Healing Breakthroughs With KOSA Acupuncture

51. Popping sounds with pain in both ankles during walking, low back pain, headache

• Patient: 44-year-old male (ID: 260205)
• Chief complaints:
  1. Popping sounds with pain in both ankles during walking
  2. low back pain
  3. headache
• Past history: Hernia mesh repair approximately 20 years ago
• Initial visit (February 5, 2026):
  1. Complete resolution of pain and all associated symptoms after treatment.
  2. Popping phenomenon in the ankles markedly reduced.

52. Temporomandibular joint disorder, PMS, and anxiety disorder

• Patient: 21-year-old female (ID: 260213)
• Chief complaints: Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ)
  1. Onset in 2020 following removal of orthodontic appliances.
  2. Received dental and chiropractic treatment without improvement.
  3. For the past three days, severe pain has limited sleep to approximately three hours per night.)
• Associated Symptoms:
  1. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
  2. anxiety disorder (since 2020)
• Current Medication: Escitalopram (Lexapro, since 2020)
• Initial visit (February 13, 2026):
  1. All pain was completely resolved immediately after treatment.
  2. The pathophysiological mechanism of the anxiety disorder, coping strategies for symptom exacerbation, and the process for discontinuing the antidepressant were explained.
  3. The patient stated she would positively consider medication discontinuation and returned home.
• Second Treatment (February 15, 2026):
  1. After returning home following the initial treatment, the patient experienced an episode of nausea and a recurrence of severe pain, but soon fell asleep and slept for approximately 12 hours continuously.
  2. Upon awakening, only very mild pain remained.
  3. After treatment, all pain resolved completely, and the full range of motion of the cervical spine was fully restored.
  4. It was determined that the patient was likely experiencing adverse effects from escitalopram, and gradual tapering followed by discontinuation was recommended if possible.
  5. The patient stated that her anxiety disorder had not fully resolved despite taking the medication and that she would seriously consider discontinuing it, and then returned home.

53. CRPS, intermittent nausea, tinnitus, scoliosis, pes planus

• Patient: 26-year-old female (ID: 260220)
• Chief complaints: CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Right foot neuralgia)
  Following a motor vehicle accident four years ago, the patient underwent chiropractic manipulation involving forceful rotation of the ankle. There was no immediate issue, but paralysis developed four days later. The patient became unable to perform ankle flexion and extension, and severe pain required the use of crutches for ambulation. Swelling and intermittent spasms were present. Due to cutaneous hypersensitivity, even light contact from blankets, socks, or bedding provoked pain.
• Associated Symptoms:
  1. Intermittent nausea
  2. tinnitus
  3. scoliosis
  4. pes planus (flat feet)
• Current Device: Intrauterine contraceptive device in situ
• Initial visit (February 20, 2026):
  1. The patient presented after a 2.5-hour drive.
  2. Immediately after treatment, all pain completely resolved.
  3. There was no significant change in the ankle’s flexion and extension range of motion itself; however, the pain previously elicited during these movements was completely eliminated.
  4. It was explained that scoliosis was also treated concurrently.
  5. Removal of the intrauterine device was recommended as soon as possible.
  6. The patient was able to ambulate independently without crutches and returned home.
• The patient’s 5-star review on Google Maps:

  • Are you tired of the government-funded robots they call doctors these days? Are things just… not working? Are you feeling hopeless? I completely understand, because I’ve been there. In fact, I am still there in many ways. That is why I chose to come to KOSA to meet Master Kim.
    I want to share that I have been on a desperate search for a cure for four years now. I was misdiagnosed and told there was no cure for “CRPS.” I went to more doctors than I can count, tried all the medications they suggested, had spinal injections, and even direct injections into painful areas that would make you scream. After all of that, I finally found someone who truly makes a difference.
    Master Kim is patient, educational, precise, and devoted to helping you return to your normal life. He is deeply passionate about his work and genuinely cares about the people he treats. I had the most incredible experience of walking into his office with crutches and walking out on my own—just from someone who truly studies the body and the science behind it. From someone who cares.
    After just one visit, I already feel a difference. If you are in pain, please consider seeing Master Kim before going to someone who is paid to keep you coming back. Please help him continue making a difference in others’ lives. I am so excited to continue my treatments and finally get my life back.

  • Second visit (March 1, 2026):
    1. Presented relying on crutches due to pain; however, pain in the feet and legs was only mild. Reported a 10-pound weight loss over the past 9 days, significantly improved sleep quality with comfortable restful sleep, and markedly reduced usual pain levels.
    2. Flat feet (pes planus) also showed considerable improvement.
    3. After treatment, complete resolution of all pain, allowing pain-free ambulation without any supportive devices; discharged home.
  • Third visit (March 2, 2026):
    1. Presented using a crutch, but was able to ambulate without any difficulty using only one crutch; pain was nearly completely resolved upon presentation.
    2. Stated that the reason for using a crutch was to avoid placing excessive load on the ankle.
    3. Body weight was not measured, but the patient reported a continuous sense of weight loss.
    4. Flatfoot findings showed marked improvement.
    5. Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure, and foot range of motion improved dramatically to the extent that the patient was greatly surprised.
  • Fourth visit (March 3, 2026):
    1. Presented without using crutches.
    2. Reported almost no pain.
    3. Complete resolution of pain after the procedure.
    4. The foot range of motion showed marked improvement to the extent that the patient was greatly surprised.
  • Fifth visit (March 4, 2026):
    1. Presented without crutches again today.
    2. Reported that even the mild pain itself has further decreased in intensity and frequency.
    3. Complete resolution of tinnitus, intermittent nausea, and flatfoot findings.
    4. Foot spasms showed increased interval between episodes and reduced severity.
    5. Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure, and foot range of motion improved markedly to the extent that the patient was greatly surprised.
  • Sixth visit (March 5, 2026):
    1. Complete resolution of foot spasms; presented with mild heel pain.
    2. Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure, with improvement in foot range of motion.
  • Seventh visit (March 6, 2026):
    1. Presented with mild discomfort in the heel region.
    2. Complete resolution of all discomfort after the procedure, with improvement in foot range of motion.
  • Eighth visit (March 7, 2026):
    1. Presented with mild discomfort in the heel region.
    2. Complete resolution of all discomfort after the procedure, with improvement in foot range of motion.

54. Photopsia, nausea, headache, tinnitus, hearing loss, insomnia, constipation, dizziness/vertigo, Ménière’s disease, low back pain, abdominal pain, anxiety disorder, asthma, hair loss, shoulder pain

• Patient: 68-year-old female, 260218
• Chief Complaints:
  1. Photopsia (flashing lights)
  2. nausea
  3. headache
  4. tinnitus
  5. hearing loss
  6. insomnia
  7. constipation
  8. dizziness/vertigo
  9. Ménière’s disease
  10. low back pain
  11. abdominal pain
  12. anxiety disorder
  13. asthma
• Current medications:
  1. Betahistine
  2. Ibsrelta
  3. Diazepam
  4. Ilonase nightly
  5. Magnesium citrate
  6. Triamterene
  7. Castor oil
  8. Finasteride
  9. Maxalt
  10. Oteyla
  11. Zofran
  12. Airspura
• Medical History:
  1. Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy in 1969
  2. Partial hysterectomy with bladder sling in 2007
  3. Two D&Cs (2019 and 2021) / elbow nerve transposition
  4. sinus surgery in 2020
  5. right shoulder debridement in 2024
  6. frozen shoulder in 2025
• First Visit on February 18, 2026:
  1. After treatment, complete resolution of all pain and discomfort except for tinnitus, hearing loss, and photopsia.
  2. Tinnitus, hearing loss, and photopsia showed marked improvement.
  3. Explained the side effects and efficacy of the current medications and strongly recommended discontinuation whenever possible.
  4. The patient stated they would take the advice seriously and was discharged home.
• The patient’s 5-star review on Google Maps:

If I could give Master Kim ten stars, I would! My first visit was incredibly informative; I learned so much from his many years of experience. His treatments, recommendations, and advice were spot on regarding the symptoms I have been experiencing. No matter what medical issue you are facing, please contact Master Kim. He is very upfront and honest, which provides the foundation you need to begin your healing journey. Thank you!

• Second Visit on February 20, 2026:
  • Previously had bowel movements only once per week; however, despite discontinuing all medications except Ibsrelta, reported having a bowel movement the day after the previous treatment and presented very pleased.
  • After this treatment, near-complete resolution of photopsia, with further improvement in tinnitus and hearing loss.
• Third visit (February 24, 2026):
  1. Presented with photopsia (flashing lights), headache, hearing loss, and tinnitus.
  2. After treatment, complete resolution of all pain and photopsia.
  3. Tinnitus markedly improved.

55. Neck pain, cervicalgia, sciatica, headache, fatigue, dyspepsia/indigestion, tinnitus, foot numbness, anxiety disorder, seasonal allergies

• Patient: 69-year-old female, 260218
• Chief Complaints:
  1. Neck pain
  2. cervicalgia
  3. sciatica
  4. headache
  5. fatigue
  6. dyspepsia/indigestion
  7. tinnitus (25 years)
  8. foot numbness
  9. anxiety disorder
• Additional symptoms: Seasonal allergies
• Current medications:
  1. Baby aspirin
  2. Clopidogrel
  3. Methylene blue
• Past medical history: Transient ischemic attack (mini stroke) in December 2025
• First Visit on February 18, 2026:
  1. After treatment, complete resolution of all pain and discomfort except for tinnitus.
  2. Tinnitus showed marked improvement.
  3. Explained the side effects and efficacy of the current medications and strongly recommended discontinuation whenever possible. The patient stated they would take the advice seriously and was discharged home.
• The patient’s 5-star review on Google Maps:

I went to master Kim for a stroke. It has caused plus the medication they put me has caused horrible side effects. Master Kim has helped my condition and taught me the truth not lies on what is going on with me. He will give you your life back.

• Second Visit on February 24, 2026:
  1. Presented with generalized jitteriness, recurrence of anxiety disorder, and left foot numbness.
  2. Reported visiting an osteopathic doctor a few days prior, who noted a significant reduction in medication side effects after discontinuation.
     The osteopathic doctor allegedly warned that discontinuing medications would lead to recurrent stroke and threatened to report the patient to the insurance company for non-adherence so that any future stroke would not be covered.
     The patient became fearful, restarted the medications, and immediately experienced severe side effects again.
     The following points were clearly explained to the patient; emphasized that the patient may discontinue medications at any time based on their own judgment.
  3. Treatment was then performed.
  4. After treatment, complete resolution of tinnitus and all other pain and discomfort.
     1. You cannot be denied insurance coverage simply because you stopped a medication.
        Health insurance companies do not deny stroke treatment because a patient discontinued aspirin or a statin. That’s not how coverage decisions are made.
     2. Doctors are not required to “report” you to insurance for non-adherence.
        Clinicians can document in your chart that you stopped a medication — that’s normal medical documentation — but “reporting you so insurance will deny care” is not a real or legitimate process.
     3. Threatening a patient is a serious breach of professional ethics.
        Even if he was frustrated, what he said crosses a line. You’re allowed to decline treatment, and he is required to respect that.
• Third Visit on February 25, 2026:
  1. Presented with tinnitus, generalized trembling, and left foot numbness.
  2. Reported recurrence of abdominal pain and foot numbness after an argument with daughter the previous evening.
  3. Tinnitus was noticed upon waking from sleep.
  4. After treatment, complete resolution of tinnitus and all other pain and discomfort.
  5. Explained in detail the relationship between psychological stress and the functions of the organs, methods to enhance stress resilience, and coping strategies when stress exceeds one’s tolerance threshold. The patient fully understood the mechanisms, expressed high satisfaction, and was discharged home.

56. Headache, cervicalgia, sciatica, low back pain, pain in thigh and lower leg

• Patient: 69-year-old female, 260206
• Chief complaints:
  1. Headache
  2. cervicalgia
  3. sciatica
  4. low back pain
  5. pain in thigh and lower leg
• Current medications:
  1. Ibuprofen
  2. Nexium
  3. Ezetimibe
  4. Atorvastatin
  5. Metoprolol
  6. Lisinopril
  7. Hydrochlorothiazide
• Past medical history:
  1. Coronary artery stent placement (2 stents) and abdominal aortic aneurysm stent graft in 2013
  2. gastric sleeve surgery in 2014
• Initial visit (February 6, 2026): Complete resolution of all pain and discomfort after treatment.

57. Neck pain, shoulder and arm pain, pain in the arm

• Patient: 49-year-old male (260217)
• Chief complaints:
  1. Neck pain
  2. shoulder and arm pain
  3. pain in the arm
• Current medications: Creatine
• Initial visit (February 17, 2026): Complete resolution of all pain and discomfort after treatment.

58. Brain tumor, memory impairment, impaired recall, tremor

• Patient: 69-year-old female, 260206
• Chief complaints: Memory impairment, impaired recall
• Additional symptoms: Tremor
• Current medication: Losartan
• Past medical history:
  1. Partial hysterectomy in 2002
  2. nasal polyp removal in 2010
  3. Cerebellopontine angle brain tumor identified for 4 years. Increased amyloid plaque on CT scan. Progressive memory decline. The brain tumor is surrounded by numerous nerve cells, making it impossible to determine whether it is malignant or benign; the patient has lived in fear since receiving this information.
• Initial visit (February 16, 2026):
  1. Marked improvement in vision after treatment.
  2. Explained the efficacy and safety profile of Losartan; the patient decided to discontinue it.
  3. Explained that regardless of whether the brain tumor is benign or malignant, removing the root cause and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can lead to recovery, and provided specific methods to accelerate the recovery process.

  4. Tremor (essential tremor or hand tremor) showed noticeable improvement.

  5. The patient felt reassured and was discharged home.

• Second visit (February 18, 2026):
  1. Reported significant improvement in short-term memory.
  2. Has discontinued Losartan.
  3. Further improvement in vision after treatment.

  4. Tremor (essential tremor or hand tremor) showed noticeable improvement.

• Third visit (February 24, 2026):
  1. Presented complaining of brain fog.
  2. Complete resolution of brain fog after treatment.

  3. Tremor (essential tremor or hand tremor) showed noticeable improvement.

59. Hypothyroidism, osteoporosis, shingles, stage 3 chronic kidney disease, cervicalgia, neck pain, low back pain, hip joint pain, knee pain, pain in upper leg, Hearing loss, sleep deprivation, nocturia

• Patient: 80-year-old female, 260227
• Chief complaints:
  1. Hypothyroidism
  2. osteoporosis
  3. shingles
  4. stage 3 chronic kidney disease
  5. cervicalgia
  6. neck pain
  7. low back pain,
  8. hip joint pain
  9. knee pain
  10. pain in upper leg
• Additional symptoms:
  1. Hearing loss
  2. sleep deprivation
  3. nocturia with 3 awakenings per night
• Current medication:
  1. Amlodipine
  2. Losartan
  3. Levothyroxine
  4. Liothyronine
• Past medical history: PMotor vehicle accident in 1999 resulting in 3-month hospitalization and 10 surgical procedures
• Initial visit (February 27, 2026):
  1. Presented limping and relying on a cane due to pain.
  2. Primary purpose of visit was pain relief.
  3. After treatment, complete resolution of all pain, allowing ambulation without cane and without pain.
  4. No longer dependent on cane.
  5. Generalized weakness persists, resulting in mild limping, but for the first time in years, able to ascend and descend stairs pain-free.
  6. Explained the efficacy and safety of current medications; patient expressed intent to discontinue them.
  7. Noted that improvement rates may vary among symptoms, but informed the patient that treatment addressed all major presenting complaints.
• Second visit (February 28, 2026):
  1. Presented using a cane, but clarified it was due to generalized weakness rather than pain; reassured that strength would gradually recover.
  2. Reported awakening only once due to nocturia, achieving restorative sleep, and experiencing very satisfactory bowel movement, expressing great pleasure.
  3. At presentation, only mild cervicalgia remained; knee joints felt somewhat stiff.
  4. Reported discontinuation of all prescribed medications.
  5. After treatment, complete resolution of all pain and discomfort except for hearing loss.
• Third visit (March 4, 2026):
  1. Presented using a cane, but stated that the limping was due to generalized fatigue rather than pain.
  2. Reported complete resolution of nocturia and shingles.
  3. Complained of difficulty falling asleep.
  4. At presentation, mild low back pain and mild knee joint stiffness were noted.
  5. Reported discontinuation of all oral medications.
  6. Complete resolution of all pain and discomfort except for hearing loss.

60. Neuropathic pain, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, hypothyroidism, insomnia (pain-related), constipation, hemorrhoids

• Patient: 62-year-old male (ID: 260307)
• Chief complaint: Neuropathic pain (burning sensation in the feet with associated paresthesia/numbness)
• Associated conditions:
  1. Type 2 diabetes mellitus
  2. hypertension
  3. dyslipidemia,
  4. hypothyroidism
  5. insomnia (pain-related)
  6. constipation
  7. hemorrhoids
• Current medications:
  1. Metformin
  2. Levothyroxine
  3. Carvedilol
  4. Gabapentin
  5. Rosuvastatin
  6. Baby aspirin
• First visit (March 7, 2026):
  1. Complete resolution of all pain and discomfort following the procedure.
  2. Explained to the patient in detail the reasons for discontinuing all current medications and why abrupt simultaneous discontinuation is feasible in this case; also emphasized the necessity of adopting an organic vegan diet.
  3. The patient stated he would consider it and was discharged.
  4. The original purpose of the visit was treatment of neuropathic pain; however, the procedure resulted in simultaneous improvement/resolution of all the patient’s comorbid conditions.
• Second visit (March 9, 2026):
  1. Reported immediate discontinuation of all oral medications right after the first visit.
  2. Developed headache the previous day, self-measured blood pressure showed elevation, resumed carvedilol, and headache subsequently resolved. Corrected the patient’s misconception regarding the causal relationship between headache and hypertension.
  3. Postprandial blood glucose measured 2 hours after dinner the previous evening was 128 mg/dL (normal: <140 mg/dL).
  4. Burning sensation in the feet had resolved, but residual paresthesia prompted the visit.
  5. Complete resolution of all symptoms after the procedure.
• Third visit (March 12, 2026):
  1. Resumed antihypertensive medication due to foot burning sensation, but reported fasting blood glucose below 120 mg/dL.
  2. Presented with very mild foot burning sensation.
  3. Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure.
• Fourth visit (March 14, 2026):
  1. Reported that the foot burning sensation was tolerable.
  2. Fasting blood glucose 85 mg/dL.
  3. Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure.
• Fifth visit (March 15, 2026):
  1. Reported reduction of antihypertensive medication dosage by half.
  2. Postprandial blood glucose (2 hours after dinner the previous evening) 121 mg/dL.
  3. Presented with approximately 50% reduction in foot burning sensation. Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure.
• Sixth visit (March 19, 2026):
  1. Residual foot burning sensation present but does not interfere with daily activities at all.
  2. Fasting blood glucose 96 mg/dL.
  3. Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure.
• Seventh visit (March 23, 2026):
  1. After consuming unhealthy food, not only the burning sensation but also pain in the feet recurred.
  2. Nevertheless, blood glucose levels remained within the normal range.
  3. Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure.