Trinity Acupuncture, Inc

This was my first time getting acupuncture and it was weird! Dr. Kim was super nice, took the time to ask about my injury and was very comforting. Since this was my first time she explained what she was doing and made me feel very relaxed (which was a surprise since there were needles in my knee/​leg!).
I went in for knee cap subluxation recovery help, my knee has been feeling weak and sore for a month now (insurance takes forever to see any doctors). Immediately after my appointment my knee feels stronger, I can walk upstairs with no pain!!! (I literally couldn’t do that yesterday).
I will definitely be recommending Dr. Kim!

Can’t say enough positive things about this practice. Clean and tranquil environment. Easy parking on weekends. Pleasant front office staff. Easy to make appointments. Problem-​free payment processing.
Dr Kim is a great listener and goes out of her way to try come up with a tailored treatment plan. Good needling technique with no pain. Nice mix of traditional needling, electro-​acupuncture, and cupping. Post-​treatment heating pad is a very nice touch. Dr. Kim is a very competent practitioner who has helped alleviate my pain and minimize other issues I’ve had. She has also gone out of her way to introduce me to very helpful stretching techniques to complement her treatment protocol. I fully trust her judgment. Would highly recommend to all.

I saw Dr Johanna Zhang today, and I have to say I am impressed! She really took her time, listened to me, and was present during treatment. She is very sweet and knows what she is doing. Bonus points because she called my insurance and verified coverage and was very clear about how much was covered. Most traditional providers don’t do this.
I can’t wait to go back!

Dr. Kim and her staff are Wonderful! My husband and I were in a car accident and after no results with Physical Therapy I called Dr. Kim. I have never tried acupuncture before but I was seeing no marked improvement with PT so I made an appointment. I was so shocked at how fast Dr. Kim and her staff were able to help me with increased mobility and pain reduction. Once my neck improved we began to work on my chronic migraines. I had been suffering from chronic migraines for years and was taking daily medication. As of today I am off all daily medication — Thank you Dr. Kim!

I came based on the Unilocal reviews. I was looking for an acupuncture weight loss program. I met with Dr Joanna Zhang and she is wonderful. She listens well and is a natural healer with her positive approach. I have been making good progress and have been able to get rid of stubborn pounds. Glad I found her. Highly recommend

I have known Dr. Zhang for a number of years and she is an excellent professional for medical treatment. Currently Dr. Zhang is treating me for various back and leg pain due to a previous auto accident. At her office she reviews all of my medical history to see what may be causing my problems and then she provides a full summary for a medical treatment and solution. This treatment includes physical therapy for my neck, shoulders and back spine area. After these treatments I feel much better physically and mentally. She has also provided me with a specific food diet and other recommendations that have helped me improve. Dr. Zhang is very caring to me as a patient and I highly recommend her to any other patient.

I got laid out during flag football practice. Something inside me said that I’d be able to run full force into the offensive lineman and take her down (yes, HER). But, I was wrong. My brain forgot that I was no longer a fresh twenty year old, but instead a feeble thirty year old. My thirty year old ass took a beating, as I flew into the air and landed on my back.
I knew that I had to get well, and get well soon, as my football tournament (all that I had been practicing for) was right around the corner. I quickly made an appointment with Dr. Kim despite my hatred towards needle pricks.
When I walked through the doors, I liked what I saw. The wait room is so clean, and has a very calming vibe to it. The office was filled with the most beautiful red roses (it was the Monday after Valentine’s Day, so perhaps Dr. Kim had a delivery from a special someone who knows a thing or two about flowers) that instantly put me in the best mood. I was greeted by Dr. Kim herself, which I thought was very cool. She escorted me to the treatment room, which was very clean and nice. The only odd thing about the room was that there were framed pictures of a small, black dog and big, white dog staring back at me as I waited for the doctor to arrive.
The treatment itself was not as painful as I expected. Dr. Kim moved fast with her hands, and seemed to really know what she was doing. In addition to the needles, I received the cupping treatment. At the end of it, I didn’t want to leave bc I felt so relaxed.
After two treatments, my back was pretty much back to normal. I was thoroughly impressed by the treatment I received, and would highly recommend Dr. Kim to anyone who is looking for a solution to any ailment. Literally a week after my first treatment, I was back on the field playing like I did a decade ago.

Dr. zhang is very kind and professional. My 3 years old kid has suffered from coughing and cold for half a month and after taking the medicine offered from Dr. Zhang，he recovered in 5 days. And the herbs powder she prescribed is easy for kid to take, I recommend her treatment for the family which has kids.

My husband and I each see Dr. Kim for our individual aches and pains, I have migraines and with a couple of visits I’ve seen a drastic reduction in the frequency and severity of headaches.
My husband has very painful thoracic outlet syndrome in his shoulders and neck, Dr. Kim’s treatments have alleviated the pain.
I have been to another acupuncture practitioner in the past, and I highly prefer Dr. Kim for her thoroughness, she addresses everything that ails you as much as she can and you don’t get the feeling that she’s pushing you for more treatments or trying to sell you stuff, she’s focused on healing.

Dr. Kim and her staff are wonderful! I’ve had acupuncture in the past but never like this! Dr. Kim is more aggressive than most but what a difference it makes! I went in expecting a few needles on my neck and back to relieve some tightness and pain and was surprised to not only get acupuncture but electro stem therapy, heat and massage. Wonderful experience.

This review is long overdue.
I have seen Dr. Kim for many years now for a variety of health issues such as sprains, muscle pains, migraines, skin irritation, indigestion and the like. Her treatments have been highly effective each and every time and I would recommend her to everyone!
She is highly professional, friendly, patient, accommodating and does what she does really well. Every time I go to see her, I feel comfortable and know that I am in good hands. She isn’t interested in getting you in and out quickly but takes the time to find out what your issues are and shows real concern for your overall health. You are sure to sense that she genuinely cares for her patients.
Her current office is located in the same building as the Urgent Care Center of South Bay. It is well kept, always super clean and peaceful making you feel comfortable and at ease while you are there. You also don’t have to worry about parking because she validates your ticket for you! The attention to the little things makes the experience even more positive still.
If you are looking for a great acupuncturist, you need look no further. Don’t hesitate to call Dr. Kim and made an appointment today. You won’t regret it!

Absolutely love Dr. Christy Kim! She works miracles with acupuncture needles and Eastern medicine! My wife and I went to Trinity Acupuncture based on Unilocal reviews and comments, and we fell in love from the start! Dr. Kim really took the time to work with us to figure out the best treatments for our fertility issues, as well as my chronic back pain. This included a customized plan of herbs, acupuncture/​needling treatments, as well as massage therapy — all from her beautiful office. Agree with the rest of the comments on here — she and her staff are seriously the best!!!

Dr. Christy is seriously the BEST!!! I have numerous issues like neck spasms, back pain, migraines, etc. all the time and she has helped me so much! I just recently went to her because I was having neck spasms and the next day, it was 100% better! I was able to move my neck around without feeling any stiffness.
I’ve gone to different chiropractors and acupuncturists and none of them compare to Dr. Christy! She is a true definition of a doctor that really cares about her patients and is great at what she does. I HIGHLY recommend her for ANY issues you are having, you would be surprised on what she can do for you.
If I can give more than 5 stars, I would definitely give her more! I usually don’t write reviews on Unilocal either (I’ve only written 2 and this one is one of them)…but Dr. Christy is that amazing! You will not be disappointed.

I had knee tendinitis and it went away pretty quickly. A combination of treatment, icing, and stretching my hips has gotten me back up and running for basketball season. Still can’t believe the remarkable recovery time!

Christy use to work part-​time in Orange, CA until she moved completely to Torrance. I went to her for acupuncture when she was in Orange.
She helped cure/​reduce my arthritis, back/​neck pain and other issues. It took a few sessions for everything to disappear and I could go months without seeing her. I did return a couple of times for maintenance (I didn’t want any of my problems to return.)
I highly recommend Christy and wish she hadn’t moved so far.

This is my new happy place. I started coming here only two weeks (once a week) and I feel so much better overall. I have had an autoimmune disease for the last ten years which makes me feel extremely tired and I have muscle/​joint pain all over my body. At the moment I am being a rebellious 25 year old and I do not want to take plaquenil for my condition. So I am seeking help from eastern medicine :)
I always leave feeling great (mind, body and spirit) and that great feeling last! I felt less bloated after the first session! I feel like everybody could use acupunture in their life! Christy is an amazing healer and incredibly caring. I will continue coming here once every week forever if I can! :) My mom and sister are going to start going, I highly recommend Christy to all!

I met Dr. Kim a few months ago after trying various methods to alleviate my back pain. I must say this is the best decision I have made since then. My back pain is very minimal now and I am able to do things I have not been able to do in a very long time. Dr. Kim takes the time to explain everything she does and is always available, whether it be on the phone or through email. She always responds quickly and stays on top of your condition. I highly recommend her and her assistant Coleen with any needs you might have. They are both highly trained and will find a way to cure whatever medical condition you have.
— Albert

Today I woke up with severe plantar fasciitis to the point where I could barely walk on the balls of my left foot. I asked one of my physical therapist friend for advice to relieve the pain and she recommended icing and massaging it. I did this for a few hours but it wasn’t helping. My wife suggested acupuncture and at this point I was desperate to try anything. I called a few places in the area and I came across Trinity Acupuncture. I called and spoke to Dr. Kim and she said she could squeeze me in evening time. I was happy to get an appointment that day. I get a call back saying her mid afternoon appointment canceled and wanted to know if I wanted to come in earlier. Even better!!!
The needles, pulse muscle machine, and heat pad was GREAT. I was actually worried about the needles but she gave me the peace of mind that I’m going to survive. I was soooo relaxed during the process that I actually snoozed. Dr. Kim checked in a few time to make sure I was comfortable and if I had any questions or concerns. Finally everything was over and I wanted to test out my foot to see if it was worth it. OMG!!! I went from a pain of 10 to like a 6. Prior to acupuncture I couldn’t put any pressure on my heel but after I was able to put pressure. I wish I could say it was a miracle and I was completely healed but No! BUT I’m confident to say the pain is manageable where before I would be cringing at each step. Bottom line it was worth it!!! I’m coming back for sure, NO BRAINER! Thanks Dr. Kim

Let me start by saying that I’m a SUPER hard grader. I work at a law firm and am responsible for hiring lawyers so I have to be super picky. So, when it comes to hiring someone to take care of me, I’m even tougher. I’m really busy and stressed out and don’t have time or money to waste on someone or something that isn’t the best. Dr. Kim is the BEST!
I started looking for an Acupuncturist a few months ago when I was diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy (temporary paralyis of half your face brought on by stress). The doctors at Cedars gave me 1 week of steroids and told me to wait it out. That’s really not helpful when you can’t go out in public. I read online that Acupunture might help. I already believed in Acupunture because I had it during my chemo treatments for Ovarian Cancer. Unfortuanately, Dr. Ross who was wonderful much passed away a few years ago so I couldn’t go to him. Dr. Ross was able to help eliminate almost all of the side effects associated with my Chemo therapy.
I found Dr. Kim by googilng her. She immediately answered her phone and took the time to listen to me. She got me in for an appointment that same day. I left messages at a few other places but they never called back. They were probably too busy doing facials or mani/​pedis since a lot of the acupunture places in Southbay seem to do more than Acupuncture which in my opinion is not a good sign.
I immediately felt comfortable when I met Dr. Kim. She’s patient, kind and understanding. Did I mention she’s also really GREAT at what she does? I immediately started seeing results. I was able to start blinking my eye and my smile looked less crooked after a few sessions. Based on what I read online, I expected to be paralyzed from 3 — 9 months. Dr. Kim got me back to looking normal in 5 weeks.
The Bell’s Palsy is almost gone but I still go to Dr. Kim once a week for stress and digestion. I’m less stressed, less bloated and feel better.
Go see Dr. Kim but don’t take my 5 pm appointment on Thursdays!
All the best.
Selene

I’ve been to one other acupuncturist in the area, but I’ve just settled down and use Christy as my regular acupuncturist. I used to see her every week, and she would prescribe me herbs (pill form, not powder! yay!) that I would take 3 times a day with warm/​hot water. i’m actually very non-​compliant with powder forms and pay lots, while Christy’s herbs only cost about $ 15 – 20 bucks a bottle.
You would never call my conversations modest, so here I go continuing my pattern. I’ve had years worth of UTI’s starting when I turned 26 (now almost 30). I’m a nursing student, so I know all the no-​no stuff about wiping properly and certain sex positions, thongs, not going to the bathroom, etc. Partly my infections stemmed from having sex, but what prophylactically made it worse was the fact that I ate sweet stuff all the time and was constantly dehydrated and hardly ever peed. I’m just not a thirsty person, I tell you! It was bothersome and kept me running to my regular physician for antibiotics.
Well, boo on that. Antibiotics wipes out all of the natural flora in my body that helps get rid of uti’s at the same time as the bad bacteria. I knew I couldn’t keep on doing this to my body and seeking alternative remedies was the best way to go.
Also I had a problem with my menstrual cycle that I didn’t know about. Apparently, my period was way too long and the cycle was also way too long.
I’ve had ear infections, sinus pressure, severe allergies (my family has a hyperreactive immune response like hives over exercising or stress), eczema, GI bowel distress, and STRESS! Lots and lots of stress. I also study A LOT and occasionally have shoulder pain from hunching over my computer or books trying to study.
It’s been since June/​July that I first started going to Christy and here are my results:
1) No more UTIs (my ultimate relief)
2) Shortened periods (down to only 4 days from 7) + regular 28 days from 34
3) No more persistent ear infections
4) Allergies are down to a minimum
5) Minimal eczema flare ups
6) No knots in shoulders
7) Waaayyy less stress than before.
She’s really the best! Super nice, easy to talk to, clean/​relaxing rooms, and I always fall asleep during my appointments. :) Ahhh…