Reviews of Essential Acupuncture Seattle 에센셜 한의원. (Acupuncture Clinic) in Seattle (Washington).

Essential Acupuncture Seattle 에센셜 한의원

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Acupuncture clinic

Acupuncturist

7815 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Essential Acupuncture Seattle 에센셜 한의원

Kanhaiya Maheshwary

I was facing severe, chronic back pain. It really flared up this year to the point where I had issues turning my neck all the way around without feeling sharp pain. I visited PTs and chiropractors, but nothing really helped much. One of my friends recommended visiting an acupuncturist and I discovered Essential Acupuncture through Google, and I am so glad I did. Dr. Zoe has been doing my acupuncture sessions, and within the first 3-4 sessions, my chronic pain reduced drastically. In the next 7-8, I felt so renewed, so recharged. She really knows her craft well, and also does cupping and a bit of massage at times to alleviate some pain points. Would totally recommend!

Caroline Laplace

Zoe is really an excellent acupuncturist. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants gentle care. Needles do not hurt, don't be afraid and try! I feel acupuncture is best as routine care - you will probably need a few sessions to see any result at first, it's normal! and then, keep going from time to time. I am going for back/neck/shoulders and I really like the use of electroacupuncture, acupuncture, cupping and manual therapy. Zoe changes what she does according to the state of the body on the specific day of the session and she really knows what to do. I am so happy I met her!! Pain can be so frustrating and tiring in daily life, and acupuncture really helps to make it disappear - thank you! Also, the space is nice and cozy - it doesn't really matter in my case as I spend most of the time my face in the head rest of the massage table but it may interest others :-) There is a parking lot and it looks like it's easy to park on the street. Bus #5 stops very close.

Barbara Kaplan

I met Dr. Kim during a visit to Seattle. I had been experiencing severe back pain due to scoliosos and wanted to continue acupuncture during my visit. I have been using acupuncture for several years to treat chronic pain so I am familiar with the process. I can honestly say that Dr. Kim's treatment is the best I have experienced. He did a thorough review of my condition and spent time getting to know me before providing any treatment. He offered advice and answered all my questions. Most importantly, he listened and then proceeded to set up visits for me to address the really acute pain I was experiencing. I felt immediate relief and a lessening of pain that I had been experiencing for several months without a lot of improvement. I believe that Dr. Kim's holistic approach to acupuncture and overall health is both informative and responsible for the improvement I have experienced. I highly recommend him to anyone interested in using this method of treatment for pain relief.

Kate Inge

Dr. Kim was my first acupuncturist, and after my family all had work done, I felt it was worth a try when my shoulder started acting up. His treatments are thorough and relaxing, and have helped me recover tremendously. Loved the intro session, helped me feel comfortable with understanding the meaning of acupuncture!

Allison Farkas

So happy to have found Dr. Kim and recommend him very highly! His needle insertion technique is quick and decisive, and would be excellent for anyone with needle anxiety. After having been with another practitioner for years, I was nervous to have to begin with a new acupuncturist. Dr. Kim takes the time to understand where his patients are in their experience with acupuncture and meets them where they are. In his office, I feel very cared for and it is easy to trust in Dr. Kim's expertise. I have had significant improvement of neck and low back pain in 7 treatments and am looking forward to continuing the work with Dr. Kim.

Yana Konstantynova

I have never tried acupuncture before, so I was a little bit nervous during my first visit, but Dr. Kim explained his every step and answered all my questions. I have insomnia and anxiety and I feel so much tension in my neck and shoulders. To tell you the truth, I didn't expect too much from my visit, but in a couple of minutes after Dr. Kim had inserted all the needles I felt how all my muscles finally relaxed. I have a good experience after the first visit, and I hope this gonna help with my insomnia.

seth walker

Both Dr. Kim and Dr. Lai “Zoe” are amazing providers. Very intuitive, connected, compassionate and genuine artisans of their craft. I look forward to continuing to support them for sometime as they have supported me so very well!

Roxanne Robles

Dr. Kim is an exceptional practitioner. When we started he was very patient in explaining what was going to happen throughout the visit, what to expect, and recommended herbs and aftercare to help me feel my best. I have been going to Dr. Kim for about two years and his expertise has helped me regain mobility in my knees and hips which have been arthritic and stiff for over a decade. I am so happy I found Dr. Kim and Essential Acupuncture! I cannot recommend him more.

Inka Decker

I have seen Dr. Kim and Dr. Zoe over several months to improve my asthma and allergies and to accompany my pregnancy. My asthma and allergies have improved so much and I was lucky to have a very smooth and healthy pregnancy and I am sure that the treatment I received played a huge role. It helped me with my morning sickness and later with back pains and other pregnancy aches as well as tiredness. I can't wait to get back to speed up my post partum recovery :-)

K Kim

I’m a dentist and due to my posture and nature of work, I have been feeling chronic hand pain for a few years. Dr. Kim has been amazing and helped relieving the pain that I’ve been experiencing. He was kind, passionate, and had great/gentle hands! Definitely will be coming back for more appointments. Highly recommend.

Jenny Mandl

Highly recommend!!!!!!! Dr. Kim's treatments have been absolutely pivotal in my life and rejuvenating for my soul. The experience he provides is unparalleled in top tier quality. First off, he listens with focus, patience, presence, and asks deeper questions. This is a huge contrast to the hasty analysis and topical diagnosis of many other healthcare providers. The treatment is soothing and leaves me feeling like a brand new person. My energy felt pretty bad after a year of quarantine but Dr. Kim made me feel renovated and renewed after just a few sessions. I was skeptical of acupuncture as this was my first experience - but after seeing these results I know I will be back again and again. I can not recommend this enough for anyone struggling with mental health or stagnant energy. Go see Dr. Kim and he will restore your life force.

Ellie Woodle

I cannot express my gratitude enough for the work Dr. Kim has done for me so far. In just a few weeks I have felt my lower back pain improve immensely. I have had chronic low back flare ups and aches for 2+ years, and Dr. Kim's acupuncture work has helped decrease my pain significantly. He is also incredibly knowledgeable and has helped make sure I am aware of what's happening every step of the process (being new to acupuncture myself), the clear steps I need to take, and the changes that need to be made to help support the acupuncture work. I HIGHLY recommend seeing him.

Anca Uliu

I am so glad to have found Dr. Young Kim. I came to see him for lower back pain, which, if not treated would result in sciatica. I’ve been trying to heal this pain for over one year now and tried everything from chiro to physical therapy and massages as well as other acupuncture places in California and Tulum. I returned to trying acupuncture as this is my last resort. Since I started my treatments here one week ago, I have already seen great improvements. Dr. Young Kim has customized a treatment of acupuncture, cupping and Chinese medicine for my needs and is taking a scientific approach towards my healing, takes notes, and measures my progress in a systematic way. I am a very sensitive person to needles and I greatly appreciate the gentleness and care of the doctor while working with me. It gives me great relief that he keeps me informed of what he is doing every step of the way. I am especially grateful to Dr. Young Kim for teaching me so much about my problem. He explains to me in details our treatment plan, and keeps me informed of my progress and improvements at every step of the way. I wish I was in town for longer than one month to continue my treatments with him, but for now I am only visiting Seattle. If you are here for a longer period of time, lucky you, come and see Dr. Young Kim for your physical pain. If you are in town just visiting, also come and see Dr. Young Kim, because he will teach you to understand your condition and you will leave with so much understanding that will serve you wherever you will continue your journey towards healing. If you suffer from any physical pain, I can’t recommend doctor Young Kim more. He is a healer, a teacher and a truly compassionate doctor!

Jennifer Ede

You know those times when you feel on the brink of total physical and energetic collapse? I've been there for awhile and found some sanctuary at Essential Acupuncture. In early February, I visited Young Kim for chronic fatigue and a few other issues and, after hearing my concerns and conducting his own investigation, we began treatments twice a week. I think that is probably one of the biggest things that helped me make it through a very stressful couple of months. I recently relocated and unfortunately am not able to access any of the clinics. But I had a very positive experience with Young Kim and Essential Acupuncture, and really appreciated the time he spent answering my questions about TCM and engaging with me about my treatment. He is kind and calm, and I felt like I was in a good hands.

Cassie Pan

I have multiple chronic health diseases to manage while also dealing with fertility issue. I started weekly treatment from Zoey a few month ago, and was finally successful getting pregnant with just one IUI trial even though I was told multiple trials needed. With Eastern and Western medicine combined, I’m able to have my first child. The team at Essential Acupuncture is wonderful and Zoey is amazing! Highly recommended for anyone seeking treatment.

Kristina Owsinski

Dr. Kim has helped me so much! I have been seeing him since 2017 for a number of issues. He has helped me recovery from an Achilles surgery, he has helped with my digestive issues and I am currently seeing him for a head injury. Dr. Kim does such a great job explaining each treatment to me and making sure it is what I need on that particular day. I would highly recommend doing acupuncture for a number of reasons beyond physical injury, with Dr.Kim!

Savanna Riker

When I first came to Dr. Kim, I was struggling BIG time with health challenges. I had just been diagnosed with TB (tuberculosis), shocking! And I was having night sweats at 37 years of age, healthy active female. My blood tests showed my hormone panel as post menopausal, which was surprising to my Dr. because of how young I am. I had this inner nudge to get off of oral contraception after taking it for 20 years. I went off of it cold, continued 4 months of hard core TB antibiotics which was killing my gut. I was experiencing everything from digestive issues, headaches, bloating, weight gain, fatigue, poor circulation in my arms and legs where they would go numb, and the night sweats. When he first saw me he said, “You have a ways to go, but we can do this.. you just have to be patient and continue treatment.” We started off with two appointments/week and gradually over time started spacing them out as my body starting responding to acupuncture. I have worked with other acupuncturists before but what I can tell is that I SWEAR by Dr. Kim. When I got my first accugraph done with him, I had energy deficiencies in my liver, kidneys, spleen, stomach-practically everywhere! I felt discouraged and unsure if this would help. After just 6 months of treatment here are my results: -my night sweats have stopped -no more headaches -I have more energy, less fatigue, and my joints dont’ hurt -I have less IBS issues -the herbs have helped with inflammation and cleansing as I’ve lost inches and weight all over -I am much more in tune with my body, my symptoms, and how I feel because Dr. Kim helps educate his patients I still have a ways to go, however, I am out of the dark because of his expertise, knowledge, ability to determine the patterns and treat them head on. I have learned SO much from Dr. Kim. I would recommend him OVER and OVER!

Rachel Maddux

I have had many acupuncture treatments and I have seen at least 10 acupuncturists all around the world. I have never had an acupuncture treatment like the one I had here. I had an extensive understanding of where I needed help with visual aids and verbal discussions after an evaluation here. The acupuncture was painless quick and effective. I highly recommend this establishment to anyone even people new to acupuncture.

Ru Zeng

I'm a health care professional, body ache is kind of in the job description. I had this chronic shoulder pain for years and finally became very bothersome. While my dad became a patient of Dr. Kim, I had the opportunity to learned about acupuncture from Dr. Kim. I was still skeptical, but then the outcome of my dad's treatment was so positive, I decided to give acupuncture a try myself. just after two treatments, the muscle nod was gone, my neck and shoulder feel less stiff these days. Thank you Dr. Kim.

Gary Halpern

I was first introduced to acupuncture while visiting Paris 35 years ago and was successfully treated by a master acupuncturist who made me an enthusiastic believer in the specialty. After deciding I wanted to make a change from my first acupuncturist in the Seattle area, who I started seeing a year-and-a-half ago with less than impressive results (my Paris experience provided me a basis for comparison to know I could do much better), I was referred to Dr. Kim by my Seattle chiropractor. Dr. Kim was just what I was looking for! His insightful assessments of body functions and providing a strategy of treatments to maximize the way energy (and blood) flows in the specific areas needing attention and throughout the body holistically was well-conceived and refreshing! His awareness and expertise is matched by his talent and passion for this alternative approach to western medicine. He is friendly and eager to put the patient at ease while engaging with them interactively to work together toward a successful result. Also, for those with needle phobias, his insertion of needles where needed is barely noticeable and nothing to fear, and his use of electric impulse therapy is very effective. After six visits, the issues I was having (lower back pain and chronic foot joint inflammation) are definitely improving measurably with each visit and I intend to continue seeing him on an ongoing basis as needed. If you're seeking an expert acupuncturist in the Seattle area, you'll be hard pressed to find anyone better than Dr. Kim. I recommend him wholeheartedly!

Valerie Kravis

Had my first session with Dr. Kim last week - I was really impressed with the extensive time he spent to understand my needs and effectively explain them to me. I felt very relaxed after my first session and look forward to going back for my upcoming ones.

Emma Anson

Zoey has been so helpful in my recovery from a nerve injury. I’ve been seeing serious progress at Essential Acupuncture and have only been going for a few months. After going to lots of specialists over the last 8 months I’m so happy to be improving. Thanks Zoey!

Allie Brown

I've been going to Dr. Kim for a few YEARS now and I look forward to it every month. It's a wonderful chance to relax and reset my body for the upcoming month of adventures. Dr. Kim is kind, professional, and skilled. I can't recommend him highly enough.

Roshan Gupta

I'm not going to bore you with one of those "Western doctors couldn't solve my problem, yada yada yada, but Dr. Kim cured me..." stories. On second thought, yes. Yes I will. I had a chronic cough and a history of bronchitis that plagued me for over a decade, that I had just learned to live with. I had gone to multiple doctors, had multiple x-rays, and even seen a well-regarded pulmonologist who stuck me in a hyperbaric chamber, ran hours of tests, and ultimately told me "You're fat" (hey - I might be cuddly, but not that cuddly). Really - the pulmonologist had no idea what was happening. At the same time - my wife had been dealing with leg pain for some time, and decided to try acupuncture when nothing else worked. Lo and behold, within a few weeks, her pain was gone! She encouraged me to try acupuncture for my cough, and for the sake of humoring my wife and preserving our marriage, I went. Dr. Kim was patient and explained everything in detail, but what I vividly remember was him saying "You've suffered enough. I can help you." Initially I went 3 times a week for the first 2 months, then twice a week, then once a week. What started out as a typical horrible winter for me filled with long-running flu and respiratory issues ended up with me a few months later breathing free and clear, and cough-free! That was 2 years ago - and I am still doing great. I have been seeing Dr. Kim every week ever since, for no particular reason other than to lay down on the acupuncture table and say "Make me awesome". Just a few weeks ago - I went in talking about how I had to see an eye doctor for a slight change in my vision, and oh I happen to be experiencing this issue and that issue as well. Dr. Kim said "Those are all signs of a liver imbalance", did some magic to tame my rebellious liver Qi, and the next day I cancelled my eye appointment because I was back to my awesome, cuddly self. So I HIGHLY recommend you give acupuncture a try, and if you can get treated by Dr. Kim - do it. You won't regret it. And then you can have your very own "Western doctors couldn't solve my problem, but..." story to tell.

Alec Taylor

I came to Dr. Kim for pain & stiffness in my neck & shoulders. It was difficult to sleep & difficult to move my head left-to-right. I had never had acupuncture before, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. After the first visit, I was 90% better. No side-effects either. I just finished my 4th visit, and I am 100% relieved of the stiffness & pain. Would absolutely recommend him

Jay Friedman

I have had several sessions with Zoe, working on both knee and shoulder issues. She has been helpful in listening to my concerns and offering treatment to help alleviate my pain. The facility is clean and comfortable, and I appreciate the availability of parking on-site.

Jennifer Bingaman

I have been going to the Seattle office for 2 months now. I went in with recurrent migraines, teeth clenching and jaw pain, along with chronic shoulder + arm pain. I was a mess. I wasn't sleeping, I was anxious. I just felt so out of harmony. Today my shoulder pain has evaporated and I haven't had a migraine since my initial treatment. I don't need to sleep with my night guard anymore, I can sleep, I have more energy. I have lost the COVID 15+ because I am lighter, I am not in pain, I can work out and feel joyful movement in my body. I am excited to keep working on my health. I have had rosacea for 3 years and I hope we can calm that next. I am finding serenity in my mind. It's not something that will fix everything in one treatment, but sticking with it has truly made a meaningful impact on my life. I am so grateful. Thanks Dr. Kim! Today

Michelle B

I decided to try acupunture for my pain related issues a few months ago and feel that I made an excellent decision when I chose to see Young Kim. He devotes his time in listening and devising a specific treatment plan for you. It’s great to be able to find an intervention that helps to bring relief.

Carolyn Reid

Young Kim is a gifted acupuncturist with amazing skill and intuition. I have seen multiple practitioner's in the past and he is by far the best. His manner is gentle and the needle insertion is painfree. I highly recommend Young Kim for your healthcare needs.

Sonora Hetrick

It was my first acupuncture experience and it was incredibly relaxing! The practicioner Dr. Kim was calming and willing to explain things. Definitely will be going back.

Leslie Longaker

Started acupuncture and cupping yesterday. I woke up feeling like my old self with energy and no aches and pains. Thank you essential acupuncture. I will be a Lifelong customer

Trevor Brady

I look forward to going, each week. Young is very knowledgable and coached me through the whole process, explaining which areas he was treating and how they are connected to the rest of the body. He's very intentional with his placement and it's given me major relief in my problem areas (back and shoulders). I've highly recommend making an appointment if you're dealing with any form of discomfort.

Katie Smith

This is a great spot. Very professional, flexible and effective. I look forward to going every week and Zoe listens to my needs and adjusts accordingly.

Paul

I've been going to the Arlington Acupuncture (their north site) for a couple years now. Always a great treatment and great people there. Highly recommend them!

Dawn Cahoon

My feet had been hurting very badly and after the first visit with Zoe they feel much improved. Office was clean and professional. Very positive experience!

ken kroeger

Very thoughtful and engaged. I appreciated going through everything and getting a better understanding of what my body was going through. Very professional, while making the experience very relaxing and positive.

bumin chang

I’m returning patient from his other clinic. Dr. Kim is the most genuine and perceptive specialist I have ever visited.

Kim H

Zoe is amazing!!! I got into a car accident (not my fault) Acupuncture and Cupping are essential.

Lachlan Ransiear

My mom recommended me to Dr Kim because I have a very weak left arm and insomnia he has done a great job to help me recover I highly recommend him

bongsu choi

Awesome!!

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