A Passion for Healing: Dr. Kihyon Sohn in His Element

I practice in Beaverton, Oregon. I dreamt of being an itinerant acupuncturist, traveling the world with a simple bag of needles and golden moxibustion tools. This dream was sparked by my experiences offering free acupuncture and moxibustion treatments to those in need. Witnessing their recovery brought me immense joy. Learn more.

I translated portions of Korean acupuncture and moxibustion texts into English. While not an ornate work, it remains a resource for those interested. Please feel free to use the search box below to explore it further.

Blog Posts about Traditional Asian Medicine

  • Pain in the upper back and neck

    Pain relief with pulse regulating acupuncture system Aches and pains in the neck and back are common complaints among patients at the clinic. Back pain can result from repetitive strain, poor posture, lack of exercise and accidents. People are prone to vertebral misalignments because of poor posture at work. Male, 57 years old, computer engineer…

  • New acupuncture approach

    New acupuncture approach

    Pulse regulating acupuncture system I had a great opportunity of improving pulse skills with Master Cliff Park in California. We shadowed him taking pulse and administering acupuncture needles on patients. I was able to compare my pulse taking with his, correcting what I was wrong about. I applied his pulse regulating acupuncture system on my…

  • Healing bone growth with moxibustion

    I happened to develop a bone spur on my right index metacarpal bone a couple of weeks ago. I did too much exercise with a hand grip strengthener. There is no pain, but I find it troublesome. I decided to see how it would  work with moxibustion. I burned a few half a rice grain…

  • Exogenous diseases remaining after six days

    Exogenous diseases remaining after six days

    Exogenous disease When exogenous diseases are not resolved even after six days, treatments will be to address the following acupuncture points. LV14, RN4, LV3, ST36 and ST44 Huh, Im

  • Exogenous diseases and infectious diseases

    Exogenous diseases and infectious diseases

    Exogenous diseases A doctor in ancient Korea discusses exogenous diseases and infectious diseases below. Acute onset involves transmission only to foot meridians, and not to hand meridians.  In addition, if it progresses in the order of five phases, the person will survive. If it is against the order of five phases, he will die. The…

  • How to treat cold damage

    How to treat cold damage

    Cold symptoms around your body Apply acupuncture at acupuncture points LV3 (??) and ST43 (??), which are both indicated for driving out cold and heat. When the hand is affected by cold damage, apply acupuncture at LV3 (??), ST43 (??) and LI10 (???). When the foot is affected, apply acupuncture at LV3 (??) and ST43…

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