Dr. Grace (Jung H.) Kim
L.Ac., Ph.D.

 
Most importantly Dr. Grace is Licensed as a Diplomate if Oriental Medicine with National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
since April 5th, 2019.
 
Which means she is a licensed PH.D. doctor who can work anywhere in the United States (not just in California)
 
And since May 31, 1998 Dr. Kim is Licensed
with the State of California Department of Acupuncture
Dr. Grace Kim is also the Medical Dean of Supervisor at Golden State University
Full Name is Golden State University Asian Medicine & Acupuncture Clinic Center
 
Dr. Kim graduated from Dongguk Royal University with Master of Science in Oriental Medicine at Los Angeles, California on April 4th, 1998
Full Name is Dongguk Royal University The School of Oriental Medicine United States of America
 
What is Acupuncture and Asian Medicine?
 
The theory and practice of acupuncture is based on Asian medicine (also known as traditional Chinese or Oriental medicine), a comprehensive natural health care system that has been used in Asian countries for thousands of years to preserve health and diagnose, treat, and prevent illness.
 
Acupuncture treats health conditions by stimulating “acu-points” found at specific locations on the surface of the body.  Acupuncturists stimulate the acu-points by inserting very thing needles through the skin to produce physiological effects.  Other methods are also used to stimulate acu-points, such as heat or finger pressure.
 
The general theory of acupuncture is that proper physiological function and health depend on the circulation of nutrients, substances, and energy called Qi (pronounced “chee”) through a network of “channels” or “meridians.”  This network connects every organ and part of the body, providing balance, regulation, and coordination of physiological processes.
 
Pain and ill health result when the flow of Qi through the body is disrupted or blocked.  This can be caused by many things, including disease, pathogens, trauma/injuries, and medication (side effects), as well as lifestyle factors such as overwork, poor diet, emotions, lack of rest, and stress.
 
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The aim is not only to eliminate or alleviate symptoms … but to treat the underlying cause … and improve the quality of life
 
Stimulation of the appropriate acu-points through acupuncture treatments helps to restore sufficient, continuous, and even flow of Qi and other nutrients throughout the body, restoring health and balance to the body while relieving pain and other symptoms.
 
The acupuncturist uses a sophisticated and complex system of diagnostic methods that take into consideration the person as a whole, discerning the body’s pattern of disharmony rather than isolated symptoms.  The aim is not only to eliminate or alleviate symptoms, but more importantly to treat the underlying cause, increase the ability to function, and improve the quality of life.
 
Acupuncture and Asian medicine is one of the newest primary health care professions in California.  The potential benefits of acupuncture are widely recognized, and it is steadily being integrated with mainstream health care.  More than 15 million Americans have tried acupuncture and Asian medicine since it was introduced in the United States in the 1970s.  The risk of side effects from acupuncture is low and the potential benefits are high.  Knowing what to expect from acupuncture will help patients get the most benefit from their treatments.  The purpose of this booklet is to help consumers approach acupuncture treatment from an informed perspective.
 
Conditions Treated
 
  • allergies/asthma
  • anxiety/depression
  • arthritis/joint problems
  • back pain
  • bladder/kidney problems
  • constipation/diarrhea
  • colds/influenza
  • cough/bronchitis
  • dizziness
  • drug/alcohol/smoking addiction
  • fatigue
  • gastrointestinal disorders
  • gynecological disorders
  • headache/migraine
  • heart problems/palpitations
  • high blood pressure
  • immune system deficiency
  • knee pain
  • menopausal discomfort
  • musculoskeletal injuries
  • pre-menstrual syndrome
  • paralysis/numbness
  • rhinitis
  • sciatica
  • sexual dysfunction
  • side effects of chemotherapy
  • sinusitis
  • skin problems
  • stress/tension
  • stroke rehabilitation
  • tendonitis