Seattle Essential Acupuncture
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Call our office now to schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our acupuncturists!. Over the years, our clinic has used over 800,000 needles and performed over 30,000 treatments to aid in healing our communities! I am so glad I found Dr. Kim! I had a bad experience with acupuncture in the past and Dr. Kim totally renewed my faith in the practice.

I started seeing him after jaw surgery to help with some nerve healing. He increased blood flow and energy to my jaw, loosened the tight muscles and reduced my pain. Now he is treating my neck and back to relieve tension and continue healing of my jaw area. Young Kim is really knowledgeable and passionate about his work.
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Acupuncture is the practice of inserting very fine needles (acupuncture needles are hair-thin, sterile, individually packaged, and disposable) into the skin to stimulate specific anatomic points in the body (called acupoints or acupuncture points) to treat bodily dysfunction or diseases to modify or prevent pain perception, and to normalize the body's physiological functions.
Insurance verification questions please call your health insurance company on the back of your insurance card. We encourage every patient to call their specific insurance company as coverage and benefits can vary from plan to plan for every insurance and patient. We are currently NOT accepting Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Related plans, or Medicaid Related Plans!
Our Seattle location is conveniently located in the same building as Abram's Chiropractic. Serving the Greenwood, Green Lake, Phinney, Northwest Seattle region. Our Arlington Location is located in Smokey Point in a Business office building with plenty of parking and easy handicap entrance. Serving the Arlington, Marysville Smokey Point, Lake Stevens, Mount Vernon and Stanwood Region.
Reviews (14)
Wendy H.
Wendy H.
Apr 09, 2021
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I'm new to acupuncture and must say I'm a believer. I'm hoping to care for arthritis and insomnia without having to resort to medicine. After one treatment the arthritis pain was cut in half and I was sleeping much better. Excited to see what a couple of additional appts will do. The people are great and seem to listen and care for your concerns. No pressure for additional services they offer.
Afton E.
Afton E.
Sep 28, 2020
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I do NOT recommend this place. I went back in October 2019. I just received a bill 11 months later for my visit. When I scheduled, I had asked if they were a preferred provider with my insurance. They had said yes, and it also stated so on their website. My bill was for the full visit amount. Apparently they are NOT a preferred provider. When I arrived at the office for the first visit they gave me the paperwork to fill out. The paperwork was copied so many times that you could barely read it. The front desk girl seemed very new or not knowledgeable of front desk tasks. The bill was apparently
Mo Saunders
Mo Saunders
Nov 17, 2019
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Highly recommend for people with any kind of prolonged soreness/numbness or pains.
Jen R.
Jen R.
Jun 12, 2018
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Dr. Kim is truly dedicated to healing and helping his patients achieve lasting wellness and balance. He spends time understanding your particular needs and goals and enthusiastically explains acupuncture. Under his care I have reversed certain health issues and continue to benefit from occasional follow ups for optimum health. I recommend him to everyone and several of my friends now see him. Highly recommended!
Cindy C.
Cindy C.
Mar 17, 2018
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I visited Arlington Acupuncture to see Dr. Kim, based on the outstanding reviews here, and was surprised (and a bit taken aback) when I arrived for my first appointment and discovered I was to be seen by a different acupuncturist. As it turns out, that acupuncturist, Stephen Semptimphelter (EAMP, LAc) has recently become the primary practitioner at this location, while Dr. Kim, the owner (who treated me one time and is also fantastic), primarily works at his Seattle office, keeping a few hours each week to tend to his Arlington patients.

However unsure I was at the start of that first visit, my
Yoomi S.
Yoomi S.
Jan 24, 2018
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I had a wonderful massage with Elise today. I'm 32weeks pregnant and I'm really starting to feel the muscle aches in my backs and legs. Elise completely eased those aches. It was so nice to be able to lay face down comfortably. The massage room is so peaceful that I nearly fall asleep. I haven't felt that relaxed in months. Everyone at the clinic is very friendly and professional. I would highly recommend this clinic for prenatal, maternity massage and deep tissue massage!
Kanjin Cederman
Kanjin Cederman
Dec 22, 2017
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From the beginning, I experienced immediate relief from different hip and back issues, due to this treatment. I have a new doctor for all my physical issues. I really appreciate the positive experience of all of my visits. I highly recommend this clinic. The best of the best!
Amanda B.
Amanda B.
Dec 01, 2017
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Amazing, best massage I have ever had. I had 1he massage followed by 1hour of cupping and acupuncture.. This is a place that will cure what ills ya. Acupuncture with kim young and massage with Jennifer white.. What a turn around
Diana M.
Diana M.
Nov 23, 2017
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I highly recommend Young Kim for Acupuncture. I started acupuncture for the first time about a month ago after having my first child. I was having arm, shoulder, and back pain - presumably from the unfamiliar repetition motion of holding the new little one. The pain was bad enough that I had numbness and tingling in my hands and often felt like I'd just hit my funny bone. My primary care doc referred me to acupuncture, massage, and physical therapy. The combination treatment approach has worked well and I've felt about 75% improvement in about a month. (In one month I've been
Jennifer S.
Jennifer S.
Sep 30, 2017
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I've been seeing Dr Kim for a foot condition called Freibergs Infraction, a rare and painful disease that doesn't heal easily. After just a few treatments I could tell that the pain was pretty much non existent. I'm now getting better circulation in my foot and my over all body feels SO much better. Dr Kim is very professional and gentle. He explains everything he's doing so you understand. I highly recommend him him!
Jae D.
Jae D.
Feb 18, 2017
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Dr. Kim and his staff are amazing! Dr. Kim is so kind, patient,and gentle. He always takes the time to explain everything and get you seen right away. Any aliment you have he can help the natural way through acupuncture! I would recommend him 100%!!!!
Debora N.
Debora N.
Dec 27, 2016
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Arlington acupuncture is a friendly office, they are very helpful. Dr Young has been a great help to restore my health from severe seasonal allergies. I felt comfortable throughout each acupuncture session. I feel that I am regaining my health.
Lori A.
Lori A.
Apr 04, 2016
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I have been a locomotive engineer for 36 years, on January 28th I severely injured my back, pinching a nerve and was suffering from full back spasms. I went to the doctor, and was given the typical muscle relaxers and steroids, it was like putting a band aid on cancer, a temp fix at best. I called my boss, and cried that my career was over. My brother is a roofer, and suggested that I try acupuncture. I had everything to gain and nothing too lose at that point. After one week of being treated with acupuncture I have noticed a dramatic reduction in my back pain and neck. I continued with treatment
Kristen B.
Kristen B.
Nov 10, 2014
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Dr. Kim changed my life! After years of dealing with fatigue, stress, irregular cycles and infertility, I sought out a local acupuncturist to see if it would help (since nothing else was). After the first visit, I felt so much better immediately. The positive benefits have increased the longer I have been going: I have more energy, my skin is clearing up, and my cycles evened out. I'm also 6 months pregnant with my first baby. I'm telling you, acupuncture is real medicine and it works!