Healing Breakthroughs With KOSA Acupuncture

71. Arthritic stiffness and pain, overweight, balance disturbance, disorientation, occasional dizziness, generalized fatigue, depression, asthma, erectile dysfunction

• Patient: 76-year-old male (Registration No. 260510)
• Chief complaint: Arthritic stiffness and pain in multiple joints
  1. knees (4 years)
  2. ankles (8 years)
  3. low back (1 year)
  4. hips (6 months)
  5. shoulders (10 years)
  6. wrists (1 year)
• Associated symptoms:
  1. Overweight
  2. balance disturbance
  3. disorientation
  4. occasional dizziness
  5. generalized fatigue
  6. depression
  7. asthma
  8. erectile dysfunction
• Medications:
  1. Tamsulosin (for prostate, 2 years)
  2. Atorvastatin (for hypercholesterolemia, 10 years)
• First visit (May 10, 2026):
  1. Complete resolution of all pain except shoulder pain after the procedure.
  2. The patient reported feeling as if he had become 20 years younger after the procedure.
  3. Detailed explanation provided on how to discontinue all current medications.
  4. The patient decided to stop them immediately and was discharged.
• Second visit (May 11, 2026):
  1. Reported discontinuation of all medications after the first visit.
  2. Presented with mild pain in the shoulders, low back, knees, and ankles, along with a follow-up evaluation of previously improved symptoms (balance disturbance, disorientation, occasional dizziness, generalized fatigue, depression, and asthma).
  3. Complete resolution of all pain and discomfort after the procedure.
• Patient’s review on Google Maps:
  • Master Kim provided expert treatment for my bad knees and ankle. I felt almost immediate relief from the pain I had experienced for at least a year, with the added benefit of more stable, confident walking and stair climbing. Thank you, Master Kim
• Third visit (May 12, 2026):
  1. Presented with no pain but mild muscle tension in the upper arms, knees, and ankles.
  2. Reported marked reduction in the frequency and intensity of balance disturbance, disorientation, occasional dizziness, generalized fatigue, depression, and asthma.
  3. Complete resolution of all discomfort after the procedure.

72. Lymphedema, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), migraines, hip pain, perimenopause, photophobia, decreased night vision, sleep deprivation

• Patient: 41-year-old female (Registration No. 260330)
• Chief complaint:
  1. Lymphedema
  2. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  3. migraines
  4. hip pain
• Associated symptoms:
  1. perimenopause
  2. photophobia
  3. decreased night vision
  4. sleep deprivation
• First visit (March 30, 2026): Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure.
• Second visit (May 7, 2026):
  1. Presented with buttock pain, iliotibial band syndrome, and IBS.
  2. During treatment, a 1 cm mass was noted in the left breast; the patient reported having scheduled a biopsy. Explained the potential risks of biopsy and recommended cancellation, but the patient insisted on proceeding for a definitive diagnosis. After changing the treatment approach and performing the procedure for 5 minutes, the patient was asked to re-palpate the mass and reported that it had reduced to half its original size and become significantly softer, expressing great surprise.
  3. Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure.
  4. Patient’s Google Maps Review:

     • In a healthcare landscape that often feels transactional, Master Kim delivers something increasingly rare: presence, intuition, and meaningful care. After just two sessions, I experienced measurable improvement—not only a significant reduction in the size of a breast lump that had been causing understandable concern, but broader improvements in vision, overall well-being, and how my body felt as a whole. Whether one arrives seeking relief, balance, or simply answers, Master Kim approaches care with calm confidence and evident mastery. What distinguishes great practitioners is not simply technical skill, but the ability to listen to what the body is saying beneath the symptoms. Master Kim does exactly that. His approach feels thoughtful, precise, and deeply rooted in experience. As someone who has navigated conventional medical systems, I can say there is tremendous value in encountering a practitioner who treats the whole person—not just the presenting issue. Healing is not always linear, but trust matters. Master Kim inspires that trust. Highly recommended.

• Third visit (May 11, 2026):
  1. Presented with mild residual buttock pain, iliotibial band syndrome, and IBS symptoms that had markedly improved.
  2. The patient reported cancellation of the scheduled biopsy.
  3. Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure.
  4. The breast mass had reduced to one-quarter of its original size.

73. Hyperthyroidism, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, fatigue, memory impairment, bilateral ankle edema, overweight, sleep deprivation, hair loss

• Patient: 64-year-old female (Registration No. 260506)
• Chief Complaints:
  1. Hyperthyroidism
  2. Hypertension
  3. Hyperlipidemia
• Associated Symptoms:
  1. Fatigue
  2. memory impairment
  3. bilateral ankle edema
  4. overweight
  5. sleep deprivation
  6. hair loss
• Current Medications: Taking for 6 years (Lisinopril, Atorvastatin, Methimazole)
• First visit (May 6, 2026):
  1. Bilateral ankle swelling decreased after the procedure.
  2. Explained the necessity and method of discontinuing all current medications.
  3. The patient stated that they would consider stopping the medications and was discharged.
• Second visit (May 14, 2026):
  1. Patient returned reporting improvements in bowel movements, sleep quality, energy levels, weight loss, and normalization of blood pressure.
  2. Reported that all medications were stopped immediately after the first visit.
  3. Acupuncture treatment and Q&A session conducted and patient was discharged.

74. Low back pain with spinal stenosis, sacroiliac joint and gluteal pain, lumbago with sciatica, hip pain and stiffness, thumb pain, hypothyroidism, hypertension, dyslipidemia, stage 3B chronic kidney disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, overweight, insomnia, lichen sclerosus of the vulva, stage 0 vulvar cancer, jaw pain

• Patient: 75-year-old female (Registration No. 260516)
• Chief Complaints:
  1. Low back pain with spinal stenosis
  2. sacroiliac joint and gluteal pain
  3. lumbago with sciatica
  4. hip pain and stiffness
  5. thumb pain
  6. hypothyroidism
  7. hypertension
  8. dyslipidemia
  9. stage 3B chronic kidney disease
  10. type 2 diabetes mellitus.
• Associated symptoms:
  1. Overweight(185lbs)
  2. insomnia (3–5 hours)
  3. jaw pain
• Medications:
  1. Levothyroxine
  2. Eliquis
  3. Triamterene/HCTZ
  4. Prednisone
  5. Baclofen
  6. Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
  7. Lidocaine patch
  8. Melatonin
  9. Tylenol
  10. Clobetasol propionate
• Past history:
  1. Total thyroidectomy for papillary thyroid cancer in May 1993
  2. thyroid cancer recurrence in 2002 (radioactive iodine therapy and ablation)
  3. cholecystectomy in 2001
  4. left lower extremity DVT since 2016
  5. pulmonary embolism in 2017 (started on Eliquis)
  6. viral lung infection in 2018 leading to stage 4 chronic kidney disease diagnosis
  7. gluteal muscle tear in 2019
  8. basal cell carcinoma removed from left thigh in 2024
  9. L3 compression fracture (June 2025)
  10. spinal injection for left facial cyst with L3 nerve root impingement (August 2025)
  11. kyphoplasty at T11, T12, L3, L2, L1 (Feb–Apr 2026)
  12. Currently on day 5 of a 14-day prednisone course for inflammation related to back osteoporosis.
• First visit (May 16, 2026):
  1. Presented ambulating with a walker due to severe pain, along with intermittent TMJ pain and thumb pain.
  2. Complete resolution of all the above-mentioned pain after the procedure.
  3. Explained the necessity and specific methods for discontinuing all current medications.
  4. The patient stated she would consider discontinuation and was discharged while still relying on the walker due to generalized weakness.
• Patient’s review on Google Maps right after the first visit:

I called KOSA Acupuncture out of desperation & seeking pain relief for severe SI joint & spinal stenosis inflammation & pain. Master Kim had same day appointment on a Saturday. My appointment lasted 2 hours. He explained treatment & KOSA which is much different than accupuncture treatment I have received in the past. I have experienced over a year of spinal pain, treatment & use a walker. Can’t ditch the walker yet but believe I will. Pain was 100% better when I left. Slept 8 hours pain free! Going back today,Sunday, for 1 hour treatment. Amazing & affordable. – https://maps.app.goo.gl/CToHx4FZZo3NBXuu8

• Second visit (May 17, 2026):
  1. Reported uninterrupted deep sleep for 8 hours and normal bowel movement.
  2. Presented with mild low back pain. Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure.
  3. Re-emphasized the importance of discontinuing all medications.
• Third visit (May 19, 2026):
  1. Reported taking half doses of Levothyroxine and antihypertensive medication.
  2. Had no pain the previous day and overexerted herself without the walker, resulting in pain recurrence.
  3. Expressed joy over a 7.5-pound weight loss over the past 3 days.
  4. Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure.
  5. Advised immediate discontinuation of the antihypertensive medication; the patient agreed and was discharged.

75. Lumbago with sciatica (3 months), hypothyroidism, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastric muscle spasms, sinusitis, depression, hearing difficulty

• Patient: 75-year-old female (Registration No. 260520)
• Chief Complaints: Lumbago with sciatica (3 months)
• Associated conditions:
  1. Hypothyroidism
  2. hypertension
  3. hypercholesterolemia
  4. gastroesophageal reflux disease
  5. gastric muscle spasms,
  6. sinusitis
  7. depression
  8. hearing difficulty
• Medications:
  1. Valsartan
  2. Atorvastatin
  3. Meloxicam
  4. Carvedilol
  5. Align
  6. Tizanidine
  7. Pantoprazole
  8. Aller-Tec
  9. Calcitonin nasal spray
  10. Metoclopramide
  11. Escitalopram
  12. Bupropion
• Past history:
  1. Cholecystectomy in 1996
  2. coronary artery stent placement in 2016
• First visit (May 20, 2026):
  1. Complete resolution of all pain and discomfort after the procedure.
  2. Explained in detail the reasons for discontinuing all current medications and the safe method to do so.
  3. The patient stated she would consider it and was discharged.

76. Hearing impairment, tinnitus, high A1C, hypertension

• Patient: 49-year-old male (Registration No. 260524)
• Chief complaint: Hearing impairment and tinnitus in the right ear (3 weeks)
• Associated conditions:
  1. High A1C
  2. hypertension
• Medications:
  1. Zepbound (due to elevated A1C since December 2025)
  2. Valsartan (for hypertension, 12 years)
• First visit (May 24, 2026):
  1. Underwent various tests including MRI, but no abnormalities were found in Western medicine evaluation.
  2. After the procedure, right-sided tinnitus reduced by approximately 75%, and the hearing was markedly improved.
  3. Explained that kidney damage is one of the known side effects of Zepbound, and that Western medicine often fails to recognize unhealthy kidneys as a potential cause of hearing impairment and tinnitus, which is why these symptoms are not listed as side effects of Zepbound. Also provided detailed explanation on the reasons for discontinuing Zepbound and Valsartan, along with the appropriate discontinuation method.
  4. The patient stated he would consider stopping the medications and was discharged.

77. Sciatica, piriformis syndrome, hypothyroidism, anxiety disorder, depression, insomnia, allergy

• Patient: 56-year-old female (Registration No. 260526)
• Chief complaint: Sciatica (piriformis syndrome with radiating leg pain for 50 years)
• Associated conditions:
  1. Hypothyroidism
  2. anxiety disorder
  3. depression
  4. insomnia
  5. allergy
• Past history:
  1. MRI in November 2024 showed arthritis at L4, L5, and S1. Treated with steroid injections and radiofrequency ablations (RFA).
  2. Last injection and ablation performed in January 2026.
  3. Dry needling was tried in the past with minimal benefit.
• Medications:
  1. Levothyroxine (for hypothyroidism, 1 year)
  2. Effexor (for depression, 25 years)
  3. Trazodone (for insomnia, 20 years)
  4. Claritin (for allergy, 6 years)
  5. Estrogen patch
  6. Progesterone
• First visit (May 26, 2026):
  1. Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure.
  2. Provided detailed explanation regarding the efficacy, safety, reasons for discontinuation, and safe discontinuation methods of all current medications.
  3. The patient stated he would consider it and was discharged.
• Second visit (May 27, 2026):
  1. Reported discontinuation of all medications after the first visit.
  2. Stated he barely slept and felt extremely exhausted.
  3. Presented with no sciatica pain but residual muscle soreness.
  4. Complete resolution of all pain and discomfort after the procedure.
• Third visit (May 29, 2026):
  1. Reported waking multiple times due to nocturia but was able to achieve overall deep sleep.
  2. No sciatica pain, but residual aching in the thigh.
  3. Complete resolution of all pain and discomfort after the procedure.

78. Sciatica with lumbago, knee pain, insomnia, allergy, leg spasms

• Patient: 80-year-old female (Registration No. 260526a)
• Chief complaint: Sciatica with lumbago and knee pain — occasional throbbing, toothache-like pain in the knees and legs at night, and severe stiffness when standing up after sitting for more than 15 minutes.
• Associated symptoms:
  1. Insomnia
  2. allergy
  3. leg spasms
• Past history:
  1. Open reduction and internal fixation of left femur fracture in August 2023
  2. pleurisy in October 2025
• Medications:
  1. Xyzal
  2. Dupixent injection
  3. Tramadol
  4. Gabapentin
  5. Nitrofurantoin macrocrystals
• First visit (May 26, 2026):
  1. Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure.
  2. Detailed explanation provided regarding the efficacy, safety, reasons for discontinuation, and safe discontinuation methods of all current medications.
  3. The patient stated he would consider it and was discharged.
• Second visit (May 27, 2026):
  1. Reported having normal, satisfactory bowel movements for the first time in decades, and that all medications had been discontinued after the first visit.
  2. Presented with tolerable residual pain.
  3. Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure.
• Third visit (June 4, 2026):
  1. Presented with very mild residual pain.
  2. Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure.

79. Chronic low back pain with intermittent radiation to both lower extremities

• Patient: 54-year-old female (Registration No. 260613)
• Chief complaint: Chronic low back pain with intermittent radiation to both lower extremities.
• Associated symptoms:
  1. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  2. Premature menopause (more than 10 years)
• Past history: Ostomy procedures performed in 2003 and 2009.
• Medications: Ozempic (semaglutide) for diabetes, ongoing for 3 years. History of oral hypoglycemic agents including metformin for over 15 years, discontinued due to severe side effects.
• Initial Visit (June 13, 2026):
  1. Immediately after the procedure, the patient reported complete resolution of all pain.
  2. Detailed explanation provided regarding the efficacy, safety profile, potential issues with long-term use, rationale for discontinuation, and safe tapering methods for the current diabetes medication.
  3. Additionally, the patient was informed that, due to her premature menopause status, menstruation may resume during the treatment process, and she should prepare mentally for this possibility.
  4. The patient understood all explanations and stated she would consider the recommendations before deciding. Discharged with follow-up as needed.
• Patient’s review on Google Maps:

  • Reasonable price. Love his advice, my pain has gone down in one visit. Thank you so much

80. Sciatica, shin pain, obstructive sleep apnea, urgency urinary incontinence, overweight

• Patient: 74-year-old male (Registration No. 260619)
• Chief complaint: Sciatica, shin pain
• Associated conditions:
  1. Obstructive sleep apnea (using CPAP)
  2. Urgency urinary incontinence (using adult diapers)
  3. overweight
• Medications: Naproxen
• First visit (June 19, 2026): Immediately after the procedure, all pain completely resolved, and the patient became able to climb and descend stairs independently.
• Second visit (June 20, 2026):
  1. Reported sleeping soundly without CPAP; presented with only mild pain, even without medication.
  2. Complete resolution of all pain immediately after the procedure.
• Third visit (June 25, 2026):
  1. Presented with mild residual pain.
  2. Reported a 6-pound weight loss after actively implementing lifestyle modifications, including an organic vegan diet.
  3. Still using adult diapers as a precaution in case of need.
  4. Complete resolution of all pain after the procedure.