Dr. Katherine Echo Kim, L.Ac. Specializing in Mindfulness-Based Acupuncture & Nutritional Support | Pioneers of Environmental Acupuncture

AcuTecture™

The Top 10 Questions About
Environmental Acupuncture & Feng Shui

1. What is Environmental Acupuncture?

Just as acupuncture restores flow in the body, AcuTecture™ is an environmental design methodology and counseling session that aligns and optimizes the energetic flow, use, function, and feel of your space. 

2. Where can it be applied?

Any home, office, or busines. 

3. How Does Environmental Acupuncture Work?

Environmental acupuncture applies the principles of acupuncture to our surroundings. It's based on the understanding that the human body and our physical spaces are interrelated and can mirror each other in health and well-being.

Just as an acupuncturist applies small, precise adjustments in the body to promote circulation, reduce stagnation, and support balance and vitality, environmental acupuncture does the same for places.

We suggest small, precise, and strategic design changes that can have larger rippling effects in your life, home or workplace.  

4. Can Spaces Really Be Sick or Healthy too?

Yes, absolutely. Metaphorically speaking, buildings can have birthdates, change seasonally, have illnesses, leaks, breakdowns, accidents, as well as improvements.  

5. When Do I Need It?

Environmental acupuncture counseling can be helpful before, during, or after major life transitions, or when a space no longer feels safe, comfortable or supportive, including:

• On-going Health Challenges & Recovery
  + Chronic illness, major accidents, unknown complex health problems
  + Burnout, chronic stress, depression, anxiety, poor sleep
  + Mold exposure, increased allergies, environmental sensitivities

• Emotional Stress & Relationship Issues
  + Continuing arguments, relationship tensions
  + Breakup, divorce, infidelity, coparenting, blended families
  + Inability to release past relationships or traumatic experiences, etc.

• Caretaking, hospice care, or death of loved one(s)
  + Death of a loved one, grief, loss, estate clearing, keepsakes
  + Caretaking or special needs at home or workplace

• Lifestyle & Career Changes
  + Career shifts, work-from-home transitions
  + Financial instability or major life restructuring
  + Planning a move, recent relocation, renovation, or new life phase
  + Re-designing a space for passion projects, creativity, spirituality, exercise

• Family, Fertility & Parenting
  + Infertility, preconception, pregnancy, nesting
  + Postpartum adjustment, parenting transitions, empty nesters
  + Special needs affecting children’s behavior or school performance

• Environmental Health, Safety & Spatial Symptoms
  + Frequent accidents or breaking down of items around the house
  + Persistent clutter, stagnation, or a sense of “stuckness”
  + After break-in, loss, theft, or other personal safety issue
  + Sense of a ghost or other entity in the space
  + A feeling that your space no longer reflects or supports your current life

6. What Happens During a Consultation?

Consultations are conducted virtually or on-site and are tailored to your lifestyle, environmental needs, spatial challenges, and occupant circumstances.
No needles are used! We meet you to discuss your space, your experiences within the space, and learn about your lifestyle habits, as well as what you would like to improve. Our approach is holistic and in-depth. 

7. What Does An Initial Consultation Include?

• Brief intake questionnaire
• Focused conversation on life transitions, health, and environment
• Review of floor plans, photos, or video walkthrough
• Identification of priority rooms or zones
• Dr. Kim may ask about current occupants, relationships, health, and the history of your space.

8. What Kinds of Changes Do You Suggest?

You'll receive a clear spatial assessment and in-depth diagnosis of your environment. This includes easy to understand explanations about the meaning of various zones and insights about your space  relates to your physical, emotional, mental, relational or financial health. 

AcuTecture interventions may include:

• Practical, actionable guidance to improve your space.
• Layout shifts, circulation enhancements 
• Furniture placement
• Color suggestions, art curation or other strategic influencers
• Decluttering and space clearing 
• Estate review, memory archiving

9. What Are the Benefits?

Environmental acupuncture consultations may support:

• Clearer thinking and emotional steadiness
• Improved sleep, focus, and daily energy
• More functional use of space
• Improved circulation and flow
• Stronger spatial coherence
• Reduced tension in shared environments
• Better alignment between life direction, health goals, and surroundings

10. How Do I Schedule an Appointment and Prepare?

• Contact the office to schedule 
• Complete the intake form
• We may request photos, floor plans, or a video walkthrough
• No other preparation required. 

AcuTecture™ Rates

• Initial Consultation, $950 / 2 hours. Thereafter $550 / 1hour 
• Targeted review or adjustments, $275 / 30 mins via Zoom
• On-site visits beyond 10 miles of Westport CT incur travel time fees 

All consultations are by appointment.
Questions are welcome.