Business Details
6 Years
experience
Your Trusted Acupuncture Specialists in Los Angeles
Hyun (Lisa) Kim, a second-generation licensed acupuncturist, founded Western River Acupuncture to deliver effective Eastern healing methods rooted in centuries-old traditions. With training across China, Japan, and Korea, and over 15 years of clinical experience, our clinic specializes in pain management, wellness, and anti-aging therapies using acupuncture, cupping, and magnet therapy. We combine Korean, Japanese, and Chinese techniques to activate the body's innate self-healing mechanisms, addressing conditions like chronic pain, insomnia, and digestive disorders.Our team prioritizes personalized care, utilizing evidence-based approaches to restore internal balance and optimize health. We collaborate with wellness professionals and conduct ongoing research to advance holistic healing, ensuring patients receive comprehensive, cutting-edge treatments tailored to their unique needs.
Services
Acupuncture
Cupping Therapy
Magnet Therapy
Lymphatic Drainage
Ear Treatments
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- Second-generation expertise in acupuncture and holistic healing.
- Specialized treatments for chronic pain, insomnia, and digestive disorders.
- Combines Korean, Japanese, and Chinese healing traditions.
- Offers insurance-covered and personal injury case services.
- Collaborates with wellness centers for comprehensive care.
What people say
Exceptional pain management results
Personalized holistic treatment plans
Expertise in East Asian medicine
Helpful for chronic insomnia
Professional and caring staff
Services
Acupuncture
Our acupuncture treatments use ultra-fine needles to stimulate the body's self-healing mechanisms by balancing Yin and Yang across organ systems. This ancient science triggers biochemical responses to address chronic pain, insomnia, and hormonal imbalances while improving overall vitality through precise point stimulation that activates the body's internal pharmacy.
Cupping Therapy
This dynamic therapy employs controlled suction to release muscle tension, boost circulation, and detoxify tissues. By creating negative pressure, it accelerates lymphatic drainage while calming the nervous system. Patients experience immediate relief from chronic pain conditions, inflammation, and stress-related tension through this evidence-based approach combining traditional wisdom with modern understanding of fascial mechanics.
Magnet Therapy
Magnet therapy restores internal balance by influencing the body's bioelectrical field to regulate neuro-endocrine functions. This non-invasive technique effectively manages appetite disorders, insomnia, and chronic cough while reorienting Qi flow along meridians. Patients benefit from rapid symptom relief as magnetic fields help dissolve energy stagnation and re-establish natural healing rhythms within 15-30 minute sessions.
Lymphatic Drainage
Specialized lymphatic drainage techniques use rhythmic motions to stimulate fluid circulation and metabolic waste removal. This treatment reduces swelling, accelerates post-injury recovery, and improves skin health by eliminating toxins. When combined with acupuncture, it creates synergistic effects that enhance systemic detoxification and immune function while providing deep muscular relaxation.
Ear Treatments
Ear acupuncture targets specific points to address addictions, weight management challenges, and neurological conditions. By stimulating auricular reflex zones, we modulate brain chemistry to reduce cravings, improve sleep quality, and alleviate anxiety. This focused approach delivers targeted relief for smoking cessation, food cravings, and chronic pain management through strategic point activation.
People
Hyun (Lisa) Kim
Licensed Acupuncturist
Second-generation practitioner with 15+ years clinical experience across Asia. Trained in traditional Korean, Japanese, and Chinese medicine to develop evidence-based holistic protocols for chronic condition management.
Questions
What conditions do you treat with acupuncture?
We treat chronic pain, insomnia, digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, respiratory conditions, and stress-related ailments using personalized acupuncture protocols.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Aetna PPO, Cigna PPO, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Health Net, Kaiser, Scan, and American Specialty Health insurance plans.
What is cupping therapy good for?
Cupping effectively treats muscle tension, chronic pain, inflammation, stress, and circulatory issues while accelerating injury recovery through targeted suction therapy.
Are your treatments painful?
Most patients experience minimal sensation with our painless acupuncture techniques. Numbing ointment is available upon request for sensitive individuals.
How many sessions will I need?
Treatment plans vary by condition. Many patients see improvement within 3-6 sessions, though chronic cases may require ongoing maintenance.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
We provide in-person treatments only, but initial consultations can be arranged via phone to discuss your specific needs and treatment options.
