Total Acupuncture & Wellness

Dr. Kim is absolutely amazing - I can’t express enough how much he has improved my life! I came to him for my TMJ pain which caused me migraines & hindered me from my everyday activities. Within just one session, almost all of my pain & pressure was gone and I had been struggling with this for nearly a year. Every session after that left me feeling better & better all around. He is a true expert & I would HIGHLY suggest his services to anyone who needs!!!!
Feb 23rd, 2021

Overview: After a video visit w/a doctor (Kaiser), urgent care visit w/a doctor (Kaiser), additional in-person consult w/a doctor (non-Kaiser), and a visit w/a physical therapist (Kaiser), the ONLY person able to identify the causes of my pain was Dr. Kim. He explained in both Korean & English which areas (muscles & nerve pathways) were impacted and causing my shoulder pain (muscular pain) & my neuropathic pain in forearm, wrist, hand, and fingers. showed me on an interactive diagram on his ipad so I can better understand what's going on with my body. He explained procedures clearly and could anticipate what my symptoms were & my limited activity before I could even tell him. (example: able to predict I was having difficulty brushing my teeth b/c it was my supraspinatus muscle that was affected). explained to me what I can predict in terms of healing process & expectation. I was taking high doses of Ibuprofen, using Voltaren (Diclofenac) gel, and icing my injuries, but nothing provided relief until after only 1 session w/Dr. Kim. I've seen him twice so far in 1 week, and because of him, was able to return to work. I would not have been able to do so without him. Pricing: EXTREMELY EXTREMELY fair. So much so that when I initially was having billing issues with American Specialty Health (3rd party contractor that is the middleman between many acupuncture clinics and Kaiser or other insurances), I was actually very willing to pay the cash prices offered. This man has years of experience (looked him up on the American Specialty Health website), and so I trusted that he knew exactly what he was doing. I am so so so grateful to have my pain reduced and be able to use my right arm & hand again. Location: When you enter from main entrance (labeled THE GARDENS), either take the elevator to the right OR take the stairs on the left side as suite #308 will be on the LEFT side when facing the building from the street. Very convenient. Parking: AMPLE street parking (free). $3 flat rate for the parking attached to the building. If going NORTH on Barrington, it's on your LEFT before you hit the entrance to main building. CASH only for the parking garage. Ease of Scheduling: ASSISTANT IS AMAZING. I was able to schedule a last-minute appointment and even had to change multiple times & his assistant was SO understanding throughout the whole process (lots of bureaucratic tape with Kaiser) & was so patient esp knowing I was in a lot of pain. Now that I've established care (first contact was via telephone), I just text the number provided to get additional appointments, and I LOVE how easy it is. Ambience: VERY calm and relaxing. has a diffuser. Very clean office. Smells nice. plays classical music (clair de lune, etc.) Covid-related: I wore a mask. He wore a mask. I saw NO other patients. contact-less payments. I felt very safe & would totally recommend to other patients seeking care. I will definitely return in the future (as I already have appointments scheduled) Tip: Arrive 15 minutes early to your initial appointment to fill out necessary paperwork!
Sep 4th, 2020

Dr. Kim was amazing and made me feel very comfortable and at home. Coming out from the acupuncture I feel so amazing I can't even describe in words. Thank you!
Nov 16th, 2019

Jan 30th, 2019

I came in for cupping while I was sick and James really took care of me. Along with cupping, I got a massage that included acupressure and hot stones. Then he recommended ginger tea for later which broke my fever.I felt completely comfortable and well nurtured during my visit. I will def be a repeat customer.
Oct 10th, 2018