Dr. Katherine Echo Kim, L.Ac. Since 2001 | Integrative Medicine Advisory You Can Trust | Westport CT & Virtual

Environmental Acupuncture & Feng Shui

What Is Environmental Acupuncture?

Environmental acupuncture applies the principles of acupuncture to the built environment, based on the understanding that the body and physical space are interrelated and mutually influential. Just as small, precise adjustments in the body can promote circulation, reduce stagnation, and support equilibrium and vitality, targeted design improvements in a home or workplace can create noticeable shifts in health, behavior, and daily functioning.

When Do You Need Environmental Acupuncture?

Environmental acupuncture is helpful during major life transitions or when a space no longer feels comfortable or supportive, including:

• Health & Recovery
  +Chronic illness, rehabilitation at home, caregiving
  + Burnout, chronic stress, depression, anxiety, poor sleep
  + Mold, allergies, environmental sensitivities, unknown ailments

• Emotional Stress & Relationship Issues
  + Constant arguments, relationship tension related to shared spaces
  + Breakup, divorce, infidelity, coparenting, blended families
  + Death of a loved one, grief, loss, estate clearing, keepsakes
  + Inability to release past relationships or traumatic experiences, etc.

• 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 & Spatial Symptoms
  + Frequent accidents or breaking down of items around the house
  + Persistent clutter, stagnation, or a sense of “stuckness”
  + A feeling that your space no longer reflects or supports your current life

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 to discuss your space, your experience of the space, and what you would like to improve.

An Initial Consultation Includes

• 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.

What You Receive During the First Session 

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

What Are the Benefits?

Environmental acupuncture consultations 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

How Do I Prepare?

• Contact the office to schedule
• Complete the intake form
• We may request photos, floor plans, or a video walkthrough
• No special preparation required. Your space is welcome as-is.

Rates are Hourly or Square Footage-Based

Includes intake, material review, strategic guidance, and step-by-step implementation direction. All fees are confirmed in advance following a brief intake review.

Individuals — Solo Occupancy
• Single room / studio / one targeted space (up to 500 sq ft): $550 · 60 min
• Apartment / condo (500–1,000 sq ft): $950 · 60 min
• Multiple rooms or floors (1,000–2,000 sq ft): $1,500 · 120 min

Couples — Dual Occupancy Complexity
• Under 1,000 sq ft (couple, parent & child, work-from-home or home business): $1,250 · 90 min

Trio — Small Family / Home Office / Business
• One floor under 2,000 sq ft: $1,550 · 120 min
• Two floors under 2,000 sq ft: $2,000 · 120 min

Focused Review & Follow-Up Sessions (Any Size)
• $250 · 30 min per session

Square Footage–Based Residential Projects
• 2,000- 3,000 sq ft: $2,500 · 2.5 hours
• 3,000-5,000 sq ft: $4,750
• 5,000–7,500 sq ft: $7,750
• 7,500-10,000 sq ft: $10,000
• 10,000+ sq ft: Custom proposal inquiry 

All consultations are by appointment.
Questions are welcome.