Herbal Medicine & Supplements
Ancient wisdom, personalized for your body. For thousands of years, herbal medicine has been one of the most refined branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine, drawing on plant, mineral, and other natural ingredients to help the body heal and restore balance. As a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dr. Kim builds custom herbal formulas for each patient — used alongside acupuncture or as a standalone therapy — to support everything from digestion and sleep to hormonal balance and immunity.
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At a Glance
The body's systems as a whole, addressing the root of what's going on — not just symptoms on the surface.
Raw herbs for tea decoctions, granules, pills, or tinctures — chosen to fit your lifestyle.
Digestion, stress and sleep, hormonal balance, fertility, immunity, allergies, skin, and menopause-related symptoms.
Often used alongside acupuncture and other treatments as part of a comprehensive plan.
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Herbal medicine is one of the oldest and most refined branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine, developed and studied for thousands of years to support the body's ability to heal and find balance. As a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbal formulation is a core part of the training and care offered here — used alongside acupuncture and other therapies, or on its own, to address a wide range of health concerns.
Chinese herbal medicine uses combinations of plant, mineral, and other natural substances — carefully selected and combined into formulas — to support the body's systems and address the root of what's going on, not just the symptoms on the surface.
Rather than a single herb prescribed for a single symptom, formulas are built the way a recipe is built: individual herbs are chosen for how they work together, balancing and enhancing one another's effects. A formula is tailored specifically to you — your constitution, your pattern of symptoms, and how your body responds over time — and adjusted as your treatment progresses.
Herbs may be prescribed in several forms depending on what fits your lifestyle and needs, including raw herbs for tea decoctions, granules, pills, or tinctures.
A wide range of concerns, addressed at the root
Herbal medicine is often used alongside acupuncture and other treatments as part of a comprehensive plan, working between sessions to support and extend the benefits of in-office care.
Digestive Issues
Stress, Anxiety & Sleep Difficulties
Hormonal Imbalances & Menstrual Irregularities
Fertility Support
Immune Support & Recovery From Illness
Chronic Fatigue & Low Energy
Allergies & Seasonal Sensitivities
Skin Conditions
Pain & Inflammation
Menopause-Related Symptoms
General Constitutional Imbalances
What to expect
Intake & Diagnosis
Herbal prescriptions are built from a thorough understanding of your health history, current symptoms, and TCM diagnostic assessment, including things like pulse and tongue observation.
Formula Selection
A formula (or combination of formulas) is selected or custom-built specifically for your pattern and goals.
Guidance on Use
You'll receive clear instructions on how, when, and how much to take, along with what to expect as you begin.
Follow-Up & Adjustment
Formulas are rarely static. As your symptoms shift and your body responds, your formula is refined and adjusted over time to keep pace with your progress.
Herbal medicine tends to work gradually and cumulatively, so consistency and follow-up are an important part of getting the full benefit.
Book AppointmentA note on quality & safety
All herbal formulas are sourced from reputable, quality-tested suppliers, and your full health history — including any medications you're taking — is reviewed before any formula is prescribed, to ensure everything recommended is safe and appropriate for you.
Filling in the gaps alongside your care
In addition to traditional herbal formulas, supplements may also be recommended when appropriate, to help fill specific nutritional gaps or support a particular aspect of your health alongside your herbal and acupuncture care.
As with herbal formulas, any supplement recommendation is made based on your individual health picture and reviewed for safety alongside anything else you're currently taking.
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If you're curious about how herbal medicine could support your health goals, let's talk about what a personalized formula could look like for you.
Herbs pair well with your other care
Herbal formulas are often combined with acupuncture & electro-acupuncture or acupuncture point injection therapy for a more complete treatment plan.