Laurel H. F.

It is a true pleasure to write about the personal and physical relief afforded to me through the exceptional care I have received at the Acupuncture & Herb Clinic of Jin and Kim. Several years ago I fell on a slippery walkway suffered trauma to my right elbow. Initially, I tended to it by icing and immobilizing it for several days as well as using painkillers. Over several months the discomfort would come and go, however, after 6-8 months I found that my activities were being affected because I could not use my right arm for any long periods of time – this was a definite problem because I am right-handed. Even opening a jar or using my computer mouse became problematic.

I consulted a physician who recommended cortisone shots – which I was not willing to do. At that point over a year had gone by and unless I used painkillers at night, I could not get a decent night’s sleep since the pain woke me every time I changed positions in my sleep.

One day I was speaking to a Korean gentleman I know about his son (I am a high school guidance counselor) and he mentioned that he had used an acupuncturist to treat an injury his son had gotten. I asked him for the name – and was thus referred to the Acupuncture & Herb Clinic. I made an appointment immediately, although I was a little apprehensive, since I had never had acupuncture before – but, on the other hand, I did not want to continue in the constant pain which curtailed my life, and I was not willing to live on pain killers.

After two treatments, my pain was markedly reduced. After one month of treatment, I have now been pain free for over a year. In addition, I now find that using acupuncture as a preventive treatment measure has markedly improved my quality of life physically as well as mentally. In addition, I believe I experience fewer negative effects from stress as well.

I have found that the professionalism and personal concern displayed by both Jin and Kim demonstrates their commitment to their profession and speaks highly of their integrity and training. I now consider them both to be personal friends. In addition, I have referred a number of friends to them and will continue to do so.