns and harm with dieting.
Your True Body which includes health coaching, weekly check ins on your progress and a robust online course to help address the emotional-mental-spiritual aspects of our body image and relationship with food and exercise.
Multiple tiered programs available to suit your needs and budget, see pricing at Your True Body
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Up to 95% of dieters will re-gain the weight they lost plus 5-10% within 5 years of losing it, and research tells us the yo-yo dieting or consistent weight fluctuations are more damaging to health than being 'overweight.' Weight does not equal health, and we are firm believers in health at any size. The Your True Body program incorporates Intuitive Eating strategies to help heal our relationship with food and our body. Not all clients will be the right fit for this program and weight loss is not our #1 goal for any client - healing your relationship with food is! Dr. Kim also believes that there IS a healthy way to approach weight loss, which is what makes this program truly unique, we don't condemn weight loss but we do want you to do it safely (if at all) so that we don't create more damaged eating patterns and harm with dieting.
Your True Body which includes health coaching, weekly check ins on your progress and a robust online course to help address the emotional-mental-spiritual aspects of our body image and relationship with food and exercise.
Multiple tiered programs available to suit your needs and budget, see pricing at Your True Body
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Cupping, Gua Sha & Moxibustion
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Cupping and Gua Sha
In addition to acupuncture & electro-acupuncture treatments sometimes we need a more direct modality to get the best effect possible. In cases where these treatments look aligned Kim may also utilize cupping & gua sha methods to help reduce muscle tension and release cold & flu pathogens.
Cupping utilizes cups with suction either by vacuum created by heat or by a pump to suck onto the skin, once cups are fized to position they may be left on the body or moved around in a massage like manner with a liniment to help move out stagnation. You'll always recognize someone who's had cupping done by the red/purple circle marks left behind by the cups!
In a similar fashion Gua Sha may also be used - Gua Sha is one of Kim's favorite techniques, which is a scarping style massage utilizing a gua sha tool or soup spoon and liniment. This technique often looks quite awful with the temporary marks it leaves behind but most clients find it actually FEELS great, like an intense massage.
Cupping utilizes cups with suction either by vacuum created by heat or by a pump to suck onto the skin, once cups are fized to position they may be left on the body or moved around in a massage like manner with a liniment to help move out stagnation. You'll always recognize someone who's had cupping done by the red/purple circle marks left behind by the cups!
In a similar fashion Gua Sha may also be used - Gua Sha is one of Kim's favorite techniques, which is a scarping style massage utilizing a gua sha tool or soup spoon and liniment. This technique often looks quite awful with the temporary marks it leaves behind but most clients find it actually FEELS great, like an intense massage.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is the application of a smoldering herb, Mugwort, to acupuncture points on the body. The herb can be applied in many forms: stick moxa - the herb is tightly wound in paper, similar in shape to a cigar, and the smoldering end is held over the point on the body; and loose moxa - the fluffy dried herb is rolled into pyramidal shaped cones of a variety of sizes and either placed on a surface on the body, such as a slice of fresh ginger, or rolled into very small rice grain sized cones which are placed directly on the skin.
The warm sensation felt in the body is very relaxing and can have a dramatic effect on long standing conditions, chronic fatigue, pain associated with weakness, fertility and even the common cold.
The warm sensation felt in the body is very relaxing and can have a dramatic effect on long standing conditions, chronic fatigue, pain associated with weakness, fertility and even the common cold.
Herbs & Supplements
Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine is a centuries old practice, and an integral part to the practice of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Our Materia Medica consists of over 400 individual herbs and over 200 herbal formulas, which are all customizable for each patient. When prescribing herbs to you we take into account your chief complaint, your history, medications and constitutional balance to create the formula that's just right for what you're working on.
Herbs are offered in capsules, granule powder which are dissolved in liquid, tincture and raw herbs which you decoct at home. Herbal medicine can be a truly game changing addition to your healing plan.
In addition to traditional Chinese herbal formulas Dr. Kim also has a full site integration with Fullscript and Standard Process / Medi-Herb, utilizing these outlets we can prescribe you herbs and supplements to fully round out your individual presentation.
Herbs are offered in capsules, granule powder which are dissolved in liquid, tincture and raw herbs which you decoct at home. Herbal medicine can be a truly game changing addition to your healing plan.
In addition to traditional Chinese herbal formulas Dr. Kim also has a full site integration with Fullscript and Standard Process / Medi-Herb, utilizing these outlets we can prescribe you herbs and supplements to fully round out your individual presentation.
Custom Liquid Formulations
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One of Kim's favorite compositions for taking herbs is in tinctures, and the Medi-Herb line of tinctures are truly top of the line in quality and efficacy. The wonderful thing about this line is most herbs are singularly prepared and then can be customized into completely unique formulas for each patient! When herbs are used in this manner we can adjust dosing and the herbs in your formulas as your health and conditions shift over time, which results in less wasted product. One huge benefit to taking a tincture is that the body can more easily absorb the formula since we bypass a significant amount of the digestive process, so formulas in tincture form can often be more potent than their tablet counterparts.
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Chinese Medicinal Herbal Bath Salts and Topicals
Everyone loves a bath! Ancient Chinese health protocols includes medicinal herbal baths to help with a variety of ailments. Through careful formulation Kim has come up with some bath salt recipes which help with muscle pain and soreness, releasing a cold, improving skin tone and helping to relax. Unlike other bath bombs which have a mostly for show purpose, each one of Kim's Chinese Medicinal Bath Salts contain a medicinal dose of Chinese herbs which is absorbed through the skin to help enhance the effects of the essential oils and other ingredients of the bath bombs.
MELT Chinese Medicinal Fizzing Bath Salts
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MELT Fizzing Chinese Medicinal Bath Salts are formulated to help with sore muscles, body pain, arthritis, menstrual cramps and associated pain. The herbs in this formula are warm, blood moving herbs which help release tension and decrease pain. Epsom salts also help to release pain and the scents of Frankincense and Myrrh enhance the relaxing effects. Enjoy this bath with a small glass of red wine for added benefit!
Herbal baths have been a part of ancient Chinese culture for thousands of years. A formula of herbs can help heal the body and mind through the healing bath experience. These bath salts contain a medicinal dose of Chinese herb granules, equal to roughly 100g / dose of raw herbs to ensure a therapeutic dose of herbs in addition to other ingredients.
Ingredients: Epsom salts, ascorbic acid, baking soda, myrrh essential oil, frankincense essential oil, coconut oil, Mo Yao (Myrrh), Ru Xiang (Frankincence Resin), Hong Hua (Safflower Flower), Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig), Sang Zhi (Mulberry Twig), Ji Xue Teng (Millettia Root & Vine), He Shou Wu (Fleeceflower Root), Su Mu (Sappan Wood)
Contains Bath Salts for ONE Bath.
Directions: Break up salts if needed and pour entire package into HOT bath and enjoy!
Discontinue use if skin reaction occurs.
Please contact us with any questions or feedback: LionsHeartWellness@gmail.com
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Herbal baths have been a part of ancient Chinese culture for thousands of years. A formula of herbs can help heal the body and mind through the healing bath experience. These bath salts contain a medicinal dose of Chinese herb granules, equal to roughly 100g / dose of raw herbs to ensure a therapeutic dose of herbs in addition to other ingredients.
Ingredients: Epsom salts, ascorbic acid, baking soda, myrrh essential oil, frankincense essential oil, coconut oil, Mo Yao (Myrrh), Ru Xiang (Frankincence Resin), Hong Hua (Safflower Flower), Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig), Sang Zhi (Mulberry Twig), Ji Xue Teng (Millettia Root & Vine), He Shou Wu (Fleeceflower Root), Su Mu (Sappan Wood)
Contains Bath Salts for ONE Bath.
Directions: Break up salts if needed and pour entire package into HOT bath and enjoy!
Discontinue use if skin reaction occurs.
Please contact us with any questions or feedback: LionsHeartWellness@gmail.com
NOT FOR USE IF PREGNANT OR WITH OPEN WOUNDS
PEACE Chinese Medicinal Fizzing Bath Salts
$12.00
Sold out
PEACE Fizzing Chinese Medicinal Bath Salts are formulated with the intention to access a gateway to the frequency of peace. It contains the classic Traditional Chinese Medicine formula Gan Mai Da Zao Tang which is nicknamed the Serene Spirit formula it nourishes the Heart and Calms the Spirit, these herbs and the essential oil of Rose Absolute, thought to be the signature scent of the Divine Mother plus soothing Kaolin Clay for the skin make this bath peaceful, relaxing and opening to a greater sense of self compassion and peace. Enjoy this bath with whatever accompanying music helps you to be grounded and connected to your higher spirit self.
Herbal baths have been a part of ancient Chinese culture for thousands of years. A formula of herbs can help heal the body and mind through the healing bath experience. These bath salts contain a medicinal dose of Chinese herb granules, equal to roughly 100g / dose of raw herbs to ensure a therapeutic dose of herbs in addition to other ingredients.
Ingredients: Kaolin clay, ascorbic acid, baking soda, epsom salts, rose absolute essential oil, coconut oil, Da Zao (date), Gan Cao (licorice), Fu Xiao Mai (wheat grain), Mei Gui Hua (rose petal)
Contains Bath Salts for ONE Bath.
Directions: Break up salts if needed and pour entire package into HOT bath and enjoy!
Discontinue use if skin reaction occurs.
Please contact us with any questions or feedback: LionsHeartWellness@gmail.com
NOT FOR USE IF PREGNANT OR WITH OPEN WOUNDS
RELIEF Chinese Medicinal Fizzing Bath Salts
$12.00
Only a few left!
RELIEF Fizzing Chinese Medicinal Herbal Bath is formulated to help get you through the cold and flu season with ease. Utilizing the traditional Yin Qiao San formula for the common cold and the addition of mustard powder, this formula helps to release the exterior and induce sweating. The essential oils of peppermint and eucalyptus help to ease sinus congestion and relax the body. Enjoy this bath with a ginger tea!
Herbal baths have been a part of ancient Chinese culture for thousands of years. A formula of herbs can help heal the body and mind through the healing bath experience. These bath salts contain a medicinal dose of Chinese herb granules, equal to roughly 100g / dose of raw herbs to ensure a therapeutic dose of herbs in addition to other ingredients.
Ingredients: Mustard powder, ascorbic acid, baking soda, lemon eucalyptus essential oil, peppermint essential oil, refined coconut oil, Gan Cao (Licorice Root), Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle Flower), Lian Qiao (Forsythia Fruit), Jie Geng (Root of the Balloon Flower), Niu Bang Zi (Great Burdock Fruit), Bo He (Field Mint), Dan Dou Chi (Prepared Soybean), Jing Jie (Schizonepeta Bud/Stem), Dan Zhu Ye (Lophatherum Stem & Leaves), Lu Gen (Reed Rhizome)
Contains Bath Salts for ONE Bath.
Directions: Break up powder if needed and pour entire package into HOT bath and enjoy!
Discontinue use if skin reaction occurs.
Please contact us with any questions or feedback: LionsHeartWellness@gmail.com
NOT FOR USE IF PREGNANT OR WITH OPEN WOUNDS
Corporate and Group Wellness
It shouldn't come as a surprise that people work better, more efficiently and effectively when they feel good. Corporate wellness programs are becoming more and more common in businesses from small to large and Dr. Kim can be an excellent addition to your wellness programs and events!
Dr. Kim has provided on site and online wellness events for companies like The University of California San Francisco, PayPal, UltraGenyx and many more. She enjoys tailoring each offering to the audience at hand, and will work with you and your team to create the best program and event for your team.
Corporate and Group Offerings Include:
Guided Meditations
Retreat Planning and Workshop Hosting
Wellness, Health, Mindfulness and Spirituality Keynote Speaking
Have an idea for your team not listed above? Let's chat about it!
Testimonial from one of our Corporate clients:
"I invited Kim to give a 1 hour meditation workshop to a group of female scientists at UCSF as part of a morale boosting program. Kim was excellent. She catered to all levels of familiarity of meditation, and made it accessible to all involved. The feedback I've received from the event has been overwhelmingly positive, with such comments as:
"I enjoyed the meditation today. It’s such a stressful time and meditation has never worked for me until today! Kim is amazing."
"I went in DEEP during that meditation, and I was originally not even sure how much I would get into it but figured I should be open. WOW. I couldn't even feel my fingers or most of my body by the last few minutes hahahahahaha. SO COOL!!"
"I was basking in that rose gold light!!"
"it was a wonderful meditation"
I'm so grateful to Kim for holding a safe container for our female scientists and bringing them peace and giving them the tools to maintain that sense of peace during these difficult times."
-Shannon Warto, UCSF Neurology
Dr. Kim has provided on site and online wellness events for companies like The University of California San Francisco, PayPal, UltraGenyx and many more. She enjoys tailoring each offering to the audience at hand, and will work with you and your team to create the best program and event for your team.
Corporate and Group Offerings Include:
Guided Meditations
Retreat Planning and Workshop Hosting
Wellness, Health, Mindfulness and Spirituality Keynote Speaking
Have an idea for your team not listed above? Let's chat about it!
Testimonial from one of our Corporate clients:
"I invited Kim to give a 1 hour meditation workshop to a group of female scientists at UCSF as part of a morale boosting program. Kim was excellent. She catered to all levels of familiarity of meditation, and made it accessible to all involved. The feedback I've received from the event has been overwhelmingly positive, with such comments as:
"I enjoyed the meditation today. It’s such a stressful time and meditation has never worked for me until today! Kim is amazing."
"I went in DEEP during that meditation, and I was originally not even sure how much I would get into it but figured I should be open. WOW. I couldn't even feel my fingers or most of my body by the last few minutes hahahahahaha. SO COOL!!"
"I was basking in that rose gold light!!"
"it was a wonderful meditation"
I'm so grateful to Kim for holding a safe container for our female scientists and bringing them peace and giving them the tools to maintain that sense of peace during these difficult times."
-Shannon Warto, UCSF Neurology