Dr. Katherine Echo Kim, L.Ac. ADS Integrative Stress Management | Westport, CT

Thousands of clients treated since 2001.

We are experts at introducing acupuncture to people of all ages.
Our goal is to deliver treatments that are caring, safe, and comfortable.
We work quickly so that you get results quickly, but we take our time so that you're informed of what's going on and relaxed during the entire appointment.
Questions are always welcome during your visit.
We look for incremental improvements after EVERY SESSION.
We want you to have obvious, accumulating, lasting results after our treatments.
We provide very personalized attention and listen deeply.
-- Dr. Kim

What to Look For During & After Acupuncture with Dr. Kim, LAc.

Good responses to look for during a session:

• Yawning, breathing deeply, sighing
• Desire to close eyes
• Falling asleep
• Letting go, feeling relaxed, calm, still, centered, “in the zone”, grounded (this is a great response for people who are constantly rushed, late, or on the go)
• Warmth, improved circulation, light tingles of energy, heaviness 
• Belly rumbling
• Losing sense of time (feeling like you got three hours of rest in just 20 mins)
• Eyes become very watery, tearing up, glassy
• Perhaps crying, emotional release
• Gaining flashes of personal insights, creative ideas, resolutions 
• Mental clarity, better decision-making 
• Feeling cared for, “safe”, and connected to your body
• and other signs    

Signs of mind-body improvements between sessions

• Able to handle stressful situations better. Less anxiety, depression, panic
• Better sleep. Easier falling asleep, staying asleep, feeling rested 
• Less pain. Going more hours/days without discomfort, flare-ups, breakouts
• Greater range of motion, flexibility 
• Potentially avoid surgery, faster post-operative recovery time  
• Less reliance and/or side effects from medications 
• Improved temperature regulation
• More energy, strength 
• Able to comfortably return to everyday activities 
• Regular daily bathroom habits 
• Regular menstrual cycle; fertility, ability to carry a child to term, increased libido 
• Feeling “unstuck” 
• Tapping into creativity, gaining insights 
• Processing old emotions or life situations, peacefulness, resolution
• People notice something different about you
• Rosier complexion
• Greater insight, learning about self, situation, life lesson
• Feeling empowered, in control, stronger
• Addiction recovery, detoxification, support with 12-Step  
• Feel supported, listened to, resourced   
• Motivated, energized, re-charged, active, can do and handle more in life
• Personal growth
• and more