Acu Design Health

I have been looking for a reliable acupuncturist for quite some time and I was turned onto Kuan via recommendation. I have had traditional Chinese acupuncture done on me before (cupping and gua sha) and was surprised to find someone who specializes in Traditional Chinese medicine in the suburbs. At first, I was hesitant but was quickly greeted by Kuan and he explained his procedures to me. He has a wealth of knowledge of his craft that eased my concerns. The treatment itself was about 90 mins long and was very relaxing. It was so good that I fell asleep! It also helped that he had some shooting ambient music to make the experience more enjoyable. The effects of the treatment were felt almost immediately. Towards the end of the session, I was given some follow up tips to follow including exercises and dietary recommendations as well. I highly recommend anyone with an interest in TCM to give Kuan a call and set up an appointment. If it’s your first time, you will have to fill out an online form which is pretty painless. Overall, a stand up guy that provides a great service.

I’ve been seeing Kuan at the Lakeview location regularly for pain management. I have been suffering with PID, low back pain and poor circulation.
My initial visit with Kuan was very thorough. Not only do you dive into symptoms, but your lifestyle, diet, activity, is also given attention. If you are only accustomed to traditional western medical doctors, be prepared to really describe your mind and body in a very detailed manner. Kuan is very communicative about his goals with his current treatment as well as long term goals. He tells you what he is doing and why, gives you time to relax with the needles, and does this all with a great sense of humor and professionalism.
Going regularly, once a week, has really helped with my pain associated with PID and lumbar issues. I do not like to take pain killers, and my sessions really helped make my pain more manageable and at times, subside. It is worthwhile for me to mention that I still had to get surgery for my PID, but without my weekly sessions with Kuan, the 1 ½ months I had to wait for the surgery would have been unbearable.
My lumbar is so messed up even with my weekly chiropractic visits. I do not get the best adjustments because my muscles are so tight and inflamed. Acupuncture has helped with relaxing those muscles, helping me get more efficient chiropractic adjustments. My back, body and mind are always so calm and relaxed after each session.
Along with acu, Kuan will emphasize and re emphasize importance of diet. Not just, eating your fruits and veggies, but what will be most helpful to assuage your symptoms. I had really poor circulation before seeing him, hands and feet super cold, low energy, foggy mind. After incorporating (some, not all… never giving up coffee! lol) Kuan’s diet recommendations, I have noticed a significant change in my circulation. The body must be nourished inside out and thought of as a whole, and not compartmentalized.
He also gave my dad a consultation, knowing he was hesitant about acupuncture in general. Not once did he pressure my dad into seeing him for treatment, but did communicate to him why and how acupuncture would treat his ailments. He even encouraged him to get opinions from other
. These actions show how much he believes in Chinese medicine, and how much he cares about people taking care of themselves.
Sorry for the essay, but I believe in this treatment. Do yourself, your body, your mind a favor… go see Kuan at Acu Design Health!

I’ve seen Kuan three times so far for different issues and felt better right away .With his acknowledged strong tactile sense perception, he has zeroed into my problems with amazing accuracy and efficiency. Plus, he has a great sense of humor and he gives great advice on how to stay well.

Before he opened up this office space, Kuan fixed my arm pain when my shoulders were uneven thanks to my heavy messenger bag that I’d been carrying on one shoulder.
Kuan also needled me twice, once when I was coming down with a cold and once when I had some stomach pain. I’ve been a skeptic of acupuncture and even though I generally don’t have a problem with needles, the thought of having them stuck in my face made me uncomfortable. (I’ve been needled in the ears before for anxiety, and it did the opposite and made me super anxious, so I avoided acupuncture for a while.)
However, I felt much better after he needled my face for the cold and I didn’t get full-​blown sick as a result. As for the stomach pain, I’ve been having chronic issues and been to a number of different doctors and specialists and had all sorts of tests run, but no one has figured out what’s wrong. Kuan needled me for that too and it abated the pain when I was having a bout. He also gave me advice on some herbs to use and foods to avoid.
Thank for being awesome, Kuan!
I’ve also been to this new Evanston location and it’s a very quiet and calm environment. Seems great for treatments!