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

  • How to treat abdominal pain after childbirth

    How to treat abdominal pain after childbirth

    Postpartum abdominal pain Here is how to treat abdominal pain after childbirth. Huh Im recommends applying 100 moxa cones at acupuncture point RN6 (??). Here are some more articles for moxibustion if you may like to read. What is moxibustion good for? How many moxa cones to apply? Practical acupuncture points by master Gudang Acupuncture…

  • How to prevent pregnancy

    How to prevent pregnancy

    Birth control Here is how to prevent pregnancy. Apply three moxa cones at the fibula aspect of the leg, one cun proximal to the prominence of the lateral malleolus. Needle Dan Tien, which is acupuncture point RN5 (??). (Huh Im) Here are some more articles for moxibustion if you may like to read. What is…

  • Here is how to treat discomfort with an unborn baby in the womb rising

    Here is how to treat discomfort with an unborn baby in the womb rising

    Discomfort of pregnancy Here is how to treat discomfort due to an unborn baby in the womb rising up. When an unborn baby in the womb is rising up, causing stuffy sensation and discomfort for the mother, Huh Im recommends applying acupuncture at LI4 (??) with tonifying method, and SP6 (???) with reducing method. Also…

  • Here is how to treat cold limbs after abortion

    Here is how to treat cold limbs after abortion

    After abortion care Here is how to treat cold limbs after abortion. Huh Im recommends applying acupuncture at LV3 (??), LI4 (??) and GB21 (??) with the needling depth of 5 fun. Deep needling could cause suffocating discomfort. In this case, apply a needle at ST36 (???) immediately to bring down Qi. Here are some…

  • How to treat fetal death

    How to treat fetal death

    Stillbirth Here is how to treat fetal death. Huh Im recommends using the following acupuncture points: SP6 (???) LI4 (??) BL60 (??) LV3 (??) Here are some more articles you may like to read. How external pathogens make you sick? Can recipient of pig heart show different personality? How energy mechanism works in your body?…

  • How to treat difficulty delivering baby

    How to treat difficulty delivering baby

    Difficult labor Here is how to treat difficulty delivering baby. It is called “heongsaeng” when the hands of a baby come out first. It is called “yeoksaeng” when the feet of a baby come out first. Immediately apply thin acupuncture needles at three or four points on the foot or hand of the baby with…

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