Kim's Acupuncture

Over the past 5,000 years acupuncture has evolved into a complete medical system that can diagnose, treat and prevent illness. The oldest medical textbook in the world, which is over 4,700 years old, describes acupuncture and the theory behind it.

Acupuncture is a means of adjusting the body's bio-electrical energy (Chi) through the insertion of fine, disposable, sterilized needles into carefully selected acupuncture points along the energy meridians of the body.The needles are inserted into the points and are then manipulated with gentle pumping action, by twirling or leaving in place for a few minutes.

Herbal therapy is one of the world's oldest healing art, and is actually the basis for modern Western Pharmacology. Herbal medicine therapy involves the use of barks, roots, flavors, leaves, seeds, plants and minerals, each having its own specific characteristics. It is an organized, consistent and powerful medical system.

All pain symptoms and conditions are often associated with an Chi imbalance or blockage of energy channels. Acupuncture works by fine, disposable needles stimulating specific meridian points on your body, essentially correcting the imbalance. Acupuncture is an extremely powerful and effective approach to treat pain because it decreases pain levels as it stimulates the body's healing response.

Approximately 2.5milliomn American couples suffer from infertility. The cause of infertility may stem from either partner. About 60% of infertility cases are due to female conditions, while 40 % are due to male conditions. In either case, it can be extremely heartbreaking. TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) offers hope to the couple by establishing harmony within the entire body.

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