My impression of this practice is not what I expected. Joanne Kim, in my opinion, did not represent herself as described in some of her other reviews. I felt that she was leading me into further costs and treatments that I was not looking for with her practice. During my treatment, before it was over, she came into the room to lecture me about the meaning of arthritis, diet and lifestyle as well as how little she was receiving from insurance for my treatments. She emphasized that all she received was $41 for a $90 treatment. This is so unprofessional in so many ways. Never have I ever experienced this type of behavior from any other provider. She knew ahead of time what my insurance covered but waited til during my treatment to lecture me in this way. This elitist attitude is bothersome and very unprofessional. Such a judgmental approach is so negative and disturbing when in need of professional service. I do not recommend her for any patient who is looking for help with pain relief. The treatment did not give any bit of relief. Look elsewhere for a good practitioner.
Scott Meyer
Feb 2024
I have been patient of Dr Kim for 20 plus years. She has helped me manage injuries to avoid surgery, sped my recovery from surgeries, and kept me healthy to enjoy an active lifestyle.Dr. Kim's holistic approach to my overall health and wellbeing has helped me lose weight (25 lbs so far) and I leave feeling better than when I arrived. She always seems to understand what is sore or hurting for treatment. Her recommendations for stretching and exercise are effective. Dr. Kim has valuable insights on managing life’s challenges from stress to diet to living a fulfilled life.She is kind and caring in her approach and always has time to listen and is the most professional of the doctors I see. Her treatments and medicine work! I very highly recommend Dr. Kim.Scott MLong Beach
Scott M.
Feb 2024
I have been patient of Dr Kim for 20 plus years. She has helped me manage injuries to avoid surgery, sped my recovery from surgeries, and kept me healthy to enjoy an active lifestyle. Dr. Kim's holistic approach to my overall health and wellbeing has helped me lose weight (25 lbs so far) and I leave feeling better than when I arrived. She always seems to understand what is sore or hurting for treatment. Her recommendations for stretching and exercise are effective. Dr. Kim has valuable insights on managing life's challenges from stress to diet to living a fulfilled life. She is kind and caring in her approach and always has time to listen and is the most professional of the doctors I see. Her treatments and medicine work! I very highly recommend Dr. Kim. Scott M Long Beach
Kate Greco
Feb 2024
Irvine Family Acupuncture, led by the exceptional Dr. Kim, has been my sanctuary for the past two years. Dr. Kim's unwavering dedication to her patients' well-being is evident in every aspect of her practice. Her attentive and caring nature, combined with her gentle approach and excellent healing expertise, have been a lifeline during my health journey.Dr. Kim's kindness and empathy are truly unmatched. She approaches each session with warmth and understanding, creating a supportive environment where I feel heard and valued. Her calm and friendly demeanor, paired with her non-judgmental disposition, make every visit a positive experience.What truly sets Dr. Kim apart is her profound knowledge of current standards of care and her thoughtful approach to treatment. Whether it's through hands-on practices, herbal remedies, or simply lending an empathetic ear, Dr. Kim goes above and beyond to ensure her patients receive the best possible care.I can't thank Dr. Kim and Irvine Family Acupuncture enough for their role in my journey to better health. Without hesitation, I highly recommend Dr. Kim to anyone seeking compassionate, effective, and holistic healthcare.
Kate G.
Feb 2024
Irvine Family Acupuncture and Dr. Kim are absolute gems! From the moment I stepped into her practice, I knew I was in good hands. Dr. Kim's caring and gentle approach made me feel instantly comfortable. Her expertise in healing is unmatched, and I've experienced significant improvements in my well-being under her care. Dr. Kim's kindness and empathy shine through in every interaction. She takes the time to truly listen and understand her patients' needs, creating a personalized treatment plan that yields remarkable results. What I appreciate most is her calm and non-judgmental disposition, which fosters a safe space for healing. Not only is Dr. Kim knowledgeable in her field, but she also stays up-to-date with the latest standards of care, ensuring that her patients receive the best possible treatments. Her thoughtfulness and dedication to her patients' well-being are truly commendable. I can't recommend Dr. Kim and Irvine Family Acupuncture enough for anyone seeking holistic and compassionate care.
Kory Ward-Cook
Jan 2024
Dr. Joanne Kim is a remarkable East Asian Medicine practitioner! I first started seeing Dr. Kim for tendonitis in my wrist. After a few months of focused treatments which included acupuncture, herbal formulas and advisement on an inti-inflammatory diet, my condition resolved completely. Since that time, I have continued to see Dr. Kim a few times a month, or more for holistic health support and treatment of other health conditions as they arise. I highly recommend Dr. Joanne Kim, especially if you are looking to treat your whole body, by a practitioner who is both very skilled, and approachable.
Nikki Olson
Sep 2020
I have really enjoyed my sessions with Dr. Kim. I noticed an instant improvement in my neck and shoulder pain after my first visit and a even more so after my second visit. For the last 4 months, I have consistently been seeing her weekly and my headaches and knots have disappeared. I used to use monthly massage therapy but that closed down due to Covid and I’m so thankful because acupuncture has proven to be far more effective for me. Thank you Dr. Kim!
Nikki O.
Sep 2020
I have really enjoyed my sessions with Dr. Kim. I noticed an instant improvement in my neck and shoulder pain after my first visit and a even more so after my second visit. For the last 4 months, I have consistently been seeing her weekly and my headaches and knots have disappeared. I used to use monthly massage therapy but that closed down due to Covid and I'm so thankful because acupuncture has proven to be far more effective for me. Thank you Dr. Kim!
Chris C.
Jul 2019
Dr Kim is a kind-hearted, professional acupuncture specialist. She is very knowledgeable in her area of specialty and she has given me solid recommendations, offered with a great deal of compassion and client concern. In all of her comments to me I have always felt her suggestions and health tips were for my benefit alone and were offered as a purposeful approach to overcoming my particular malady. Thank you Dr Kim.
Angie O.
Jun 2019
I have been seeing Dr. Kim for 5 years. She is an amazing, knowledgeable and kind acupuncturist. She really cares about her patients and improving their lives. She has treated and helped my family and me with several issues including shin splints, tennis elbow, rotator cuff and hip pain problems. We always feel so much better after seeing her. She is also a wonderful nutritionist and always shares information about wellness and healthy lifestyle. I give Dr. Kim the highest recommendation!
Linda P.
My impression of this practice is not what I expected. Joanne Kim, in my opinion, did not represent herself as described in some of her other reviews. I felt that she was leading me into further costs and treatments that I was not looking for with her practice. During my treatment, before it was over, she came into the room to lecture me about the meaning of arthritis, diet and lifestyle as well as how little she was receiving from insurance for my treatments. She emphasized that all she received was $41 for a $90 treatment. This is so unprofessional in so many ways. Never have I ever experienced this type of behavior from any other provider. She knew ahead of time what my insurance covered but waited til during my treatment to lecture me in this way. This elitist attitude is bothersome and very unprofessional. Such a judgmental approach is so negative and disturbing when in need of professional service. I do not recommend her for any patient who is looking for help with pain relief. The treatment did not give any bit of relief. Look elsewhere for a good practitioner.
Scott Meyer
I have been patient of Dr Kim for 20 plus years. She has helped me manage injuries to avoid surgery, sped my recovery from surgeries, and kept me healthy to enjoy an active lifestyle.Dr. Kim's holistic approach to my overall health and wellbeing has helped me lose weight (25 lbs so far) and I leave feeling better than when I arrived. She always seems to understand what is sore or hurting for treatment. Her recommendations for stretching and exercise are effective. Dr. Kim has valuable insights on managing life’s challenges from stress to diet to living a fulfilled life.She is kind and caring in her approach and always has time to listen and is the most professional of the doctors I see. Her treatments and medicine work! I very highly recommend Dr. Kim.Scott MLong Beach
Scott M.
I have been patient of Dr Kim for 20 plus years. She has helped me manage injuries to avoid surgery, sped my recovery from surgeries, and kept me healthy to enjoy an active lifestyle. Dr. Kim's holistic approach to my overall health and wellbeing has helped me lose weight (25 lbs so far) and I leave feeling better than when I arrived. She always seems to understand what is sore or hurting for treatment. Her recommendations for stretching and exercise are effective. Dr. Kim has valuable insights on managing life's challenges from stress to diet to living a fulfilled life. She is kind and caring in her approach and always has time to listen and is the most professional of the doctors I see. Her treatments and medicine work! I very highly recommend Dr. Kim. Scott M Long Beach
Kate Greco
Irvine Family Acupuncture, led by the exceptional Dr. Kim, has been my sanctuary for the past two years. Dr. Kim's unwavering dedication to her patients' well-being is evident in every aspect of her practice. Her attentive and caring nature, combined with her gentle approach and excellent healing expertise, have been a lifeline during my health journey.Dr. Kim's kindness and empathy are truly unmatched. She approaches each session with warmth and understanding, creating a supportive environment where I feel heard and valued. Her calm and friendly demeanor, paired with her non-judgmental disposition, make every visit a positive experience.What truly sets Dr. Kim apart is her profound knowledge of current standards of care and her thoughtful approach to treatment. Whether it's through hands-on practices, herbal remedies, or simply lending an empathetic ear, Dr. Kim goes above and beyond to ensure her patients receive the best possible care.I can't thank Dr. Kim and Irvine Family Acupuncture enough for their role in my journey to better health. Without hesitation, I highly recommend Dr. Kim to anyone seeking compassionate, effective, and holistic healthcare.
Kate G.
Irvine Family Acupuncture and Dr. Kim are absolute gems! From the moment I stepped into her practice, I knew I was in good hands. Dr. Kim's caring and gentle approach made me feel instantly comfortable. Her expertise in healing is unmatched, and I've experienced significant improvements in my well-being under her care. Dr. Kim's kindness and empathy shine through in every interaction. She takes the time to truly listen and understand her patients' needs, creating a personalized treatment plan that yields remarkable results. What I appreciate most is her calm and non-judgmental disposition, which fosters a safe space for healing. Not only is Dr. Kim knowledgeable in her field, but she also stays up-to-date with the latest standards of care, ensuring that her patients receive the best possible treatments. Her thoughtfulness and dedication to her patients' well-being are truly commendable. I can't recommend Dr. Kim and Irvine Family Acupuncture enough for anyone seeking holistic and compassionate care.
Kory Ward-Cook
Dr. Joanne Kim is a remarkable East Asian Medicine practitioner! I first started seeing Dr. Kim for tendonitis in my wrist. After a few months of focused treatments which included acupuncture, herbal formulas and advisement on an inti-inflammatory diet, my condition resolved completely. Since that time, I have continued to see Dr. Kim a few times a month, or more for holistic health support and treatment of other health conditions as they arise. I highly recommend Dr. Joanne Kim, especially if you are looking to treat your whole body, by a practitioner who is both very skilled, and approachable.
Nikki Olson
I have really enjoyed my sessions with Dr. Kim. I noticed an instant improvement in my neck and shoulder pain after my first visit and a even more so after my second visit. For the last 4 months, I have consistently been seeing her weekly and my headaches and knots have disappeared. I used to use monthly massage therapy but that closed down due to Covid and I’m so thankful because acupuncture has proven to be far more effective for me. Thank you Dr. Kim!
Nikki O.
I have really enjoyed my sessions with Dr. Kim. I noticed an instant improvement in my neck and shoulder pain after my first visit and a even more so after my second visit. For the last 4 months, I have consistently been seeing her weekly and my headaches and knots have disappeared. I used to use monthly massage therapy but that closed down due to Covid and I'm so thankful because acupuncture has proven to be far more effective for me. Thank you Dr. Kim!
Chris C.
Dr Kim is a kind-hearted, professional acupuncture specialist. She is very knowledgeable in her area of specialty and she has given me solid recommendations, offered with a great deal of compassion and client concern. In all of her comments to me I have always felt her suggestions and health tips were for my benefit alone and were offered as a purposeful approach to overcoming my particular malady. Thank you Dr Kim.
Angie O.
I have been seeing Dr. Kim for 5 years. She is an amazing, knowledgeable and kind acupuncturist. She really cares about her patients and improving their lives. She has treated and helped my family and me with several issues including shin splints, tennis elbow, rotator cuff and hip pain problems. We always feel so much better after seeing her. She is also a wonderful nutritionist and always shares information about wellness and healthy lifestyle. I give Dr. Kim the highest recommendation!